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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.
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
Fennel has a peak season is during the winter months.
Current Facts
Fennel plants produce hermaphrodite flowers, with both male and female parts. Fennel is known for its invasive nature as it will reproduce from both root crown and seed.
Description/Taste
Fennel, an upright perennial herb that grows three to ten feet tall. The plant contains thick, ribbed, hollow stems that grow from its rooted bulb (known as the crown). Green branches and feathery foliage sprout off the stems. As the plant matures it creates an umbrella-shaped cluster of bright yellow flowers. Every element of the fennel plant from crown to flower is edible. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavor and citrus notes. Fennel is often harvested for its smaller bulbs, which are the most fragrant and succulent.
Applications
Fennel is entirely edible. Cook the stalks as you would the bulb, or top dished with chopped fronds for garnish. Thoroughly rinse fennel as dirt can become lodged inside while it's growing. Slice and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast with other root vegetables. Shave or thinly slice and add raw to green salads, with blood orange segments and olives. Saute with onions as a base for risotto. Slice and layer with onions and mustard seeds in a pastry crust for a savory tart. Dice and cook slowly in olive oil until caramelized, then toss with fresh pasta. May also be used in sweet preparations: add to custards and freeze into ice cream. Fennel will keep, dry, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The fruit of a fennel plant is its seed. It is harvested and has as many culinary uses as the plant itself. In India and Pakistan the fennel seeds are known as "Saunf" and they are used as a spice and an after-mint. The seeds are also used to flavor liqueurs.
Geography/History
Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has been used for centuries as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Fennel. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Fennel has a peak season is during the winter months.
Current Facts
Fennel plants produce hermaphrodite flowers, with both male and female parts. Fennel is known for its invasive nature as it will reproduce from both root crown and seed.
Description/Taste
Fennel, an upright perennial herb that grows three to ten feet tall. The plant contains thick, ribbed, hollow stems that grow from its rooted bulb (known as the crown). Green branches and feathery foliage sprout off the stems. As the plant matures it creates an umbrella-shaped cluster of bright yellow flowers. Every element of the fennel plant from crown to flower is edible. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavor and citrus notes. Fennel is often harvested for its smaller bulbs, which are the most fragrant and succulent.
Applications
Fennel is entirely edible. Cook the stalks as you would the bulb, or top dished with chopped fronds for garnish. Thoroughly rinse fennel as dirt can become lodged inside while it's growing. Slice and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast with other root vegetables. Shave or thinly slice and add raw to green salads, with blood orange segments and olives. Saute with onions as a base for risotto. Slice and layer with onions and mustard seeds in a pastry crust for a savory tart. Dice and cook slowly in olive oil until caramelized, then toss with fresh pasta. May also be used in sweet preparations: add to custards and freeze into ice cream. Fennel will keep, dry, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The fruit of a fennel plant is its seed. It is harvested and has as many culinary uses as the plant itself. In India and Pakistan the fennel seeds are known as "Saunf" and they are used as a spice and an after-mint. The seeds are also used to flavor liqueurs.
Geography/History
Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has been used for centuries as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Evolve | Chula Vista CA | 239-287-5463 |
| Toast Enoteca Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-269-4342 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Savory | Encinitas CA | 760-597-8989 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Bankers Hill Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Hotel Del 1500 Ocean | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Cavaillon | San Diego CA | 858-433-0483 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Kecho's Café | San Diego CA | 619-225-9043 |
| Indigo Grill | San Diego CA | 619-234-6802 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Flavor Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-3663 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Amici's East Coast Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 858-729-9988 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Fennel. One
is easiest, three is harder.
