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Hi Darby, Maybe this isn't a question for you but ...

2009-09-06T09:40:26.514-07:00

Hi Darby,
Maybe this isn't a question for you but thought I'd throw it out there in case others are wondering. I bought some gorgeous flower baskets from Yakima Fruit Market this spring and was wondering if I can return the baskets to them so they can replant in them for next year?
Thanks. And it is 'the fruit market' around our house too.

Hi Shari - yes, the market has tomatoes right now ...

2009-08-23T10:37:37.802-07:00

Hi Shari - yes, the market has tomatoes right now from Yakima, available by the box and perfect for canning. It's not quite apple season yet, so look for the Gravensteins as we get in to September. Hope you get a chance to stop by this weekend!

Hello, I was a 30 year plus shopper of the market....

2009-08-23T09:04:18.971-07:00

Hello, I was a 30 year plus shopper of the market.

We moved from Kirkland to Redmond last year!:( And closer to Duvall.

I'm not able to come to the Yakima fruit market much anymore which is sad for me.

Now, what I want to ask is the Gravensteins I suppose are long gone or are they?
Are the tomatoes ready for canning? As I want to come by and pick a box up.

I didn't see a list on your website of fruits and vegetables in for buying yet.

You have a great looking website and congratulations on it.

I truly miss the Market and all the people working there.

Hoping to hear back soon.

Hey Darby, I so wish you would teach a canning cl...

2009-08-07T09:10:27.399-07:00

Hey Darby,

I so wish you would teach a canning class. I really want to get started, but I've never done it, and frankly, I'm a little scared. Sure wish I could learn from an experienced person like YOU!

Let us know,
Amy

Sandal Guy - What do they put in the cherries and ...

2008-08-05T21:49:08.651-07:00

Sandal Guy -

What do they put in the cherries and apples down in Florida? Do you wash them before eating?

Sounds like a personal problem to me. :)

Darby, Question of the day? I've developed a foo...

2008-08-05T07:53:20.291-07:00

Darby, Question of the day? I've developed a food alergy to the "substance" often found on apples, and lately a store bought cherry. Any idea what this might be? The reaction is normally just an itchy throught, although the cherry from yesterday caused the back of my tounge to swell up. Which stinks because I liked fresh cherries. LTR ~ Google RULES :~)
The Sandal Guy

@AGS - Hee hee hee... no it wasn't a typo, I was b...

2008-04-15T10:11:03.893-07:00

@AGS - Hee hee hee... no it wasn't a typo, I was blissfully ignorant until now. I've updated it. :) Thanks for the feedback, and I'm glad you found the website! Definately stop by the market if you're in the area. It's probably a 25 minute drive from downtown Seattle without traffic.

Thank you for your visiting my site!Both organic a...

2008-04-11T14:29:42.506-07:00

Thank you for your visiting my site!

Both organic and conventional produce comes from many, ever-changing sources. For example, one does not buy an orange or coconut from a WA state grower, hence the need to buy from many different entities. It would be impossible to provide a list of all items with pesticides, what type of pesticide, and the levels.

That being said, the Yakima Fruit Market supplies locally grown options as much as possible. Often items that are not "certified organic" are still grown in a manner that minimizes pesticide exposure. And of course there will also be regular old conventionally grown produce.

The Yakima Fruit Market does have some certified organic options; I have mentioned a few times here to look for the hot pink signs when you visit. Please read that post if you get a chance.

So basically, there's not one definitive answer to your questions...and honestly I'm not the right person to answer it. I have no reservations about buying any of the products at the market. Buying fresh produce is a priority in my family, organic or not. I wash my produce thoroughly and buy what feels right to me. I would trust you to follow whatever feels right to you.

Thank you for the opportunity to shed some light on your questions. I could go on for hours on the organic/conventional produce discussion. I hope my answer is at least a little bit helpful to put things in perspective, and that you stop by again soon.
Darby

I was wondering how I could find out what kind of ...

2008-04-11T13:48:58.415-07:00

I was wondering how I could find out what kind of pesticides are on the produce at YFM? There are a "dirty dozen" that have the highest pesticide residue (including strawberries, peppers, potatoes, etc..) but I would like to know how I can find out that info? Thanks, Shirney