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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
Typically the Easter egg radish is available in the spring.
Description/Taste
Hues of pink, red, purple, violet and white, the flesh of the appropriately named Easter egg radish is pure white. The flavor is mild yet snappy and the blend of colors makes a lovely salad presentation.
Nutritional Value
Low in calories, one cup contains about 20 calories. Radishes provide a good source of vitamin C.
Applications
Most often served as hors d'oeuvres or as an edible complement to dress up mixed green salads and sandwiches, this array adds flavor grated into salads, soups, stews and stir-fries. Boil radish leaves; use like cress in salads. Blend raw or cooked with other vegetables for a tasty side dish with bite. Easter Egg radishes make an attractive addition to vegetable trays; serve with dressing or dip. Enhance flavor with chervil, chives and parsley. To store, clip off tops; wrap in plastic; refrigerate. Use within four to seven days for optimum quality and flavor.
Geography/History
Depending upon the time of harvest, there are two main categories of radishes: spring or winter. Producing a smaller radish, the Easter Egg variety is a spring radish harvested early in the growing season. Winter radishes grow more slowly and are harvested later resulting in elongated or larger round vegetables. Radishes, prefer to grow in spring or late summer when days are shorter, the sun is less bright and temperatures are cooler. Some varieties, however, do very well in summer heat. A quick crop, eager Easter egg radishes mature in 28 days after planting.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Easter Egg Radish. One
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Typically the Easter egg radish is available in the spring.
Description/Taste
Hues of pink, red, purple, violet and white, the flesh of the appropriately named Easter egg radish is pure white. The flavor is mild yet snappy and the blend of colors makes a lovely salad presentation.
Nutritional Value
Low in calories, one cup contains about 20 calories. Radishes provide a good source of vitamin C.
Applications
Most often served as hors d'oeuvres or as an edible complement to dress up mixed green salads and sandwiches, this array adds flavor grated into salads, soups, stews and stir-fries. Boil radish leaves; use like cress in salads. Blend raw or cooked with other vegetables for a tasty side dish with bite. Easter Egg radishes make an attractive addition to vegetable trays; serve with dressing or dip. Enhance flavor with chervil, chives and parsley. To store, clip off tops; wrap in plastic; refrigerate. Use within four to seven days for optimum quality and flavor.
Geography/History
Depending upon the time of harvest, there are two main categories of radishes: spring or winter. Producing a smaller radish, the Easter Egg variety is a spring radish harvested early in the growing season. Winter radishes grow more slowly and are harvested later resulting in elongated or larger round vegetables. Radishes, prefer to grow in spring or late summer when days are shorter, the sun is less bright and temperatures are cooler. Some varieties, however, do very well in summer heat. A quick crop, eager Easter egg radishes mature in 28 days after planting.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Hotel Del 1500 Ocean | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Bankers Hill Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Easter Egg Radish. One
is easiest, three is harder.
