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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.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Savory is available year round.
Current Facts
There are thirty types of savories but only two are used primarily for culinary purposes: summer and winter savory. Summer savory is preferred as a fresh herb and as a condiment, whereas winter savory is best dedicated to slow-cooked dishes.
Description/Taste
Summer savory's smooth gray-green narrow leaves have a oregano and thyme-like fragrance and a warming flavor similar to a blend of thyme and marjoram. Winter savory's oblong linear leaves are darker in color, have a less refined flavor with deep peppery undertones. Its leaves release a strong pine-like aroma. Both plants have woody branches that are similar to the structure of rosemary.
Nutritional Value
Both summer and winter savory's essential oils contain thymol and carvacrol, which offer antibacterial, expectorant and antiseptic qualities. Savory was used medicinally before it was used as a culinary herb.
Applications
Savory has been used as a culinary herb for centuries, as both a condiment and a flavor agent both fresh and cooked. It is also utilized in dried herb combinations such as Herbs de Provence. Because of its essential oils, it is used in the formulations of bitters and vermouth. Pair with seafood, poultry, summer squash, beans, tomatoes and fresh cheeses. To store, keep dry and refrigerated until use.
Geography/History
Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, savory has been naturalized in regions of North America since colonists brought it with them during the 18th century as a medicinal herb.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States About 41 days ago Spotter's comments : Coleman farms has fresh savory. Break out the chicken dishes. |
