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Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
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.
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Green tomatoes are available in-season during summertime. Green tomatoes can also be found intermittently during the winter months from Mexico.
Green when fully ripe, this medium to large tomato has firm meat with a distinctive tomato flavor. The taste is somewhat tart and mildly acidic. Some green heirloom tomatoes are basically immature red tomatoes. This variety of tomato cannot be eaten raw.
An excellent source of vitamins A and C, tomatoes are low in calories, cholesterol-free, contain potassium and provide folate and fiber. Tomatoes are noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
Traditionally, green tomatoes are served fried. Green tomatoes are also ideal for pickling. Try cold smoking them then cook into a marmalade or sauce to be served on pizza, pasta and sandwiches.
In France, around the time that the myth was dispelled that tomatoes were poisonous, people began to believe that the tomato was an aphrodisiac and called it "pomme d'amour" or "love apple." Tomatoes are among the most common plants grown in home gardens.
Tomatoes are native to the Andes region of Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru, but are believed to have been domesticated in Mexico. It was in the early 1500s when tomatoes were introduced to Europe by returning Spanish colonists. Botanically, the tomato is a fruit; however in 1883, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the tomato was legally a vegetable due to common usage. Fried tomatoes gained their popularity and were first served at the Irondale Cafe just east of Birmingham, Alabama.
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Seasons/Availability
Green tomatoes are available in-season during summertime. Green tomatoes can also be found intermittently during the winter months from Mexico.
Description/Taste
Green when fully ripe, this medium to large tomato has firm meat with a distinctive tomato flavor. The taste is somewhat tart and mildly acidic. Some green heirloom tomatoes are basically immature red tomatoes. This variety of tomato cannot be eaten raw.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of vitamins A and C, tomatoes are low in calories, cholesterol-free, contain potassium and provide folate and fiber. Tomatoes are noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
Applications
Traditionally, green tomatoes are served fried. Green tomatoes are also ideal for pickling. Try cold smoking them then cook into a marmalade or sauce to be served on pizza, pasta and sandwiches.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In France, around the time that the myth was dispelled that tomatoes were poisonous, people began to believe that the tomato was an aphrodisiac and called it "pomme d'amour" or "love apple." Tomatoes are among the most common plants grown in home gardens.
Geography/History
Tomatoes are native to the Andes region of Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru, but are believed to have been domesticated in Mexico. It was in the early 1500s when tomatoes were introduced to Europe by returning Spanish colonists. Botanically, the tomato is a fruit; however in 1883, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the tomato was legally a vegetable due to common usage. Fried tomatoes gained their popularity and were first served at the Irondale Cafe just east of Birmingham, Alabama.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Burger Lounge Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-7878 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Burger Lounge Kensington | San Diego CA | 619-584-2929 |
| Burger Lounge Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-6835 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Burger Lounge Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-487-1183 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
Someone spotted Green Tomatoes using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States About 60 days ago Spotter's comments : Wong farms has green tomatoes at Santa Monica farmers market. |
