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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.
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Seasons/Availability
Butternut Squash is available year round.
Current Facts
The butternut is the most widely grown winter squash. A member of the cucurbitaceae family, this large group includes not only squash, but also gourds and pumpkins.
Description/Taste
Producing a rich, golden-yellow flesh with excellent texture, butternut squash is one of the most popular varieties of hard winter squash. Butternuts are a smooth, long-necked bowling pin- or bell-shaped squash, encased with a pinkish-tan, hard rind. Having a relatively small seed cavity in its bulbous end, the tender flesh offers a creamy flavor. This old favorite offers fine eating and consistent flavor. Yielding more meat than most other squashes, butternuts weigh two to five pounds.
Nutritional Value
All squashes provide vitamin A and vitamin C, some of the B vitamins, and are a good source of fiber. One cup of cooked squash has about 100 calories. Deep-colored squashes have the most beta carotene.
Applications
To prepare, cut rinsed squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Bake, roast, steam, braise, sautee or puree. This squash is ideal for soups and stews. To store, keep whole squash at room temperature. Butternut squash is an excellent keeper. Wrap cut pieces in plastic; refrigerate up to five days.
Geography/History
Native to the Western Hemisphere, butternut squash is a member of the gourd family and is of the genus Cucurbita moschata. In the United States, Florida is the largest squash-producing state with California ranking a close second.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One
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Seasons/Availability
Butternut Squash is available year round.
Current Facts
The butternut is the most widely grown winter squash. A member of the cucurbitaceae family, this large group includes not only squash, but also gourds and pumpkins.
Description/Taste
Producing a rich, golden-yellow flesh with excellent texture, butternut squash is one of the most popular varieties of hard winter squash. Butternuts are a smooth, long-necked bowling pin- or bell-shaped squash, encased with a pinkish-tan, hard rind. Having a relatively small seed cavity in its bulbous end, the tender flesh offers a creamy flavor. This old favorite offers fine eating and consistent flavor. Yielding more meat than most other squashes, butternuts weigh two to five pounds.
Nutritional Value
All squashes provide vitamin A and vitamin C, some of the B vitamins, and are a good source of fiber. One cup of cooked squash has about 100 calories. Deep-colored squashes have the most beta carotene.
Applications
To prepare, cut rinsed squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Bake, roast, steam, braise, sautee or puree. This squash is ideal for soups and stews. To store, keep whole squash at room temperature. Butternut squash is an excellent keeper. Wrap cut pieces in plastic; refrigerate up to five days.
Geography/History
Native to the Western Hemisphere, butternut squash is a member of the gourd family and is of the genus Cucurbita moschata. In the United States, Florida is the largest squash-producing state with California ranking a close second.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Come On In Sorento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Indigo Grill | San Diego CA | 619-234-6802 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Casino Pauma | PAUMA VALLEY CA | 760-891-7961 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Pantry in Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1221 |
| Bice Ristorante | San Diego CA | 469-450-3519 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Studio Diner | San Diego CA | 858-715-6400 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Butternut Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
