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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
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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Description/Taste
French sorrel is the benchmark sorrel variety and an indispensable green in French cooking. Its long broad kelly green leaves are earthy and succulent with lemon undertones and a sharp mineral finish which may be due to its high oxalic acid content.
Applications
French sorrel is a good complimentary herb to pair with rich fatty meats. It also makes a great puree or sauce. It is recommended to only use a stainless steel knife when and if cutting sorrel. Refrain from cooking in metal pots all together as its high acid content discolours and erodes metal cookware.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
French sorrel is a very ancient herb. Its name is derived from the Teutonic word for “sour”.
Geography/History
French sorrel is a perennial herb which belongs to the buckwheat family. Originating in the Highland areas of Southern France and then extending to neighboring countries, French sorrel now grows naturally throughout the Northern hemisphere, including temperate regions of Western United States.
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Description/Taste
French sorrel is the benchmark sorrel variety and an indispensable green in French cooking. Its long broad kelly green leaves are earthy and succulent with lemon undertones and a sharp mineral finish which may be due to its high oxalic acid content.
Applications
French sorrel is a good complimentary herb to pair with rich fatty meats. It also makes a great puree or sauce. It is recommended to only use a stainless steel knife when and if cutting sorrel. Refrain from cooking in metal pots all together as its high acid content discolours and erodes metal cookware.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
French sorrel is a very ancient herb. Its name is derived from the Teutonic word for “sour”.
Geography/History
French sorrel is a perennial herb which belongs to the buckwheat family. Originating in the Highland areas of Southern France and then extending to neighboring countries, French sorrel now grows naturally throughout the Northern hemisphere, including temperate regions of Western United States.
