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
Lemon verbena is available year round. Mostly during the warmer months.
Description/Taste
Lemon verbena produces long, narrow, rough-textured leaves that release a sharp, lemony fragrance. This herb possesses a savory sweet and fruity flavor and is more potent than other lemon-scented herbs.
Applications
Use lemon verbena to enhances jellies, fruit glazes and honey. Bruise the leaves to release its natural oils, infuse creams and custards, add to marinades or steep in hot water for tea. To store, wrap in damp paper towels and refrigerate.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Lemon verbena is an especially important ingredient in Mexican, French, Indian and South American cooking. In France, the herb is responsible for making their beloved tea known as "verveine".
Geography/History
A native of South America, namely Argentina and Chili, lemon verbena, species Lippia citriodora or Aloysia triphylla, was introduced into North America by early Spanish explorers. Usually growing three to six feet tall, the plants are capable of growing a twenty feet or more in mild winter regions. Very fragrant, white and mauve, star-shaped flowers bloom in late spring, summer and fall.
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Lemon verbena is available year round. Mostly during the warmer months.
Description/Taste
Lemon verbena produces long, narrow, rough-textured leaves that release a sharp, lemony fragrance. This herb possesses a savory sweet and fruity flavor and is more potent than other lemon-scented herbs.
Applications
Use lemon verbena to enhances jellies, fruit glazes and honey. Bruise the leaves to release its natural oils, infuse creams and custards, add to marinades or steep in hot water for tea. To store, wrap in damp paper towels and refrigerate.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Lemon verbena is an especially important ingredient in Mexican, French, Indian and South American cooking. In France, the herb is responsible for making their beloved tea known as "verveine".
Geography/History
A native of South America, namely Argentina and Chili, lemon verbena, species Lippia citriodora or Aloysia triphylla, was introduced into North America by early Spanish explorers. Usually growing three to six feet tall, the plants are capable of growing a twenty feet or more in mild winter regions. Very fragrant, white and mauve, star-shaped flowers bloom in late spring, summer and fall.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Burlap Pastry | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Lemon Verbena. One
is easiest, three is harder.| David Lebovitz |
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Lemon Verbena Ice Cream |
