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Mache
Mache has been cultivated in France since the 17th century, and in France it is known as doucette. It is also known as "lamb's lettuce" because its leaves resemble the size and shape of a lamb's tongue.
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
Lemon grass is available year round.
Current Facts
Lemon grass is a tall perennial grass, which means once you plant it, the grass comes back year after year.
Description/Taste
The narrow foliage of lemongrass ranges from blue-green to gold, and the flowers are white, cream, or green depending on the plant's age. Generally there will be more colors of purple and blue in the base of the plant closest to its root source. Younger lemongrass will display a sweet tropical citrus aroma reminiscent of natural fruit loops. The stalk and bulb will be tender to the touch and knife. The older the plant, the more fibrous and less flavorful.
Nutritional Value
Oil is extracted from lemon grass for its high vitamin A content. It is also used as an addition to teas and herbal soups. Its medicinal properties make it extensively useful in Ayurvedic medicine.
Applications
The distinctive herbal citrus flavor and aroma of lemon grass lends itself well to many Asian dishes such as curries, noodle soups and chili sauces. Infuse cooking liquids to steam shellfish such as mussels and clams, or add to coconut milk for braising beef or pork. Bruise the tender stalks and infuse spirits to create cocktails flavored with cucumber, Kaffir lime or Thai basil.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Grown throughout Asia, lemon grass is an essential ingredient in Thailand, Vietnamese and Indochina cuisine. When meat was first introduced to Thai cuisine, lemon grass was used to mask its the gamey scent.
Geography/History
A member of the sugar cane family and native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World and Oceania, lemon grass is grown commercially within the United States in California and Florida.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Baja Asiatio | Tijuana CA | 619-890-4448 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Chef V | San Diego CA | 760-835-9912 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| 98 Bottles | San Diego CA | 619-549-5097 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Culinary Specialties | San Marcos CA | 760-744-8220 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Soup On | San Diego CA | 619-203-8696 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Misha Cafe & Juice Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-3488 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Donovan's Downtown | ||
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619 764 5475 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Baking Co. | San Diego CA | 619-819-0911 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Eat at Recess LLC | San Diego CA | 619-508-7290 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Decker Brothers Gourmet | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
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