Sacramento is enjoying decent Spring weather-however, you can surmise from the two previous pages that it is not yet Spring in the world of produce. Seasonal items are available, but we have yet to reach mid season quality and stable pricing on all items. Record high gasoline prices have not helped an industry so dependent on trucks as the primary means of transportation .
  Spring Fruits and Vegetables-Strawberries, Navel Oranges, Kiwis, Tropical- Mango, Papaya, Pineapples. Delta Asparagus, Artichokes, Avocados, Belgian Endive, Chicories, English Peas, Fava Beans, Fennel, Leeks, Mache, Spring Onions, Spring Garlic, Wild Ramp, Baby Mixed Carrots, Baby Turnips and Baby Beets.
  Specialty Items
Olive Oil-Sciabica Extra Virgin and Pure Olive Oil Rice- Carnaroli, Basmati, Jasmine and California Wild Rice

  Vinegar- Sparrow Lane California Vinegars-Cabernet, Red Wine, Balsamic, Gold Balsamic, Apple Cider, Champagne, Zinfandel
  Olives- Pitted Kalamata (Greece), M&CP farms harvest Mix-Manzilla, Mission, Seville, Picholine Heirloom Beans- Gourmet Valley (California)-Marrow, Runner Cannellini Green Flagolet, Florida Butter, Madeira, Garboncita and Rice Beans.
  Perfect Puree Frozen Purees- Raspberry, Strawberry, Apricot, Pomegranate, Mango, Blueberry, Blood Orange, Blackberry, Pear, Papaya, Lemon and Lime Zest..
  Dried Fruit and Nuts-Apples. Peaches, Papaya, Nectarines, Currants, Dates, Apricots, Cherries, Cranberries, Pears, Figs, Raisins. Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Almonds, Pecan Halves, Pistachio, Hazelnuts, Sunflower and Sesame Seeds,Pepitas.
  Del Rio Botanicals-Our own Produce Express farm continues to produce an amazing array of Spring Greens and Vegetables. Currently, the farm has Italian Arugula, Braising Mix, Red Mustard, Herbs and more. We will start carrying Del Rio Fava Beans in the next few days-those of you ordering Favas will automatically be receiving these beans. For a complete list of what’s available from the farm, go to www.produceexpress.net and clink on the link.
  Healthy Thought. One out of every four Americans has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. When it comes to diet, most people think that lowering sodium is the most important change that they can make with regard to treating high blood pressure Recent studies suggest that a team of minerals-including calcium, magnesium and potassium-keeps the heart pumping smoothly and blood pressure on an even keel. Potassium, however, may be the key. Researchers found that a diet full of potassium rich foods may actually blunt the effects of too much sodium. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the best way to get the potassium you need. Highest in potassium are avocados, soybeans, papayas, potatoes and sweet potatoes, bananas, beets, cantaloupes orange juice and dried fruits.