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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Although peppers are available throughout the year, they are at their peak during the months of August and September.
Current Facts
There are several varieties of bell peppers that are grown specifically to produce and harvest them in their yellow stage of maturity, as temperatures during coloring play a major role in the uniformity and rate of color development. These varieties include Golden Belle, Golden Cal Wonder, Astro, Klondike Bell, Honey Bell and Marengo.
Description/Taste
Yellow bell peppers are large, growing up to four inches long and wide. They are thick and smooth-skinned with three to four lobes, with a blocky, "bell" shape. Their flesh is crisp with a mild, sweet and non-pungent flavor.
Applications
Yellow bell peppers can be prepared raw, cooked, roasted or pickled. Slice peppers and layer with squash and tomato, then bake into a gratin. Roast, peel and de-seed, then add to grilled sandwiches or green salads. Finely dice and combine with diced onions and black beans for a side salad. Puree roasted red peppers with garbanzo beans and tahini for a flavored hummus. Add diced peppers to frittata. Saute peppers with onions and pork, cover with vegetable stock and cook down into stew. During the cooking process, the skin of a bell pepper will separate from the flesh. Bell peppers will keep, refrigerated, for 1-2 weeks.
Geography/History
Bell peppers are a self-pollinating botanical fruit (not a vegetable) native to Mexico, Central and South America. They are a member of the Capsicum annuum family, the best known domesticated species of "peppers" in the world, though they are not a pepper as their name suggests. Bell peppers are a warm-season crop that need a long season for maximum production.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Large Yellow Bell Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Although peppers are available throughout the year, they are at their peak during the months of August and September.
Current Facts
There are several varieties of bell peppers that are grown specifically to produce and harvest them in their yellow stage of maturity, as temperatures during coloring play a major role in the uniformity and rate of color development. These varieties include Golden Belle, Golden Cal Wonder, Astro, Klondike Bell, Honey Bell and Marengo.
Description/Taste
Yellow bell peppers are large, growing up to four inches long and wide. They are thick and smooth-skinned with three to four lobes, with a blocky, "bell" shape. Their flesh is crisp with a mild, sweet and non-pungent flavor.
Applications
Yellow bell peppers can be prepared raw, cooked, roasted or pickled. Slice peppers and layer with squash and tomato, then bake into a gratin. Roast, peel and de-seed, then add to grilled sandwiches or green salads. Finely dice and combine with diced onions and black beans for a side salad. Puree roasted red peppers with garbanzo beans and tahini for a flavored hummus. Add diced peppers to frittata. Saute peppers with onions and pork, cover with vegetable stock and cook down into stew. During the cooking process, the skin of a bell pepper will separate from the flesh. Bell peppers will keep, refrigerated, for 1-2 weeks.
Geography/History
Bell peppers are a self-pollinating botanical fruit (not a vegetable) native to Mexico, Central and South America. They are a member of the Capsicum annuum family, the best known domesticated species of "peppers" in the world, though they are not a pepper as their name suggests. Bell peppers are a warm-season crop that need a long season for maximum production.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Bice Ristorante | San Diego CA | 469-450-3519 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
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| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
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| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
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| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | (619) 234-6363 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Solana Beach Presbyterian Church | Solana Beach CA | 858-509-2580 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
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| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Hotel Del 1500 Ocean | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Amici's East Coast Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 858-729-9988 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| The Patio on Lamont Street | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
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| Indigo Grill | San Diego CA | 619-234-6802 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Flavor Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-3663 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
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| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
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| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
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| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
| Sneak Joint | San Diego CA | 858-488-8684 |
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| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Large Yellow Bell Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
