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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
Chilean Cherries are available December through February. North American Cherry season is May through July.
Description/Taste
A small, juicy, glossy fruit, cherries are usually an attractive, dark red. Ranging from sweet to slightly bitter, the cream or yellow-colored flesh is never sour or acidic.
Applications
Sweet cherries are most often eaten raw or as a dessert fruit.
Geography/History
Native to western Asia, cultivated cherries are the descendants of two wild species, Prunus avium, ancestor of sweet cherries and Prunus cerasus, ancestor of sour cherries. In the B.C. era, both sweet and sour cherries were cultivated in the Mediterranean region. The name "cherry" is derived from the classical Greek name "kerasos". In the United States, California and Washington State are the top cherry-growing regions.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cherries. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Chilean Cherries are available December through February. North American Cherry season is May through July.
Description/Taste
A small, juicy, glossy fruit, cherries are usually an attractive, dark red. Ranging from sweet to slightly bitter, the cream or yellow-colored flesh is never sour or acidic.
Applications
Sweet cherries are most often eaten raw or as a dessert fruit.
Geography/History
Native to western Asia, cultivated cherries are the descendants of two wild species, Prunus avium, ancestor of sweet cherries and Prunus cerasus, ancestor of sour cherries. In the B.C. era, both sweet and sour cherries were cultivated in the Mediterranean region. The name "cherry" is derived from the classical Greek name "kerasos". In the United States, California and Washington State are the top cherry-growing regions.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Burlap Pastry | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Searsucker Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cherries. One
is easiest, three is harder.
