Produce Briefs...
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.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Available year round, kale's peak season is in winter.
Description/Taste
Kale is a non-heading leafy wild cabbage. Differentiate between varieties according to the low, intermediate, or high length of the stem, with varying leaf types ranging from wavy to straight and frilly.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of vitamin C, kale provides iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, carbohydrates and dietary fiber. One half cup of chopped boiled kale contains about 18 calories. Eat with fish, poultry and meats to enhance iron absorption.
Applications
Prepared like spinach, steam, blanche, braise or stir-fry. This vegetable loves the company of garlic, pork and ginger. Great in soups with potatoes, beans or barley. Caraway and fennel seeds enhance kale's distinct flavor. Add to salads to accent the flavor of other greens.
Geography/History
One of the oldest forms of cabbage and native to the eastern Mediterranean, researchers believe ancient kale, Brassica oleracea, may have been grown as a food crop as early as 2000 B. C. Sometimes grown from transplants, kale can be seeded and although indifferent to soil conditions, it does best in loamy well-drained heavy type soils. Commercial kale crops are harvested between forty and fifty-five days after planting with new plantings every two weeks in order to provide year round supplies. A cool weather annual, kale's cold-hardy personality makes its flavor even sweeter after a light frost.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Bare Back Grill Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9990 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Eat at Recess LLC | San Diego CA | 619-508-7290 |
| Lean and Green La Jolla | Country Club CA | 619-436-7618 |
| Gingham | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Rubicon Deli Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-3354 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Dieg CA | 770-354-1150 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Edible Arrangements Poway | Poway CA | 858-748-0500 |
| Na Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-380-6791 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
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| Saffron | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Hotel La Jolla & Cusp Seafood | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Misha Cafe & Juice Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-3488 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| In The Market | San Diego CA | 619-232-6367 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Amber Walsh/Michael Hayes | San Diego CA | 408-596-1191 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Toast Enoteca Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-269-4342 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Tin Leaf Frsh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Parioli Italian Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-755-2525 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Burger Lounge Kensington | San Diego CA | 619-584-2929 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Plan Cha | La Mesa CA | 619-213-4277 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| The Australian Grill | Carlsbad CA | 858-222-9328 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Ohana Café | La Jolla CA | 858-456-9009 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Project Wildlife | ||
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-702-6010 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| San Diego Humane Society | ||
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Eureka | San Diego CA | 858-210-3444 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Eat Well With Mel | Chula Vista CA | 858-210-2553 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| The Promiscuous Fork | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Gina Demangos | San Diego CA | 858-581-1460 |
| 25 Forty Bistro & Bakehouse | San Diego CA | 619-294-2540 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Kale. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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The People's Produce Project Certified Farmers' Ma Near National City, California, United States About a day ago Spotter's comments : Kale available. GBD (Golden Brown Delicious) Near Washington, District of Columbia, United States About 7 days ago Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 49 days ago Sprouts East Lake Near Chula Vista, California, United States About 74 days ago Gingham Near La Mesa, California, United States About 113 days ago Spotter's comments : Cheesy kale served alongside fresh baked cornbread, home style deliciousness! |
