We Buy & Sell Fresh Fiddleheads(617) 389-8090Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc

Thanks for a Great Season!

2011-06-27T09:11:00.000-07:00

The weather sure ran the gamut this season, but lo and behold, it sure helped produce some amazing fiddleheads! They seemed to start sprouting just a little bit late, but what a treat to see them (and our picker-partners) arriving at our door well into June.

Watch this spot for information about the start of fiddlehead season 2012, thank you for your patronage and we look forward to bringing you the freshest fronds around next April!

If you'd like to be notified by email when the season starts anew, send your email address to andrea@rumasfruit.com

Happy Summer! See you next year!

Only a Few Days Left!

2011-06-15T12:11:00.000-07:00

The fiddlehead season is coming to a close, which means we won't be seeing these little green beauties for another whole year! But if you're reading this right now, lucky you - you can still order until Friday and have plenty of fiddleheads for eating, canning or freezing until Fiddlehead Season 2012!

Order now: http://www.rumasfiddleheads.com/

A Tasty Way to Keep Enjoying Fiddleheads!

2011-06-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

You can always freeze your fiddleheads - but here's another tasty option to help you savor the flavor all year long... click the link below!

http://westendfood.coop/content/pickled-asparagus-and-fiddleheads

New to Cooking Fiddleheads?

2011-06-10T12:17:00.000-07:00

Check out this fun instructional video! :)

Ruma's Still Has Fresh Fiddleheads - But Not For Long!

2011-06-10T11:54:00.000-07:00

Can it be true? Unfortunately, yes - fiddlehead season is coming to an end. But the good news is, Ruma's expects to have fresh fiddleheads for you for at least one more week! We're still getting beautiful fronds from our picker partners in Canada, but they're going fast as many fiddlehead fans out there scramble to put in orders. Don't miss out on your chance to enjoy this delectable vegetable - order today!

You're welcome!

2011-05-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

We received this wonderful note from Vera in Medford, MA today and wanted to share it. We love making our customers happy!

"Ah my fiddleheads just arrived and they are just awesome. They look so fresh and I can't wait to cook them and savor every moment. I'm so glad that I found your website!!!!"

You're welcome, Vera!

FIDDLEHEAD SEASON IS HERE!

2011-05-04T11:05:00.000-07:00

Finally, the beautiful bushels of fresh unfurled fronds are rolling into Rumas!

We're excited to announce that this year, we've created a Web site fully dedicated to fresh fiddlehead orders: rumasfiddleheads.com ! We are also happy to announce that we've added a 2 lb. option to our usual 5 lb. and 10 lb. options.

The prices you see for each option include all shipping and handling for next day delivery. (Required to ensure the freshness of your fiddleheads!)

Remember, the fiddlehead season typically only lasts until early June - so, order soon!

Coming Soon: Fiddlehead Season 2011 !

2011-04-04T13:21:00.000-07:00

Hello, fiddlehead fans!

We hope you had a great year and made it through that crazy winter okay (it's over now, right??).

The fiddleheads haven't arrived yet but they'll be coming soon, so we wanted to remind you to request a spot on our notification e-mail list. Once you're on the list, you'll be the first to know when the fresh fiddleheads arrive!

Drop us a line at karen@rumasfruit.com today and we'll be in touch soon!

See you next year!

2010-08-03T09:47:00.000-07:00

The weather cooperated, our picker-partners were hard at work and we had a long and fruitful fiddlehead season!

But, all good things must come to an end... until next year.

Watch this spot for information about the start of fiddlehead season 2011, thank you for your patronage and we look forward to bringing you the very best produce again next April!

If you'd like to be notified by email when the season starts anew, send your email address to andrea@rumasfruit.com

Thanks again!

Time is Running Out

2010-06-07T12:06:00.000-07:00

We're so torn.

You better believe after another long New England winter and soggy spring that we're very excited to know summer is just around the corner.

But.

With the start of summer comes the end of the fiddlehead fern season! Indeed, there is only about a week left to place orders for your fresh fiddleheads from Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.

So don't delay - click this link and order today: FRESH FIDDLEHEADS

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Fancy-up your fiddleheads

2010-05-26T12:17:00.000-07:00

We've got some great recipes for fresh fiddlehead ferns - and we add a new one each week.

Click here to see the lastest, as well as our archived favorites!

Haven't ordered yet? Need more? Ordering is easy, just click: order fresh fiddleheads

The Season is in Full Swing...

2010-05-18T10:35:00.000-07:00

... but it won't last long!

Can you believe it's already mid-May? The good news is, summer is right around the corner. The bad news is, so is the end of fiddlehead season!

Now is the time to get your orders in for the finest freshest fiddleheads available on the East Coast. Our experienced pickers from Maine, Vermont and various other northern climes are bringing us bulging bagfuls every day!

We've been getting rave reviews on the freshness and quality of this season's offerings from individuals making their first purchase, longtime business buyers and even folks who used to harvest their own fiddleheads.

Ordering is as easy as a few quick clicks! Start here: Order Fresh Fiddleheads

THE FIDDLEHEADS ARE HERE!

2010-04-20T12:04:00.001-07:00

We are thrilled to announced that the 2010 Fiddlehead Fern season is underway!

The shipments from our experienced pickers around the Northeast have been rolling in, and we're delighted with the quality!

But as quickly as they're coming in, it seems, they're heading back out to our customers - so place your orders soon by clicking here!

Attention Chefs, Foodies and Fresh Veggie Lovers!

2010-03-10T16:15:00.000-08:00

They're coooooooooming. . .

. . . see you soon!

SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER??

2010-02-03T15:06:00.000-08:00

Well, that's ok... it gives you plenty of time to get on our fiddlehead mailing list!

Send your e-mail contact information to sales@rumasfruit.com and be the first to know when these fabulous fronds become available and get your orders in early!

MAINE WILD BLUEBERRIES

2009-09-24T05:55:00.000-07:00

Maine Wild Blueberries are now in season and Ruma's has partnered with the Maine Wild Blueberry growers to harvest and pack Maine Wild Blueberries. Ruma's distributes these Wild Blueberries throughout the East Coast to Produce Wholesalers, Produce Distributers , Supermarkets and Farm Stands. The season is usually from late July to the middle of September. These wild blueberries are excellent for blueberry pies , blueberry muffins and blueberry cupcakes. Call Jim, Mark or Andrea Ruma for information on Wild Blueberries at 1 800 252 8282

Fiddleheads- season is over

2009-09-21T14:06:00.001-07:00

We have had a few calls from people who are still looking for Fiddleheads! To bad the season is over.

Contact us as early as possible in the new year, and we will put you on our Fiddlehead email list and you can get 'first dibs' on the freshest, cleanest Fiddleheads you can imagine!

www.rumasfruit.com
800-252-8282

Jim and Mark Ruma
sales@rumasfruit.com

2009-06-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

Next Tuesday, June 9th will be the last shipment of Fiddlehead Ferns at Ruma's Fruit and Produce.

We buy direct from the growers and clean the fiddleheads. We ship fiddlehead ferns nationwide.

We are currently out of stock; the last orders will be fulfilled on June 9th.

Call and ask for Jim or Mark Ruma
800.252.8282

http://www.rumasfruit.com/

Fiddleheads on NPR!

2009-05-29T06:10:00.001-07:00

Check out all the publicity that our tasty Fiddlehead ferns are getting on NPR!

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104674500

2009-05-28T10:54:00.000-07:00

One week left! Fiddlehead fern season is almost over - order now and Ruma's will ship your fresh fiddlehead ferns to you right away!

Fresh fiddleheads are delivered to you cleaned and ready to eat right away!

We buy directly from the growers which allows us to pass the savings on to you!

Order online:
Ruma's Fiddleheads

Or call 617.389.8090 and ask for Jim Ruma

2009-05-20T13:58:00.000-07:00

You can buy Fiddlehead Ferns right from our website! We ship them directly to you! We ship nationwide!

Buy Fiddleheads from Ruma's Website

http://www.rumasfruit.com/

Or call us for details!
617.389.8090

Jim Ruma
Ruma's Fruit and Gift Basket World

2009-05-18T06:50:00.000-07:00

Freeze Fiddlehead Ferns

To freeze fiddleheads:

Clean them as you would for the table.
Blanch a small amount at a time for two minutes in 4 to 6 cups of water.
Cool and drain in cold water or in an ice water bath (half water and half ice).
Pack into moisture- and vapor-proof containers and freeze.
Thaw and boil for 10 minutes before serving.

2009-05-14T08:24:00.001-07:00

Shrimp and Fiddlehead Medley

1 pound fiddleheads
6 ounces linguine, uncooked
6 cups water
1-3/4 pounds Maine shrimp, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon margarine
2/3 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cut off ends of fiddleheads. Remove scales and wash thoroughly. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add shrimp and cook three to five minutes, or until done. Drain well, and set aside. Cook fiddleheads in boiling water for ten minutes. Drain. Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add margarine. Heat until margarine melts. Add onion and green pepper and sauté until crisp-tender. Stir in fiddleheads. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed, without salt or oil. Drain well, set aside and keep warm.

Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, pepper, salt and celery seeds to vegetable mixture; stir well. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat three to four minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring often. Stir in shrimp and lemon juice; cook until heated through, stirring often.

Place pasta on a large platter. Spoon shrimp mixture on top. Serve immediately. Serves 6.

Fiddlehead update

2009-05-13T12:11:00.000-07:00

A great new recipe for Fiddlehead ferns:

Fiddlehead Dijon

1-1/2 pounds fresh fiddleheads
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Clean and prepare fiddleheads. Remove scales and wash thoroughly. Place fiddleheads in a vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam 20 minutes or until tender, but still crisp. Set aside and keep warm.

Combine cornstarch and buttermilk in a small saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in mustard, lemon juice, tarragon and pepper.

Arrange fiddleheads on a serving platter. Spoon sauce over fiddleheads. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

You can order fiddlehead ferns from us at Ruma's. We get daily shipments of fresh fiddleheads and we ship them nationwide. Check out our site
http://www.rumasfruit.com/ for more information or email us at sales@rumasfruit.com. You can call us at 800.252.8282

APRIL 28,2009 FRESH NEW ARRIVALS

2009-04-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

With the weather being so warm we have our fiddlehead suppliers bringing us plenty of fresh Massachusetts fiddleheads and Vermont fiddleheads. We had ove 5,000 pounds arrive on our doorstep early this morning and expect more each day as the week progresses.
Visit our website http://www.rumas.com/ if you wish to purchase 5 pound increments of fresh fiddleheads which we ship overnight via UPS. We include instructions how to freeze fiddleheads and recipies. For large wholesale orders call us at 1 800 252 8282 .

APRIL 22 2009 FIDDLEHEADS NEXT WEEK

2009-04-14T08:46:00.000-07:00

We are waiting for the first of the season fiddleheads. reports are coming in from the various picking areas that fiddleheads should be available next week. (hopefully) If you sell fiddleheads please contact us with your information.

We buy Vermont fiddleheads, Maine fiddleheads, Connecticut fiddleheads, Massachusetts fiddleheads and New Hampshire fiddleheads. Ruma fruit and Produce is one of the leading fiddlehead shippers on the East Coast. Contact Jim or Mark Ruma at 1 800 252 8282 or email SALES@RUMAS.COM with your inquiries .

FRESH FIDDLEHEADS APRIL -MAY 2009

2009-03-20T11:48:00.000-07:00

We Buy and sell fresh fiddlehead ferns. The season should start within 4 weeks depending on the weather. Call us at 1 800 252 8282 . We can arrange for trucking from your area to us. email Jim@rumasfruit.com for information on buying an selling fresh fiddleheads.

RUMA FRUIT AND PRODUCE 1 800 252 8282

EMAIL: Sales@rumasfruit.com

EVERETT, MA. 02149

WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE NEW ENGLAND PRODUCE CENTER CHELSEA,MA

FRESH FIDDLEHEADS COMING IN APRIL

2009-03-13T09:13:00.000-07:00

Depending on the weather conditions Fresh fiddleheads usually start to develop during the last week of April. The month of May is the month that Fresh Fiddleheads are readily available. Rumas buys fiddleheads in large quantities from sources all over New England and Canada. We are considered one of the largest suppliers of Fresh Fiddleheads in the North East region of the United States. For information contact us at:

CALL JIM RUMA OR MARK RUMA AT:

1 800 252 8282
617 389 8090
Fax 617 387 7894

email: Sales@rumasfruit.com

Recipe for Fiddlehead Fern Soup

2008-06-05T08:44:00.000-07:00

Soup made with fresh fiddlehead ferns are a great and unique idea for a dinner party or for a quick soup for 2. Our fiddlehead soup recipe is general for 6 servings, but can be adjusted for less or more.

Ingredients for Making Fiddlehead Soup:
1 1/2 Cups of Chopped Fiddleheads
2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1/2 Medium Onion, chopped or minced
2 Tablespoons of Butter
3 1/2 Cups of Whole Milk (Low-Fat Milk or 2% can be substituted, however skim milk does not taste the same with the cream.)
1/2 Heavy Cream
Salt and Pepper as necessary for tasting

How to Make Fiddlehead Soup:
First and foremost, you must thoroughly clean and prepare your fiddleheads. Wash them with continuous water, do not soak them. Remove all leaves and brown coverings. Cut the stem of the fiddleheads so that you only have the round head left. Chop remaining fiddleheads into small pieces or chunks. In order to avoid fiddlehead poisoning, you may want to boil your fiddleheads prior to chopping and sauteing them. Boil until tender for about 10 minutes. If you have cooked fiddleheads before, then sauteing is ok. Melt the butter and bouillon cubes into a medium pan. You will then saute your chopped fiddleheads for 10 minutes with your onions in the pan. Add milk and heat thoroughly. Stir in the cream and add salt and pepper for taste. Serve your fiddlehead soup steaming hot. Enjoy!

Quebec Fiddleheads

2008-06-02T07:34:00.001-07:00

I thought for sure, I would see fiddleheads on a menu at least. I often saw signs in Vermont on the drive up to Quebec. "Fiddleheads For Sale" Before I knew what fiddleheads were, this sign was always jarring to me. Just like signs that say,
"Free Wood
Bunnies"
Of course my thought process always asked, "What the hell is a wood bunny?" You might laugh, but I am sure I am not the only one that has done that. Well fiddlehead season is still happening, and we are constantly shipping our fiddleheads for our customers. If you want to buy fiddleheads in bulk or a 5lb minimum visit our website www.rumas.com and click on the BUY FIDDLEHEADS NOW link on the left side of the page, call us at 1 800 252 8282 . We offer UPS shipping. Large wholesale orders call Jim or Mark at 1 800 252 8282 .

Fiddlehead Season 2009

2008-05-28T14:17:00.000-07:00

Ruma Fruit has plenty of fiddleheads! We receive fiddleheads from all of the New England states and Canada and we have a steady stream of fiddlehead ferns coming into our warehouse. All of our fresh fiddlehead ferns are pre-treated, washed, and boxed in 10 lb boxes. We haveabout 6 weeks before the fiddlehead season is over.

We are in full swing and receiving fresh fiddleheads daily, and we have plenty to of fiddlehead ferns to sell. If you need pricing on fresh fiddleheads, call Ruma Fruit at (617) 389-8090 and we can give you a quote right away. We ask that you order your fiddleheads in quantities of 10 lbs or more. We sell and ship our fresh fiddleheads via UPS, FedEx, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Continental Airlines. You can also pick up your fresh fiddlehead ferns from our Everett, MA location.

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA 02149
Call 1 800 252 8282
Call:(617) 389-8090
Fax: (617) 387-7894
Email: Sales@rumasfruit.com

Fiddlehead Season2009 is just starting. . Fiddleheads are a great addition to a fresh salad, as well as for freezing, boiling, and sauteeing with butter and garlic. Check out our Fiddlehead Recipes in our Fiddlehead Blog Archives.

Fiddlehead Sales - How to Order Fiddleheads

2008-05-27T11:33:00.001-07:00

We are happy to announce that we have more fiddleheads today. Perfectly picked, treated, washed, and boxed for all to enjoy. We offer fiddlehead delivery via UPS/FedEx, and airlines departing from Boston Logan Airport, If you want to buy fiddleheads from Ruma Fruit & Produce Company, call our Fiddlehead Sales Team at (617) 389-8090. Call Mark Ruma for Fiddlehead Availability and Jim Ruma for Fiddlehead Pricing. For fiddlehead delivery locations via UPS, FedEx, or one of the airlines, call andwe can arrange your fiddlehead shipment for you. Reserve your fiddlehead ferns today, and we will set aside fresh fiddlehead ferns for you.

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc
Toll Free: (800) 252-8282
Local: (617) 389-8090
Fax: (617) 387-7894
Email: sales@rumasfruit.com

A Visit to Quebec City

2008-05-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

This past memorial day weekend, I took a short trip across the border to visit Quebec City. I finally decided to stay at the Frontenac. For those of you that have never been to the Old City of Quebec, you have no idea what this hotel is like. Everyone who has visited Quebec, knows where the Frontenac is. It is a huge castle fortress that is beyond glamorous. I usually stay at the Days Inn on the Rue de Hotels, or the Hotel Clarendon, which is very nice, but I always wanted to stay at the FAIRMONT LE CHâTEAU FRONTENAC.

I decided to splurge this weekend and stay for 2 nights. For a hotel that averages $600 CAN per night, I was lucky to find a deal for a King room with no view. However, to my surprise I was able to finagle a room with an amazing view of the St. Lawrence River and the Quebec boardwalk. Throughout the weekend, I could hear a saxophone playing in the distance from my room. The room was nice and the room service was awesome, but nothing compared to the pool and courtyard on my floor. I was on the 6Th floor, and so was the Club Frontenac. The Club was private for the floor and had a pool, kid's pool, hot tub, gym, and outdoor courtyard.

I went to my usual places, La Piazza for pizza and pasta. I never miss the Crepe place just a few steps from the Frontenac. On Sunday night, there was an outside orchestra playing to a light show and fireworks outside the old city walls. We walked around a bit, and enjoyed some street shows and acrobatics. I had fun and it was a very relaxing weekend trip.

What I didn't see were any fiddleheads in Quebec, however I did see the trucking companies that we use going back over the border. Ruma Fruit has fiddleheads today, so I may have been travelling next to our fiddleheads. I had a great time, and I totally recommend staying at the Frontenac.

(The above Frontenac Picture was submitted by jforest.)

Shipping Fiddleheads over the US/CANADA Border

2008-05-21T10:04:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are new to selling and shipping fiddleheads into the United States, Ruma Fruit & Produce has created a list of paperwork that needs to be provided to customs when shipping fiddleheads over the US/CANADA border.

If you have any questions, regarding these US Custom forms please contact our Fiddlehead Sales Office at (617) 389-8090. We have English and French forms available at your request. We provide support in filling out customs paperwork, and will walk you through any questions and concerns you may have with transporting your fresh fiddleheads over the US/CANADA border. Please be advised that both forms are required at every border crossing into the United States.

Ruma Announces Fiddlehead Delivery via Alaska Airlines

2008-05-16T08:17:00.000-07:00

For several years, Ruma Fruit & Produce Co. has been flying fresh fiddleheads all over the country. From Logan Airport in Boston, MA our fresh fiddleheads are able to fly as cargo on non-stop flights and one-stop flights. Ruma Fruit is proud to announce its continued efforts to add more airlines for our fiddlehead delivery options. Alaska Airlines has direct flights going to Portland, OR from Logan Airport and we are taking advantage of their cargo options. If you have a cargo account with Alaska Airlines and want your fiddlehead ferns to arrive on one of their direct flights call us at (617) 389-8090. Please place your order your fiddleheads as early as possible as each airline has their own requirements for shipping cargo.

2000 lbs of Fiddleheads Just Arrived in Boston, Ma

2008-05-09T08:21:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Produce and Fiddlehead Buyers!

Ruma Fruit & Produce just received 2000 lbs of fresh fiddlehead ferns today at our Boston location. Fresh Fiddleheads to be delivered or picked up from Ruma Fruit. We are located in Everett, MA and are only 5 mintues north of Boston. We sell fiddlehead ferns in quantities of 10 # fiddleheads and 5# clamshell fiddleheads. Let us know how many pounds of fiddleheads you need, and we can send them overnight to you. We also sell fiddlehead delivery by Continental Airlines and United Airlines.

We offer overnight fiddlehead delivery ASAP through UPS and Fedex. When shipping fiddleheads by airline, we use your account # and fly your fresh fiddleheads from Boston Logan Airport.

Fiddleheads for Sale

2008-05-06T12:12:00.000-07:00

We sell fiddleheads and deliver fiddleheads to anywhere in the continental USA. All fiddlehead ferns are shipped from Everett, MA and originate from Canada, Vermont, Maine, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Need a fiddlehead fern shipment right away? We offer fiddlehead shipments overnight by UPS, FEDEX, and Eastern Connection. We offer we send you fresh fiddlehead ferns by air. We ship fiddleheads out of Logan airport in Boston, MA. We tend to ship out of Continental Airlines as well as United Airlines and will use your account number with their cargo department. If you need your fiddleheads right away, call us at Ruma's Fruit.

Ruma's Fruit & Produce Co.
(617) 389-8090
Fax: (617) 387-7894
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA

Fiddlehead Delivery by Air

2008-05-05T10:26:00.000-07:00

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co. offers fiddlehead delivery by air via Continental Airlines and United Airlines. We ship our fiddlehead fern cargo directly from Boston Logan Airport. To check to see if Continental or United flies to a city near you, check out the Massport website for daily flight information. Cargo is shipped directly on non-stop flights and your fiddleheads will be packed in 10 lb boxes. For more information on flying fiddleheads to your state, call Mark Ruma at (617) 389-8090.

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co also sells fruit baskets, wine baskets, and chocolate gifts at Ruma's Fruit & Gift Basket World.

1500 lbs of Fiddleheads in Boston, MA

2008-05-02T11:48:00.000-07:00

Early this morning, we received over 1500 lbs of fiddlehead ferns. These fiddleheads came from just over the Vermont border in Canada. They are definitely fresh ferns and have already been washed, packed, and ready to deliver. For bulk fiddlehead buyers, the fiddlehead price for Friday May 2, 2008 is $5.70/lb. This fiddlehead price is based on 10 lb bags. Minimum order for fiddleheads is 10 lbs.

To purchase fiddlehead ferns from Ruma Fruit call us:

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 389-8090
Fax: (617) 387-7894
sales@rumasfruit.com

More Fiddleheads Coming Soon

2008-05-01T09:12:00.000-07:00

We are expecting a new shipment of fiddleheads today, and will be able to fill your fiddlehead fern purchase requests. As of Thursday May 1, 2008:
The Fiddlehead Price per lb is $5.95
We currently have 80 lbs available at the moment. Call us at 617-389-8090 to reserve these fiddleheads.

Current Fiddlehead Fern Prices

2008-04-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead Prices vary from day to day depending on weather and crop availibily.
For pricing and availability contact:

Call: 617-389-8090
Pick up or Delivery.

Ruma Fruit
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA

Fiddleheads: Expected Thursday, May 1, 2008

2008-04-29T06:42:00.000-07:00

We have word that we will have over 1000 lbs of fiddleheads in stock at Ruma's Fruit & Produce Co. on Thursday, May 1, 2008. If you would like to purchase fiddleheads please call our headquarters in Everett, MA.

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA 02149

Fiddlehead Sales
Office:(617) 389-8090
Fax: (617) 387-7894
Email: sales@rumasfruit.com

We sell Fiddleheads in 10 lb bags and box them in 30 - 40 lb boxes. Prices vary per daily availability. If you want to sell us fiddleheads, we will buy all the fiddlehead ferns that you have picked. Contact Jim Ruma at 617-389-8090 for information regarding crossing the Canada border with your fresh fiddleheads, or trucking from Maine, New York, and Vermont. Bring your fresh fiddleheads to Everett, Ma and we will pay you cash for your Fiddlehead Ferns. We prefer that each fiddlehead picker bring at least 100 lbs per visit to Ruma Fruit. We take fiddleheads that are washed or unwashed, bagged fiddleheads, and boxed fiddleheads.

Fiddlehead Question Answered: Bar-B-Que and Fiddleheads

2008-04-28T13:22:00.000-07:00

Ruma's Fruit does not recommend barbecuing fiddleheads to cook them. Using the Sautéeing method below is your best option. If you are insistent on having that fiddlehead barbecued taste, we recommend boiling your fiddleheads first. This will ensure that the fiddleheads are cooked thoroughly and then you may try to barbecue them. Please be warned that barbecuing can remove the fiddlehead flavoring that boiling or sauteing ensures.

Thank You JForest for your Fiddlehead Question!

How to Cook and Prepare Fiddlehead Ferns

2008-04-25T11:02:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead ferns can be steamed, poached, braised, and boiled. We find that boiling your fiddlehead ferns is the best way to prepare them to be sauced, sauteed, and dressed for your salad.

1 pound of Fiddlehead Ferns will provide 4 - 6 servings.

Before you start cooking your fresh fiddleheads, you must prepare the ferns . Each fiddlehead fern may be 1 - 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

How To Prepare Fiddlehead Ferns

Trim each fiddlehead base and leave only a tiny tail. If there is a brown or black covering over the fiddlehead, wash it off with cold water. Rinse all of your cut fiddlehead ferns in runny water. Do not soak the fiddleheads. Once you are satisfied with your cutting and washing, drop all the fiddleheads into a large pot of boiling water. You may salt the water as you see fit as well. Boil until each fiddlehead fern is tender. Test often and keep on boil for 5 minutes or more. If undercooked, the flavor of the fiddleheads will not come through. Drain your cooked fiddlehead fern and serve immediately. Pour melted butter on each dish to ensure flavoring.

Cooking Fiddleheads with Sauce

Most fiddlehead connoisseurs prefer to spice things up a bit. Fiddleheads can be sauced with a variety of different flavors. You may want to try a Hollandaise sauce or perhaps a Maltaise cheese or other cheese sauce. Serve your fiddlehead ferns hot after drained and add 1 cup of sauce.

Cooking Fiddleheads Ferns Sauteed in Butter

Drop all your cooked fiddleheads into a pot of cold ice water. Drain them and refirgerate them until you are prepared to serve. When you are about to serve your fiddlehead dish, take your fiddlehead ferns and place them into a large skillet. Pour at least 3 tablespoons of over your fiddleheads until sauteed through.

Cooking Fiddleheads Served with Vinaigrette

Drop all your cooked fiddleheads into a pot of cold ice water. Drain them and dry well. Combine your fiddlehead ferns with 3/4 cup of light mustard vinaigrette.

Are Fiddleheads Coming Soon?

2008-04-24T13:10:00.000-07:00

Any Day Now!
We sell Fiddleheads in 47 States & Washington DC!

Fresh Fiddleheads will arrive any day now and we soon be in local grocery stores and area supermarkets. Fresh Fiddlehead Ferns are a delicious delicacy and we are pleased to announce that we are very close to the beginning of Fiddlehead Season 2008. Fiddlehead ferns have begun popping up and growing all over the US and Canada Border and Ruma Fruit & Produce Company is here to serve you and all your Fiddlehead fern deliveries and needs.

For more information about this year's Fiddlehead Season 2008 call Mark Ruma or Jim Ruma at 617-389-8090. Call and ask for one of our customer service representatives to set up a new fiddlehead account and get ready because Fiddlehead Fern Season 2008 is going to start any day now!

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Where to Buy Fiddleheads?

2008-04-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA 02149
(617)389-8090
Fax: (617) 387-7894
Email: sales@rumasfruit.com

Ruma Fruit & Produce sells Fiddleheads to large supermarkets, small grocers, restaurants, and farms. We have a continuous delivery of fiddleheads that arrive from Western Massachusetts, Northern Maine, New York, Vermont, and Canada. The first crop of fiddleheads arrive from Massachusetts in mid - late April. As the weather gets warmer, we start to see fiddlehead ferns cropping up all over the US-Canada Border. Fiddlehead ferns are perfect for adding to salads, soups, and as a garnish. We offer delivery of fresh fiddleheads to all locations within the continental United States. To buy fiddleheads, please call us at 617-389-8090 and speak to the Fiddlehead Sales Department. Fiddlehead prices vary per day depending on crop availability and trucking/fuel costs. Fiddlehead prices are calculated daily and are based upon 10 lbs of fiddleheads. One may purchase fiddleheads from Ruma Fruit in 10 lb quantities or in 5 lb clamshell bags. When shipping our fresh fiddleheads, we box each 10 lb bag into boxes of 30 - 40 lbs. Fiddlehead crops are just beginning to show up and we are confident that our first shipment of fiddlehead ferns will arrive at Ruma Fruit in a few days time.

For more information or to add your email to our Fiddlehead alerts, please contact Lauren, Mark, or Jim at Ruma Fruit.

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA 02149
(617)389-8090
Fax: (617) 387-7894
Email: sales@rumasfruit.com

Fiddlehead Ferns are Everywhere!

2008-04-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

Ever go to Maine and stop by the side of the highway or near a stream? Well if you did you would see a few fiddlehead ferns sprouting up. they are everywhere. Fiddlehead ferns small, inconspicuous, and blend in with grass and weeds. You can become a Fiddlehead Picker too and sell them to Ruma Fruit. We buy all fiddlehead ferns that you can bag, box, and ship to Boston, MA. Please try and send at least 100 lbs at any given time as increasing gas prices can delve into your fiddlehead profits. If you are in Canada and want to sell fiddlehead ferns to Ruma Fruit, call us and we can arrange trucking over the border. We are constantly importing fresh fiddlehead ferns into the United States and shipping them to restaurants, supermarkets, and small family grocers all over the continental USA.
Call us at
617-389-8090
or
800-252-8282
and talk to one of our Fiddlehead Sales Team.

Fiddlehead Ferns for Sale

2008-04-17T07:47:00.000-07:00

We sell Fiddleheads. Call 617-389-8090 and ask for Jim Ruma at Ruma Fruit & Produce. We are located just north of Boston, MA and we deliver Fiddleheads throughout the continental USA.

Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA 02149
Office: 617-389-8090
Fax: 617-387-7894
Email: sales@rumasfruit.com

Why are they called Fiddlehead ferns? When you pick fiddlehead ferns they tend to look like the head of a fiddle. Hence: Fiddleheads! See example photos of and a picture of a fiddlehead that I found online.

Fiddlehead Season 2008 - First Shipment Expected in 1 Week

2008-04-16T11:44:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead season 2008 is about to begin, and this is the earliest fiddlehead season that we have seen in a long time. Within one week's time, thousands of fiddlehead pickers will begin harvesting the first crop of fiddleheads in Canada. Slowly, the weather will get better and we will begin seeing Fiddleheads growing in Northern Maine and New York. Ruma's Fiddleheads are usually the first available for sale during the first week of the fiddlehead season. We offer packing of 10 lb fiddlehead bags within boxes of 30 - 40 lbs of fiddleheads. We ship fresh fiddleheads to anywhere within the continental USA.

Call Customer Service:
(617) 389-8090

Fax Customer Service:
(617) 387-7894

Email: sales@rumasfruit.com

Meet our Fiddlehead Sales Team

2008-04-15T06:48:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead Sales Office:
(617) 389-8090

Jim Ruma – President

As President, Jim Ruma takes pride in handling sales calls personally. Jim is determined to provide the freshest fiddleheads for you and your company. He scours New England and Canada to locate as many fiddleheads as possible and is unwavering in his determination to fill every order. Whether you are looking to buy or sell fiddleheads, Jim can help you every step of the way.

Mark Ruma – Vice President

Mark Ruma has been an established fiddlehead salesman for over 10 years. Need pricing? Will weather conditions affect your shipment? Need fiddleheads ASAP? Call Mark. During fiddlehead season, Mark is the first to arrive and can answer all of your questions. Whether you are ordering for a major grocery chain or a medium size establishment, Mark Ruma will guide you through your fiddlehead purchase.

(We also sell Fruit & Gift Baskets via our Parent Copmany at Ruma's Fruit & Gift Basket World.)

Searching for a Great Fiddlehead Company? Need Prices on Fiddleheads?

2008-04-10T11:13:00.001-07:00

Congratulations...You have found a great Fiddlehead Company. We are Ruma Fruit & Produce Company and we are a premiere Fiddlehead Company located right next to the New England Produce Center in Everett, MA.

Visit us at:
Ruma's Fruit & Produce
210 Beacham Street
Everett, Massachusetts 02149
(Next to N.E. Produce Center, off Route 99)

Mailing Address:
Ruma's Fruit & Produce
PO Box 6178
Chelsea, MA 02150

ORDER TOLL FREE: (888) 589-7862
Local (617) 389-8090
Fax (617) 387-7895
Email:Sales@RumasFruit.com

Great fiddlehead companies are hard to come by. We deliver fiddleheads all over the country. Ruma's Fiddleheads come from all over New England and Eastern Canada. We take pride in our fresh fiddleheads and have been the #1 fiddlehead supplier for some of the biggest supermarket and grocery stores in New England and the East Coast. We are often one of the few fiddlehead companies around that receive the first crop of fiddleheads from Canada.

Fiddlehead Pricing

Fiddlehead pricing may vary each day of the fiddlehead season. Crop availability and weather conditions in Canada and New England also can have an affect on the price of fiddeheads.

Fiddlehead Pricing is announced daily by our sales team and typically is quoted as 10 lb bags or boxes. Please contact our sales team at 617-389-8090 for current fiddlehead pricing.

*Please see Fiddlehead Delivery Options in our previous posts for Delivery Pricing

(Ruma Fruit & Gift Basket World is a division of Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.)

Where do Fiddleheads Grow?

2008-04-10T06:47:00.000-07:00

Fiddleheads grow in Western Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine & Eastern Parts of Canada. Thousands of pounds of Fiddleheads are picked daily and arrive washed and unwashed to Ruma Fruit & Produce in Everett, MA. Since we are close to the main growing areas of some the finest Fiddlehead fields in North America, we are able to consistently sell the 1st and last rounds of fiddlehead crops to our customers.

When most fiddlehead sellers are struggling to find crops, Jim Ruma has had a 15 year partnership with our Canadian growers as well as a long history with many Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Fiddlehead pickers. We are always on the look out for new fiddlehead pickers within New England and will arrange trucking for Fiddleheads to arrive at Ruma Fruit for our Fiddlehead Buyers.

We purchase our fiddleheads from one of the largest Fiddlehead Suppliers in Canada as well as from first time pickers throughout the Northeast. We consistently have 5000 – 20,000 lbs of Fiddlehead crop arriving daily and try our best to assure that we deliver our product fresh and in a timely manor through overnight delivery services.

(Ruma Fruit & Gift Basket World is a division of Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.)

Fiddlehead Delivery Options when Buying Fiddleheads

2008-04-09T07:48:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead Delivery Options

In order to ensure freshness, all Fiddleheads must be delivered overnight to the desired location. We have several options for delivery of our Fiddleheads.

Fiddlehead Delivery by Ruma Truck
Ruma’s Fruit & Produce is located in Everett, MA (5 minutes North of Boston). We are able to deliver fiddleheads to locations within Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire via one of our produce trucks.

Fiddlehead Delivery by UPS
Ruma’s Fruit & Produce offers delivery of our Fiddleheads through UPS. We have a daily UPS pick up and can send your Fiddleheads with UPS using our account number and we can bill you. We also offer 3rd party billing for Fiddlehead shipments through UPS. If you have a UPS account number, we can bill your account directly for the UPS Overnight shipments. Regardless of using your account number or ours, we will choose the UPS Overnight Air Saver option that will be the most cost effective for you unless you request a different option.

Fiddlehead Delivery by FedEx
We offer delivery of our Fiddleheads through FedEx. If you have a FedEx account number, we can arrange delivery for you by using 3rd party shipping. As stated above, all fiddleheads must arrive at the designated location the next day after purchase to ensure freshness. We will choose the FedEx Standard Overnight option that will be the most cost effective for you unless you request a different option.

Fiddlehead Delivery by Air
Ruma’s Fruit has delivered Fiddleheads by Air via United Airlines and Continental Airlines. All shipments by air require the fiddlehead buyer to have an account with one of these airlines. We arrange the drop off at Logan Airport in Boston. We request that you place your order early in the morning for Fiddlehead deliveries by air. Each airline has a 2 – 5 hour window in which the air shipments must be dropped off before the scheduled flights.

Pick Up Fiddleheads
We have the option of pick up for Fiddleheads as well. We are located conveniently next to the New England Produce Center in Chelsea, MA.

Our physical address is:
Ruma’s Fruit & Produce
210 Beacham St
Everett, MA
Office: 617-389-8090
Fax: 617-387-7894

(Ruma Fruit & Gift Basket World is a division of Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.)

Fiddleheads Are Coming! Fiddleheads Are Coming!

2008-04-08T09:11:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead Season is almost here! In 2 weeks, we will begin receiving our first shipments of Fiddleheads. If you are interesting in buying fiddleheads, please call Jim Ruma at 617-389-8090. Ruma Fruit is located in just outside Boston, MA and we deliver fiddleheads to any restaurant, grocery store, supermarket, and delicatessen in the continental USA. Fiddleheads are a delicacy to be enjoyed and savored. They have a very short season, and everyone should try fiddleheads at least once. If you are interested in selling fiddleheads to Ruma Fruit & Produce, feel free to call Mark Ruma at 617-389-8090. If you are a supermarket or grocery store, we can set up an account for you and start sending you fiddleheads right away.

Call Customer Service:
(617) 389-8090

Fax Customer Service:
(617) 387-7894

Email: sales@rumasfruit.com

For more information, regarding setting up an account, you may call Ruma Headquarters in Everett, MA at 617-389-8090 or email us sales@rumasfruit.com

(Ruma Fruit & Gift Basket World is a division of Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.)

Shrimp and Fiddlehead Medley Recipe

2007-08-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

Shrimp and Fiddlehead Medley

1 lb Fiddleheads
6 ounces linguine, uncooked
6 cups water
1 ¾ lbs shrimp (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon margarine
2/3 cup chopped onion
½ cup diced green pepper
½ lb fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Clean fiddleheads and boil for 10 minutes. Drain. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, add margarine. Heat until margarine melts. Add onion and green pepper, sauté until crisp, but tender, stir in fiddleheads. Set aside. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed without salt. Drain well, set aside and keep warm. Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, pepper, salt and celery seeds to vegetable mixture, stir well. Cook, uncovered over medium heat three to four minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring often. Stir in shrimp and lemon juice, cook until heated through stirring often.

(Ruma Fruit & Gift Basket World is a division of Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.)

Fiddlehead Dijon Recipe

2007-08-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead Dijon

1 ½ lbs fiddleheads

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup nonfat buttermilk

2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

¾ teaspoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon dried tarragon

¼ teaspoon pepper

Clean and steam fiddleheads for 10 minutes or until tender. Set aside and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and buttermilk in a small saucepan, stir well. Stir constantly over medium heat until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in mustard, lemon juice, tarragon and pepper. Arrange fiddleheads on serving plate and pour sauce over top.

(Ruma Fruit & Gift Basket World is a division of Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.)

Fiddlehead Fritters Recipe

2007-08-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead Fritters

1 cup flourOil (for deep frying)
½ lb fiddleheads
1 cup beer or water1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 egg whites
garnish w/lemon wedges

Clean and boil fiddleheads for 10 minutes, rinse under cold water and set aside. Stir together salt, beer and oil until blended. Let stand at room temperature for at least one hour. Just before cooking beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold gently into batter. In saucepan, wok or deep fryer, pour oil to dept of 2 inches. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Coat fiddleheads lightly with flour, then dip into batter. Carefully lower into hot oil and fry for 1 – 2 minutes until golden brown.

(Ruma Fruit & Gift Basket World is a division of Ruma Fruit & Produce Co, Inc.)

Fiddlehead Parmesan Recipe

2007-08-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

Fiddlehead Parmesan Recipe

1 ½ lb Fiddleheads

¼ cup butter

¼ cup flour

1 ½ cup chicken broth

½ teaspoon lemon juice

Boil fiddleheads in salted water, reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Melt butter over medium-low heat and blend in flour. Gradually add chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir and simmer until thickened, while stirring in ½ of the Parmesan cheese. Alternately layer fiddleheads and sauce in a lightly greased 1-quart casserole dish, ending with sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese and broil 4 inches from heat until the cheese is golden brown.

Welcome to Fresh Fiddleheads

2007-08-10T08:07:00.000-07:00

Fiddleheads are young, edible, fern shoots that are gathered when they are still curled. They are very similar in shape to the head of a violin, hence their name. These greens are nutritious – high in vitamin A, vitamin C & iron and are a good source of Potassium. They are also low in calories, fat and cholesterol.
No other vegetable matches the exquisite form and delicious flavor of fresh Fiddleheads. Some describe it as a cross between asparagus and broccoli; others say it is a combination of asparagus and mushroom. The flavor of fiddleheads goes well with cheeses, tomato sauces and oriental cuisine.
Fiddleheads are a seasonal wild vegetable made available mostly in the USA and Canada.