Produce Briefs...
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.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Nasturtiums bloom in spring and during the summer months.
Description/Taste
Tasting similar to watercress, the flowers and leaves of this edible plant taste a bit peppery, but the yellow, orange and red flowers have somewhat of a sweeter flavor than the leaves. Offering the same taste, nasturtiums grow in numerous types and colors.
Nutritional Value
This herb's fresh leaves contain vitamin C and iron and an antiseptic substance which is at its peak before the plant flowers.
Applications
Pickled flower buds make a tasty substitute for capers. To stuff blossoms, blend eight ounces softened cream cheese with two tablespoons finely minced chives or other favorite herbs. Carefully stuff mixture into nasturtium flowers; place on foil-lined tray; garnish with fresh blossoms.
Geography/History
Native to South America, and especially Bolivia and Peru, "Tropaeolum majus", nasturtium's generic name comes from the Latin word "tropaeum" meaning "trophy" or "sign of victory". I
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Recipes that include Organic Nasturtiums. One
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Nasturtiums bloom in spring and during the summer months.
Description/Taste
Tasting similar to watercress, the flowers and leaves of this edible plant taste a bit peppery, but the yellow, orange and red flowers have somewhat of a sweeter flavor than the leaves. Offering the same taste, nasturtiums grow in numerous types and colors.
Nutritional Value
This herb's fresh leaves contain vitamin C and iron and an antiseptic substance which is at its peak before the plant flowers.
Applications
Pickled flower buds make a tasty substitute for capers. To stuff blossoms, blend eight ounces softened cream cheese with two tablespoons finely minced chives or other favorite herbs. Carefully stuff mixture into nasturtium flowers; place on foil-lined tray; garnish with fresh blossoms.
Geography/History
Native to South America, and especially Bolivia and Peru, "Tropaeolum majus", nasturtium's generic name comes from the Latin word "tropaeum" meaning "trophy" or "sign of victory". I
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Organic Nasturtiums. One
is easiest, three is harder.
