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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
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
Cantaloupes are available year round.
Current Facts
Cantaloupes are also known as muskmelons and rock melons. While there are dozens of cultivars, there are two specific varieties recognized: the true cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ) and the North American cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L var. reticulatus). Both varieties are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also houses gourds, cucumbers, chayote and nearly all other melons. The North American cantaloupe is the most common variety, thus the most recognized.
Description/Taste
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet. The cantaloupe will feel heavy versus hollow. This is an indicator of its water content. The ripe fruit releases its trademark floral musky aroma. It should yield just slightly to finger pressure at its blossom end, which is opposite of its scarred end, where it was removed from the stem. Like other melons, the cantaloupe's flesh bears a central seed cavity. The cantaloupe is unique to other melons in both fragrance and its flesh's texture. Most melons simply do not have the same dense and sticky flesh that a cantaloupe does.
Nutritional Value
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Applications
The cantaloupe can be used in fresh or raw preparations, both sweet and savory. It is not found to be suited well for cooking. Fresh cantaloupe can be used as a breakfast fruit and as a salad ingredient. It makes a perfect element in cold or fresh desserts. It also can be used as an ingredient in drinks. Cantaloupe pairs well with feta and goat cheeses, almonds and hazelnuts, mint, citrus and cured pork. Cantaloupe's flavor is unique to all other melon varieties, making substitutes somewhat incomparable.
Geography/History
The cantaloupe derives its name from the Italian village of Cantalupo, where it was cultivated upon the fruit's seeds being brought there from Armenia. The original variety has had its seeds dispersed and cross-cultivated throughout Europe and the Americas. The original cantaloupe was smaller and not quite as sweet as modern cultivars. Cantaloupes have been developed over time to achieve uniform size, improved flavor and disease resistance. This high level of consistency has contributed to the cantaloupe becoming the most widely eaten melon variety in America today.
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Recipes that include Cantaloupe Melon. One
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Cantaloupes are available year round.
Current Facts
Cantaloupes are also known as muskmelons and rock melons. While there are dozens of cultivars, there are two specific varieties recognized: the true cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ) and the North American cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L var. reticulatus). Both varieties are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also houses gourds, cucumbers, chayote and nearly all other melons. The North American cantaloupe is the most common variety, thus the most recognized.
Description/Taste
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet. The cantaloupe will feel heavy versus hollow. This is an indicator of its water content. The ripe fruit releases its trademark floral musky aroma. It should yield just slightly to finger pressure at its blossom end, which is opposite of its scarred end, where it was removed from the stem. Like other melons, the cantaloupe's flesh bears a central seed cavity. The cantaloupe is unique to other melons in both fragrance and its flesh's texture. Most melons simply do not have the same dense and sticky flesh that a cantaloupe does.
Nutritional Value
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Applications
The cantaloupe can be used in fresh or raw preparations, both sweet and savory. It is not found to be suited well for cooking. Fresh cantaloupe can be used as a breakfast fruit and as a salad ingredient. It makes a perfect element in cold or fresh desserts. It also can be used as an ingredient in drinks. Cantaloupe pairs well with feta and goat cheeses, almonds and hazelnuts, mint, citrus and cured pork. Cantaloupe's flavor is unique to all other melon varieties, making substitutes somewhat incomparable.
Geography/History
The cantaloupe derives its name from the Italian village of Cantalupo, where it was cultivated upon the fruit's seeds being brought there from Armenia. The original variety has had its seeds dispersed and cross-cultivated throughout Europe and the Americas. The original cantaloupe was smaller and not quite as sweet as modern cultivars. Cantaloupes have been developed over time to achieve uniform size, improved flavor and disease resistance. This high level of consistency has contributed to the cantaloupe becoming the most widely eaten melon variety in America today.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| California State University San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-750-4765 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| California Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-543-0790 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Fibonaccis | San Diego CA | 858-677-9974 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Indigo Grill | San Diego CA | 619-234-6802 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Come On In Sorento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
| Reds | San Diego CA | 619-523-5540 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Petco Park (Catering) | San Diego CA | 619-795-5917 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Bice Ristorante | San Diego CA | 469-450-3519 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Fairbanks Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-259-8811 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Hostelling International San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-525-1531 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Wine Steals Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-846-4903 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| Cavaillon | San Diego CA | 858-433-0483 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-744-5777 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Capri Blu Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-523-0293 |
| Wine Steals Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-221-1959 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Sail Ho Golf Course | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| The Original Sand Crab Tavern Inc. | Escondido CA | 760-480-2722 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cantaloupe Melon. One
is easiest, three is harder.
