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Organic Sugar Pie Pumpkins
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Ambrosia Apples
Ambrosia apples are a medium to large bi-colored variety, with butter-yellow skin that is blushed with red.
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Mache is perhaps one of the most delicate of all salad greens. It forms a loose and wavy rosette of six to eight leaves from its razor thin and tender stems. The stems are lemon lime in color, tender and succulent. The leaves are a key lime green in color, velvety to the touch with a melting quality. Thier flavor is memorably sweet, creamy and nutty.
Mache is available year-round.
Mache, scientific name Valerianella locusta, AKA Vit, Corn salad and Lamb's lettuce (a name designated because of its leaves' resemblance to the shape of a lamb's tongue) is a Stem lettuce type. Unlike most lettuce varieties, Mache grows very low to the ground from individual fragile stems. Because of this, Mache must be harvested with precision, which commands lower production at higher costs. its very nature of cultivation and harvest have given Mache the earned classification of gourmet green, with a price tag to match.
Mache contains substantial levels of B-group vitamins, vitamin C, iron, folic acid, and potassium.
Mache's tender nature affords it only fresh applications or alongside cooked foods but never cooked itself. It can be utilized for a petite salad or as an accoutrement to appetizer plates and first courses. Mache thrives in spring and early summer, thus, best companion ingredients include forest mushrooms, spring nions, grapefruit, blood oranges, kumquats, new potatoes, fennel, green garlic, scapes, spring herbs such as parsley, mint and arugula, spring and summer berries and early stone fruit, fresh hen and duck eggs and spring cow's cheeses.
Mache is native to France, where it has been cultivated since the 17th century under the name, "Doucette". There are over 200 different Mache varieties, each distinguishing them from one another in flavor, quality and adaptability. Mache was introduced from France to the American commercial market by agricultural innovator and grower, Todd Koons, the same person responsible for the launch of now ubiquitous bagged mixed greens. Mache established a commercial home among other popular greens in the marketplace during the late 20th century.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mache. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Description/Taste
Mache is perhaps one of the most delicate of all salad greens. It forms a loose and wavy rosette of six to eight leaves from its razor thin and tender stems. The stems are lemon lime in color, tender and succulent. The leaves are a key lime green in color, velvety to the touch with a melting quality. Thier flavor is memorably sweet, creamy and nutty.
Seasons/Availability
Mache is available year-round.
Current Facts
Mache, scientific name Valerianella locusta, AKA Vit, Corn salad and Lamb's lettuce (a name designated because of its leaves' resemblance to the shape of a lamb's tongue) is a Stem lettuce type. Unlike most lettuce varieties, Mache grows very low to the ground from individual fragile stems. Because of this, Mache must be harvested with precision, which commands lower production at higher costs. its very nature of cultivation and harvest have given Mache the earned classification of gourmet green, with a price tag to match.
Nutritional Value
Mache contains substantial levels of B-group vitamins, vitamin C, iron, folic acid, and potassium.
Applications
Mache's tender nature affords it only fresh applications or alongside cooked foods but never cooked itself. It can be utilized for a petite salad or as an accoutrement to appetizer plates and first courses. Mache thrives in spring and early summer, thus, best companion ingredients include forest mushrooms, spring nions, grapefruit, blood oranges, kumquats, new potatoes, fennel, green garlic, scapes, spring herbs such as parsley, mint and arugula, spring and summer berries and early stone fruit, fresh hen and duck eggs and spring cow's cheeses.
Geography/History
Mache is native to France, where it has been cultivated since the 17th century under the name, "Doucette". There are over 200 different Mache varieties, each distinguishing them from one another in flavor, quality and adaptability. Mache was introduced from France to the American commercial market by agricultural innovator and grower, Todd Koons, the same person responsible for the launch of now ubiquitous bagged mixed greens. Mache established a commercial home among other popular greens in the marketplace during the late 20th century.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Allure Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-236-0800 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mache. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Hungry Foodies Pharmacy |
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Roasted Beet, D'Anjou Pear, Mache Salad |
| Chocolate and Zucchini |
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Soupe de Mâche au Poulet |
Recently Spotted
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Enoteca Properzio
Near Spello, Umbria, Italy About 370 days ago, 9/24/15 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Kelly Durbiano
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 581 days ago, 2/25/15 Spotter's comments : Mache spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Enoteca Properzio Near Spello, Umbria, Italy About 714 days ago, 10/15/14 Spotter's comments : insalata Mediterraneo |
