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July, 2003 - Rainbow Sorbet
Our newest design!

The perfect summer treat in a ceramic ice cream cone container. A taste of honeydew, cantaloupe and luscious berries, just right for that special person. A sure winner!

Remember:

Independence Day Parents Day (4th Sunday of month)

July 4 27

August, 2003 - Floral Fruit Design

Our signature design contains honeydew, cantaloupe, kiwi, strawberries, pineapple and grapes. Available year 'round in a variety of sizes for gifts and entertaining.

Remember:

Friendship Day

August 3

(1) Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All others must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial vegetables?
(2) What fruit has its seeds on the outside?
(3) It's the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other from but fresh. What is it?

Answers:
(1) Asparagus and rhubarb
(2) Strawberries
(3) Lettuce

The California grape and wine industry was started in 1857 by a Hungarian count who planted Tokay, Zinfandel and shiraz grapes from his native Hungary. This was started in Buena Vista, CA.

The dye used to stamp the grade on meat is edible. It is made from grape skins.

The vintage date on a bottle of wine indicates the year the grape was picked, not when the wine was bottled.

Cranberries, blueberries and concord grapes are the only fruits native to North America.

The myth of the apple being the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden is incorrect. Apples were not grown in that region at that time. Archeologists think it was either an apricot or a citrus, like a lemon.