Produce Briefs...
Italian Black Summer Truffles
Black summer truffles are more subtle than the winter variety. Shave truffle over cooked potatoes, toss with herbs and a shallot vinaigrette. Thinly shave truffle over scrambled eggs.
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
Cauliflower is available year round with a peak season during late winter months.
Current Facts
Cauliflower, botanical name Brassica oleracea var. botytis, belonging to the plant order Capparales, is a cool season biennial. Unlike broccoli, cauliflower does not ordinarily develop side shoots, hence it must be harvested properly and consistently before it matures. Once individual florets sprout, quality deteriorates rapidly.
Description/Taste
Cauliflower is made up of tightly bound clusters of florets that form a dense head, similar to that of broccoli. Resembling a classic tree in shape the clusters sprout from stems which are attached to a singular central white trunk. The stems and trunk are firm and tender and the florets have a dense yet soft and crumbly texture. Its flavor is mild with subtle cruciferous and nutty sweet nuances, a taste which is amplified when roasted. The entire cauliflower, its leaves, trunk, stems and florets are all edible.
Nutritional Value
Cauliflower is high in both fiber and vitamin C, with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system. Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower are touted for their high levels of cancer-fighting phytochemicals know as glucosinolates.
Applications
Cauliflower can be eaten raw or prepared in several ways including, steamed, roasted, fried and pickled. To prevent cauliflower and other white-fleshed vegetables such as salsify and celeriac from turning brown before cooking, soak the cauliflower in milk and water with a dose of lemon juice. Cauliflower’s relatively mild flavor pairs well with strong spices such as cardamom, cumin, curry, saffron, garlic, onion, ginger, sea salt and pepper. Once boiled or steamed, it can be pureed in to a velvety texture appropriate for soups, side dishes and incorporated into sauces. Use within a few days of purchase for optimal freshness, texture and flavor.
Geography/History
Cauliflower is cultivated from seed. There are four main groups that it is classified under: Italian, Asian, Northern European and Western European. It has seen many transformations throughout the centuries. Its ancestor is the wild cabbage, originating in Asia Minor and having an appearance more like kale and collard greens.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Alpha Phi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Chedi Thai Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-551-8424 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| The Chef 4 U 2 Have | San Diego CA | 619-517-4383 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| 98 Bottles | San Diego CA | 619-549-5097 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Sogno Di Vino | San Diego CA | 619-531-8887 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Norte Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-0903 |
| SoCal Chef | La Mesa CA | 619-251-3015 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Starlite | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Hylseeds | Fallbrook CA | 951-536-1337 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Toast Enoteca Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-269-4342 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Ganosh Gourmet | Coronado CA | 619-823-4701 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Parioli Italian Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-755-2525 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Donovan's Downtown | (619)-237-9700 | |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Saffron | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| La Valencia Dry Storage | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Soda & Swine | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Bee Green Diet | San Diego CA | 858-551-1104 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Dieg CA | 770-354-1150 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Marriott Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-692-3800 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | (619) 564-6722 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Eat at Recess LLC | San Diego CA | 619-508-7290 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cauliflower. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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Imperial Beach Farmers Market Near Imperial Beach, California, United States About 28 days ago Spotter's comments : San Marcos farm offering cauliflower. Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 48 days ago |
