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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
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
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.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chervil. One
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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.
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Flavor Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-3663 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5544 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chervil. One
is easiest, three is harder.
