Produce Briefs...
Italian Black Summer Truffles
Black summer truffles are more subtle than the winter variety. Shave truffle over cooked potatoes, toss with herbs and a shallot vinaigrette. Thinly shave truffle over scrambled eggs.
Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
Grower
MicroGreen Fennel is available year round although a sudden drop in temperature can slightly affect its harvest time.
MicroGreen Fennel resembles dill in its appearance but the flavor is distinctly licorice.
A fair source of vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin and potassium, fennel contains small amounts of calcium, iron, protein and carbohydrates, plus provides some dietary fiber.
Microgreen Fennel works well as a flavor enhancer when rolled into meatballs or italian sausages. Items that pair well with fennel are beets and cheese especially parmesan, gorgonzola, and gruyere.
Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has been used for centuries as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Micro Fennel. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Fresh Origins | Homepage |
Seasons/Availability
MicroGreen Fennel is available year round although a sudden drop in temperature can slightly affect its harvest time.
Description/Taste
MicroGreen Fennel resembles dill in its appearance but the flavor is distinctly licorice.
Nutritional Value
A fair source of vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin and potassium, fennel contains small amounts of calcium, iron, protein and carbohydrates, plus provides some dietary fiber.
Applications
Microgreen Fennel works well as a flavor enhancer when rolled into meatballs or italian sausages. Items that pair well with fennel are beets and cheese especially parmesan, gorgonzola, and gruyere.
Geography/History
Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has been used for centuries as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Micro Fennel. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Lara Ferroni |
|
Fennel Blossom Soup |
| Critics Choice |
|
Grilled Swordfish with Lobster Butter, Herb & Micro Green Salad with Maine Lobster & Fennel Olive Oil Dressing |
