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.
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
Grown locally in California, Stem Strawberries are available year round with a peak season during spring and summer months.
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.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Stem Strawberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Grown locally in California, Stem Strawberries are available year round with a peak season during spring and summer months.
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.
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Bakery | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Stem Strawberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Mattbites |
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Strawberry Thyme Agua Fresca |
| Got No Milk |
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Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries |
