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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
Seasons/Availability
Purple kale is available year round with a peak season during the winter months.
Description/Taste
Purple kale produces serrated vibrant purple variegated ruffled leaves. This attractive vegetable offers a mild cabbage flavor and a chewy semi-crisp texture.
Applications
Tender Purple kale greens are a great intense addition to mixed green salads. They are great carriers for peanuts, almonds, tamari, chiles and other Asian ingredients like sesame oil and ginger. The leaves can be eaten raw, braised, grilled and added to soups and stews.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Since kale survives well in cold climates, it is a favorite mealtime entree served in Scandinavia, Germany, Holland and Scotland. it is also popular in a Portugese soup titled caldo verde, a hearty broth of potatoes, savories and sausage.
Geography/History
Beautiful ornamental purple kale, Brassica oleracea, is cultivated from the dwarf variety of kale and looks like a giant ruffled flower. Although it will grow in warmer climates, cooler weather suits flowering kale much better, but it isn't quite as cold hardy as common kale.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Ohana Catering | San Diego CA | 858-278-1043 |
| Amber Walsh/Michael Hayes | San Diego CA | 408-596-1191 |
| Ohana Café | La Jolla CA | 858-456-9009 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Ariccia Italian Market | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7675 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Kale Purple. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Balanced Platter |
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Brilliantly Beet Smoothie |
| My New Roots |
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Roasted Kale and Beets with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette |
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Barrio Starr Near San Diego, California, United States About 98 days ago Spotter's comments : Breakfast tamale with vibrant purple kale! |
