Produce Briefs...
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
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
Chervil is available year round with a peak season in early spring.
Current Facts
Chervil is an indispensable herb in the French kitchen. It is known as one of the fine herbs, along with tarragon chives and parsley. Its prolific hardiness and easiness to grow make it a great annual to plant in any garden. There are several names for fresh chervil, including cicily, French parsley and cerfeuil.
Description/Taste
Chervil is a feathery, fern-like herb and a member of the carrot family, Umbelliferae. This family of herbs is classified by aromatic plants with hallow stems. Chervil clearly qualifies as a sensory herb with aromatics of anise and parsley and equivalent nuances of flavors that warm the palate. Once chervil plants mature, they produce small, white, edible flowers that resemble the shape of an umbrella.
Applications
Chervil pairs well with eggs, fish, asparagus, potatoes, light sauces and vinegar based-sauces. Process fresh chervil with garlic, pecorino, toasted pine and olive oil into pesto and toss with hot pasta. Blanche diced potatoes and dress them with vinaigrette while warm, cool to room temperature and toss with chopped chervil. Add minced chervil and shallots to olive oil and vinegar, then whisk to combine and toss with baby lettuce, asparagus and almonds. Chervil will keep, dry and refrigerated, for up to a week.
Geography/History
Chervil is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe and was spread throughout Europe by the Romans. It was once referred to as 'myrris" because of the volatile oils extracted from its leaves bear the same intense aromas of the biblical substance, myrrh.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Don Coulon | San Diego CA | |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chervil. One
is easiest, three is harder.
