Produce Briefs...
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.
Seasons/Availability
February to late November.
Current Facts
The Kula onion is a granex hybrid variety grown in the volcanic mountainous regions of Kula, Maui. It is named for its growing region versus its variety much like European wines are labeled for where they are grown versus their varietal. If it isn't grown in Kula, many growers believe it should not be called a Kula onion. In fact, they are trademarked "Kula Grown".
Description/Taste
Kula onions have a stout globular shape with a pale golden peel and a crisp, juicy white flesh. Their flavor is mild and sweet as they lack the sulphuric compounds of common onions. Their sweetness can also be attributed to the warm island weather and the rich red volcanic soil in which they grow in.
Applications
Although they can and should be eaten raw, the sweetness of a Kula onion should also be utilized in various applications to enhance its sweetness or to impart more complex flavors. Kula onions can be dry-roasted, sautéed, grilled, caramelized or braised.
Geography/History
Kula onions grow on the upper slopes of the dormant volcano, Mount Haleakala. Their growing season is earlier than most sweet onion varieties so they are typically the first sweet onion to appear in Spring.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Kula Sweet Onions. One
is easiest, three is harder.
February to late November.
Current Facts
The Kula onion is a granex hybrid variety grown in the volcanic mountainous regions of Kula, Maui. It is named for its growing region versus its variety much like European wines are labeled for where they are grown versus their varietal. If it isn't grown in Kula, many growers believe it should not be called a Kula onion. In fact, they are trademarked "Kula Grown".
Description/Taste
Kula onions have a stout globular shape with a pale golden peel and a crisp, juicy white flesh. Their flavor is mild and sweet as they lack the sulphuric compounds of common onions. Their sweetness can also be attributed to the warm island weather and the rich red volcanic soil in which they grow in.
Applications
Although they can and should be eaten raw, the sweetness of a Kula onion should also be utilized in various applications to enhance its sweetness or to impart more complex flavors. Kula onions can be dry-roasted, sautéed, grilled, caramelized or braised.
Geography/History
Kula onions grow on the upper slopes of the dormant volcano, Mount Haleakala. Their growing season is earlier than most sweet onion varieties so they are typically the first sweet onion to appear in Spring.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Kula Sweet Onions. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Closet Cooking |
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mini onion tarts with gorgonzola and cherries |
| Stumptown Savoury |
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Sweet Onion Marmalade |
| Closet Cooking |
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Herb Roasted Onions |
| Gastronomy |
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Sweet Onion and Anchovy Pastries |
