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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Salanova Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Cremini mushrooms have a light to dark brown cap with a short white stem. Small brown gills are hidden beneath the cap. The flavor is mild and somewhat earthy with a meaty texture. The entire Cremini mushroom is edible, unlike the stem of the mature Portobello.
Seasons/Availability
Cremini mushrooms are available year-round.
Current Facts
Cremini (or Crimini) mushrooms are known botanically as Agaricus bisporus, and are also known as baby Portobellos. These little brown mushrooms are the same as the white Button mushrooms seen on pizzas and the large Portobello mushrooms that grill like a steak. The difference between these three mushrooms is merely age. Cremini mushrooms are simply mature white Button mushrooms and slightly immature Portobellos. Agaricus bisporus production accounts for 90% of the mushrooms cultivated in the United States.
Nutritional Value
Cremini mushrooms contain 15 different vitamins, minerals and essential phytonutrients. Refrigerating mushrooms can extend the life of the phytonutrients. Agaricus bisporus has been found to contain a polysaccharide that inhibits the growth of a bacterium that is responsible for stomach ulcers, gastritis and gastric cancers.
Applications
Cremini mushrooms are ideal for fresh eating, baking, roasting or stewing. Remove the stem, and stuff Cremini mushrooms with crab or other meats, add to sauces and soups or slice and top a pizza. Add quartered Cremini mushrooms to green or grain salads. The stems are completely edible; pair with red wine, stock, mozzarella cheese, tomato-based sauces, fresh herbs and beef. Creminis can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Store loosely in a paper bag with moist paper towels to prolong freshness.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Chinese and Koreans have traditionally used Agaricus bisporus to help increase milk production for breastfeeding mothers. In Chinese medicine the mushroom is used to help regulate the body’s energy.
Geography/History
Button mushrooms have grown wild since prehistoric times and were revered by the Egyptians, who believed the mushrooms gave the consumer special powers or eternal life. They were the “food of the Gods” or cibus diorum in Rome and in Russian and Mexican folklore, mushrooms gave people superhuman strength. Though it is unknown when mushrooms were first cultivated, it was likely in the Asian countries of Japan, India and China. Agaricus bisporus was first cultivated in Europe in the 17th century and in France, the mushrooms were cultivated in the catacombs beneath Paris leading to the moniker “champignons de Paris" or Paris mushrooms. Cremini are still cultivated underground in Western France. In North America, Agaricus bisporus has been the primary cultivated mushroom since the late 1800s. At least 50% of the fresh mushrooms grown in the United States are produced in Pennsylvania.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Salvuccis | San Diego CA | 619-255-1112 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Fourpenny House | La Mesa CA | 619-606-2028 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Eco Caters - Fifth Ave | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Caramel Collective | San Diego CA | 206-595-5504 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Dolce at the Highlands 2018 | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-9224 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| B Bar - Vista | Vista CA | 619-419-8019 |
| Jeff Lynch Catering | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-1390 |
| Larry's Deli | San Diego CA | 619-795-7100 |
| Soulshine | San Diego CA | 858-886-7252 |
| Neighborhood House Association | San Diego CA | 858-715-2642 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Harvest by The Patio | San Diego CA | 619-550-1262 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Claudia's Cocina | San Diego CA | 855-444-3732 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Lola 55 Catering | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| Wholesome Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-634-9573 |
| Roma Urban Market | San Diego CA | 619-259-6411 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Fishmonger's Market | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Ronald McDonald House | San Diego CA | 858-467-4750 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Barefoot Bakery and Market | San Diego CA | 206-327-0097 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Bernardo Winery | San Diego CA | 92128 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Harrah's | Valley Center CA | 760-751-3144 |
| The Hake | La Jolla CA | 619-994-7832 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Gut Goods | San Diego CA | 619-987-6198 |
| Hamiltons Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-610-9038 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Waypoint Public Del Sur | San Diego CA | 858-312-8398 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop #2 | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Swell Café (Mission Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Diego CA | (310)-740-0194 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Parakeet cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Marissa R Gerlach | Vista CA | 760-505-5716 |
| Darshan Bakery & Cafe | Encinitas CA | 760-436-1337 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Kindred | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Snooze - Del Mar | San Diego CA | 888-703-5300 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Tommy V's | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-1949 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Double Standard Kitchenetta | San Diego CA | 619-269-9676 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Dolce at the Highlands | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Searsucker Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Sur La Table-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-228-1116 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Home Kitchen Culture | San Diego CA | 619-302-7655 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| UCSD La Jolla / Ornish Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Maestoso | San Diego CA | 209-445-5600 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Barebones Broth Co. | San Diego CA | 619-719-0933 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Petco Park (Catering) | San Diego CA | 619-795-5917 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Spunky Makings | Chula Vista CA | 619-318-6737 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Superfood Coffee | Carlsbad CA | 760-409-0979 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Seasons 52 (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-702-0052 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Deli | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| The Friendly | San Diego CA | 619-940-0383 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cremini Mushrooms. One
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First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op
Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 55 days ago, 2/26/18 Spotter's comments : Cremini Mushrooms spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. Maxwells Near Moorhead, Minnesota, United States About 81 days ago, 1/31/18 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 153 days ago, 11/20/17 Spotter's comments : Cremini Mushrooms spotted at Specialty Produce. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 187 days ago, 10/17/17 Spotter's comments : Cremini Mushrooms spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. |
