Escaping SF's July fog is easy. Head to the Marin Farmers Market and you are guaranteed lots of sun. The chill in your bones from the fog disappears instantly and you're left with nothing but the heat of the summer's abundance. This week at the farmer's market, the sun was shining through in unbelievably sweet nectarines. I tried nectarines from every stand that was willing to share a taste but none stood out like the Arctic Rose.
The word "arctic" implies cold and tasteless which is farthest from the truth. Imagine a rose resilient enough to grow in a bitter cold environment and out of spite want to produce the sweetest tasting fruit imaginable. That's what this nectarine varietal tastes like. Super sweet with a white flesh, the skin cherry red in color with yellow spots scattered everywhere. A tasty beauty indeed. If at first the imperfect look and small size doesn't appeal to you, indulge in a taste before completing your judgment. After savoring its honey floral sweetness on your palate, the freckled flesh makes you rethink how you used to define beauty. Reminiscent of a red-headed lover bursting with passion, this nectarine is surely not to be passed by.
They're both at their peak in July and you get to choose: San Francisco fog or Arctic Rose nectarines.
suggestions:
Serve sweet nectarine slices with basil slivers and a dash of apricot brandy.
where to find:
The Marin Farmers Market takes place in the parking lot behind the Marin Civic Center on Sunday mornings 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. year round. For details go to: Marin Farmers Market . Look for Arctic Rose nectarines from Kashiwase Farms.
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