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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.
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.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Spring
Current Facts
The Golden Nugget tangerine is often referred to as "pixie-like", due to its similarities to the Pixie variety, though it should not be confused with the Pixie tangerine.
Description/Taste
The golden nugget tangerine is an exceptional tangerine variety. It is roughly rounded in shape and exterior texture. Its skin is golden orange, aromatic and easy to peel. Its easily segmented flesh is deep orange, tender, extremely sweet and always seedless.
Applications
Gold nugget tangerines are most commonly eaten fresh, peel removed and separated into sections. They may also be used as a salad ingredient, in baked, frozen or fresh dessert preparations, or juiced and used in cocktails or smoothies. Pair gold nugget tangerines with dried berries, shallots, olives, citrus, seafood, avocado and fennel. Gold nugget tangerines will keep at room temperature but should be refrigerated for longer storage.
Geography/History
The Gold Nugget tangerine was developed at University of California, Riverside in the 1950's, but was not released until 1975, when a disease resistant budwood had been established. It is a cross between the Wilking and Kincy, which are non-commercial breeding varieties. Golden nugget tangerines have little commercial market status. They are considered a boutique citrus variety and can be found at farmers markets in coastal citrus growing regions of Southern California.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Nugget Tangerines. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Garcia Organic Farms |
Seasons/Availability
Spring
Current Facts
The Golden Nugget tangerine is often referred to as "pixie-like", due to its similarities to the Pixie variety, though it should not be confused with the Pixie tangerine.
Description/Taste
The golden nugget tangerine is an exceptional tangerine variety. It is roughly rounded in shape and exterior texture. Its skin is golden orange, aromatic and easy to peel. Its easily segmented flesh is deep orange, tender, extremely sweet and always seedless.
Applications
Gold nugget tangerines are most commonly eaten fresh, peel removed and separated into sections. They may also be used as a salad ingredient, in baked, frozen or fresh dessert preparations, or juiced and used in cocktails or smoothies. Pair gold nugget tangerines with dried berries, shallots, olives, citrus, seafood, avocado and fennel. Gold nugget tangerines will keep at room temperature but should be refrigerated for longer storage.
Geography/History
The Gold Nugget tangerine was developed at University of California, Riverside in the 1950's, but was not released until 1975, when a disease resistant budwood had been established. It is a cross between the Wilking and Kincy, which are non-commercial breeding varieties. Golden nugget tangerines have little commercial market status. They are considered a boutique citrus variety and can be found at farmers markets in coastal citrus growing regions of Southern California.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Gold Nugget Tangerines. One
is easiest, three is harder.| A Little Zaftig |
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Cranberry Tart with Cognac-soaked Raisins, Tangerine Zest, and Dark Chocolate |
