Saturday, October 9, 2010

Who Uses Neufeld Farms Dried Fruits?


We are pleased to have added another company to our fine list of elite chefs.

Arizmendi Bakery in San Francisco, Ca. Welcome!!

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The Hillstone Restaurant Group is one of our main buyers. Here is a list of the restaurants who choose Neufeld Farms Raisins to implement their menu's:

  1. Houston's Restaurant in San Francisco, CA.
  2. Houston's Restaurant in Austin, TX.
  3. Houston's Restaurant Park Avenue in New York.
  4. Houston's Restaurant in Winter Park, FL.
  5. R+D Kitchen in Santa Monica, CA.
  6. Cafe R+D in Newport Beach, CA.
  7. R+D Kitchen in Dallas, TX.
  8. Rutherford Grill in Rutherford, CA.
  9. Cherry Creek Grill in Denver, CO.
  10. Palm Beach Grill in Palm Beach, FL.
  11. Tucos Wine Market and Cafe in Davis, CA.
  12. Buckhorn Restaurant in Davis, CA.
  13. Alexander's Steakhouse in Cupertino, CA.
  14. Arizmendi Bakery in San Francisco, CA.

We are always looking to expand our business to niche restaurants who share a vision in value of "quality over quantity".

For more information, contact:

NeufeldFarms@gmail.com

Monday, June 14, 2010

Neufeld Farms Review by Creative Loafing





"Recently I was able to try to some dried raisins and cantaloupe from Neufield Farms in California.  I actually didn’t have a chance to try much because my kids gobbled them down.  There were a variety of juicy and flavorful raisins.  My kids’ favorites were the Jumbo Thompson raisins that tasted like figs.  They produce plums, peaches and even cantaloupe that…. you guessed it, actually taste like the fruit.  Organic and sulfate free, I think I’ve finally found a snack that I can enjoy." ~ Lael Hazan, of the noted Italian culinary Hazan family, currently teaches food history at their cooking school in Verona Italy, has a bi-monthly radio show on WSLR, 96.5 fm FOCUS ON FABULOUS FOOD, and is contributing editor of Saveur.com.


SourceCreative Loafing

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Neufeld Farms Review by Small Town Living Magazine/Website

We are always pleased to hear what consumers think when they taste some of our products. It was our pleasure to sit down and give Tina Wilson the details and give her a sample of what we offer. This is what she had to say:


Food Review: Neufeld Farms Raisins

February 23, 2010
By Tina Wilson
Located near Petaluma, California, Neufeld Farms strives for perfection in every bite of fruit that they produce.
Neufeld Farms was started in 1950 by Charles Neufeld in Durbin, California. The farm moved to its current location in Kingsburg, California in 1958.
Starting out with vegetable and fiber crops, the farm then expanded in 1980 to include fruit crops which consist of peaches, plums, pluots, nectarines, and grapes.
The farm now produces organically dried fruits in their facility in Petaluma, CA.
The fruits do not include any pesticide residues. Thorough testing is done to ensure that all fruit is absolutely pesticide free.
My family and I tried the following items produced by the farm: Zante currants, jumbo Thompson raisins, jumbo golden princess raisins, and the flame golden raisin.
We really enjoyed all of the varieties we tasted. The jumbo varieties are huge!…no rinky-dink little raisins here! Wonderful, fruity taste in every bite. In our household the jumbo Thompson won the first place vote for awesome taste, with the Zante currants running a very close second…but truly all of the varieties are winners in our book. It is so very nice to enjoy a food item that you can tell with every bite, attention to product quality and taste is a very important aspect of the finished product. We now know without a doubt where our raisins will be purchased from for our pantry.
Products produced by the farm include dried raisins in four different varieties: flame golden, jumbo golden princess, jumbo Thompson, regular sun-dried, and regular golden. They also produce dried Zante currants, apple rings, dried bing cherries, dried red pluots, dried white peaches, dried white nectarines, and extra fancy jumbo apricots.
Raisins are packed in 30 lb. boxes. Perfect for adding to your pantry bulk products. There are so many different ways that dried fruits can be used in your diet. Raisins can be added to your pancakes, oatmeal, homemade breads, even to stews and sauces, or of course eaten as is. Did you know? It takes approximately 4 1/2 pounds of grapes to create 1 pound of raisins. So dollar for dollar you are actually winding up with more product for your money.
Prices are as follows:
Flame golden- $2/lb.
Jumbo golden princess- $2/lb.
Jumbo Thompson- $2/lb.
Regular sun dried- $1.50/lb.
Regular golden- $1.75/lb.
*Zante currants*- available in 25 lb. boxes- $3/lb
Apple rings-$3.50/lb
Dried bing cherries- $2.50/lb. Chef grade $6/lb. extra fancy grade
Extra fancy jumbo apricots- $6/lb.
Red pluots- $3/lb.
White peaches- $3/lb.
White nectarines- $3/lb.
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To order contact Neufeld Farms at: NeufeldFarms@gmail.com
For more information about raisins, and the other dried fruits/ Visit the Neufeld Farms Blog: NeufeldFarms.blogspot.com
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Food Review: Neufeld Farms Raisins

Thursday, February 18, 2010

RAISIN RECIPE #4: Banana, Raisin, and Oatmeal Pancakes


These are great with maple syrup, honey, marmalade, or even cottage cheese.

MAKES ABOUT: 12


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup Neufeld Farms Regular Sun-Dried Raisins
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • Additional melted butter

PREPARATION


  • Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla in another medium bowl to blend. Whisk dry ingredients into yogurt mixture just until blended. Fold in mashed bananas, Neufeld Farms Regular Sun-Dried Raisins, and 1/4 cup melted butter.

  • Brush nonstick griddle or skillet with melted butter; heat over medium heat. Working in batches, pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on top and bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn pancakes over and cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

RAISIN RECIPE #3: Apple Raisin Coleslaw



This is a very nice variation of the traditional coleslaw.

By using apples and raisins, it has a sweet flavor. You can also use pineapple in stead of the apples, and various fruit juices to thin and sweeten the dressing.

Apple raisin coleslaw
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 small head cabbage, Shaved very finely
3 apples, peeled, cored and cit in bite sized pieces
1/4 cup of Neufeld Farms Zante Currant Raisins
lemon juice

For the dressing:
1/4 cup soyanaise or soy yogurt
1 tbs. rice vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbs. sweetener as agave or maple syrup or berry syrup
salt
cutting the coleslaw
Directions:
I’m rather picky about coleslaw, especially the cabbage part. It needs to be shredded very very finely in long thin pieces and definitely not grated. It’s rather a lot of work, by hand; but well worth the effort. I use a large bread knife, first cut the cabbage in half, and then shave very thin slices until you have enough (for 4 people that’s about 1/2 of a small head of cabbage.

Once the cabbage is shredded, cut the apple in quarters, remove the seeds and peel the outside.
Splash a bit of lemon juice on the apples to keep them from turning brown.

Place the Neufeld Farms Zante Currant Raisins in a bit of water to soften them while you make the dressing.
Combine the soyanasie or yogurt with the rice vinegar and sweetener and add the cinnamon and a pinch of salt.

To assemble, add the apples to the cabbage and mix well to distribute the apples evenly.

Drain the water from the Neufeld Farms Zante Currant Raisins and add to the cabbage mixture.

Pour the dressing over and mix well.
Apple raisin coleslaw
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

RAISIN RECIPE #2: Apple and Quince Crisp with Rum Raisins



Ingredients

Rum Raisins:
1 1/2 cups of either, Neufeld Farms Flame Golden Raisins or Neufeld Farms Regular Sun-Dried Raisins
1 cup dark rum

Crisp Topping:
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling:
4 cups water
3 1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 pounds quinces (about 5 medium), peeled, quartered, cored
4 large Gala apples, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

For rum raisins:
Simmer Neufeld Farms Flame Golden Raisins or Neufeld Farms Regular Sun-Dried Raisins and rum in small saucepan 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Ignite with match; let flames burn out, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer 2 tablespoons liquid to small bowl for crisp topping.

For crisp topping:
Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until butter is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Cool.
Mix flour, sugar, nutmeg, and salt in medium bowl. Add browned butter and 2 tablespoons reserved liquid from rum raisins; stir until moist clumps form. DO AHEAD: Raisins and topping can be made 1 day ahead. Cover each; chill.

For filling:
Combine 4 cups water and 3 cups sugar in large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add quinces; simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Remove from syrup; cool. Reserve syrup for another use. Cut quinces into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to large bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add apples, lemon juice, flour, salt, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and rum raisin mixture to bowl with quinces; toss to blend. Transfer to baking dish. Crumble topping over.
Bake apple and quince crisp until golden and bubbling, about 55 minutes. Cool at least 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with softly whipped cream or ice cream.

Source: Epi Curious

Monday, February 15, 2010

RAISIN RECIPE #1: Sweet Crepes with Apple Raisin Filling

Sweet Crepes with Apple Raisin filling
Yummy Lactose Free Holiday RecipesActive Prep: 20 minutes Inactive Prep: 1 hour Makes: 8 to 10 (9-inch) Crepes and 10 (½- cup) servings apple filling One Serving = 1 crepe and 1/2 cup apple filling
Ingredients:
Crepes

  • 1 cup Real Goodness™ Lactose Free 2% milk
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 slice lemon peel
Apple filling

  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into thin half moons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1.5 ounce box of Neufeld Farms Regular Sun-Dried California Raisins
Directions:
For the crepes

  1. In a large bowl, WHISK all ingredients (milk through butter) vigorously until all ingredients are combined and batter appears smooth. Add lemon peel, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Gently STIR the batter and PREHEAT a crepe pan or large skillet over low-medium heat.
  3. MELT a small amount of butter (about 1 tsp) in the pan.
  4. LIFT the pan off the heat and add 3 tablespoons of batter while tilting and swirling the pan until it is evenly covered with the batter.
  5. COOK for 1 minute or until edges are lightly browned and top of crepe appears dry. Gently FLIP the crepe upside down and cook the other side for about 30 seconds more.
  6. TRANSFER the cooked crepe to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
  7. TOP each crepe with ½ cup apple and raisin filling and fold over. SERVE warm.
For the apple filling:

  1. In a small bowl COMBINE flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg
  2. HEAT a large saucepan on medium heat and melt butter.
  3. ADD the apples, vanilla, lemon juice and sugar spice mixture.
  4. MIX well, STIRRING every few minutes for about 10 minutes.
  5. ADD in Neufeld Farms Regular Sun-Dried California Raisins and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. Apples should be soft when pierced with a fork.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):

172 Calories; 4g Fat; 2g Saturated Fat; 56mg Cholesterol; 57mg Sodium; 30g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 4g Protein


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