Show Its It's Summer And Time For Fresh Plums f z x f TAn T mk i i m An oriental setting Is i a culinary natural for fresh plums they plums they grew wild in China over 2000 years years- ago were domesticated in Japan and then brought to California as early as the Today Today Today To To- day California plum orchards produce more than 90 percent of the nations nation's plum supply and this year California plum growers expect to ship to market the third largest crop in industry his his- tory The multi-colored multi plum parade starts about mid-May mid and continues continues continues con con- through the summer well into September More than 20 major plum varieties are shipped to market including the popular crimson Santa Rosa El Dorado Laroda Queen Ann Annand Annand Annand and Casselman plums Of course the favorite way to enjoy this tart and tangy summer summer summer sum sum- mer fruit is fresh and out of Or try this sprightly dessert sauce over Ice cream cake or fresh summer fruit cups For a quick finger salad remove a wedge from flom an assortment of plum varieties varieties varieties vari vari- and stuff with a cream cheese chopped nut and candied candled ginger mixture Any way you serve them its it's summer and time timeto timeto timeto to enjoy fresh California plums IFor I IFor For more than different ways to serve fresh California summer fruits write for your free copy of a page 48 color illus illus recipe booklet Please senda send a stamped self-addressed self busi busi- size ness-size envelope to FRUITS OF SUMMER PO P.O. Box Sacramento CA FRESH PLUM HONEY SAUCE 3 tablespoons butter 2 1 cup honey 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups sliced fresh 1 teaspoon salt California plums 1 cup water 3 tablespoons lemon juice In saucepan melt butter over low heat Blend in cornstarch salt water and honey add plums Continue cooking until plums are just tender about 8 minutes Serve warm from chafing dish over ice cream custard cake or square of cream cheese Makes about 2 cups |