Produce Briefs...
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are members if the Brassica family and therefor kin to broccoli and cabbage. They do, indeed, resemble miniature cabbage. They are hardy and slow growing winter vegetable.
Fresh Green Garlic
Grown in California, regarded as a spring delicacy, fresh green garlic are very young garlic before they begin to form bulbils or cloves.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Winter through early Spring
Description/Taste
Pronounced: (car-doan-ee), Cardone is a thistle-like plant which is member of the Aster family; it is often referred to as an artichoke, though it is actually distant cousin. Once harvested, the stalks should not be crisp like celery. They actually should feel heavy and moist. Resembling celery in shape, its pale, grey-green stalk has a suede-like texture. Once picked and trimmed, the few remaining leaves should also be pale, grey-green and soft. When cooked it is meaty with a bittersweet flavor.
Applications
Cardones cannot be eaten raw. Because of their bitter aftertaste it is recommended that you soak the stalks for an hour in water with sea salt. They are great roasted or fried.
Geography/History
Traditionally cultivated and served in the Mediterranean regions of Europe
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cardones. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Winter through early Spring
Description/Taste
Pronounced: (car-doan-ee), Cardone is a thistle-like plant which is member of the Aster family; it is often referred to as an artichoke, though it is actually distant cousin. Once harvested, the stalks should not be crisp like celery. They actually should feel heavy and moist. Resembling celery in shape, its pale, grey-green stalk has a suede-like texture. Once picked and trimmed, the few remaining leaves should also be pale, grey-green and soft. When cooked it is meaty with a bittersweet flavor.
Applications
Cardones cannot be eaten raw. Because of their bitter aftertaste it is recommended that you soak the stalks for an hour in water with sea salt. They are great roasted or fried.
Geography/History
Traditionally cultivated and served in the Mediterranean regions of Europe
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cardones. One
is easiest, three is harder.
