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Pea Tendrils
These delicate vines have a distinctive and robust flavor that tastes like a cross between sweet peas and spinach.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are members if the Brassica family and therefor kin to broccoli and cabbage. They do, indeed, resemble miniature cabbage. They are hardy and slow growing winter vegetable.
Seasons/Availability
The peak season for fresh Apricots is May to September.
Description/Taste
Resembling a small peach, the apricot has soft velvety skin varying in color from pale yellow to deep orange with a hint of pink blush. The white to orange pulp has a sharper flavor than the peach and offers a honey-sweet, slightly tangy juice. A ripe apricot will be fragrant and give to the touch, but should not be too soft.
Nutritional Value
Rich in vitamin A, apricots are a good source of potassium and magnesium, as well as iron.
Applications
Apricots can be eaten raw, dried, pureed, roasted, grilled, baked or cooked into jams.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The apricot's bitter kernel, removed from the apricot seed, was used by the Chinese in medicines for treating respiratory ailments. A small flat nut, the kernel has a distinct apricot aroma and a bitter flavor. Raw kernels are toxic and must be treated before being consumed.
Geography/History
In the US, apricots are grown in California and Washington State; they are now grown world-wide as well.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Apricots. One
is easiest, three is harder.
The peak season for fresh Apricots is May to September.
Description/Taste
Resembling a small peach, the apricot has soft velvety skin varying in color from pale yellow to deep orange with a hint of pink blush. The white to orange pulp has a sharper flavor than the peach and offers a honey-sweet, slightly tangy juice. A ripe apricot will be fragrant and give to the touch, but should not be too soft.
Nutritional Value
Rich in vitamin A, apricots are a good source of potassium and magnesium, as well as iron.
Applications
Apricots can be eaten raw, dried, pureed, roasted, grilled, baked or cooked into jams.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The apricot's bitter kernel, removed from the apricot seed, was used by the Chinese in medicines for treating respiratory ailments. A small flat nut, the kernel has a distinct apricot aroma and a bitter flavor. Raw kernels are toxic and must be treated before being consumed.
Geography/History
In the US, apricots are grown in California and Washington State; they are now grown world-wide as well.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Apricots. One
is easiest, three is harder.| 大菜的美食物语 |
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