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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
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
Bananas are available year round.
Current Facts
The banana is the most important fruit in the global culinary landscape. Although not necessarily superior in flavor or production quality, the common banana that is sold in 95 percent of U.S. markets is known as the Cavendish banana. Due to the demise of a now-extinct variety, the Gros Michel, or "Big Mike," in the late 1960's, the Cavendish has dominated the market since the 1970's. This banana has highly regarded culinary value as it is one of the world's most accessible and ideal foods: it is nutritious, convenient, affordable and always growing. It also turns out that each and every Cavendish banana growing throughout the world is a direct clone of one another, identical twins to the first one discovered in Southeast Asia, in shape, size and flavor, making it the most consistent variety in the marketplace.
Description/Taste
The Cavendish banana (known as a dessert banana) has a thick signature yellow peel when perfectly ripe, encasing a creamy in both color and flavor semi-starchy flesh. Depending on its age, the flavor's finish can vary from nuances of lemon custard to creme brulee.
Nutritional Value
Bananas are well known for their potassium rich flesh, however they are also full of other nutrient health boosters including vitamin B, C, fiber and magnesium. They are more calorically dense than most other fruits making them a suitable and sustainable small meal.
Geography/History
Once a little-know species, the first Cavendish banana being cultivated in Southeast Asia was brought to a Caribbean botanic garden in the early part of the 20th century, and put into commercial production in the 1960's. Its popularity is primarily due to its resistance to Panama disease. But in 1992, a new strain of the fungus was discovered in Asia. This time, the Cavendish found itself prone to the strain. Since then, the strain has wiped out plantations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Taiwan, and it is now spreading through much of Southeast Asia. Efforts are under way to save the fruit, as it is sustaining populations across the globe. Fortunately, Honduras is considered the epicenter of the world's favorite supermarket banana, and South America is still a safe haven from Panama disease.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Yellow Bananas. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Bananas are available year round.
Current Facts
The banana is the most important fruit in the global culinary landscape. Although not necessarily superior in flavor or production quality, the common banana that is sold in 95 percent of U.S. markets is known as the Cavendish banana. Due to the demise of a now-extinct variety, the Gros Michel, or "Big Mike," in the late 1960's, the Cavendish has dominated the market since the 1970's. This banana has highly regarded culinary value as it is one of the world's most accessible and ideal foods: it is nutritious, convenient, affordable and always growing. It also turns out that each and every Cavendish banana growing throughout the world is a direct clone of one another, identical twins to the first one discovered in Southeast Asia, in shape, size and flavor, making it the most consistent variety in the marketplace.
Description/Taste
The Cavendish banana (known as a dessert banana) has a thick signature yellow peel when perfectly ripe, encasing a creamy in both color and flavor semi-starchy flesh. Depending on its age, the flavor's finish can vary from nuances of lemon custard to creme brulee.
Nutritional Value
Bananas are well known for their potassium rich flesh, however they are also full of other nutrient health boosters including vitamin B, C, fiber and magnesium. They are more calorically dense than most other fruits making them a suitable and sustainable small meal.
Geography/History
Once a little-know species, the first Cavendish banana being cultivated in Southeast Asia was brought to a Caribbean botanic garden in the early part of the 20th century, and put into commercial production in the 1960's. Its popularity is primarily due to its resistance to Panama disease. But in 1992, a new strain of the fungus was discovered in Asia. This time, the Cavendish found itself prone to the strain. Since then, the strain has wiped out plantations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Taiwan, and it is now spreading through much of Southeast Asia. Efforts are under way to save the fruit, as it is sustaining populations across the globe. Fortunately, Honduras is considered the epicenter of the world's favorite supermarket banana, and South America is still a safe haven from Panama disease.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Searsucker Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Cafe Secret | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0821 |
| Museum Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-456-6427 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| California State University San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-750-4765 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Towne Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-794-7034 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Boat House Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0155 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Come On In Sorento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Cozymels | San Diego CA | 858-658-0480 |
| Sneak Joint | San Diego CA | 858-488-8684 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
| Reds | San Diego CA | 619-523-5540 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-744-5777 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| California Fruit Company | Encinitas CA | 877-378-4811 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Rubicon Deli Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-3354 |
| Sail Ho Golf Course | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Toast Enoteca Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-269-4342 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Poseidon | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| Horizon School | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5599 |
| Fibonaccis | San Diego CA | 858-677-9974 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Papa Luna's Empanadas | San Diego CA | 858-255-8875 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Nature'z Candyz | San Diego CA | 619-252-3218 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Capri Blu Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-523-0293 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
| Vertex | San Diego CA | 858-404-6612 |
| Burlap Pastry | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 773-456-1380 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Studio Diner | San Diego CA | 858-715-6400 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Flavor Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-3663 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Nuyo Frozen Yogurt Telegraph Canyon | Chula Vista CA | 619-591-9837 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Mary Janes | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Marriott Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-692-3800 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Yellow Bananas. One
is easiest, three is harder.
