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Garlic Flowers
Garlic flowers are essentially the flowering seeds of a garlic plant. They emerge at the tip of the garlic's above-ground stem. The seeds appear once the garlic has reached maturity or if the plant begins to bolt early
Wasabi
Wasabi is a perennial and a member of the Cruciferae family. It is grown mainly for its underground rhizome (tuber) which produces branch-less, edible leaves above ground. A mature wasabi root is firm, cylindrical, brown and green-skinned and tapered.
Seasons/Availability
Marvel Stripe Heirloom Tomatoes are available in season during summer and fall.
Description/Taste
The Marvel Stripe heirloom tomato variety offers a mild, sweet and somewhat fruity tomato flavor. They are the same color as pineapple tomatoes but are named for the red stripes that run across its golden background and pleated skin. Inside, it has deep orange and yellow marbling. Similar to a Zapotec tomato, these juicy, thin-skinned tomatoes are the largest of the bi-colored tomatoes and can weigh in at one to two pounds and grow to four inches in diameter.
Nutritional Value
Offering generous amounts of vitamin C, tomatoes contain some folate, vitamin A, protein, potassium, iron and dietary fiber. Although the iron content is minimal in a tomato, absorption is enhanced due to the excellent quantity of vitamin C available.
Applications
This tomato is best eaten fresh, and lightly seasoned. Create a tomato relish using fresh basil, chopped red onion, diced jalapeno, minced garlic, and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Grill breads with tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and some salt.
Geography/History
The Marvel Stripe is a beefsteak heirloom tomato and originally from Oaxaca, Mexico since the 1800s.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Parioli Italian Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-755-2525 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Heirloom Marvel Stripe Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Amy's Food Room |
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Marvel Stripe Tomato Gazpacho |
| Just Hungry |
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Heirloom Tomato Granita |
