On most days you'll
see Jan Thompson working the produce section or helping out behind the
counter at her incredible, produce & fancy foods store and deli restaurant.
A vegetable boutique of brightly colored, healthy farm fresh foods welcomes
visitors who find it nearly impossible to leave empty handed.
Freshly made salads,
sandwiches, casseroles, quiche, soups and desserts are so appealing, you
find yourself caving to the craving for a snack, even when you're not hungry
or you just ate. From the freshly baked Truckee Sourdough Bread to lemon
tarts or a custom cake shaped like the Mad Hatter's hat in the fairy tale
Alice in Wonderland, the incredible variety of confections and pastries
bring spice into your life.
On the wall of this
family-owned business (and seen in a photo above) is a mural of the farm
where this 150 year tradition began. Newcastle Produce has been in the
family for generations as Jan (upper left photo) will proudly tell you on
your visit. Beginning with her great, great grandfather, the family of
farmers have promoted healthy living in a tradition that Thompson, her
husband and even her children carry on today. Greeting guests from around
the world who find their way to the little community of Newcastle, Thompson
and her friendly staff offer warm hospital to make you feel important, even
though you are one of thousands passing through the busy market on a daily
basis. It's no secret that Newcastle Produce is a great place to dine.
Tourists from around the globe seem to find the market and they line up at
lunch time to enjoy delicious faire.
Like so many other
businesses in the heart of California gold country, the Thompsons are passionate
about farming and committed to producing fruits and vegetables through
sustainable farming practices that keep soils and crops healthy. Not only
can you see and taste the difference, the flavors actually make you long to
change your dining habits. A visit to Newcastle Produce can spoil you. It's
the type of place that would cause you to pack up and move, just for the
love a good food.
While the fresh salads can't be shipped, you can order gift baskets of many
of the local fruit and nut favorites on the market's website or by calling.
Newcastle Produce is open daily. Newcastle Produce, 9230 Cypress Street,
Newcastle, CA 95658. Call : (916) 663-2016. www.newcastleproduce.net
