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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Romaine lettuce is available year round with a peak season in the Winter months.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, AKA Cos, is the botanical name given to a wide variety of lettuces. Lettuce is categorized into four different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The four types of lettuce are head, romaine, butter and loose leaf. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces. Romaine lettuce is a ubiquitous lettuce variety that may only be lesser known than iceberg lettuce, though it provides more flavor, character and nutrition.
Description/Taste
Romain lettuce is the most upright growing of all lettuce types. Its heavily ridged leaves grow erectly and tightly to form an elongated head. Its outer leaves, rich in chlorophyl have lime colors while its inner leaves are yellow to creamy. Its blanched heart becomes translucent white at its core. Romaine lettuce has more texture than flavor. Its leaves are substantial, crunchy and succulent with a mild flavor that allows romaine lettuce to be a very versatile culinary green and multipurpose ingredient in the kitchen.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Blanch, then braise whole head for side dish. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Ideal for dips.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cos. It is a cool-season crop, as are most lettuce varieties, thriving in rich organic soil and climates with warm days and cool nights. Romaine lettuce is best harvested once the leaves are at least four to six inches in length.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Romaine Regular. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Romaine lettuce is available year round with a peak season in the Winter months.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, AKA Cos, is the botanical name given to a wide variety of lettuces. Lettuce is categorized into four different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The four types of lettuce are head, romaine, butter and loose leaf. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces. Romaine lettuce is a ubiquitous lettuce variety that may only be lesser known than iceberg lettuce, though it provides more flavor, character and nutrition.
Description/Taste
Romain lettuce is the most upright growing of all lettuce types. Its heavily ridged leaves grow erectly and tightly to form an elongated head. Its outer leaves, rich in chlorophyl have lime colors while its inner leaves are yellow to creamy. Its blanched heart becomes translucent white at its core. Romaine lettuce has more texture than flavor. Its leaves are substantial, crunchy and succulent with a mild flavor that allows romaine lettuce to be a very versatile culinary green and multipurpose ingredient in the kitchen.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Blanch, then braise whole head for side dish. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Ideal for dips.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cos. It is a cool-season crop, as are most lettuce varieties, thriving in rich organic soil and climates with warm days and cool nights. Romaine lettuce is best harvested once the leaves are at least four to six inches in length.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Parioli Italian Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-755-2525 |
| Pizza Port Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-224-4700 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Holiday Inn On The Bay | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Del Mar Pizza | Del Mar CA | 858-481-8088 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
| Sail Ho Golf Course | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| The Kebab Shop (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-525-0055 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| The Kebab Shop Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-550-5481 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| The Kebab Shop (Encinites) | Encinitas CA | 760-634-9822 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Miguel's Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
| Fibonaccis | San Diego CA | 858-677-9974 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Alexander's on 30 th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Cozymels | San Diego CA | 858-658-0480 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Chicago on a Bun (Rancho Bernardo) | San Diego CA | 858-487-7776 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Romaine Regular. One
is easiest, three is harder.| A Veggie Venture |
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