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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.
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.
Grower
MicroGreen Celery is available year-round.
MicroGreen Celery produces a flat fan-shaped green leaf. MicroGreen Celery has a mild acid content and tastes similar to regular celery.
Celery seeds were used in Ayurvedic medicine for everything from colds to arthritis. Micro celerys leaves contain notable amounts of Potassium, Folic Acid, Carbohydrates, Protein, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and supports weight loss. Essential oil obtained from extraction of celery plant has been used in soothing remedies for nervousness, osteoarthritis, and gouty-arthritis conditions.
MicroGreen Celery is used to garnish any soup or stew that uses the french combination of mirepoix (carrots, celery, and onion). MicroGreen Celery can also be used as a garnish for deviled eggs, salads, or various pasta dishes. Make a milder, more kid friendly, version of pesto by substituting MicroGreen Celery for basil.
Native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated over three thousand years, celery is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes carrots, parsley, fennel, dill and anise. It is botanically named Apium graveolens. Its wild ancestor was called "smallage", a bitter tasting marsh plant that was used primarily as a medicine. Celery was first recorded as a food plant in France in 1623.
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Seasons/Availability
MicroGreen Celery is available year-round.
Description/Taste
MicroGreen Celery produces a flat fan-shaped green leaf. MicroGreen Celery has a mild acid content and tastes similar to regular celery.
Nutritional Value
Celery seeds were used in Ayurvedic medicine for everything from colds to arthritis. Micro celerys leaves contain notable amounts of Potassium, Folic Acid, Carbohydrates, Protein, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and supports weight loss. Essential oil obtained from extraction of celery plant has been used in soothing remedies for nervousness, osteoarthritis, and gouty-arthritis conditions.
Applications
MicroGreen Celery is used to garnish any soup or stew that uses the french combination of mirepoix (carrots, celery, and onion). MicroGreen Celery can also be used as a garnish for deviled eggs, salads, or various pasta dishes. Make a milder, more kid friendly, version of pesto by substituting MicroGreen Celery for basil.
Geography/History
Native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated over three thousand years, celery is a biennial herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes carrots, parsley, fennel, dill and anise. It is botanically named Apium graveolens. Its wild ancestor was called "smallage", a bitter tasting marsh plant that was used primarily as a medicine. Celery was first recorded as a food plant in France in 1623.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Chef Luis | Chula Vista CA | 619-395-6532 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
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Recipes that include Micro Celery. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Penniless Parenting |
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Celery Leaf and Basil Pesto |
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