10 Questions
California Prunes are descendants of the original imported Petit d’Agen stock.
True
California grows 99% of the total United States’ production of prunes.
True
California Prunes ripen fully on the tree without fermenting.
True
There are about 50,000 acres of California Prune orchards concentrated in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys.
False
The gingerbread house roof is made of sliced almonds.
True
California Prunes are descendants of the original imported Petit d’Agen stock.
True
California grows 99% of the total United States’ production of prunes.
True
California Prune orchards are concentrated in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
False
Sliced almonds are suggested for the gingerbread house roof.
True
The text mentions using dried cranberries for Christmas lights.
True
Study Notes
California Prunes
- Descendants of the original imported Petit d'Agen stock
- Ripen fully on the tree, including pit, without fermenting
- California accounts for 99% of the total United States' production of prunes
- California accounts for 40% of the world's supply of prunes
California Prune Orchards
- Approximately 46,000 acres of orchards
- Concentrated in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
Gingerbread House Ingredients
- Store-bought gingerbread kit or homemade royal icing and food coloring
- California prunes (20-30)
- California pitted dates (20-30)
- Dried apricots or pears
- Nuts: walnuts, pistachios, and/or pecans
- Sliced almonds for shingles
- Pomegranate arils or dried cranberries for Christmas lights
- Fresh rosemary or lavender for trees/landscaping
- Cinnamon sticks for logs
- Powdered sugar for snow
- Homemade truffles or sugar plums for snow people
- Charcuterie ingredients for around the house
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