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Roselle Flowers
Roselle may be used raw, dried or juiced. The fruit's tart flavor requires a sweetener of some kind, and it is successfully used like a cranberry in recipes for jam, jelly, chutney and even wine.
Barrel Cactus Fruit
The fruit of the Barrel cactus is best prepared in sweet applications, since its natural tartness lends itself well to a hint of sugar. Cook the fruit down with agave syrup to make a jam, jelly or a sweet and sour chutney.
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.
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Searsucker Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Bice Ristorante | San Diego CA | 469-450-3519 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| San Diego Cellars | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Baci (Luce) | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Eurobar | San Diego CA | 619-295-2511 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Kindred | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| SOHO Gastropub | San Diego CA | 858-499-8999 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Fire Station 8 | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Waypoint Public Del Sur | San Diego CA | 858-312-8398 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Jensens Finest Foods | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Blue Ribbon Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Salvuccis | San Diego CA | 619-255-1112 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Royal Stone | San Diego CA | 858-361-1801 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Lucky Bolt | Mira Mesa CA | 917-969-9500 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| Sababa Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-507-9734 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Food company | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-222-7207 |
| The Brew Project (Bar) | San Diego CA | 425-268-0349 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Doughballs | San Diego CA | 619-501-7575 |
| Red Card Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-291-8030 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Sur La Table-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-228-1116 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Baci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Distribuidora Larcarr | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Culinary Specialties | San Marcos CA | 760-744-8220 |
| Casa de las Campanas Norte | San Diego CA | 858-376-1522 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Seasons 52 (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-702-0052 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Lola 55 Catering | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Bistro 65 | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Harvest by The Patio | San Diego CA | 619-550-1262 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Real Food & Spirits | Solana Beach CA | 858-793-7325 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Eco Caters | San Diego CA | 858-246-6129 |
| Dolce at the Highlands | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Drew Canole - Blogger | San Diego Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Snooze - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-483-5556 |
| Ponsatys | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Ceviche House | San Diego CA | 619-454-0699 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Swell Café (Mission Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Fish Pit | San Diego CA | 619-546-9369 |
| Parakeet cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| The Curious Fork | Solana Beach CA | 650-468-6195 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Harvest Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Stella Public House | San Diego CA | 512-799-6462 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
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