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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Winter through early Spring
Description/Taste
Tender and tasty, baby broccoli offers a mild fresh broccoli flavor. Chefs and broccoli fans alike are loving this little baby's culinary and flavorful virtues.
Nutritional Value
Nutritious broccoli contains complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, folic acid, calcium, iron and fiber. It also has plenty of cancer-fighting properties. Not only loaded with antioxidants, such as beta carotene, folic acid and lutein, its high fiber helps to prevent cholesterol. Three-fourths cup cooked or four ounces raw broccoli has about 33 calories.
Applications
Briefly steam to preserve tender baby broccoli's youthful integrity and quality. Ideal as garnish for main entrées. Perfect size for appetizer trays and veggie platters. Great for dipping. Enjoy as a healthy in between meal snack. Broccoli absolutely loves cheese and butter. To store, refrigerate in a plastic bag. Use within five days for optimum presentation and flavor.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Weiser Farms in California, Weiser Farms has been growing premium vegetables since 1977. Ideal sandy soil for producing superior products, Weiser Farms' one hundred-twenty acres allow vital crop rotation resulting in top quality produce. Specialty Produce strongly supports and endorses our local growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Broccoli. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Winter through early Spring
Description/Taste
Tender and tasty, baby broccoli offers a mild fresh broccoli flavor. Chefs and broccoli fans alike are loving this little baby's culinary and flavorful virtues.
Nutritional Value
Nutritious broccoli contains complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, folic acid, calcium, iron and fiber. It also has plenty of cancer-fighting properties. Not only loaded with antioxidants, such as beta carotene, folic acid and lutein, its high fiber helps to prevent cholesterol. Three-fourths cup cooked or four ounces raw broccoli has about 33 calories.
Applications
Briefly steam to preserve tender baby broccoli's youthful integrity and quality. Ideal as garnish for main entrées. Perfect size for appetizer trays and veggie platters. Great for dipping. Enjoy as a healthy in between meal snack. Broccoli absolutely loves cheese and butter. To store, refrigerate in a plastic bag. Use within five days for optimum presentation and flavor.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Weiser Farms in California, Weiser Farms has been growing premium vegetables since 1977. Ideal sandy soil for producing superior products, Weiser Farms' one hundred-twenty acres allow vital crop rotation resulting in top quality produce. Specialty Produce strongly supports and endorses our local growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Broccoli. One
is easiest, three is harder.
