2011 Season Comments:
Kerry Hart, Fair Oaks, Ca., I would like everyone to know that I have tried both the Thomas Ranch sauces for BBQ and dipping. One was a little spicy, which was great on chicken, the other which is my favorite that I put on ribs..great on all foods!
Nancy Stewart, Truckee, Ca. We just barbecued chicken with your Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce - What a Fabulous Flavor - We loved it! Also really enjoyed the mild flavor of the Mandarin Sauce - We are looking forward to a long Summer of BBQs with your terrific sauces! Delicious!
2010 Season Comments:
Teresa Platt, Brokkly, NY., After spending the New Years weekend digging out from 4-5 foot snow drifts in Long Island NY, we arrived this morning to find the most beautiful (and delicious) package waiting for us. A miracle, a little bit of sunshine right here in Brooklyn!!! Yes, I have already consumed 2 and will have another momentarily. Mandarin oranges are such a treat, they are my favorite type of orange! It was completely unexpected and truly a thoughtful thing to send. Someday I hope we can get out there for a visit to the ranch, but until then, as we peel and savor our box of sunshine, we will be thinking of you.
Monica Jones, Tryon, NY., Your customer service is only surpassed by your Satsuma Mandarins! Wonderful company to deal with - the shipment arrived within days, and the produce is so sweet, so juicy, and so yummy! Took me right back to my childhood. Thank you and I'll definitely be ordering again.
Heather Johnk, Washington D.C., I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know the satsumas you sent were fantastic. They were perfectly sweet and a wonderful addition to our Thanksgiving week. We did everything with them including eating, cooking, baking, drinking, mixing and decorating! I really appreciate the effort and care you put into making sure we got the best. Thank you again.
Olena Watanabe, Columbia, Mo. I love my Satsuma Mandarins! The skin is so thin and peels easily, they are seedless and have a wonderful sweet and tart flavor. Best of all - delivered right at my door. Well, I've just ordered myself another 9 lb box before the season is over. Thank you!
Teresa Platt, Brooklyn, NY. After spending the New Years weekend digging out from 4-5 foot snow drifts in Long Island NY, we arrived this morning to find the most beautiful (and delicious) package waiting for us. A miracle, a little bit of sunshine right here in Brooklyn!!! Yes, I have already consumed 2 and will have another momentarily.
Mandarin oranges are such a treat, they are my favorite type of orange! It was completely unexpected and truly a thoughtful thing to send.
Someday I hope we can get out there for a visit to the ranch, but until then, as we peel and savor our box of sunshine, we will be thinking of you.
Karen Sarmento, Sacramento, Ca. It was a cold and rainy winter day in Auburn when I decided to drive up to Thomas Ranch in search of mandarins. After a couple of wrong turns, I found the ranch. My efforts were rewarded by a warm welcome from Craig Thomas, who was very friendly, and full of information on the history of mandarins in the area. I left with a box of his sweet, juicy mandarins, as well as a bottle of his very own BBQ sauce which I used on chicken last night. It was absolutely delicious. Well worth the trip up there, and I will definitely be back!
2009 Season Comments:
Karen Hall, Placerville, Ca. I ordered the mandarins for our son who lives in Kansas City. The order was shipped on Wednesday & he received them on Friday. He said they were absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for giving him & his wife a sweet treat from California!
Michele Bishop, Dallas, Tx. These mandarins were a gift. And what a gift! These are so sweet and juicy. I ate two within thirty minutes. YUMM-oh!
Larry Hirschler, Placentia, Ca. Holy Toledo! Thomas Ranch mandarins are completely out of this world! If there's a better mandarin in existence, wish someone would send me one as proof!! Better go there soon or I'm sure they'll be sold out. They are the sweetest and best! Thanks for being there for all of us!
Joan McDaniel, Henderson, Nv. My godmother sent us these for Christmas and they are the BEST! They are so sweet and juicy it would be hard to go back to eating "store bought".
Beth Kemp, Gloucester, Va. A friend and neighbor of Thomas Ranch sent me some of their mandarins this season. They are the BEST things I've EVER put in my mouth!!!!
Cliff Rogers, Red Bluff, Ca. Great quality fruit, wonderful flavor and very, very fresh. They must be picked from the tree right into the box! Sooo much better than whats available in the super market. Outstanding owner attention to my requirements and desires.
Comments Received in 2008!
Floreen, Wheatland, Ca. The mandarins from Thomas Ranch are exceptionally sweet. We have bought mandarins at other area growers this year but Thomas's are THE BEST!! Thanks
Marla Boswell, Arlington, Tx. I love these mandarins! They arrived in excellent condition and are so sweet and juicy. Their special “fresh off the tree” appearance and taste has made them fun to share with friends.
Gayle Tuma, Oak Leaf, Tx. Delicious! The fruit arrived in perfect condition and each juicy mandarin is as tasty as the first.
Steve Frick, Antelope, Ca. My wife took a bag of mandarins to work for the holidays and they were gone in two hours. Comments being made were "so sweet", "not too juicy, just right". It's too bad my wife didn't leave me any. Looks like I'll have to buy another bag. The baking persimmons were unbelieveable! My wife made the cookies per the recipe you provided and they were to die for! You guys sure know how to grow good stuff! We'll be back.
Ellen Caraska, Auburn, Ca. These mandarins were the sweetest, juiciest ever! We'll be back next year!
Deb Knox, Auburn, Ca. We look forward to Mandarin season each year, and the bag of Mandarins we just got from you are the best we've had this season! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to your ranch, and came away with not only mandarins, but persimmons to make my husband's favorite cookies. We'll see you again soon!!
Gabe Bafny, Folsom,Ca. Best of the best mandarins! Too bad they're all gone. If your reading this, bookmark this site for next year. I know I will be back!
Marie Frazier, Jamestown, Ca. I sent Thomas Ranch mandarins and lemons to a family in Boston for Christmas this year. They were thrilled with the "California sunshine" they received during a deep freeze in Boston. The special care that my order received from Craig and Denise was very much appreciated. Outstanding quality service and product!
Suzie Iventosch, Weimar, Ca. Your kiwifruit was amazing! It was ripe as soon as I purchased it, yet the shelf life was excellent too. The kiwi was just as fresh and delicious after about a week sitting at home. The fruit was superb for both of the recipes I submitted to the Auburn Journal newspaper. It was a perfect foil for the lime and cilantro. Thanks so much, Suzie.