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.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Fall through Winter.
Current Facts
Either loved or loathed, this vintage vegetable is one of the most overlooked and underrated vegetables in today's culinary world.
Description/Taste
Grown beyond baby size and harvested before reaching full mature size, teen parsnips resemble a white carrot. Pale yellow, the parsnip is more irregular in shape than its cousin, the carrot. Under its knobby skin is a creamy, smooth root with a firm texture. Usually marketed without its leaves, the green leaves closely resemble those of celery, another relative. Having a unique taste, the flavor is sweet and nutty.
Nutritional Value
High in fiber, Parsnips contain vitamin C, vitamin E, folacin, magnesium, manganese, potassium, carbohydrates and a trace of protein.
Applications
Parsnips can be baked, roasted, sauteed, mashed, or grated and served fresh.
Geography/History
Locally grown, Weiser Farms in California specializes in root vegetables. This renowned and successful farm has been growing premium vegetables since 1977.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Parsnips. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Weiser Family Farms | Homepage |
Seasons/Availability
Fall through Winter.
Current Facts
Either loved or loathed, this vintage vegetable is one of the most overlooked and underrated vegetables in today's culinary world.
Description/Taste
Grown beyond baby size and harvested before reaching full mature size, teen parsnips resemble a white carrot. Pale yellow, the parsnip is more irregular in shape than its cousin, the carrot. Under its knobby skin is a creamy, smooth root with a firm texture. Usually marketed without its leaves, the green leaves closely resemble those of celery, another relative. Having a unique taste, the flavor is sweet and nutty.
Nutritional Value
High in fiber, Parsnips contain vitamin C, vitamin E, folacin, magnesium, manganese, potassium, carbohydrates and a trace of protein.
Applications
Parsnips can be baked, roasted, sauteed, mashed, or grated and served fresh.
Geography/History
Locally grown, Weiser Farms in California specializes in root vegetables. This renowned and successful farm has been growing premium vegetables since 1977.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Parsnips. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Perfect Pantry |
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Potatoes, Parsnips and Rutabaga |
