THE GARDEN
GAZETTE
Market Trends
November is underway
and we are now in the
peak of fall. There are
many fruits and vegetables in season during the
month of November including pears, cranberries, apples, squash, broccoli, and yams. Fresh,
juicy Bartlett, Anjou, and
Red pears are great additions to salads and dessert
or just for snacking. Now
is the best time for acorn,
butternut, and spaghetti
squashes, supplies will
remain good throughout
November. Florida citrus is
also available including
navel oranges, juice oranges, grapefruit, and
early-crop tangerines.
Pre-order your favorite
vegetables for Thanksgiving dinner. Fresh broccoli
and asparagus make great
Thanksgiving side dishes
and will be in good supply
throughout the holidays.
Delicious new crop yams
are now in stock, baked,
mashed or candied, they
By: Mark Scheid
are a great addition to
your holiday meal. Add
flavor and nutrition to
your stuffing recipes by
adding chopped celery
and onions or try shredded carrots or shredded
zucchini. Fresh cranberries, in season now
through December, also
make a great addition to
stuffing or desserts. And
nothing tastes better than
a fresh baked apple or
pumpkin pie for dessert.
Scheid Produce Inc.
Issue 9
November 2012
Bet you didn’t know…
*The 2012 world record
pumpkin weighed 2009 lbs
*Squash and pumpkin
leaves, seeds and blossoms
are edible
*Although typically orange,
pumpkins can be red, yellow, green or white
Please Remember:
•Place orders by 5pm
•Customer Service is available
Mon -Fri: 6am-5pm &
Sat 6am-noon
Facts about Thanksgiving
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The Pilgrims were the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in 1621 in Plymouth,
Massachusetts.
The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days.
The first Thanksgiving meal was thought to be made up of lobster, rabbit,
chicken, fish, squashes, beans, chestnuts, hickory nuts, onions, leeks, dried
fruits, maple syrup and honey, radishes, cabbage, carrots, eggs, and goat
cheese. It did not consist of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and
pumpkin pies.
The Pilgrims didn’t eat with forks; they used spoons, knives, and their fingers.
Abraham Lincoln officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Winter squash comes in
many varieties. Pumpkins
are a type of winter
squash and the most
popular pumpkins for pie
are sugar pie pumpkins.
Winter squash varieties
include; butternut, acorn,
spaghetti, kobocha and
carnival. Like most vegetables, winter squash provide many vitamins and
Winter Squash / Pumpkins
minerals. Pumpkin and
squash can be used in
soups and stews or in
cookies, cakes and pies.
Any pureed winter squash
can be a substitute for pureed pumpkins in many
recipes.
Pumpkin and squash seeds
are a delicious and healthy
snack. To make, simply
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company
We will be closed on
Thursday November
22nd for Thanksgiving.
316 Blue Rock Road
toss cleaned seeds with
some olive oil and sprinkle with your favorite
seasonings. Spread on a
baking sheet and bake at
250 for about an hour,
stirring every 15 minutes.
Millersville, PA 17551
Phone: 717-872-6201
Toll Free: 1-877-4Scheid
Fax: 717-872-6247
Check our website for
additional information.
www.scheidproduce.com
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Issue 9
THE GARDEN GAZETTE
Boosting Your Immune System Naturally
By: Sheila
What you eat has an effect on how your body fights disease. Foods rich in vitamins A, C, & E, beta-carotenes and
other antioxidants strengthen your body’s defenses. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits and tangerines, contain high levels of vitamin C to help keep colds away.
Did you know that a ½ cup serving of red peppers or papaya can provide you with the daily requirement of vitamin C? Kale provides you with vitamin C, and is a great source of vitamin A. Other sources of vitamin C include
broccoli, strawberries, and brussel sprouts.
Vitamin E, which helps protect your body from free radical damage, can be found in almonds, avocado, sweet potato, spinach, olives and sunflower seeds. As an added bonus, research has shown that vitamin E can help you look
younger and live longer.
Sweet potatoes and spinach contain beta-carotene. Beta-carotene boosts your immune system and research indicates it may help to prevent heart disease and cancer. Beta-carotene is in watermelon, carrots, peppers, oats, pumpkin and other yellow, red and orange produce. Eating a well-balanced, healthy diet you can boost your immune
system to better fight infection and diseases.
Information for this article was taken from about.com and livingwell.com.
Take a few minutes and search for complete lists of foods that can boost your immune system and keep you healthy.
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
6 cups chopped, roasted pumpkin
2 medium onions, chopped
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 cups milk
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp. curry powder
½ cup heavy cream
By: Andy
½ tsp. ground coriander
Melt butter in a 4 qt. sauce pan. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened. Add spices and cook 1 minute more.
Add pumpkin and broth; blend well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes. Transfer soup in batches
to a blender or food processor. Cover tightly and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan. With soup on low heat, add
brown sugar and mix. Slowly stir in milk. Add cream. Heat through. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.
**3 (15oz) cans of pumpkin puree can be substituted for roasted pumpkin.
Employee Spotlight: Nate Acker
Nate Acker has been employed at Scheid Produce
for 9 ½ years. Nate plays a
very important role at
Scheid Produce and can be
found doing many things
around the office. His responsibilities include inside
sales, pricing coordinator,
and information technology. Nate says his favorite
parts about working at
Scheid Produce are
working with great people, working for a family
business, and the fact that
every day is different.
Outside of work, Nate is
actively involved in
sports and enjoys running
and playing soccer. He
also enjoys spending
time with his family.
He has twin daughters
Ella & Grace. Nate’s
favorite fruits include
peaches, nectarines,
strawberries and blueberries. We appreciate
all you do for our company, Nate!
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