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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Brussels sprouts are available year round.
Current Facts
Brussels sprouts, botanical name Brassica oleracea, belong to the Brassicaceae family. The are the axillary buds of the plant which grow progressively from an upward sprouting stem. The Brassicaceae is an economically important food plant family known as the mustard plants, crucifers and cabbages. Modern cultivars of Brussels sprouts have been developed to remove the bitterness that they have been historically associated with. Five common types of Brussels sprouts include Rampart, Content, Oliver, Rowena and Valiant. Each variety has its own time preference of cultivation. The average consumer, however, would not know the difference among any of these varieties in taste or appearance. Bitterness can also be tempered with seasonally specific planting. Winter induces the plant's food reserves to convert into sugar, providing sweeter more palatable sprouts.
Description/Taste
Brussels sprouts are compact rounded leaves tightly bound into individual spherical-shaped heads ranging in diameter of one to two inches when mature. Their leaves range from sea green to fern green, some varieties featuring blushed violet red tips. They offer the flavors of the earth and the bitter sweetness of cabbage. The younger the brussel sprouts carry a sweeter more palatable flavor.
Applications
Classic cooking methods for Brussels sprouts include roasting, braising or pan frying them in butter with savory accoutrements such as garlic, shallots, thyme, rosemary and sage. Brussels sprouts take on the accompanying flavors which gives them more depth and appeal while also bringing sweetness to the Brussels sprouts. Slow roasting the sprouts in oil or butter is a great way to remove the sprout's natural bitterness. The smaller the sprout, the more sweet and the less bitter tendencies it will have. Brussels sprouts can be added to casseroles, gratins, soups and they are a great addition to Winter roasted vegetable medleys. They can also be tossed into a warm winter greens salad. Other choice culinary companions include bacon, pork belly, cheese, cream, duck fat, eggs, ham, grapefruit, olive oil,cider vinegar, lemon, hollandaise, maple, mushrooms, mustard, nutmeg, pepper, pistachios and pancetta.
Geography/History
Brussels Sprouts are thought to be native to Belgium, specifically a region near its capital, Brussels, after which they are named. They remained a local crop in this area until their use spread across Europe during World War I. Brussels sprouts are now cultivated throughout Europe and have been naturalized in the United States. They are a cold hardy food plant that thrive in winter months in temperate climates with adequate to supple supplies of rainfall and irrigation.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Local Habit | San Diego CA | 619-795-4770 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Gingham | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Chef Luis | Chula Vista CA | 619-395-6532 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Urban Plates Del Mar | San Diego CA | 760-632-8431 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Parioli Italian Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-755-2525 |
| Saffron | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Relm-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-9463 |
| In The Market | San Diego CA | 619-232-6367 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| To The Point | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Burger Lounge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-450-5993 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | El Cajon CA | 770-354-1150 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
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| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Sora Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-564-7100 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Chef 4 U 2 Have | San Diego CA | 619-517-4383 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
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| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
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| Relm-San Elijo | San Marcos CA | 760-798-9804 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Underdogs Gastro Truck | San Diego CA | 760-580-9158 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Sapori | Coronado CA | 619-319-5696 |
| San Diego Humane Society | ||
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Donovan's Downtown | (619)-237-9700 | |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Alpha Phi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Brussels Sprouts. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Mostly Eating |
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Brussels Sprout Stir Fry with Egg, Chilli, Ginger and Garlic |
| Shutterbean |
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Addictive Brussels Sprouts Salad |
| RasaMalaysia |
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Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts and Pork in Black Bean Sauce |
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Parkson Supermarket Near Shanghai, Shanghai, China About 33 days ago Spotter's comments : Fresh Brussels Sprouts imported ! |
