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.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Rosemary skewers are available year round.
Current Facts
Rosemary skewers are no different than rosemary, except that they can be utilized as their name suggests, for skewering meats, fish and vegetables. Rosemary, like many other herbs, is a member of the mint family. It is a woody perennial that grows in erect upright bushes producing thick, offset evergreen and silver colored sticky needles, a condition that occurs from the sap that is produced from the plant's stems and branches.
Description/Taste
Rosemary is grown for ornamental and culinary purposes. It is harvested for its leaves, both dried and fresh and for its volatile oil. It is highly aromatic and releases aromas of pine, menthol and pepper. Those aromatics translate directly into its flavor profile, making rosemary one of the most powerful stand alone herbs in the kitchen.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Rosemary has historically been used as an ingredient in medicines, fragrances and oils.
Geography/History
Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region but has been naturalized and cultivated in many regions throughout the Northern hemisphere. Its attractive, easily cultivated, nearly drought resistant and pest resistant. It is also not very discriminating of soil quality making it a favorite herb for gardeners, farmers and landscapers alike.
