 Happy
Fourth of July from all of us at Fruit From Washington. American
Poet, Carl Sandburg, catches the feel in "Smoke and Steel,"
(1922)—"Fireworks at a pier on the Fourth of July spell
it with red wheels and yellow spokes. They fizz in the air, touch
the water and quit. Rockets make a trajectory of gold-and-blue
and then go out."
We
have 226 years of independence to celebrate with flags, fireworks,
picnics, and parades. A long tradition of celebratory speechifying
has faded into yesteryear due to a dearth of accomplished orators,
at least it seems so in our hometown. We are more accustomed to
the quip and clip such as these on that all-American subject,
baseball!
Quotes
on Baseball, "as American as Apple Pie"
"I see great things in baseball, it's our game-the American game.
It will take our people out of doors, fill them with oxygen, give
them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being
nervous, dyspeptic set. Repair these losses, and be a blessing
to us." - Walt Whitman
"'This
is America,' my father used to say to me, 'and in this country,
a smart young fellow like you can grow up and do just about anything.'
My dad, no doubt, was thinking doctor, lawyer, teacher, scientist
or businessman. I was thinking second baseman, New York Yankees."
- Senator Joe Lieberman
"If
Satch (Paige) and I were pitching on the same team, we would clinch
the pennant by July fourth and go fishing until World Series time."
- Dizzy Dean
American
Apple Production and Consumption Report by the Agricultural Research
Station Information Staff of the US Department of Agriculture
Apples are an all-American success story-each of us eats more
than 19 pounds of them annually. Thanks to fruit-breeding research,
we're able to enjoy more productive, healthy, and flavorful new
varieties every year.  And
we're collecting and preserving the world's bounty of apple genestock,
so that the apples of tomorrow may be even sweeter crunchier,
and better than ever...Never before have growers had a better
chance against pests and diseases in the apple orchard, thanks
to new, nonchemical biocontrols. ARS scientists have toiled to
harness naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria and turn them
against apples' enemies.... (Photos by Scott Bauer, Image
Gallery of the Agricultural Research Service, USDA.)
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The
FruitFromWashington.com
Archive Feature of the Month
Independence Day July
4th "Victory"
ca. 1942-1943
(NWDNS-179-WP-14)
Creating Organization: War Production Board,
Still Picture Branch (NWDNS), National Archives at College
Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD
Click
for more Historic Posters from the Depression through the
War Years
The
FruitFromWashington Archive Feature metaphorically blows
the dust off of an image or document from our past and
brings it to the light of day for a new audience to see.
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Orchard,
Farm and Garden screensaver and wallpaper available for free download
Visit
Katie's Photo Database Screensaver
Download Page and feel free to use the screensavers you will
find there on your personal, educational, or non-commercial web
site or on your personal computer.
How
about new wallpaper for your computer? Great fruit photos available
on our seasonal image download
page.
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information for business gift giving on our Corporate
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We truly can
say that FruitFromWashington.com apples and pears are "From
the Heart of Washington" because Ellensburg, where our
fruit is grown, is smack in the cross-your-heart, corner to
corner, "X" marks the spot, middle of Washington
State. Ellensburg is also the Kittitas County seat and
home of Central Washington University.
Although it can
be easily dismissed as a “cow town,” for those of
you who are not familiar with the area, Ellensburg, Washington,
population 15,000, has alot to offer. That is, if you're looking
for a rural atmosphere and quieter pace than some of you have
become used to in your crazy work-a-day world. (See
more about Kittitas Valley Life.)
FruitFromWashington.com
will include a card with your personalized message in every
gift box of fruit that you send to friends and family. See
more about giving gifts of fruit.
New Gift Card Design by Sophia M. Eberhart - "Summer
Apples!"
Month
of July Feature Recipe
Summer Fruit and Berry Pie
in Coconut Pie Shell
Coconut Pie Shell:
1 c. coconut, shredded
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 T. honey
1 T. oil
Combine ingredients. Press into a 9-inch pie
pan. Chill then fill.
Fruit and Berry Filling (also known as 9-Minute
Fresh Fruit Pie, Courtesy of Flora's
Recipe Hideout):
4 c. of Blueberries, or halved Strawberries, or peeled and
sliced Peaches, or peeled and sliced Pears
2 T. Cornstarch
2 T. Water
1/2 c. Corn syrup
2 t. Lemon juice
1 c. Heavy cream
In covered blender, blend 1 cup of fruit at
high speed 30 seconds. In 2 quart saucepan, mix cornstarch
and water until smooth. Add mashed fruit, corn syrup, and
lemon juice. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium
heat and boil one minute. Turn into bowl, cover surface with
waxed paper. Cool one hour. Fold in remaining fruit. Spread
cream onto bottom and sides of pie crust. Fill with fruit
mixture. Chill 3 hours or until set. Serves 6-8 people.
For more pie recipes (using
Fruit From Washington apples and pears) see the FruitFromWashington
Pies page!
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Up
on the Blackboard
Special Days in the Month
of July
Independence
Day
Thursday,
July 4, 2002
Celebrate United
States of America Independence Day because it is the Fourth
of July. Today's a good time to study up on American history.
Know what it is that you're celebrating.
Bastille
Day
Sunday, July 14, 2002
French National
Holiday - Anniversary of the storming of the medieval
fortress in Paris, the dreaded Bastille. Became a symbol
for the end of despotism and beginnings of liberation
for the people.
Moon
Day
Saturday, July 20,
2002
Anniversary
of the First Moon Landing on this day in 1969.
Perseid
Meteor Shower Begins
Tuesday, July 23, 2002
Start of major
meteor activity can be seen from late July through late
August near the constellation Perseus. Maximum activity
can be seen the night of August 12. Head away from the
cities, to the high mountains and hope for clear skies
for the most fabulous views!
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Mountain
and Valley View Lot for
sale by Owner within Kittitas County, Washington —
This
open field tract, sloped view lot offers a panoramic view of
valley farms and mountain vistas which takes in the dramatic
Cascade Mountain Range and Mt. Stuart. It is approximately 7.16
acres (more or less), located on the southern edge of Kittitas
Valley, Washington; about 14 miles southeast of Ellensburg,
Washington. (Click
for more).
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End
of August Over Stock Special on large Redwood picnic table $399.99
while supplies last. 
