Produce Briefs...
Mache
Mache has been cultivated in France since the 17th century, and in France it is known as doucette. It is also known as "lamb's lettuce" because its leaves resemble the size and shape of a lamb's tongue.
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
Stem strawberries are available year round with their peak season in the spring.
Current Facts
The genus Fragaria is from the Latin name "fraga", referring to the fragrance of the fruit. "Strawberry" is an English word which refers to this fruit's erratic straying habit.
Description/Taste
Stem strawberries are a vibrant red color and have their bright, green tops and stems attached. Size is not a factor in determining flavor. Use berries whole to preserve their appearance and for easy serving.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of vitamin C, eight strawberries contain about 50 calories and are a good source of fiber.
Applications
Serve stem strawberries whole and intact. Add to fruit and cheese platters. Melt chocolate in a double boiler, dip whole strawberries in chocolate and cool. Hull strawberries, use a mellon-balled to removed a section inside each berry, then fill with sweetened cream cheese, dip in chocolate, cool and serve. Do not wash until ready to use. To store, keep in container or lie in a single layer between paper towels on a tray; refrigerate. For optimum quality and flavor, use within one to three days after purchase.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In England, fresh cream is the traditional accompaniment for this beloved berry. Sour cream is preferred elsewhere in Europe. Offering its subtle acidity, the French creme fraiche, to some, is considered best of all.
Geography/History
Although all strawberries are picked by hand, stem strawberries require much more attention and time. Runners produced on the strawberry plant are carefully cut in order to leave a long stem on the strawberry. Large premium berries are picked for stem varieties. A major producer, California grows nearly eighty-three percent of the strawberries for the marketplace in the United States. The season begins in southern California in January and continues through November in northern California. April, May and June are peak strawberry months.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse PB | San Diego CA | 858-483-4624 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Curiosity Catering | San Diego CA | 619-241-6824 |
| Stevie's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-298-7706 |
| Ghirardelli Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-234-2449 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Stem Strawberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Got No Milk |
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Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries |
| Mattbites |
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Strawberry Thyme Agua Fresca |
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Whole Foods Market Near East Providence, Rhode Island, United States About 93 days ago |
