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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
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.
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Seasons/Availability
Green Okami spinach is available in spring time. Look for the Okami spinach at your local farmers market.
Description/Taste
Baby green Okami spinach produces rich, green, spear-shaped leaves with tender, edible stems. This spinach variety is delicate and offers a mild spinach flavor. Baby green Okami spinach is similar to baby spoon spinach in taste and texture.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of antioxidants, spinach has four times the beta carotene of broccoli. High in lutein, nutrients in spinach help lower blood cholesterol. It also contains carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron and folic acid. For best nutritional value, eat raw or slightly cooked.
Applications
Use baby green Okami spinach as a salad ingredient or wilt with hot pastas and grains. Pair with fresh citrus and berries, nuts, strong cheeses, spring vegetables such as peas and asparagus, or toss with hot past or grains until barely wilted. Baby green Okami spinach has a more mild, less metallic flavor than mature spinach and is complimented by vinaigrettes, fresh herbs, garlic, toasted bread and beans. Keep baby green Okami spinach cool and dry until ready to use.
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Seasons/Availability
Green Okami spinach is available in spring time. Look for the Okami spinach at your local farmers market.
Description/Taste
Baby green Okami spinach produces rich, green, spear-shaped leaves with tender, edible stems. This spinach variety is delicate and offers a mild spinach flavor. Baby green Okami spinach is similar to baby spoon spinach in taste and texture.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of antioxidants, spinach has four times the beta carotene of broccoli. High in lutein, nutrients in spinach help lower blood cholesterol. It also contains carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron and folic acid. For best nutritional value, eat raw or slightly cooked.
Applications
Use baby green Okami spinach as a salad ingredient or wilt with hot pastas and grains. Pair with fresh citrus and berries, nuts, strong cheeses, spring vegetables such as peas and asparagus, or toss with hot past or grains until barely wilted. Baby green Okami spinach has a more mild, less metallic flavor than mature spinach and is complimented by vinaigrettes, fresh herbs, garlic, toasted bread and beans. Keep baby green Okami spinach cool and dry until ready to use.
