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Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
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.
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Fava bean tendrils are available at farmers markets in the spring.
A tendril is a specialized stem, leaf or petiole with a thin threadlike shape used by climbing plants for support and attachment. There are only a certain lineage of legumes that form evolved tendrils: peas, sweet peas and in this case fava beans.
Fava tendrils are the thread, leaflet and blossom of the fava bean plant. They have the flavor of fava beans with the grassy sweetness of the plant's foliage. They are overlooked and underused as a culinary commodity, but their sweet unique flavor and appearance should revere them otherwise.
Fava tendrils can be used fresh or treated as a wilting green; utilizing a little heat, olive oil, sea salt and pepper and the greens are transformed into a substantial element of any savory dish.
The earliest and most comprehensive study of tendrils was Charles Darwin's monograph, "The Movement and Habits of Climbing Plants", originally published in 1865.
The fava bean dates back to the European Iron Age. A bean in name only, botanically the fava is a type of vetch. Like the bean, the vetch is also a legume but the vetch is a climbing or twining plant that prefers a cool moist climate and is even tolerant to a light frost, unlike the bean that thrives best in the heat of long and nurturing summer days.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Fava Tendrils. One
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Seasons/Availability
Fava bean tendrils are available at farmers markets in the spring.
Current Facts
A tendril is a specialized stem, leaf or petiole with a thin threadlike shape used by climbing plants for support and attachment. There are only a certain lineage of legumes that form evolved tendrils: peas, sweet peas and in this case fava beans.
Description/Taste
Fava tendrils are the thread, leaflet and blossom of the fava bean plant. They have the flavor of fava beans with the grassy sweetness of the plant's foliage. They are overlooked and underused as a culinary commodity, but their sweet unique flavor and appearance should revere them otherwise.
Applications
Fava tendrils can be used fresh or treated as a wilting green; utilizing a little heat, olive oil, sea salt and pepper and the greens are transformed into a substantial element of any savory dish.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The earliest and most comprehensive study of tendrils was Charles Darwin's monograph, "The Movement and Habits of Climbing Plants", originally published in 1865.
Geography/History
The fava bean dates back to the European Iron Age. A bean in name only, botanically the fava is a type of vetch. Like the bean, the vetch is also a legume but the vetch is a climbing or twining plant that prefers a cool moist climate and is even tolerant to a light frost, unlike the bean that thrives best in the heat of long and nurturing summer days.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Fava Tendrils. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
Someone spotted Fava Tendrils using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States About 59 days ago Spotter's comments : McGrath farm is selling nice delicate fava tendrils today. |
