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Citriburst Finger Limes Are “Citrus Caviar”

November 4, 2011 by Tim Bratton 0 comments

What is a finger lime?

Finger limes are a micro citrus discovered in the Australian bush by the aborigines and domesticated about 30 years ago. The first tree came to California as a donation to UC Riverside, and the trees were released to California nurseries about eight years ago. Mollie Stone’s finger limes come from Shanley Farms, which has nurseries in Morro Bay and Visalia, California.

Available August/September through January, finger limes are not techincally part of the lemon or lime family. ..read more

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Fresh Picks From The Pumpkin Patch

October 25, 2011 by Tim Bratton 0 comments

Did you know pumpkins are a member of the Cucurbita family of squash and cucumbers? The varieties seem to be endless, from “One Too Many” (which looks like a bloodshot eye) to Cinderella (we all know where that name comes from) to White, Ghirardelli, Acorn, Mushroom and Big Mac, to name a few.

Mollie Stone’s carries as many as we can find – up to 10 varieties! Our pumpkins are sourced locally from Pescadero, Suisun Valley and Brentwood; our trucks go ..read more

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Look For Organic Apples From Stemilt Growers This Season

October 25, 2011 by Tim Bratton 0 comments

As fall gets into full swing, you’ll find as many as 16 different kinds of apples in Mollie Stone’s produce departments. The majority of our apples will come from Stemilt Growers, which has been owned and operated by the Mathison family for over 100 years. They are pioneers in organic farming, with orchards in eastern Washington in arid regions such as the Colombia basin and the Upper Wenatchee River Valley.

Whatever type of apple you choose to bring home (don’t miss ..read more

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Back To School Tips For Busy Families

October 1, 2011 by Tim Bratton 0 comments

At Mollie Stone’s we understand that the start of the school year affects the entire family, whether it’s getting quick and healthy breakfasts, keeping up energy during the afternoon in after-school activities, or just getting dinner on the table for the whole family. Our goal is to help find ways to make all of the fall family challenges more convenient and healthy.

Starting the Day Right with a Nutritious Breakfast

Good breakfasts are important to start the day, especially for our kids ..read more