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
Red ti leaves are available year round.
Description/Taste
Red ti leaves, pronounced "tea", range from pink to red fluorescent to a deep rich burgundy and may have random hints of orange and ivory.
Applications
Perfect for cooking fish and a variety of meats, wrap foods to be grilled, steamed or baked. Fill with mushroom and seafood mixtures. Wrap pork and chicken specialties; cook over charcoal. Wrap sticky rice combined with pork, egg yolk, millet, dried shrimp and cashews or chestnuts; secure with string; gently boil.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Leafy food wraps are especially popular in Polynesia and often are a popular staple in ethnic markets.
Geography/History
The red ti plant, Cordyline terminalis, is a member of the Agavaceae family and is a true Hawaiian favorite. Quick to grow over seven feel tall, nondescript flowers appear and even berries.
Red ti leaves are available year round.
Description/Taste
Red ti leaves, pronounced "tea", range from pink to red fluorescent to a deep rich burgundy and may have random hints of orange and ivory.
Applications
Perfect for cooking fish and a variety of meats, wrap foods to be grilled, steamed or baked. Fill with mushroom and seafood mixtures. Wrap pork and chicken specialties; cook over charcoal. Wrap sticky rice combined with pork, egg yolk, millet, dried shrimp and cashews or chestnuts; secure with string; gently boil.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Leafy food wraps are especially popular in Polynesia and often are a popular staple in ethnic markets.
Geography/History
The red ti plant, Cordyline terminalis, is a member of the Agavaceae family and is a true Hawaiian favorite. Quick to grow over seven feel tall, nondescript flowers appear and even berries.
