Cinnamon Almonds

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The drying of the cots
Transportion. Many cots were transported through train for the east coast, however many were also shipped to LA and other regions in California through semi-trucks.
The sorting of fresh cots for transportation and shipment. Cots were picked more on the green side so that they would last in transport, which was no problem for blenheims as they ripen unevenly to begin with and even when ripe retain a green side. Blenheims also retained their flavor when picked earlier compared to other cots. Conveyor belts were used to sort cots based on size or other defects. Cots that didnt make the cut for transport would later be dried along with later riper pickings.
We will be sharing personal heirloom historical photos in the next couple of months as we look at the past 50 years. This polaroid is from the late 60s, (farmworkers picking cots in Winters) #changeistheonlyconstant
50 years ago in 1968 William A. Carter and Phil Lupertino built this fruit stand to sell Royal Blenheims to the local population in Winters. Northern California was the capital of Royal Blenheims and other Blenheim varieties (before being overtaken by walnuts) and most were exported fresh or dried to other states and also shipped internationally through the local train. Our fruit stand has survived 50 years through many changes. This was also back in the day when our business name was Merry Rose Orchards. #celebrating50years #throwback #fruitstand #history