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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
Typically available year round, with domestic harvest beginning in April and extending through September. Shortages and cold storage quality issues sometime occur during the winter and spring months.
Current Facts
Onion colors and sizes vary, but all onions can be categorized as either spring/summer varieties, or storage varieties. The red onion is classified as a spring/summer variety as it has a thin protective layer whereas storage onions have multiple protective layers which allows them greater time to be stored and less chance of bruising. Mature onions are ready for harvesting when the green top withers, falls over and starts to turn brown, approximately six months after planting.
Description/Taste
The red onion is a bulb onion grown from seed or sets (small bulbs less than 1" in diameter). It can grow up to six inches in diameter and has a burgundy colored, paper sheath that protects its ruby and white ringed flesh. Red onion flavor ranges from sweet to pungent depending on its age, particular variety or how much sulfur was in the growing soil or in the fertilizer used.
Nutritional Value
Red onions have a high polyphenol content, including a rich concentration of flavonoid polyphenols). Among the flavonoids, they also provide a particularly large amount of quercetin.
Applications
Red onions may be used in recipes calling for onion but may also be prepared as a main ingredient. Remove onion top and inner layers to produce a cavity; fill with feta cheese and sauteed wild mushrooms, then bake. Slice onions into rings, then batter and deep-fry. Cook onions with herbs and stock until softened, top with bread and cheese, broil and serve as onion soup. Cook sliced onions slowly in port wine and herbs until very soft and browned, then serve confit as a side to meats or on a cheese platter. For quick-pickled onions, cover sliced red onion with vinegar, sugar and salt and let stand for at least an hour. Red onions will keep in cool dry storage for two - four weeks.
Geography/History
Onions are shallow-rooted and need a friable soil that retains moisture well, especially after cultivation. Onion varieties are grown specifically to suit their location.
Featured Restaurants
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Onions. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Typically available year round, with domestic harvest beginning in April and extending through September. Shortages and cold storage quality issues sometime occur during the winter and spring months.
Current Facts
Onion colors and sizes vary, but all onions can be categorized as either spring/summer varieties, or storage varieties. The red onion is classified as a spring/summer variety as it has a thin protective layer whereas storage onions have multiple protective layers which allows them greater time to be stored and less chance of bruising. Mature onions are ready for harvesting when the green top withers, falls over and starts to turn brown, approximately six months after planting.
Description/Taste
The red onion is a bulb onion grown from seed or sets (small bulbs less than 1" in diameter). It can grow up to six inches in diameter and has a burgundy colored, paper sheath that protects its ruby and white ringed flesh. Red onion flavor ranges from sweet to pungent depending on its age, particular variety or how much sulfur was in the growing soil or in the fertilizer used.
Nutritional Value
Red onions have a high polyphenol content, including a rich concentration of flavonoid polyphenols). Among the flavonoids, they also provide a particularly large amount of quercetin.
Applications
Red onions may be used in recipes calling for onion but may also be prepared as a main ingredient. Remove onion top and inner layers to produce a cavity; fill with feta cheese and sauteed wild mushrooms, then bake. Slice onions into rings, then batter and deep-fry. Cook onions with herbs and stock until softened, top with bread and cheese, broil and serve as onion soup. Cook sliced onions slowly in port wine and herbs until very soft and browned, then serve confit as a side to meats or on a cheese platter. For quick-pickled onions, cover sliced red onion with vinegar, sugar and salt and let stand for at least an hour. Red onions will keep in cool dry storage for two - four weeks.
Geography/History
Onions are shallow-rooted and need a friable soil that retains moisture well, especially after cultivation. Onion varieties are grown specifically to suit their location.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Museum Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-456-6427 |
| Twisted Vine | San Diego CA | 858-780-2501 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
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| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
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| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Pantry in Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1221 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
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| Solana Beach Presbyterian Church | Solana Beach CA | 858-509-2580 |
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| Burger Lounge Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-6835 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
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| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
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| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
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| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
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| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
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| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Onions. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture |
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Asparagus Salad with Charred Onion Vinaigrette, Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Burrata, Wild Arugula and Speck |
