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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
Blue Lake beans are available year round.
Current Facts
Blue Lake beans are a bush type snap bean that was developed from the Blue Lake Pole bean. Since the mid-20th century, the Blue Lake bean has been considered the benchmark standard of green beans. Despite its origins as a canning bean, through continued development, it has evolved into a gourmet bean variety. Within the late 20th century, the Blue Lake bean had surpassed the Kentucky Wonder to be recognized as the premier gourmet bean. The signature Blue Lake bean is known in seed catalogs as Blue Lake 274 - the cultivar that made the Blue Lake bean famous.
Description/Taste
Blue Lake beans have a dark green, cylindrical, stringless, firm, and plump pod. The pod contains tiny pale green to white edible seeds. The bean's flavor is distinctively mild, subtly grassy and sweet, with a crisp-tender texture. Blue Lake beans produce an abundant crop of pods that can reach 6 to 7 inches in length.
Applications
Blue Lake beans are a mild and versatile vegetable. They can be served whole or sliced in both cooked and raw preparations. Add whole or halved to salads, saute or steam with other vegetables or chop and mix into quiche, curry and casseroles. Blue lake beans are also perfect for quick pickling or canning. Their flavor pairs well with fresh herbs, citrus, nuts, raisins, hard cheeses, lemon, tomatoes and summer squash.
Geography/History
Blue Lake beans received their given name as they were originally cultivated in the early part of the 20th century in the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, California. They were brought to Oregon in 1923 where they were extensively researched, resulting in the development of the new string-less bean varieties. The first commercial stringless Blue Lake bean variety was developed by Asgrow Company in 1962. There are dozens of hybrids and sub-varieties that represent the original Blue Lake bean with better yields, disease resistance and adaptability to multiple climates. One Blue Lake bush bean plant can provide multiple harvests over an entire growing season.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Blue Lake Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Blue Lake beans are available year round.
Current Facts
Blue Lake beans are a bush type snap bean that was developed from the Blue Lake Pole bean. Since the mid-20th century, the Blue Lake bean has been considered the benchmark standard of green beans. Despite its origins as a canning bean, through continued development, it has evolved into a gourmet bean variety. Within the late 20th century, the Blue Lake bean had surpassed the Kentucky Wonder to be recognized as the premier gourmet bean. The signature Blue Lake bean is known in seed catalogs as Blue Lake 274 - the cultivar that made the Blue Lake bean famous.
Description/Taste
Blue Lake beans have a dark green, cylindrical, stringless, firm, and plump pod. The pod contains tiny pale green to white edible seeds. The bean's flavor is distinctively mild, subtly grassy and sweet, with a crisp-tender texture. Blue Lake beans produce an abundant crop of pods that can reach 6 to 7 inches in length.
Applications
Blue Lake beans are a mild and versatile vegetable. They can be served whole or sliced in both cooked and raw preparations. Add whole or halved to salads, saute or steam with other vegetables or chop and mix into quiche, curry and casseroles. Blue lake beans are also perfect for quick pickling or canning. Their flavor pairs well with fresh herbs, citrus, nuts, raisins, hard cheeses, lemon, tomatoes and summer squash.
Geography/History
Blue Lake beans received their given name as they were originally cultivated in the early part of the 20th century in the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, California. They were brought to Oregon in 1923 where they were extensively researched, resulting in the development of the new string-less bean varieties. The first commercial stringless Blue Lake bean variety was developed by Asgrow Company in 1962. There are dozens of hybrids and sub-varieties that represent the original Blue Lake bean with better yields, disease resistance and adaptability to multiple climates. One Blue Lake bush bean plant can provide multiple harvests over an entire growing season.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Goldilocks | National City CA | 619-477-7071 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Hylseeds | Fallbrook CA | 951-536-1337 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Come On In Sorento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Boat House Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0155 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Pantry in Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1221 |
| Bankers Hill Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| In The Market | San Diego CA | 619-232-6367 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| Studio Diner | San Diego CA | 858-715-6400 |
| Hard Rock Hotel EDR | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Indigo Grill | San Diego CA | 619-234-6802 |
| Tender Greens | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Chedi Thai Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-551-8424 |
| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
| Toast Enoteca Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-269-4342 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Amici's East Coast Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 858-729-9988 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Blue Lake Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Recipe Girl |
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Roasted Green Beans with Lemon, Pine Nuts and Parmigiano |
| Culinary Cory |
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Asian Green Bean Salad |
