Produce Briefs...
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
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.
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.
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Roseville Cozinha | San Diego CA | 619-794-2192 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Starlite | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Soda & Swine | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| 25 Forty Bistro & Bakehouse | San Diego CA | 619-294-2540 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Cucina Celestina | Coronado CA | 619-672-4246 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Chef Luis | Chula Vista CA | 619-395-6532 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Come on In Coast 9 | San Diego CA | 858-453-1400 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Dieg CA | 770-354-1150 |
| Hotel La Jolla & Cusp Seafood | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Sora Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-564-7100 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Parioli Italian Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-755-2525 |
| Amici's East Coast Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 858-729-9988 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| The Australian Grill | Carlsbad CA | 858-222-9328 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Plan Cha | La Mesa CA | 619-213-4277 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Salt and Cleaver | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| SoCal Chef | La Mesa CA | 619-251-3015 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Donovan's Downtown | (619)-237-9700 | |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Come On In Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 828-350-2703 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Come On In Poseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Real Food & Spirits | Solana Beach CA | 858-793-7325 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Union Tribune | San Diego CA | 619-299-3131 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Museum Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-456-6427 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Buona Forchetta | San Diego CA | 619-381-4844 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-722-8901 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| WKM Group (John King) | San Diego CA | 619-255-7107 |
| Bare Back Grill Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9990 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
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