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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.
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
French Breakfast radishes are usually available all year.
Current Facts
The scientific name of the radish is Raphanus Sativus. Radishes belong to the Brassica family, which includes other cruciferous vegetables, mustards, and wasabi. Radishes contain glucosinolates, which give them their peppery flavor.
Description/Taste
This oblong heirloom radish's vibrant color graduates from a vibrant red or pink to a white tip. Very crisp. Quaintly named, this variety is topped with bright greens and offers an excellent mildly spicy flavor.
Nutritional Value
Radishes contain Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, folate, and potassium. The bright red coloring indicates the presence of anthocyadinins, which are antioxidants. Natural medicine practitioners recommend radishes for stimulating digestion.
Applications
Mildly peppery French Breakfast radishes can be enjoyed with a dab of sweet cream butter and salt, tossed raw into salads, roasted, braised, or pickled. The greens can go straight into salads, or be added to soups or pastas. Radishes pair well with blue and feta cheeses, as well as lemon juice and mint. They make pretty floral garnishes - just make cuts in the end and place in ice water.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Some say in ancient Greece, radishes were molded out of gold and given as offerings to Apollo at the Temple of Delphi.
Geography/History
Radish comes from the Greek word for "fast appearing". The French Breakfast radish is a pre-1885 heirloom variety that was a popular market radish of Paris. It is now more of a type than a variety. Radishes tend to turn bitter if the weather gets too hot, but French Breakfast radishes are better in the heat than other types. Radishes that remain in the ground too long become pithy and fibrous.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Plan Cha | La Mesa CA | 619-213-4277 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-294-7675 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Cielo Events | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 760-520-5755 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States About 6 days ago Spotter's comments : Jaime Farms has dainty little radishes. Very crisp and sharp tasting. Hillcrest Farmers Market Near San Diego, California, United States About 65 days ago Spotter's comments : Stone brewery is growing beautiful French breakfast radish right now. Perfectly balanced sweet/spice happening. Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 87 days ago Spotter's comments : Fresh from the field. They appear a little small but bright colors. |
