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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.
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.
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 Red Romaine leaves grow erectly and tightly to form an elongated head. Its leaves have rich red wine colors while its inner ribs fade to a pale green. 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 Baby 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. The small firm leaves are 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 Red Romaine. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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 Red Romaine leaves grow erectly and tightly to form an elongated head. Its leaves have rich red wine colors while its inner ribs fade to a pale green. 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 Baby 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. The small firm leaves are 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.
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Red Romaine. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Je Mange La Ville |
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Albacore Tuna with Apples, Hazelnuts, Red Leaf Lettuce, Curry Dressing & Flatbread |
| Bitchin Camero |
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Steak & Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Bulgur Salad |
