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Cocktail Artichokes
Cocktail artichokes are simply the smaller artichokes growing on the same plant as larger artichokes. Most commonly they are found growing on globe artichoke and desert globe artichoke plants.
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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, a weightiness which 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.
Seasons/Availability
Cantaloupes are available year-round.
Current Facts
While there are dozens of cultivars of Cantaloupe, there are two specific varieties recognized: the true Cantaloupe, botanically known as Cucumis melo cantalupensis, and the North American cantaloupe, Cucumis melo reticulatus. Both varieties are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, the netted variety referred to in America as a Cantaloupe is in actuality botanically speaking a muskmelon. True Cantaloupes have little or no netting and are not grown commercially outside of Europe.
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. To store, keep unripe Cantaloupes at room temperature. When ripe, refrigerate. Remove melon an hour before serving to bring out its best flavor. Cut Cantaloupe will keep refrigerated in a sealed container for three days.
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.
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Pardon My French Bar & Kitchent | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Secret Table | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-4054 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Food company | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-222-7207 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Striders | San Diego CA | 203-361-7134 |
| Bahia Resort Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Pacific Provisions | San Diego CA | 805-368-9022 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-8455 |
| Come On In UCSD | La Jolla CA | 858-657-9166 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Jensens Finest Foods | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Bottega Italiana-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-522-9053 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 858-395-8809 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| The Hake | La Jolla CA | 619-994-7832 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Mothers Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-221-8100 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Come On In Cafe Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-385-1400 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Mixon Liquor Deli | San Diego CA | 619-232-8665 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| The Abbey Catering | San Diego CA | 619-471-5656 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Pacific Previsions | ||
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Bistro 24 | San Diego CA | 858-314-3334 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Harvest by The Patio | San Diego CA | 619-550-1262 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Baci (Luce) | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Fairbanks Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-259-8811 |
| Bice Ristorante | San Diego CA | 469-450-3519 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Come On In Torrey Pine | La Jolla CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Gustatory | Coronado CA | 619-319-5696 |
| Swell Cafe (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Bistro 65 | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Hyatt La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-552-1234 |
| Urge American Gastropub - RB | San Diego CA | 858-673-8743 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Romesco Cocina | San Diego CA | 619-756-7864 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Gaia Gelato | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Gaslamp Tavern & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-239-3339 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Superfood Coffee | Carlsbad CA | 760-409-0979 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Harvest Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Holiday Inn Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-4747 |
| Culinary Specialties | San Marcos CA | 760-744-8220 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap Bar (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Residence Inn / Springhill Suites | San Diego CA | 619-831-0225 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| San Diego Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-287-8186 |
| Stone Brewing Commissary | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-851-4091 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Warren Walker School La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-460-6951 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Waypoint Public Del Sur | San Diego CA | 858-312-8398 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Stella Public House | San Diego CA | 512-799-6462 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Cafe Stoked | San Marcos CA | 760-212-0953 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Smoothie Rider | San Diego CA | 858-208-0774 |
| The Curious Fork | Solana Beach CA | 650-468-6195 |
| Wine Steals Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-846-4903 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Bull & Grain | San Diego CA | 619-546-9122 |
| NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker | San Diego CA | 541-272-9098 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Petite Madeline Bakery | Oceanside CA | 760-231-7300 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Kat's Kitchen Collective | San Diego CA | 619-742-4562 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Florent | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Vanessa Souza | 665-127-0097 | |
| San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus | Oceanside CA | 760-757-4357 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Cesar RSF | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1313 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cantaloupe Melon. One
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Hugo Gomez
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMunak Ranch Paso Robles, CA , 18057128070 About 23 days ago, 6/28/17 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Mercato del pesce-Fish market Italy About 53 days ago, 5/29/17 
Mercado Hidalgo
Fruteria Paraiso
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoMercado Hidalgo 38, Tijuana 684-8583 About 109 days ago, 4/03/17 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. 
Calimax
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoAbout 209 days ago, 12/24/16 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Calimax. Walmart on Marsh and Frankford in Dallas, TX Near Addison, Texas, United States About 258 days ago, 11/04/16 
Mercado Hidalgo
Fruteria Ortiz
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoBlvd. Sanchez Taboada S/N Local 6,7, Y 8, Tijuana 22320 664-684-2471 About 322 days ago, 9/02/16 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. Bear Foods, Chelan WA Washington, United States About 394 days ago, 6/22/16 Spotter's comments : I spotted organic Cantaloupe Melon at Bear Foods, Chelan WA! 
Mercado Hidalgo
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoAbout 409 days ago, 6/07/16 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. cheyennes road market Near Evesham Township, New Jersey, United States About 696 days ago, 8/24/15 Spotter's comments : Cantaloupe Melon spotted at cheyennes road market. Central Market Near Euless, Texas, United States About 712 days ago, 8/08/15 |
