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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Gold beets are available the year round.
Current Facts
The Gold beet, Beta vulgaris, is a root vegetable and member of the Chenopodiaceae family. There are several varieties of Gold beets, however not all Gold beet varieties produce the same quality beet. The "Touchstone Gold" is one of the choice varieties of beets that is produced on a commercial-level scale. Baby Gold beets are cultivated as a table beet, though they do contain betaxanthin pigments which could serve as food coloring.
Description/Taste
Baby Gold beets are harvested young for their edible roots, stems and leaves. 10-12 inch green leafy stems ascend from the Gold beet's rough deep orange, bulbous root. Beets have the highest sugar content of any vegetable and Gold beets are the standard of sweetness. Their flavor is smooth and creamy with just a hint of earthiness. The flesh of the baby Gold beet is bright yellow and unlike Red beets, its coloring does not bleed, though it retains its color when cooked. Beet greens have a similar semi-bitter flavor to swiss chard. Gold beets can be harvested at any time during their growing cycle. If left to mature the roots can reach up to an average of three inches in diameter.
Nutritional Value
Gold beets are a great source of the phytonutrients called betalains. Betalains have both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can create detoxifying effects. Betalians are not heat-stable, though, so longer cooking times can decrease their presence in beets.
Applications
Baby Gold beets should be steamed or roasted to bring out their beast flavor and texture. Their smaller size will shorten required cooking time. The skin is easily peeled once cooked. Gold beets can be used to replace Red beets in any given beet recipe. Gold beets pair well with citrus, especially tangerines and lemons, butter lettuce, parsley, chives, tarragon, cumin, bacon, buttermilk, creme fraiche, smoked fish, cheeses such as chèvre and gorgonzola, walnuts, hazelnuts and wine vinegars such as champagne and red wine. Gold beets are a great salad and soup beet and they can be preserved by pickling them with the use of a basic pickling recipe. Beet greens can be used for salads or as a pot herb.
Geography/History
All cultivated beets are descendents of the sea beet (B. maritima), a wild seashore plant found growing along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa. The sea beet, though was more weed-like with no edible root. Romans are credited with the cultivation of wild beets into domesticated beets, primarily using the plant for its greens. Domesticated beets evolved into an edible root vegetable. The discovery of beet's high sugar content led to its increased agricultural value. Gold beets are native to Europe. Though their exact origins are unknown, their original purpose was as feedstock. Although beets are tolerant of heat, they prefer a cooler climate for prolific and expeditious growing. It is common horticultural knowledge that faster beets grow, the better the flavor.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Amber Walsh/Michael Hayes | San Diego CA | 408-596-1191 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-702-6010 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Cielo Events | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 760-520-5755 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Sora Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-564-7100 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Swoon Dessert Bar | San Diego CA | 619-528-0875 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
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