Produce Briefs...
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.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Ti leaves are available year round.
Description/Taste
Smooth blade-shaped pointed ti leaves measure about four inches wide and range from one to two feet long.
Applications
Experiment with ti leaves to wrap foods to be grilled, steamed or baked. Dried ti leaves must be soaked to soften before using. Not edible, remove and discard leaves before eating food.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
These leafy food wraps are especially popular in Polynesia and often a staple in ethnic markets. Very important to the culture and food of Hawaii, these versatile leaves are used to make sandals, thatch roofs and are still regarded as a good luck symbol. Ancient Hawaiians wore ti around their neck, waist and ankles to protect them against evil.
Geography/History
A favorite in Hawaii, the green ti plant is used in cooking, for decoration, made into gorgeous bracelets and weaved into the traditional lei.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Ti leaves are available year round.
Description/Taste
Smooth blade-shaped pointed ti leaves measure about four inches wide and range from one to two feet long.
Applications
Experiment with ti leaves to wrap foods to be grilled, steamed or baked. Dried ti leaves must be soaked to soften before using. Not edible, remove and discard leaves before eating food.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
These leafy food wraps are especially popular in Polynesia and often a staple in ethnic markets. Very important to the culture and food of Hawaii, these versatile leaves are used to make sandals, thatch roofs and are still regarded as a good luck symbol. Ancient Hawaiians wore ti around their neck, waist and ankles to protect them against evil.
Geography/History
A favorite in Hawaii, the green ti plant is used in cooking, for decoration, made into gorgeous bracelets and weaved into the traditional lei.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Petco Park (Sushi) | San Diego CA | 619-920-8899 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Flavor Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-3663 |
| Boat House Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0155 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
