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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.
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.
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MicroGreen Chives is available year-round.
Chives have been dubbed as "rush leeks", a term that comes from the Greek words "schoinos" (rush) and "prason" (leek). Chives are one of the "fines herbes" of French cuisine, which also include tarragon, chervil and/or parsley.
MicroGreen Chives produce very slender needle-like leaves with black seeds attached. The flavor is a strong combination of sweet and spicy.
MicroGreen Chives contains, Pottassium, Vitamin C, Folate, Beta-Carotene, and Vitamin K.
Chives have a wide variety of culinary uses in traditional dishes in France and Sweden. They are also an ingredient of the gräddfil sauce served with the traditional herring dish served at Swedish midsummer celebrations. In Poland, chives are served with quark cheese. For a delicious salad, toss in chilled soba noodles and prawns.
Early Romans used chives to relieve pain from sunburn or a sore throat. Romanian Gypsies have used chives in fortune telling. It was believed that bunches of dried chives hung around a house would ward off disease and evil.
Chives have been cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages until the 15th centuries, although their usage dates back 5000 years. The first recorded use of chives occurred in China in about 3000 B.C. Historically, Chives have been grown and domesticated in ancient China. The plant was brought back to Europe by Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who traveled to China and Central Asia. Chives are native to both Europe and Asia and grows wild all across both regions. A variety found in the Alps is the one nearest to what is generally cultivated today.
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Seasons/Availability
MicroGreen Chives is available year-round.
Current Facts
Chives have been dubbed as "rush leeks", a term that comes from the Greek words "schoinos" (rush) and "prason" (leek). Chives are one of the "fines herbes" of French cuisine, which also include tarragon, chervil and/or parsley.
Description/Taste
MicroGreen Chives produce very slender needle-like leaves with black seeds attached. The flavor is a strong combination of sweet and spicy.
Nutritional Value
MicroGreen Chives contains, Pottassium, Vitamin C, Folate, Beta-Carotene, and Vitamin K.
Applications
Chives have a wide variety of culinary uses in traditional dishes in France and Sweden. They are also an ingredient of the gräddfil sauce served with the traditional herring dish served at Swedish midsummer celebrations. In Poland, chives are served with quark cheese. For a delicious salad, toss in chilled soba noodles and prawns.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Early Romans used chives to relieve pain from sunburn or a sore throat. Romanian Gypsies have used chives in fortune telling. It was believed that bunches of dried chives hung around a house would ward off disease and evil.
Geography/History
Chives have been cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages until the 15th centuries, although their usage dates back 5000 years. The first recorded use of chives occurred in China in about 3000 B.C. Historically, Chives have been grown and domesticated in ancient China. The plant was brought back to Europe by Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who traveled to China and Central Asia. Chives are native to both Europe and Asia and grows wild all across both regions. A variety found in the Alps is the one nearest to what is generally cultivated today.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
