In botany, stone fruits are technically called drupes. The term stone fruit comes from the stone-hard covering that you find surrounding the single large seed found at the fruit’s core. The stone supports the fruit while it hangs from the tree branch by its stem by providing a way for nutrients to pass from the […]

Ah, summertime. Hot weather, cool beaches, and all the delicious stone fruit you can eat! Summer is the time of year when we finally get to welcome in these beauties at Oliver’s – whether it’s plums or cherries, peaches or nectarines, stone fruit is truly a staple of the season. Now, let’s break down what […]