Eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, along with tomatoes and potatoes. They have a smooth, glossy deep purple skin and a creamy ivory flesh dotted with seeds. Eggplant are great flied, saut_ed, roasted or pureed. Eggplant has been found to help aid in the protection of brain cells. It also contains important antioxidants,…
The cucumber belongs to the same family as squash and melons. It grows on a climbing plant that is 3 to 10 feet long; the plantÍs tendrils allow it to cling to other plants or objects. The fruit emerges after the plantÍs large yellow flowers have blossomed. Characterized by a straight, plump shape with slightly…
Yellow corn, with some debate, is generally the name as white corn in sweetness and nutrition. Compounds found in corn have been shown to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Research has also found that diets rich in foods like corn can help lower the risk for lung cancer. Corn is a good source of vitamin C…..
White corn, with some debate, is generally the name as yellow corn in sweetness and nutrition. Compounds found in corn have been shown to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Research has also found that diets rich in foods like corn can help lower the risk for lung cancer. Corn is a good source of vitamin C,…
A biennial garden vegetable native to the Mediterranean area and grown for its stalks (also called ribs), leaves, roots and seeds. Celery leaves were originally used for their medicinal properties. The Greeks used celery leaves like bay leaves, to crown victorious athletes, and to whom celery wine was also served. During the Middle Ages an…
Cauliflower is mostly known for it’s creamy white curds, but did you know there are purple, orange and green varieties I available too? A versatile vegetable, cauliflower can be steamed, mashed, pureed, made into casseroles, fried, or topped with cheese.
Although there are many varieties of carrots, they are generally sold according to size. Carrots are characterized by a firm, smooth exterior, orange to orange-red color, and crunchy texture. Carrots are a root vegetable originating in the Middle East and central Asia. The ancestor of the carrot we know today was purple in color, verging…
A member of the chicory family that includes radicchio, frisee, dandelion and escarole, In addition to their uses in salads, endive can be grilled, seared, and braised. In fact, a degree of their characteristic bitterness turns to sweetness when cooked.
Brussels sprouts, are a cultivar group of Wild Cabbage cultivated for its small (typically 2.5 – 4cm, 1 – 1.5 inches diameter) leafy green buds, which resemble miniature cabbages. Usage: Best served cooked as vegetable side dish, but can also be pureed into soups or mixed into a vegetable medley. Outside Coloring: Green. Skin Texture:…
Calabrese is the most predominant variety sold commercially and noted for their bright green stalks with compact bud clusters that are dark green with some purple tinge. Broccoli is believed to have originated in southern Italy; and has a long history of cultivation, having been developed by the Romans from wild cabbage. The Romans had…
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris, commonly known as beetroot or beet which is the common American English term for this vegetable. Skin Texture: Smooth, slightly waxy and firm. Shape: Round, flattened shape. Flesh Description: Firm, hard. Usage: Good for cooking and pickling. Taste: Sweet to very sweet. Outside Coloring: Red to dark red. Size: Small _…
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris, commonly known as beetroot or beet which is the common American English term for this vegetable. Skin Texture: Smooth, slightly waxy and firm. Shape: Round, flattened shape. Flesh Description: Firm, hard. Usage: Good for cooking and pickling. Taste: Sweet to very sweet. Outside Coloring: Yellow/orange. Size: Small _ Large.
Tiny and tender, bright green French beans are smaller than common green beans and wear a soft velvety skin. Quite meaty for their size, their crisp texture offers a delicate sweet green flavor. Tender and not the least bit tough, the French bean retains the string from its original form. Strings have been bred out…
Chinese Long Beans are a pencil thin green bean also referred to as “yard-long beans” because they can grow up to three feet in length. Although they are related to black-eyed peas, the taste is similar to green beans and they do not require stringing.
Green Asparagus is the predominant type for fresh availability. Characterized by green stalks with some white at the base; green tips with some purple tinge. Asparagus has been in cultivation over 2,500 years, and in the United States since the 1870’s. The Greeks and Romans valued asparagus for medicinal purposes – treating bee stings, heart…
The Arugula plant grows to about a height of 20 inches and has tender green leaves that are smooth, sharply indented, and irregularly shaped. Exhibits a delicate peppery flavor. Arugula is an aromatic salad green. It is also known as rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola, and is popular in Italian cuisine. In Roman times Arugula…
Mesclun mixes _ A combination of a variety of specialty/baby lettuces and greens such as red or green oak leaf, red or green leaf, red or green romaine, little gem, lollo rossa, tango, mache, frisee, mizuna, and radicchio.
Also known as Beech or Clamshell Mushrooms, these umami rich mushrooms retain their shape during cooking as well as their crunch. They tend to have a slight shellfish taste and some say, a sweetly nutty finish. Shemiji mushrooms are a group of common Japanese mushrooms, much like the brown and white Agaricus (white mushroom and…
Enoki mushrooms are underrated in our book. Their long graceful stems tops with plump tiny caps are great for garnishing salads or soups just before serving. Cultivated in cylindrical or bottle shaped vessels, encouraging their long slender shape.
AKA: Agaricus Bisporus. Two brown colored strains developed from the common white mushroom; the Portabella and the Crimini. They are the same mushroom, the only difference is the stage to which they are allow to grow. Crimini are picked very young with closed gills, and Portobello are harvested later with full open caps. The naturally…