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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Oregano is available year round.
Current Facts
Oregano is known botanically as Origanum vulgare. It is a member of the mint family. As it is so closely related to marjoram, it is referred to as wild marjoram in many parts of Europe, but oregano and marjoram have their separate identities in the kitchen. Oregano is cultivated for both its fresh and dried leaves, although it loses much of its flavor and aroma in dried form.
Description/Taste
Oregano grows on stout bushy plants with thick stems producing small ovate fuzzy leaves. It releases an earthy and mint-like aroma and its flavor is layered with pepper, mint and balsamic notes.
Applications
Oregano is a traditional Mediterranean herb and features heavily in Greek and Italian cuisine. Pair fresh and dried oregano with cured olives, sheep's milk cheeses, tomatoes, pork, lamb, potatoes, pasta and rices. It is an ideal aromatic for meat stews and can compliment olive oil sauces for grilled and baked fish. Keep cool and dry until ready to use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The penetrating aroma of oregano is mostly associated with Italian cooking, especially tomato sauces and pizza. In Spain, oregano flavors chicken, lamb and vegetables.
Geography/History
Native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region, oregano grows generally as a perennial plant, but in the harsher climates of North America, it grow as an annual.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Oregano. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Oregano is available year round.
Current Facts
Oregano is known botanically as Origanum vulgare. It is a member of the mint family. As it is so closely related to marjoram, it is referred to as wild marjoram in many parts of Europe, but oregano and marjoram have their separate identities in the kitchen. Oregano is cultivated for both its fresh and dried leaves, although it loses much of its flavor and aroma in dried form.
Description/Taste
Oregano grows on stout bushy plants with thick stems producing small ovate fuzzy leaves. It releases an earthy and mint-like aroma and its flavor is layered with pepper, mint and balsamic notes.
Applications
Oregano is a traditional Mediterranean herb and features heavily in Greek and Italian cuisine. Pair fresh and dried oregano with cured olives, sheep's milk cheeses, tomatoes, pork, lamb, potatoes, pasta and rices. It is an ideal aromatic for meat stews and can compliment olive oil sauces for grilled and baked fish. Keep cool and dry until ready to use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The penetrating aroma of oregano is mostly associated with Italian cooking, especially tomato sauces and pizza. In Spain, oregano flavors chicken, lamb and vegetables.
Geography/History
Native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region, oregano grows generally as a perennial plant, but in the harsher climates of North America, it grow as an annual.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Toast Catering | La Mesa CA | 619-464-0201 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5544 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| 98 Bottles | San Diego CA | 619-549-5097 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Tender Greens | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Miguel's Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Oregano. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Verses from my Kitchen |
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Lentil, Bacon & Oregano Soup |
