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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.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Grown locally in California, Kaffir Limes are available in spring with a peak season in fall.
Current Facts
Though the leaves are the most prized part of the Kaffir Lime tree, the knobbly fruit also used for its fragrant zest and bitter juice. In San Diego, Robert and Helene Beck of Beck Grove, supply Specialty Produce with locally grown Kaffir limes.
Description/Taste
Smaller in size than a Western lime, with a characteristic neck on the stem end, Kaffir limes are encased in a pebbly skin. The peel of this dark, green fruit is heavy with aromatic oils. The kaffir lime's extremely intense and distinct fragrance cannot easily be substituted by other spices. Seldom used in cooking, the very sour juice releases the same aroma as the leaves.
Applications
Kaffir limes can be grated, zested, juice or used whole. The leaves of the Kaffir lime tree are also used in cooking and as an aromatic.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
South East Asian countries use the kaffir lime to cleanse the hair and scalp.
Geography/History
Native to regions of Southeast Asia, Kaffir lime trees provide both fragrant fruit and leaves that are synonymous with Thai cuisine. Not only indispensable in Thai cooking, especially curry pastes, this special fruit is prized for its exceptional cleansing properties.
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Seasons/Availability
Grown locally in California, Kaffir Limes are available in spring with a peak season in fall.
Current Facts
Though the leaves are the most prized part of the Kaffir Lime tree, the knobbly fruit also used for its fragrant zest and bitter juice. In San Diego, Robert and Helene Beck of Beck Grove, supply Specialty Produce with locally grown Kaffir limes.
Description/Taste
Smaller in size than a Western lime, with a characteristic neck on the stem end, Kaffir limes are encased in a pebbly skin. The peel of this dark, green fruit is heavy with aromatic oils. The kaffir lime's extremely intense and distinct fragrance cannot easily be substituted by other spices. Seldom used in cooking, the very sour juice releases the same aroma as the leaves.
Applications
Kaffir limes can be grated, zested, juice or used whole. The leaves of the Kaffir lime tree are also used in cooking and as an aromatic.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
South East Asian countries use the kaffir lime to cleanse the hair and scalp.
Geography/History
Native to regions of Southeast Asia, Kaffir lime trees provide both fragrant fruit and leaves that are synonymous with Thai cuisine. Not only indispensable in Thai cooking, especially curry pastes, this special fruit is prized for its exceptional cleansing properties.
