A sure sign of August. Hand Melons from Greenwich, NY have arrived at Walter Stewart’s! This heirloom variety of muskmelon is a delicious summertime delicacy! The taste of a perfect Hand Melon will alter your perception of how a fresh melon should taste. They are so fully-sweetened and fragrant that they actually exhibit an intense floral aromatic that pleases the senses. These fully mature melons have the full sugar potential that immature fruit can never achieve. They are only available for a limited time, typically August.
Now is the time when most citrus fruits are at their sweetest and juiciest. Stewart’s has so many delicious citrus varieties to enjoy, from Stem & Leaf Tango Mandarins and Ruby Tango Blood Oranges to Cara Cara Navels and Heirloom Navels. And Walter Stewart’s has the sweetest fresh-squeezed OJ! One of our favorites is the Sumo Citrus. This colossal piece of late-winter citrus has its origins in Japan (where its known as the Dekopon) and is now grown in California’s Central Valley. Beneath the easy-peeling skin, Sumo segments are so plump with juice they literally pop! These are the perfect mandarins for creating orange supremes. Sumo juice is super-sweet, abundant and refreshing. Look for the distinctive top-knot crowning each rugged-looking orb.
We are celebrating a wonderful overlap of seasons at Walter Stewart’s with fresh local assorted Winter Squash (Butternut, Spaghetti, Acorn, Carnival) and local Apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, McIntosh, Ginger Gold, and
Spring is the season of renewal and the time to celebrate the many “firsts.” The first flowers blooming. The first barbecues. And the first of the season for many of your favorite fruits and vegetables. We are celebrating with first of the season Organic Frog Hollow Farm Rainier Cherries, Apricots, and Yellow Peaches; as well as Georgia Peaches, Vidalia Onions (aka Georgia Gems), Jersey Fresh Asparagus, and Stone Fruits from California – Apricots, Organic Peaches, White Peaches, Cherries and Nectarines.
Hummingbird Farms in Ridgley, Maryland is owned and operated by Jennifer Sturmer. For more than 20 years, Sturmer has dedicated herself to producing ripe, amazingly flavorful tomatoes in an environmentally friendly way. Her tomatoes are hand picked to ensure the highest quality, ripest fruit. Grown hydroponically and without the use of harsh chemicals, the integrity of the fruit is maintained from her plants to your table!
Now is the peak time to enjoy Minneola Tangelos, also known as “Honeybelles”, a delicious cross between a Dancy tangerine and a Duncan grapefruit with flavor characteristics more like a tangerine than a grapefruit. They are a winter delicacy, bursting with a juice so intensely “orange”, it suggests orange liqueur!
At long last, CT Apples are finally arriving! Walter Stewart’s is your local source for fresh CT apples from Durham Orchard in Hamden – Mutsu/Crispin, Jonagold, Cortland, McIntosh, Empire, Macoun, and more varieties to come!
Fresh Fall Fare: Honey I Shrunk the Squash!
Our local summer has transitioned to our local fall and the new season is off to a great start! We have a great crossover of seasons with Local CT Winter Squashes, Local CT Apples (Gala, Macoun, Ginger Gold, Paula Red, Cortland, McIntosh, HoneyCrisp, and more), as well as an extended season for Local CT Corn, Local CT Tomatoes, and even Local CT Strawberries!