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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.
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.
Grower
The mature dried bulb stage of shallots are dug after the tops die back, usually in mid to late Summer, yet they are available commercially year round.
The shallot is a member of the Alliaceae (lilly) family. There are more than 500 different types. In addition to shallots, onions, garlic and leeks also belong to the Allium genus. The shallot is a cool season perennial crop planted as an annual.
Wrapped in a multiple paper-thin layers of skin ranging in colors from copper to gold or pink, tapered-shaped shallots are divided into clusters of individually wrapped segments similar to garlic except shallots generally have two to three bulbs per segment. Their violet bulbs with grey-white flesh are aromatic and savory when raw. As they cook, their flavor becomes more delicate and sweet.
Shallots are a quintessential ingredient in Bearnaise sauce and classic French vinaigrettes. Hence they pair well with butter, cream, citrus and vinegar.
It wasn't until 1963 that the shallot was subdivided from the onion family into its own category, the aggregatum group, with the ever-ready onion and the potato onion (from Ireland).
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Shallots. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Recently Spotted
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Seasons/Availability
The mature dried bulb stage of shallots are dug after the tops die back, usually in mid to late Summer, yet they are available commercially year round.
Current Facts
The shallot is a member of the Alliaceae (lilly) family. There are more than 500 different types. In addition to shallots, onions, garlic and leeks also belong to the Allium genus. The shallot is a cool season perennial crop planted as an annual.
Description/Taste
Wrapped in a multiple paper-thin layers of skin ranging in colors from copper to gold or pink, tapered-shaped shallots are divided into clusters of individually wrapped segments similar to garlic except shallots generally have two to three bulbs per segment. Their violet bulbs with grey-white flesh are aromatic and savory when raw. As they cook, their flavor becomes more delicate and sweet.
Applications
Shallots are a quintessential ingredient in Bearnaise sauce and classic French vinaigrettes. Hence they pair well with butter, cream, citrus and vinegar.
Geography/History
It wasn't until 1963 that the shallot was subdivided from the onion family into its own category, the aggregatum group, with the ever-ready onion and the potato onion (from Ireland).
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Lisa Campbel | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Nordstrom Horton Plaza (#362) | San Diego CA | 602-741-6102 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
| Chef Luis | Chula Vista CA | 619-395-6532 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Local Habit | San Diego CA | 619-795-4770 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Eat at Recess LLC | San Diego CA | 619-508-7290 |
| The Rose Wine Pub on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-280-1815 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Plan Cha | La Mesa CA | 619-213-4277 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-722-8901 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Cucina Celestina | Coronado CA | 619-672-4246 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Mainstream Bar & Grill | Poway CA | |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619 764 5475 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| The Promiscuous Fork | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Ohana Catering | San Diego CA | 858-278-1043 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Sapori | Coronado CA | 619-319-5696 |
| SoCal Chef | La Mesa CA | 619-251-3015 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Bee Green Diet | San Diego CA | 858-551-1104 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Doug Harrigan | San Diego CA | 619-260-1135 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Amber Walsh/Michael Hayes | San Diego CA | 408-596-1191 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Newport Avenue Yacht Club | San Diego CA | |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619 295 3172 |
| Tapenade | San Diego CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Baja Asiatio | Tijuana CA | 619-890-4448 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
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| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Boat House Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0155 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Solana Beach Presbyterian Church | Solana Beach CA | 858-509-2580 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Shallots. One
is easiest, three is harder.| David Lebovitz |
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Shallot Marmalade |
| Elly Says Opa! |
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Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells |
Recently Spotted
Someone spotted Shallots using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Farmstand West Near Escondido, California, United States About 32 days ago Spotter's comments : The farm stand west is selling shallots that have been out of the ground for only two hours. Sweet and mild. |
