The summer to fall transition begins this week with a break in the (hot) weather and the arrival of many fall crops. Restaurants featuring seasonal menus have much to consider as summer crops wind down and new crops arrive. We offer for your consideration the following seasonal fruits and vegetables and specialty products.
   Apples- Gala, Fuji, Braeburn, Mcintosh, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith.
   Citrus- California Valencia Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Key Limes.
   Pears- Bartlett , Red, Bosc, French Butter, Comice, Seckel, Asian.
   Seasonal- Pomegranates, Persimmmons, Quince.
   Specialty- Starfruit, Green Thai Papaya, Baby Pineapple, Tamarind.
   Dried Fruit-Apples, Peaches, Papaya, Nectarines, Currants, Pineapple, Dates, Figs, Blueberries, Apricots, Pears, Cherries, Cranberries, Raisins, Golden Raisins, Mixed Berries, Red Plums, Diced Mango, Sundried Tomatoes.
   Dried Nuts and Seeds-Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Cashews, Pecans, Chestnuts, Macadamia, Almonds, Pistachio, Hazelnuts, Sunflower Seeds, Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds), Sesame Seeds.
   Dried Chilies- Guajillo, Ancho, De Arbol, Pascilla Negro, Chipotle.
   Lettuce/Chicory-Micro Greens, Lolla Rosso, Red and Green Oak, Baby Red and Green Romaine, Mixed Baby Lettuce, Spring Mix with Confetti Flowers, Lettuce Only Spring Mix, Organic Spring Mix, Radicchio, Radicchio Traviso, Tuscan Cabbage, Belgian Endive, Red Endive, Endigia, Frisee, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Epic Roots Mache, Braising Mixes.
   Vegetables- Artichokes, Brussel Sprouts, Broccoflower, Broccolini, Broccoli Rabe (Rapini), Red, Gold and Chioggia Beets, Rainbow Chard, Pearl Onions, Bloomsdale Spinach, Fingerling Potatoes (Red and Gold) Sweet Potatoes, Yams
   Winter Squash-Acorn, Butternut, Banana, Delicata, Sweet Nugget, Kabocha, Pumpkins, Sugar Pie Pumpkins.
   Specialty Vegetables-Sunchokes, Chayote, Taro Root, Salsify, Lotus Root, Cactus Leaf, Mixed Baby Carrots, Baby Fennel, Purple Potatoes Edible Flowers- Roses, Orchids, Pansies, Nasturtiums, Confetti Mix.
   Decorative-Harvest Mix (Indian Corn, Gourds, Mini Pumpkins), Seasonal Flowers, Fern Leaves, Ti Leaves, Banana Leaves, Palm Leaves, Lemon Leaves.
   Dried Beans and Rices- Gourmet Valley Foods in Woodland supplies us with the following Dried Beans in 5lb. bags- Runner Cannellini, Florida Butter, Garboncito, Marrow, Christmas Lima, Cranberry, Appaloosa, Green Flageolot, Madiera, Tongues of Fire, Eye of the Goat, Scarlet Runner and Rice Beans. Gourmet Valley Rices- Basmati, Carnoroli, Jasmine and California Wild Rice are available by the case-4-five pound bags.
   Perfect Puree Fruit Purees- Perfect Puree of Napa Valley has perfected the art of frozen fruit puree-we stock over two dozen varieties-available in 32oz. plastic jars The purees use field ripened fruit that is prepped and flash frozen-no artificial preservatives, gums or colorings. Perfect for sauces, sorbets. ice creams, drinks and marinades. Varieties include Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry and exotics such as Mango, Papaya and Passion Fruit, Meyer Lemon and Key Lime.
   Sparrow Lane Wine Vinegars -100% varietal wine vinegars from Sparrow Lane Winery in Napa Valley- Champagne, Cabernet Sauvignon, Balsamic, Golden Balsamic, Zinfandel, Apple Cider and Red Wine. Available by the gallon or 4-1gallon case.
   Sciabica Olive Oils- We stock Extra Virgin and Pure Olive Oil from this award winning family concern in Modesto. Both oils are avaialble by gallon or 4-1gallon case.
   Olives- We stock a Harvest Mix of california olives from M&CP Farms in Orland. The mix consits of four varieties- Manzanillo, Seville, Picholine and Mission-in a neutral brine. These olives are not pitted. 10lb. net weight. Also in stock, pitted Kalamata Olives from Greece. In brine- 10lb. net weight.
   Tortillas- Specialty tortillas locally made from Sante Fe Trading Co. in Sacramento. Varieties include (12”) Chipotle, Pumpkin, New Mexico Red Chili, Tomato-Basil, Spinach -Onion ,Habanero and Variety Pack. Available by the case.
   Cooking Woods- Mesquite Charcoal (40#), Mesquite Wood (40#) Walnut Woo (40#0, Hickory and Apple Wood Chips (22#) and Kindling Wood.