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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
Seasons/Availability
Assorted radishes are available year round.
Description/Taste
Purple-to-burgundy with a hint of white at its base, this plum-shaped pleasantly sharp-tasting radish is topped with dark green full-bodied leaves.
Nutritional Value
Low in calories, one cup of sliced radishes contains about 20 calories. Radishes are a good source of vitamin C and provide potassium and magnesium.
Applications
Finely chop radishes; combine with mayonnaise for a tangy relish spread for ham or roast beef sandwiches. Blend halved radishes, blanched sugar snap or snow peas and corn with sesame oil, rice wine vinegar and soy sauce to taste for a unique side dish. To store, remove greens; refrigerate radishes in a plastic bag. Use within one week.
Geography/History
Around for thousands of years, shape is generally the guide for classifying radishes. Globular, oval, turnip-shaped, oblong and long are the most common groupings. Growing in many forms and used in all sorts of culinary creations worldwide, common red radishes are mainly used fresh in salads and as garnish in the United States. A staple in Korea, Japan, Taiwan and other parts of Asia, Oriental varieties are increasing in popularity in America with the growing interest in delicious Asian cuisine.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Purple Plum Radish. One
is easiest, three is harder.
