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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.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Lemon thyme is available year round.
Description/Taste
Lemon thyme is the more delicate of culinary thymes. It shares the same characteristics of common thyme in its appearance, with an addition of yellow highlights on each of its leaves. Its flavor is petite, offering woodsy and savory notes with lemon undertones, hence its namesake.
Nutritional Value
Lemon thyme contains a concentration of volatile oils which makes it a favorite in aromatherapy and ayurvedic medicine.
Applications
Lemon thyme's addition of citrus notes make it a great pair for fish and seafood. It also helps cut fatty rich meats. Lemon thyme can be used to infuse teas and syrups, or used as a savory element in deserts. To store, keep dry and refrigerated until ready to use.
Geography/History
Thyme is a perennial herb and member of the mint family, Labiatae. There are more than 100 species of thyme. It is native to arid mountain regions of the Mediterranean and thus can tolerate drought conditions, which actually intensifies its flavor concentration. It grows wild in the hills of Greece and other western Mediterranean countries. Thyme is often grown with other savory herbs to be harvested together, specifically lavender, rosemary and savory.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Cucina Celestina | Coronado CA | 619-672-4246 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
