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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.
Seasons/Availability
Bay leaves are available year round.
Description/Taste
Oblong with a pointed tip, bay leaves average about three inches long. Shiny green fresh bay leaves offer a sharp, pungent, bitter taste that is much more intense than dried bay leaves. As the fresh leaves dry, the flavor sweetens and becomes spicy.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In some cultures, the bay has a reputation as being a protective tree against lightning, witchcraft and evil. In classical times, the Greeks dedicated the bay tree to Apollo, the god of medicine, as it was considered to increase happiness and health.
Geography/History
Greek scholars proudly sported a wreath of these noble laurel leaves to show off their academic greatness.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Bay Leaves. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Bay leaves are available year round.
Description/Taste
Oblong with a pointed tip, bay leaves average about three inches long. Shiny green fresh bay leaves offer a sharp, pungent, bitter taste that is much more intense than dried bay leaves. As the fresh leaves dry, the flavor sweetens and becomes spicy.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In some cultures, the bay has a reputation as being a protective tree against lightning, witchcraft and evil. In classical times, the Greeks dedicated the bay tree to Apollo, the god of medicine, as it was considered to increase happiness and health.
Geography/History
Greek scholars proudly sported a wreath of these noble laurel leaves to show off their academic greatness.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5544 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Bay Leaves. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Elly Says Opa! |
|
Moussaka |
| Lucy's Kitchen Notebook |
|
Soupe Auvergnate |
