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Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
Fresh Green Garlic
Grown in California, regarded as a spring delicacy, fresh green garlic are very young garlic before they begin to form bulbils or cloves.
Seasons/Availability
Black Raspberries are available June to August.
Current Facts
The black raspberry, R. occidentalis L, is the common name dedicated to two different species of the genus Rubus. It is a primarily self-fruiting bramble berry and member of the family, Rosaceae along with strawberries and blackberries. Wind and honey bee pollination also account for the continued propagation of blackberry fruits.
Description/Taste
Black raspberries are an aggregate fruit with individual drupelets that are held together by very fine, nearly invisible hairs. When picked, the stem and the receptacle of the raspberry stay on the plant, leaving a hallow center within the fruit. Black raspberries are generally smaller than other colored raspberries, more tart than sweet, with a slight note of earth in their flavoring. Once ripe, they have a highly perishable shelf-life.
Applications
Black raspberries are most commonly used in sweet preparations, desserts and baked goods. Their high acidity makes them ideal for preserving and canning. Black raspberries make a striking deep purple ice cream or sorbet. Use in a more savory application with creamy cheese such as brie or burrata, and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Layer into parfaits and trifles, or blend into smoothies and milkshakes. Fresh raspberries are perishable and should be kept very dry and refrigerated until ready to use.
Geography/History
Black raspberries are indigenous only to North America, both the Eastern and Pacific coast, depending on the variety. They exist as trailing vines and upright growing bushes. Black raspberries are more abundant in the Eastern U.S., especially among the Gulf states. They have found very limited commercial success, as they can be found growing wild and they have simply been crowded out by the popularity of the now ubiquitous red raspberry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Black Raspberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Black Raspberries are available June to August.
Current Facts
The black raspberry, R. occidentalis L, is the common name dedicated to two different species of the genus Rubus. It is a primarily self-fruiting bramble berry and member of the family, Rosaceae along with strawberries and blackberries. Wind and honey bee pollination also account for the continued propagation of blackberry fruits.
Description/Taste
Black raspberries are an aggregate fruit with individual drupelets that are held together by very fine, nearly invisible hairs. When picked, the stem and the receptacle of the raspberry stay on the plant, leaving a hallow center within the fruit. Black raspberries are generally smaller than other colored raspberries, more tart than sweet, with a slight note of earth in their flavoring. Once ripe, they have a highly perishable shelf-life.
Applications
Black raspberries are most commonly used in sweet preparations, desserts and baked goods. Their high acidity makes them ideal for preserving and canning. Black raspberries make a striking deep purple ice cream or sorbet. Use in a more savory application with creamy cheese such as brie or burrata, and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Layer into parfaits and trifles, or blend into smoothies and milkshakes. Fresh raspberries are perishable and should be kept very dry and refrigerated until ready to use.
Geography/History
Black raspberries are indigenous only to North America, both the Eastern and Pacific coast, depending on the variety. They exist as trailing vines and upright growing bushes. Black raspberries are more abundant in the Eastern U.S., especially among the Gulf states. They have found very limited commercial success, as they can be found growing wild and they have simply been crowded out by the popularity of the now ubiquitous red raspberry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Black Raspberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Food In Jars |
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Black Raspberry Syrup |
| Redacted Recipes |
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Black and White Bread Pudding With Raspberries |
| Two Yolks |
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Black Raspberry Ice Cream |
| Chocolate Moosey |
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Simple Black Raspberry Sauce |
