Produce Briefs...
Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
Green Swiss Chard
Swiss chard leaves grow on a pale whitish-green stalk. Shiny and dark green, the crinkly green leaves offer a taste that lies somewhere between asparagus and celery with possibly a hint of beet.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Life's a Choke grows artichokes throughout the year.
Current Facts
Even after artichokes are separated from their parent plant they are still living organs in which respiration processes predominate because their nutrient supply has been cut off. In short, artichokes can be very vulnerable and temperamental if they are stored in poor ventilation, resulting in fermentation if CO2 levels and atmospheric oxygen supplies are inadequate.
Description/Taste
The meaty and dense omaha artichoke can become rather rotund when it grows to maturity, up to six inches wide. It has a striking appearance, with bold sharply tapered, thick red-and-green leaves. Although similar in color to the anzio, it is much rounder in shape. The omaha is also less bitter than many artichoke varieties.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Omaha artichoke is one of several varieties that until recently was invisible in the culinary landscape outside of Europe. The green globe dominates the American artichoke population since the 1920's, however, along with the Omaha, several varieties commonly found in Italy and France, including the Anzio, Fiesole and Lyon are now being developed and harvested domestically.
Geography/History
Artichokes are of Mediterranean origins. They are a cool climate plant but they can be planted in the winter in warmer climates.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Omaha Artichokes. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Life's A Choke Farms |
Seasons/Availability
Life's a Choke grows artichokes throughout the year.
Current Facts
Even after artichokes are separated from their parent plant they are still living organs in which respiration processes predominate because their nutrient supply has been cut off. In short, artichokes can be very vulnerable and temperamental if they are stored in poor ventilation, resulting in fermentation if CO2 levels and atmospheric oxygen supplies are inadequate.
Description/Taste
The meaty and dense omaha artichoke can become rather rotund when it grows to maturity, up to six inches wide. It has a striking appearance, with bold sharply tapered, thick red-and-green leaves. Although similar in color to the anzio, it is much rounder in shape. The omaha is also less bitter than many artichoke varieties.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Omaha artichoke is one of several varieties that until recently was invisible in the culinary landscape outside of Europe. The green globe dominates the American artichoke population since the 1920's, however, along with the Omaha, several varieties commonly found in Italy and France, including the Anzio, Fiesole and Lyon are now being developed and harvested domestically.
Geography/History
Artichokes are of Mediterranean origins. They are a cool climate plant but they can be planted in the winter in warmer climates.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Omaha Artichokes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| California Artichoke Advisory Board |
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Everything Artichoke |
| Cooking For Engineers |
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Grilled Artichokes |
