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.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
In temperate regions, Little Gem Romaine can be grown year round.
Current Facts
Sweet Gem lettuce is a variety called Sucrine. It is a lettuce that was developed from a butterhead type and a romaine lettuce. This hybridization gives Sweet Gem lettuce the qualities of two very different lettuces, yet making it completely unique to its parents.
Description/Taste
Sweet Gem lettuce has a compact loose forming head with vibrant green leaves that are savoyed, crisp, succulent, nutty, subtly sweet and buttery.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Blanch, then braise whole head for side dish. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Slice carefully into spears for dips.
Geography/History
The original Sweet Gem lettuce, AKA Buttercos Sucrine is an heirloom lettuce originally cultivated in France. It is primarily grown throughout Western Europe and has been becoming increasingly common in Coastal California. As with most lettuce varieties, Sucrine is a cool season crop that prefers rich organic soil, full sun, warm days and cool nights.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sweet Gem Artisan. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
In temperate regions, Little Gem Romaine can be grown year round.
Current Facts
Sweet Gem lettuce is a variety called Sucrine. It is a lettuce that was developed from a butterhead type and a romaine lettuce. This hybridization gives Sweet Gem lettuce the qualities of two very different lettuces, yet making it completely unique to its parents.
Description/Taste
Sweet Gem lettuce has a compact loose forming head with vibrant green leaves that are savoyed, crisp, succulent, nutty, subtly sweet and buttery.
Applications
Add to mixed green salads or Caesar salads. Pair with green oak, arugula, tat soi, frisee, mizuna and other green leaf lettuces. Brush head with vinaigrette and grill. Use as cup for lettuce wraps. Blanch, then braise whole head for side dish. Add to sandwiches and hamburgers. Slice carefully into spears for dips.
Geography/History
The original Sweet Gem lettuce, AKA Buttercos Sucrine is an heirloom lettuce originally cultivated in France. It is primarily grown throughout Western Europe and has been becoming increasingly common in Coastal California. As with most lettuce varieties, Sucrine is a cool season crop that prefers rich organic soil, full sun, warm days and cool nights.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5544 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Cowboy Star | San Diego CA | 619-450-5880 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sweet Gem Artisan. One
is easiest, three is harder.| $5 Dinners |
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