Produce Briefs...
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.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Romaine lettuce is available the year round.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, AKA Cos, is the botanical name given to a wide variety of lettuces. Lettuce is categorized into four different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The four types of lettuce are head, romaine, butter and loose leaf. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces. Romaine lettuce is a ubiquitous lettuce variety that may only be lesser known than iceberg lettuce, though it provides more flavor, character and nutrition.
Description/Taste
Romain lettuce is the most upright growing of all lettuce types. Baby romaine leaves grow erectly and tightly to form an elongated head. Its outer leaves have lime colors while its inner leaves are yellow to creamy. Its blanched heart becomes translucent white at its core. Baby romaine lettuce has more texture than flavor. Its leaves are crunchy and succulent with a mild flavor that allows romaine lettuce to be a very versatile culinary green and multipurpose ingredient in the kitchen.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Blanch, then braise whole head for side dish. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Ideal for dips.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cos. It is a cool-season crop, as are most lettuce varieties, thriving in rich organic soil and climates with warm days and cool nights. Romaine lettuce is best harvested once the leaves are at least four to six inches in length.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Green Romaine. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Baby Romaine lettuce is available the year round.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, AKA Cos, is the botanical name given to a wide variety of lettuces. Lettuce is categorized into four different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The four types of lettuce are head, romaine, butter and loose leaf. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces. Romaine lettuce is a ubiquitous lettuce variety that may only be lesser known than iceberg lettuce, though it provides more flavor, character and nutrition.
Description/Taste
Romain lettuce is the most upright growing of all lettuce types. Baby romaine leaves grow erectly and tightly to form an elongated head. Its outer leaves have lime colors while its inner leaves are yellow to creamy. Its blanched heart becomes translucent white at its core. Baby romaine lettuce has more texture than flavor. Its leaves are crunchy and succulent with a mild flavor that allows romaine lettuce to be a very versatile culinary green and multipurpose ingredient in the kitchen.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Blanch, then braise whole head for side dish. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Ideal for dips.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cos. It is a cool-season crop, as are most lettuce varieties, thriving in rich organic soil and climates with warm days and cool nights. Romaine lettuce is best harvested once the leaves are at least four to six inches in length.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Green Romaine. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Bitchin Camero |
|
Steak & Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Bulgur Salad |
| Under the High Chair |
|
Sesame Beef Lettuce Wraps |
