That's a crane melon, some pears (not sure the variety), and an Anne Taintor postcard.
Q: Why does she send you a melon in the mail [and not other people who may want to purchase one]?
A: Because we are very good friends and she loves me!
Also, the fruit is very delicate and ripe and it's always a treacherous journey just to send from one part of California to another. The Crane family cares too much about the quality of their namesake product to send them around willy nilly. In fact, mine often arrive with bruises and ants—which I don't mind—but a customer probably would. They are also heavy and therefore expensive to ship. The melons are only really available in Sonoma County. For the absolute best, go directly to the Crane family's selling outpost The Crane Melon Barn in Santa Rosa, CA. Make sure to contact before heading out—hours can vary.
Q: Hey Empirical, what's a crane melon anyway?
A: I found this old video of Jen on Youtube. She can answer that better than I can.
I'm LOLing bc it seems like a really old video of Jen, but it was only two years ago.
That's a knife I picked up on clearance for $7.
I like it just fine, but note that if you are shopping for knives, don't get one with a smooth plastic handle that gets slippery if not completely dry. I only use this one to cut produce. It went right through melon in one fluid motion. No problem.
This was a good one!
Very very ripe. Fragrant and juicy. It's a sweet smell, but not cloying. I had to seed it before taking a pic. They were getting all over the place and making a mess.
Very very ripe. Fragrant and juicy. It's a sweet smell, but not cloying. I had to seed it before taking a pic. They were getting all over the place and making a mess.
Readers that have been following me for some time may remember that I went up to Santa Rosa in 2006 to help at the Barn. I've been to visit several times before and since to visit and have fun, but in 06 worked! Oh, but that was fun for me because I really like hanging out with the Cranes. Plus, October is really a beautiful time to be in that area. The weather is pleasant, chilly at night, and there are a lot of events and celebrations. Harvest is kind of a big deal. Here are some photos from that trip: Sonoma 2006
Want more? Here's a story about Jen that was published in the Press Democrat yesterday "Jennifer Crane: Fifth generation on the land"
Want more? Here's a story about Jen that was published in the Press Democrat yesterday "Jennifer Crane: Fifth generation on the land"
3 comments:
Q: but how does it taste? is it similar to cantaloupe?
It's cantaloupe-ish in color, but lacks that weird aftertaste and is lighter like a honeydew. Tastes like neither.
LOVE IT!
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