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Garlic Flowers
Garlic flowers are essentially the flowering seeds of a garlic plant. They emerge at the tip of the garlic's above-ground stem. The seeds appear once the garlic has reached maturity or if the plant begins to bolt early
Banana Flowers
Exotic banana flowers are the red-orange to deep purple, pointed, compact heads at the tip end of a forming bunch of bananas. Each bud has large outer petals that protect groups of small white flowers
Seasons/Availability
Blackberries are available year round with a peak season in summer.
Current Facts
Blackberries are low in pectin, a natural thickener.
Description/Taste
When ripe, blackberries are a purple-black color. Blackberries taste best when their glossy shine becomes dull and their color is more black than purple. Some varieties contain seeds, and depending on ripeness blackberries taste tart-to-sweet.
Nutritional Value
Blackberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and a good source of folate, potassium and other important minerals. They are cholesterol free, and naturally low in fat and sodium.
Applications
Fresh blackberries have nearly limitless applications - sweet, savory, cooked, raw, whole, mashed, pureed or muddled, they're perfect for them all. Bake whole berries into pies and cobblers, or add them to cakes and muffins. Cook down with sugar and lemon into jam, then can it to last throughout the year. Simmer with savory spices to use as a sauce on pork or red meat. Infuse light spirits or muddle with mint and lime for a refreshing beverage, alcohol optional. Blackberries will keep, refrigerated and dry for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The term blackberry is often used as a generic term that refers to a wide range of bush berries that are considered blackberries. These include loganberries, boysenberries, Marion berries and ollalieberries.
Geography/History
Blackberries were enjoyed before recorded history. We know this because from the Stone Age to around 8000 B.C. human nourishment was obtained by "gathering" berries. Later as man progressed, farming replaced gathering and edible berries were "picked".
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Aloha Catering | San Diego CA | 619-588-0586 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800-843-4661 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Nuyo Eastlake Inc. | Chula Vista CA | 619-482-9964 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Real Food & Spirits | Solana Beach CA | 858-793-7325 |
| Solana Beach Presbyterian Church | Solana Beach CA | 858-509-2580 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Casino Pauma | PAUMA VALLEY CA | 760-891-7961 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Leroy's Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Convention Center West | San Diego CA | |
| Vertex | San Diego CA | 858-404-6612 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Roseville Cozinha | San Diego CA | 619-794-2192 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Yogurt Escape Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-9700 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Cucina Celestina | Coronado CA | 619-672-4246 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| Horizon School | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5599 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| Yogurt Escape La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-2000 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Baja Betty's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Nordstrom Westfield Escondido (#364) | Escondido CA | 760-740-0170 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Eat Well With Mel | Chula Vista CA | 858-210-2553 |
| Neighborhood Burger Miscellaneous | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Coast Citrus | San Diego CA | 619-661-7950 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | (619)-237-9700 |
| Bridges (at El Cajon Blvd) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9448 |
| Eclipse Chocolat | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Soda & Swine | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Fish Public | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Bailiwick | San Diego CA | 619-795-3036 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-685-8242 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Gabardine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hotel La Jolla & Cusp Seafood | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Gro Café | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Baking Co. | San Diego CA | 619-819-0911 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Marriott Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-692-3800 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Bakery | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House Bar | ||
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Nordstrom Fashion Valley (#360) | San Diego CA | 619 295-4441 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Hotel Palomar Salt Box - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Ciro's & Sidebar | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Gingham Bar | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Come On In Poseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House DT | San Diego CA | 619-233-1422 |
| Freds | San Diego CA | 619-858-8226 |
| 98 Bottles | San Diego CA | 619-549-5097 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Bistro West Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9190 |
| Sapori | Coronado CA | 619-319-5696 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Lisa Campbel | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Nordstrom Horton Plaza (#362) | San Diego CA | 602-741-6102 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Project Pie | San Diego CA | 619-241-2881 |
| SoCal Chef | La Mesa CA | 619-251-3015 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-722-8901 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Nuyo Frozen Yogurt Telegraph Canyon | Chula Vista CA | 619-591-9837 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| In The Market | San Diego CA | 619-232-6367 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-382-5154 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Blackberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 20 days ago, 5/29/13 Spotter's comments : Youngberry at Specialty Produce. It's a complex hybrid between three different species: raspberries, blackberries, and dewberries. Tasty sweet! Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States About 27 days ago, 5/22/13 Spotter's comments : Sylvan blackberries available at market today. |
