Produce Briefs...
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.
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
Muscat grapes are typically available during the summer months. Chilean imports are available late Winter in Spring.
Description/Taste
Red muscat grapes deliver a sweet taste and juicy texture. The beautiful dusty film characteristic of grapes is produced by cells in or near the surface that form a natural waterproofing and also prevents the skin from cracking.
Applications
An ideal portable healthy snack, these special grapes are a perfect garnish for most anything. It is not recommended that grapes be given to small children under four years of age to prevent dangerous choking. To store, put in a plastic bag; refrigerate.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Grape juice was first made by Dr. Thomas Welch, who was a prohibitionist. He made his famous grape juice as an alternative for communion wine.
Geography/History
According to the Old Testament, one of the first things Noah did after the ark landed was plant a vineyard. Grapes were first introduced to Italy and France by the early Greeks. Today, California, Australia, South Africa, Chile, Israel, Italy, and Spain are the main producers.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Muscat Grapes. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Muscat grapes are typically available during the summer months. Chilean imports are available late Winter in Spring.
Description/Taste
Red muscat grapes deliver a sweet taste and juicy texture. The beautiful dusty film characteristic of grapes is produced by cells in or near the surface that form a natural waterproofing and also prevents the skin from cracking.
Applications
An ideal portable healthy snack, these special grapes are a perfect garnish for most anything. It is not recommended that grapes be given to small children under four years of age to prevent dangerous choking. To store, put in a plastic bag; refrigerate.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Grape juice was first made by Dr. Thomas Welch, who was a prohibitionist. He made his famous grape juice as an alternative for communion wine.
Geography/History
According to the Old Testament, one of the first things Noah did after the ark landed was plant a vineyard. Grapes were first introduced to Italy and France by the early Greeks. Today, California, Australia, South Africa, Chile, Israel, Italy, and Spain are the main producers.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Muscat Grapes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Big Oven |
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Cheesy Nutty Grapes |
| An Edible Mosaic |
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Roasted Grapes with Shallots & Thyme |
| Big Oven |
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Grape Salad |
