Green, it's not just for St Patrick's Day

As the citrus buyer at Peddler's Son, I'm often asked why fully ripe Valencia oranges sometimes appear green.

Sunkist Valencia oranges go through a natural process of 're-greening' as they ripen on the tree. This is due to chlorophyll returning to the peel. These oranges may actually be sweeter because they are extra-ripe.

Oranges will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, but keep almost as well at room temperature with no wrapping. They yield more juice when at room temperature.

One more tip, if you put oranges in a hot oven before peeling them, no white fibers will be left on them.

So, go green! Enjoy the sweetest Valencia oranges now!

Bing!

Whether you like the golden-skinned sweet Rainier cherries or the dark Bing cherries, we have a big supply with great pricing. I've always been partial to the Rainier cherries. Mark, our buyer, tells me California cherries are the first fruit of the season so take advantage of this as their season is short. Cherries may also be frozen. Remember to remove the stems, wash and dry before placing in a freezer bag. They may be kept up to 3 months.

Now, all I need are some recipes for the Bing cherries. Anyone?!