California Historic Business Honored With First Pitch Duties at SF Giants Game
Hollister, CA (ContentDesk) May 24, 2006 -- Gene Zanger, managing partner of Casa de Fruta, threw out the first pitch Monday night at the San Francisco Giants game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Zanger launched a fastball to start the first game in San Franciscos only at-home series with the Cardinals. With so much emphasis on baseball records and players of the past, it is interesting to look back at history. When we founded our fresh and dried fruit business in 1908, players such as Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner were at their prime and breaking records. What a thrill, 98 years later, to have the opportunity to throw out the first pitch representing Casa de Fruta in the presence of todays great baseball stars such as Barry Bonds, Omar Vizquel, Tony LaRussa and Albert Pujols. Casa de Fruta (www.casadefruta.com) is a 98-year-old family business based in Hollister, California.
It encompasses fruit and nut orchards, an orchard resort, a winery and a web business selling fresh and dried fruits, nuts, chocolate covered fruits and nuts, wines, gourmet gift baskets and gift crates.Originally started in 1908 by Gene Zangers great, great uncles, Casa de Frutas fruit stand on Highway 152 became a landmark and popular pit stop to many California travelers crossing the Pacheco Pass in Hollister.
Casa de Fruta became known for its fresh and dried fruit and expanded its original 8- by 10-foot fruit stand over the years to include a gift shop, wine store, motel, restaurant, childrens zoo and train in its orchard resort.
Today, the company employs 200 people and processes more than 250,000 pounds of dried fruits and nuts annually which are shipped worldwide via its website www.casadefruta.com..
Best Recipes: Orange Fruity Smoothie
Orange smoothies are really delicious and this fruit-filled recipe for Orange Fruity Smoothie is one of the reasons why. You've gotta love a drink that has wonderful fruits like banana, peach, raspberries and mixes them with nutritious orange juice.Fruit smoothies are good for you and you will make this Orange Fruity Smoothie again and again. Orange Fruity Smoothie
- 1 medium banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ripe peach, peeled, halved, pitted and diced
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 ice cubes
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Mangosteen The Queen Of Fruits Comes To America in a Dietary Supplement Juice
(ContentDesk) October 24, 2005 -- Mangosteen is an evergreen tree about 30 to 75 feet tall when mature. The mangosteen tree is a small, slow growing tropical evergreen with leathery, glabrous leaves up to 10 inches long. Fruits are borne on lateral branches. They have a thick rind, which encloses 5 to 7 fleshy segments, in which the seeds are imbedded. Only about 25 to 30% of the mangosteen fruit consists of the edible pulp or rind, with the remainder comprising the tough, bitter pericarp.
Each mangosteen fruit usually varies in weight from 75 to 120 grams and normally contains 2 to 3 well-developed seeds. The pulp, the only part consumed, has excellent flavor, proclaimed by many as the best among tropical fruits. Often two crops per year mature, one in the autumn, and one in early summer. The trees often bear sparingly. The tree appears to be adapted best to strictly tropical areas and requires abundant moisture.
The mangosteen fruit may be the best tasting fruit in the...
Mangosteen The Queen Of Fruits Comes To America in a Dietary Supplement Juice
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Fun & Fruity Recipes
Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacks?and add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to make, and even more fun to eat. Miniature Fruit Pizzas
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- Assorted fresh fruit, cut into bite size pieces, such as bananas, kiwis, oranges, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, pineapple, etc.
Allow the cookies to cool.Combine cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; mix well. Spread over cooled cookies. Decorate with assorted fruit. Yummy!
Strawberry Angels
- 1 angel food cake
- 6 large strawberries
- 1 carton whipped topping
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Best Recipes: Mango Peach Smoothie
Do you like mangoes? You've got to try this delicious Mango Peach Smoothie. The mango gives this refreshing drink a luscious tropical twist and the peach brings a mellow groove that makes the flavors in this fruit smoothie really cool indeed.Mangos are becoming very popular and are a lot easier to find in your supermarket fruit section. So why not try something a little different? Bring home a mango and enjoy it in a nice cool smoothie with some peaches and a twist of lime. Oh, how sublime.Mango Peach Smoothie1 cup peeled mango chunks1 large peach, peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks1 cup peach nectar2 tablespoons lime juiceDirectionsCombine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth..
Copyright 2005Donna MondayEasy to make ? fun to drinkhttp://www.1st-milkshake-n-smoothie-recipes.com Best Recipes: Mango Peach Smoothie
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Quick and Easy Breakfast Solutions
(NC)-Looking for a fresh, new way to start the day? Think outside the breadbox?and beyond! Darlene Gingrich, Thomas' Break-xpert provides the following 'menu' of mouth-watering morning solutions that include much more than just jams and syrup:
- Calling all cheese-lovers! Top an English Muffin with a slice of your favourite cheese, add a slice of ham or bacon and toast open-faced under the broiler until the cheese starts to melt. Gooey and good!
- Your own egg and muffin creation. Poached or scrambled eggs take just seconds in the microwave and make the perfect partner to an English Muffin. Include a spoonful of salsa to add a zesty twist!
- Gourmet on the go. Package one or two Fresh Waffles in plastic sandwich bags and your favourite fruit topping in a reusable sealed container.
Toast the waffle once you get to work, top it off with your assortment of fruit and enjoy decadence at your desk. Add a spoonful of fruit yogurt for a breakfast parfait!
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Fun & Fruity Recipes
Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacks?and add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to make, and even more fun to eat. Miniature Fruit Pizzas
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- Assorted fresh fruit, cut into bite size pieces, such as bananas, kiwis, oranges, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, pineapple, etc.
Allow the cookies to cool.Combine cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; mix well. Spread over cooled cookies. Decorate with assorted fruit. Yummy!
Strawberry Angels
- 1 angel food cake
- 6 large strawberries
- 1 carton whipped topping
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Mangosteen The Queen Of Fruits Comes To America in a Dietary Supplement Juice
(ContentDesk) October 24, 2005 -- Mangosteen is an evergreen tree about 30 to 75 feet tall when mature. The mangosteen tree is a small, slow growing tropical evergreen with leathery, glabrous leaves up to 10 inches long. Fruits are borne on lateral branches. They have a thick rind, which encloses 5 to 7 fleshy segments, in which the seeds are imbedded. Only about 25 to 30% of the mangosteen fruit consists of the edible pulp or rind, with the remainder comprising the tough, bitter pericarp.
Each mangosteen fruit usually varies in weight from 75 to 120 grams and normally contains 2 to 3 well-developed seeds. The pulp, the only part consumed, has excellent flavor, proclaimed by many as the best among tropical fruits. Often two crops per year mature, one in the autumn, and one in early summer. The trees often bear sparingly. The tree appears to be adapted best to strictly tropical areas and requires abundant moisture.
The mangosteen fruit may be the best tasting fruit in the...
Mangosteen The Queen Of Fruits Comes To America in a Dietary Supplement Juice
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What to look for in a farmers market
It is time for farmers markets. They are popping up all around the country. They can range from a true farmers market with farm fresh produce locally grown and sold by the farmer to more of an arts and crafts show. When shopping at a farmers market the consumer needs to be wary of anyone selling fruit or vegetables that are not locally grown or are out of season. It is becoming common practice for some marketers to purchase the same produce that is available at the grocery and sell it in the farmers market venue.
Here are a few tips on what to look for in a farmers market.?Fresh local fruit and vegetables, no commercially grown produce.?Good prices, the price should be comparable to the grocery store. You may find that in some areas the farmers market is a bit higher but this can be well worth it if the produce is local and fresh.?Look for moist fresh looking produce. If the corn was picked yesterday it will begin to dry out at the bottom. Look for signs that the fruit and vegetables...
What to look for in a farmers market
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Clean Vacationing
Clean Vacationing(409 words)Admit it. When the sun is out and you are at your favorite campsite or cottage on the lake the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time cooking a meal. Often, when vacationing, the lure to purchase instant foods is strong. Unfortunately, these convenience foods often come over packaged usually including some type of plastic. As we can see when we come across trash in the wilderness, the plastics tend to linger the longest - other than maybe glass and metal....
California Historic Business Honored With First Pitch Duties at SF Giants Game
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Fitness Training to keep in Shape and Fit
People all over the world are becoming more and more health conscious, the priority has been shifting from everything else to the fact that the most important thing in life, is to keep oneself in shape and fit, to enjoy things in life. Keeping fit, means capturing the days of youth and all the fun of those days alive. Man can give up everything for the sake of keeping himself young. In spite of all the kinds of treatments that have been flourishing the market, the people have not been driven crazy,...
California Historic Business Honored With First Pitch Duties at SF Giants Game Fruit Fitness Training to keep in Shape and Fit
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Car Warranty
Every car owner should understand the extent and coverage a car's warranty. If you still haven't thoroughly read the warranty agreement between you and your car's manufacturer, now is the time. Remember: what you don't know about your car warranty can hurt you.
Do not assume that your car warranty entitles you to free repairs on any car problem. Warranties do not work this way. You are still responsible for all the maintenance requirements of your car, such as regular oil changes...
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Painting and Decorating Tile
Ceramic tile can be beautiful and elegant. But it can also be bland and uninspired. If you want to add a little color or creativity to your tile, here's how!Remember to clean your tile and let it dry before you begin any project.1. Seal both tile and surrounding grout with a water-based floor varnish. Ask your home improvement retailer for suggestions about a good water-based floor varnish for your area.2.
Brush paint primer on both tile and grout. Let it dry for at least 12 hours before...
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If Cars Were Priced Like Prescription Drugs, You'd Pay $4.5 Million for a Family Sedan
(ContentDesk) August 17, 2005 -- If the auto industry operated like the pharmaceutical industry, cars would be sold at a 30,000% markup, dangerous cars that kill their occupants would be deemed perfectly safe, and importing cars from other countries (Toyota from Japan, for example) would be banned. These are three of the fifteen comparisons about modern medicine revealed in a wildly popular comparison report published at NewsTarget.com: http://www.newstarget.com/009844.htmlThe...
California Historic Business Honored With First Pitch Duties at SF Giants Game
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