Papaya and Avocado Crab Salad

You can send a box of fresh papayas to Mom for Mother's Day or to that someone special who deserves a pick-me-up!

Papaya and Avocado Crab Salad

 

You need:

• 1 cup diced, peeled papaya
• 1 cup diced, peeled avodado
• 1 poblano chile, halved and seeded
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, halved
• 2/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound lump crabmeat (be sure shell pieces are removed)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 6-inch pitas, split

Directions:

1. Preheat broiler
2. Place chile and pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined broiler pan and flatten with hand
3. Broil 10 minutes or until blackened
4. Place in zip-top plastic bag and seal, let stand for 10 minutes
5. Peel and finely chop then place in large bowl
6. Add all other ingredients (except pita), toss gently to combine
7. Serve with pita
8. Makes 6 servings

We made this over the weekend and it was gone in minutes! 

March - Royal Fruit Club - Granny Smith Apples

 

March: Our pick for this month is the crisp, tart Granny Smith Apple.  This powerful little guy packs a punch!  Look at all you can do for your body with one little snack!

Benefits of Granny Smith apples:

• rich in Vitamic C and flavonoids (both are antioxidants)
• neutralizes harmful free radicals (that's a good thing!)
• lessens your risk of heart disease
• lessens your risk of diabetes
• lessens your risk of stroke
• high in fiber (helps to slow digestion and makes you feel full)
• stabalizes blood sugar levels
• beneficial for your teeth (stimulates saliva, and the saliva decreases bacteria in your mouth - fewer cavities!)
• has lots of potassium - keeps us in balance

So here's our favorite recipe for these powerful Grannie:

1. buy apple
2. rinse off (optional)
3. remove sticker (also optional)
4. sit in comfy place (alternatively, get into car to do errands; go for a walk; sit at your desk; chase after your kids; pick up the house while eating!)
5. enjoy!
6. know that you are helping your body to be strong and powerful!

Look for more recipes - Granny Smiths and others - on our page!

Healthy gifts!

Let's face it: healthy habits are hard to form, but extremely beneficial! 

Here's one really simple habit - grab an apple! No preparation needed; no fuss.

While we've all be raised to know that 'an apple a day....", we wanted to read the details on why.  So we dug up some information about apples' superpowers here.

Take the simple apple, for example:

• whiter teeth
• avoid Alzheimer's
• protects against Parkinson's
• curb cancers
• decrease risk of diabetes

All in one little apple?  You read that right! And there's more reasons to nosh on this little treat:

• prevents gallstones
• neutralizes IBS
• avert hemorrhoids
• controls weight
• detoxifies your liver..

There are more reasons, but you know what? I'm polishing up my apple...

 

 Mac Apples

For Fruit Lovers!

Here at Ruma's, we are proud to show how we have expanded our business into other areas - wine, gourmet goodies, coffee cakes and even exotic fiddlehead ferns!  But we know that the core - pun intended! - of our business is the fresh fruit that we buy each morning at the market.  After all, you can't get any better than Mother Nature!

Consider our For Fruit Lovers all-fruit baskets: chock full of Mother Nature's harvest, picked at the peak of the season, just for your friends and family.  A juicy pineapple anchors this gift; we surround her with apples, pears, and oranges.

Perfect for the person in your life who is trying to be healthier or for those who already live a healthy lifestyle!

Order anytime online or call us at 800-252-8282
Andrea

Lucky you! Clover, the Irish teddy bear is back!

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Don't tell the others, but cuddly Clover is our favorite bear! As if his oh-so-soft fur and adorable little wooly Irish sweater weren't enough, his wee feet are stitched with a shamrock and "Luck of the Irish." Send this super snuggly little guy alone or add him to any one of our great gourmet or fruit baskets! Whoever finds this Clover on their doorstep will be very lucky indeed.

Worth mentioning: the actual color of Clover's fur is lighter than it appears in this image.

Add for the month of March, use the code MARCH2013 to save $5 on any order! (ok, any order except our Royal Fruit Club, since that is already such a deal!)

View all of our gourmet goodie gifts here!

Happy St Patrick's Day!

A Tasteful Alternative to Flowers - Ruma's Condolence Gifts

A gift from Ruma's is a tasteful way to express condolences to family, friends, or co-workers. Choose from our thoughtfully arranged baskets of fruit, such as the Fond Memories. Each sympathy basket has a tasteful silver bow.

“The fruit and wine basket arrived timely and was appreciated by the person who received the basket. I didn't want a typical flower basket for a sympathy gift...something I was sure they had an abundance of. 

Since I live many miles away I was unable to visit and help assist with food during a time of need and this fit the bill. My thoughts are that people still need good foods that are easy to eat during a difficult time when preparing food maybe an overwhelming task. So thank you for the wonderful service. ..your company came through with flying colors!”- Cindy

Delicious Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cakes

Many of our longtime readers - ha - know that we started out as a simple pushcart in the Boston area:  Giacomo sold potatoes, onions, and other fruit and vegetables each day in the market.  He took care of his cart, managed the inventory, and managed all of the sales.

Although we have expanded to fruit and gift baskets, our heart is in the Produce Business

Today we are sharing with you one of our favorite receipts 

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cakes

It's a recipe from our dear friend Oprah:

Gather these ingredients (and we have been known to cook without checking to be sure we have our mis en place, so we really do recommend that you gather these things! Measure, too, b/c no one wants to run to the store for that missing 1/4 cup of quinoa!

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound kale, large stems removed and leaves finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 3/4 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4" dice
• 2 cups (12 ounces) quinoa, rinsed and well-drained
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• Olive oil for frying

The specific steps are here: recipe instructions

These were a hit with the crowd!  Even the most skeptical eaters gobbled them up (after trying to say quinoa a few times)

Let us know how you made out with the recipe!

Nut free for your sweetheart!

Want to send a Valentine's Day treat to your college kid or to your honey at work? Ruma's has options!

For the heart healthy lover, the one who has really stuck to the New Year's resolution, send a delightful box of Mac Apples!

Mac Apples Gift Box - only $29.95

For your friend who needs the nut-free treats, we have some delectable treats!

If you don't have time to bake, send the homemade goodness of Fancypants® Crunch Cookies. Baked from scratch to a perfect crunch and finished with a dash of salt, these 100% natural cookies will become their instant new favorite. Four bags (a dozen cookies per bag) in a lovely cookie gift basket—irresistible! 100% nut free. Great for individuals with any nut allergy

Another freshly baked cake that is also nut-free is our world-famous (well, almost world famous)  Granny's Coffee Cake! Breakfast will never be the same!

And Ruma's hasn't forgotten abotu you, our beloved customer!  We love our customers, so we'll take $5 off any order* when you enter FEB2013 in the promo code box on the viewcart page at checkout!

*except Royal Fruit Club since it is already such a great deal!

Send a fruit basket (Come on, even Francis Scott Key would do it!)

Even Francis Scott Key would send a fruit basket, according to Anderson Cooper!

And we at Ruma's agree! Has someone done an outstanding job?  Then send them one of our delightful fruit baskets!

Maybe Beyonce deserves a fruit basket? Maybe your aunt? Maybe your coworker?  Or perhaps your staff, for a job well done?

Hey, maybe they didn't sing the national anthem at the Inauguration, but they have done something to deserve a little surprise, right?

Use the code JAN2013 to save $5 off most orders!

Here at Ruma's, we buy our fruit fresh daily at the market to ensure that your family and friends receive the best that nature has to offer!

View all of our Beyonce-worthy fruit baskets here!

Free shipping - Royal Fruit Club - monthly fruit

Ruma's has the perfect gift for the new year - help your friends or relatives with a Royal Fruit of the Month plan!

With 100 years and four generations of expertise behind every pick, you can rest assured that with Ruma's Royal Fruit Club, they're getting only the finest, freshest fruit available. Share the very best nature has to offer with family, friends, co-workers or clients each month – make them a member of Ruma's Royal Fruit Club!
A gift of good health & great taste:

• Approximately four pounds of fresh, delicious seasonal fruit in each shipment
• Our monthly newsletter packed with storage information & great recipes
• Shipping is always free! (Other discounts can not be applied to Royal Fruit Club purchases).


• January - Extra Fancy Gala Apples
• February - Grapefruit
• March - Granny Smith Apples
• April - Papayas
• May - Mangoes
• June - Peaches
• July - Plums
• August - Nectarines
• September - Red Delicious Apples
• October - Asian Pears
• November - Red Pears
• December - Navel Oranges 

 http://www.rumasfruit.com/product/royal_fruit_club/fresh_fruit_baskets

Ruma's is full of gratitude on this day of Thanksgiving.  To show our appreciation for our customers, we are giving you this great Black Friday deal - a bit early - so you can send some loved ones  a Ruma's gift basket!

Enter code SleepIn2012 at checkout and save $10 on any order over $50!

View our gifts here: http://www.rumasfruit.com/category/80/a

The Fruit Orchard

Call us at 800-252-8282 or order online any time!

October savings for you!

Use the code OctoberFive at checkout and save on most orders!

We've gt fresh Mac apples ready to ship - we did the picking so you can do the baking! A great idea for your college kid who might be missing home (and is to afraid to tell you!)

http://www.rumasfruit.com/product/all_mcintosh_apples_in_season/89

Fall Savings for you - and a friend!

A fruit or gift basket from Ruma's is a tasteful way to express condolences to family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers.

Choose from our thoughtfully arranged baskets of fruit, such as the Fond Memories gift. Or send gourmet goods to remind them that they are not alone in this time of sorrow

And for the month of September, enter the code SeptFive at checkout to save $5 on most orders

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View gourmet gifts

Save with Ruma's code SeptFive!

Know someone who deserves a little gift? Did your niece find new apartment?  Did your cousin land a new job? Does your co-worker need a little surprise? 

We have the gift for you - our Special Occasion Gift Basket!

And for the month of September only, save $5 on this gift or most other gifts!*

(Simply enter SeptFive at checkout)

A coupon for your friends: Feel free to pass this on to a friend or co-worker who might want to send a gift from Ruma's!

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*Enter the code SeptFive in the green box at checkout and save $5 on your order; offer good for online orders only and may not be combined with other offers.   May not be applied to previous purchases. May not be applied to Royal Fruit of the Month Club or gifts under $20.  Prices above do not include delivery. Valid until the end of the month!  Use as many times as you like!   

Be sure to enter the code SeptFive in the green box and hit the red 'Apply code' button:

Save with AugustFive

You can't beat the heat, and you can't beat Ruma's prices!  But you can use this coupon code AugustFive and save $5 on most* gifts!  You can even place your order now and ship it later!

Send this code to friends and family and share the goodness!

*we're sorry, but our Royal Fruit Club is such a deal (free shipping on that gift already!), so you can't use this code here

Granny's Coffee Cake - it's worth $100 (or so we've been told!)

One recipient recently pleaded to us, "I will give you a $100 bill if you send me one of your ridiculously delicious coffee cakes!"

We sent him one, but only charged him $29.95.

 This moist cinnamon Walnut coffee cake is baked daily with farm fresh eggs, pure Bourbon vanilla and sour cream. Then whole Mariani walnuts and cinnamon streusel are hand poured on top. Simply sinfully scrumptious! Certified Kosher.

For the month of August only, use the code AugustFive in the green box at checkout and save $5 on your order!  You can use this code over and over - but just in the month of August!

Buy Granny's Coffee Cake now!

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Read all about Ruma's fiddleheads in The Packer!

Did the paperboy toss The Packer on to your stoop this morning? And did you shuffle out to the stoop, dressed in your slippers and robe, coffee in hand, smiling as he rang his bicycle bell as he sped off?

Ok, ok, so maybe you don't get The Packer on your doorstep. (Or in your inbox for that matter) But hear ye! Hear ye!  Ruma's has your fiddleheads and these little ferns won't be here much longer!

Order today!

Shipping now! Fresh Fiddlehead Ferns

Come and get it! Come and get it (ringing triangle)

Ruma's fresh fiddlehead ferns are cleaned, packed and ready to ship right to you! We pack these delicious ostrich ferns in 2#, 5# and 10# packages and we ship nationwide!

So whether you grew up with these delicacies growing wildly in your back yard, and you're yearning for a little taste of home; or you are an adventurous eater and you're looking to shake up your plate tonight, you are in luck! 

Order now! http://www.rumasfiddleheads.com/buynow.html

(prices include shipping).

 

Free regular ground shipping!

Need a gift for Mom or Mother-in-Law?  Looking to send something to your niece who is studying for finals?  Have a great administrative assistant who ought to be thanked?

Well, you can take care of all of those gifts here at Ruma's Fruit and Gift Basket World, and we'll even pay for the shipping!

We have tins or candies,  including giant whole cashews, pisatchios, smoked almonds and more.  And we have Five-and-Dime treats like Swedish Fish and gum drops, too!  Something for everyone!

Each of these items ships for free*!
http://www.rumasfruit.com/category/gourmet_candy_nuts_gift_tins
http://www.rumasfruit.com/category/gift_towers

*(ground shipping, of course!)

Place your order today!

Fiddlehead season is close!

We are just days away from our first shipment of freshly picked fiddlehead ferns!  What's a fiddlehead, you ask?

Well, fiddleheads are the delicate, unfurled fronds of the Ostrich Fern. The earthy, delicious flavor is unique as the fiddlehead itself, though it is often compared to asparagus with nutty undertones.

The growing season typically only lasts from mid-April to mid-June and only experienced pickers (like the ones we've partnered with for years) know where to find them, and when to pick - ensuring you're getting only the best nature has to offer!

All of our fresh, delicious, nutrient-packed fiddleheads are shipped washed and ready for cooking.

We'll let you know when the first shipment arrives! Until then, you can whet your appetite with one of our fiddlehead recipes! 

http://www.rumasfruit.com/recipes