February 2001 Web-letter from FruitFromWashington.com, Your Online Fruit Solution Center!

FRUITFROMWASHINGTON.COM WEB-LETTER
February 2001

Place your Order for Valentine's Day deliveries by February 7th!

For the diet conscious, Apples and Pears from Washington State make a healthy change from pre-packaged snack foods! Cameo Apples, Gala Apples, Red d'Anjou Pears and Bosc Pears are some of our favorites that are available now!

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Fruit From Washington and Eberhart Orchards wish you all Happy Valentine's Day! As Bill Murray fans, our favorite day in February is, of course, Groundhog Day (despite the fact it's not his best movie...just doesn't rise to the standard set in Caddy Shack). However, the day in February which is much more celebrated and enjoyed is, of course, Valentine's Day. For spending time and lavishing gifts upon loved ones, February 14th can't be beat!

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If you're like us and think giving Valentines around February 14 is more than just sentimentality gone awry, you will want to send these Victorian style classics to those on your digital Valentine list. They are so charming, you will have trouble deciding which to send!

Don't get caught with nothing sweet for your sweetheart on February 14. Order a 6-count Valentine's Day Fruit Box and we'll be happy to include a Valentine's card with your personal message on it. Choose from Red Delicious or Gala apples, six in a box, nestled in "Easter grass" and over-wrapped with plastic to protect them during shipping. Price: $12.00 (+ shipping) Order Red Delicious Valentine Apple Gift Box or Order Gala Valentine Apple Gift Box

Valentine's Day Trivia
Some wishful romantics once believed that an apple could tell you something about your future mate. Some others also believed that by cutting an apple in half, choosing a piece and counting the number of seeds you find there, you will discover how many children that you will have. More on these curious Valentine's Day superstitions.

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"Get the Good...From Fruit"
World War II Era Poster 1941-1945

Use fruit juice fresh....if it has to stand, keep covered and cold. Cook in the peel if you can....if you must peel, make it thin.

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February Featured Recipe

Pacific Northwest Apple Confections

8 to 10 apples, unpeeled
2 c. water
4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 c. cold water
4 c. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 T. lemon juice
Confectioners' sugar

Wash apples, chunk into small pieces, cook in water until tender, about 15 minutes. Sieve apples through a food mill to remove peelings and seeds. Measure 4 c. pulp into a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Cook until thick, stir often to prevent scorching.

Soften gelatin in cold water. Combine sugar and cornstarch and add to apple pulp. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickens. Add gelatin and cook over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is a thick. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts, lemon rind and juice. Spread in two 8-inch square dishes or one larger rectangular glass dish. Refrigerate overnight. Makes 32 2-inch squares of candy.

Looking for more recipes for homemade cookies and candies? Stumped on what to cook? Search the FruitFromWashington database of hundreds of recipes for great ideas!

Bosc is the featured pear variety for February Subscription Orders. The Bosc is an old variety dessert pear with sweet, richly flavored medium to large fruit. Its characteristic swan like neck and long stem give it a graceful appearance. Typically the skin is somewhat sandy textured, with a rustic brown hue. Excellent eaten fresh as well as a favorite of cooks looking for a pear that holds its shape even when poached, boiled or baked. Send a gift box of 20 Bosc Pears - $21.95 or Order a wooden box packed with six Bosc Pears - $24.95 (Get the details on FruitFromWashington.com Fruit Subscriptions.)

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Special Days in February to Observe:

Groundhog Day • Lincoln's Birthday • Valentine's Day • Presidents Day • George Washington's Birthday • Mardi Gras

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October 22, 2004