delicious summer fruit- Scene In SCV

Jul 15th 10 Posted in Dawn Walker - chef, Featured Writers, Food, Wine & Travel

delicious summer fruit

It’s summertime! Time for fun in the sun, barbecues and dining al fresco. One of the best parts of summer meals is delicious summer fruit. A wide assortment of fruits is in season and available now. Living in Southern California, we are able to buy many locally grown fruits. Now is the time to enjoy peaches, apricots, cherries, watermelon and all kinds of berries.

A great summertime activity for the family is picking your own fruit. Not only is it fun, but it is also a way to get fantastic, fresh produce. Some “pick your own” places to check out include:

Villa Del Sol – 6989 Lake Elizabeth Road, Leona Valley. (661) 270-1356. Leona Valley is about 30 minutes north of the SCV. Villa Del Sol is one of the many places you can pick cherries in Leona Valley. It is open Monday through Friday, but you’ll have to hurry, the season ends July 9^th!

Underwood Family Farms – 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. (805) 529-3690. Underwood Family Farms is a great place for a fun family outing. Right now you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, lemons and a large variety of vegetables as well. In addition to picking your own produce, the farm offers a full Farm Market with pre-picked fruits and vegetables as well as honey, nuts, juices, eggs and fresh cut flowers. Their Farm Animal Center is a fun place for the family to climb a haystack, play in the sandbox, and see all the farm animals (donkeys, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, birds, rabbits, cows, pigs, and horses as well as emus and alpacas! Weekend admission includes a tractor ride and animal show!

For a list of other places to pick your own fruit and what’s in season, visit www.pickyourown.org. It’s a great way to spend a summer day and to enjoy the freshest summer produce. Enjoy!

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