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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.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
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Seasons/Availability
Eight ball squash is a popular summer squash and can be found at many farmers markets.
Current Facts
Eight ball squash are a hybrid zucchini variety, with a round shape reminiscent of a billiard ball.
Description/Taste
The White Eight Ball Squash is similar in color and taste to the Mexican Cream Squash. This variety has a creamy white flesh with a white and light pale green speckled skin.
Applications
Eight ball squash may be substituted for other squashes in most recipes. The size and shape of this summer squash variety are ideal for stuffing; slice off the top stem end, scoop out some of the interior and fill with meats, cheeses or nuts and grains. Eight ball quash may also be steamed, baked, roasted or grilled as you would other summer squash. Dice and stir-fry or saute with garlic, onions, fresh herbs and spices. Slice thinly, layer with other sliced summer vegetables and bake. Keep dry and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Eight Ball Squash White. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Eight ball squash is a popular summer squash and can be found at many farmers markets.
Current Facts
Eight ball squash are a hybrid zucchini variety, with a round shape reminiscent of a billiard ball.
Description/Taste
The White Eight Ball Squash is similar in color and taste to the Mexican Cream Squash. This variety has a creamy white flesh with a white and light pale green speckled skin.
Applications
Eight ball squash may be substituted for other squashes in most recipes. The size and shape of this summer squash variety are ideal for stuffing; slice off the top stem end, scoop out some of the interior and fill with meats, cheeses or nuts and grains. Eight ball quash may also be steamed, baked, roasted or grilled as you would other summer squash. Dice and stir-fry or saute with garlic, onions, fresh herbs and spices. Slice thinly, layer with other sliced summer vegetables and bake. Keep dry and refrigerate until ready to use.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Eight Ball Squash White. One
is easiest, three is harder.
