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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
Yellow Straightneck Squash is available year round.
Current Facts
Yellow squash are most flavorful when picked before full maturity. As they age, they will continue to grow and become more starchy and dry.
Description/Taste
Yellow straight-neck squash is a glossy variety that may be a light, butter yellow to a bright, lemon yellow in color. Closely resembling the yellow crookneck, this squash has a tapering cylinder shape and does not have a curved neck. The skin may be pebbled, like the crookneck, or smooth, with a paler yellow or white flesh.
Nutritional Value
A source of vitamin C and fat, saturated fat-, sodium- and cholesterol-free, one cup of raw squash contains about 25 calories.
Applications
Yellow squash, a summer variety, are thin-skinned, yet sturdy. Grate and add to fritters, breads, pancakes or raw salads. Slice and saute, bake, roast or grill. Halve and stuff with starches, meats or cheeses. Cooked squash may be stewed or pureed into soups. Young yellow squash may also be sliced very thinly and served raw. Keep dry until ready to use.
Geography/History
Yellow summer squash produces two forms: straightneck and crookneck. Maturing about 46 to 52 days after planting, squash grows in numerous types of soil as long as it is well drained.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Yellow Straightneck Squash. One
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Yellow Straightneck Squash is available year round.
Current Facts
Yellow squash are most flavorful when picked before full maturity. As they age, they will continue to grow and become more starchy and dry.
Description/Taste
Yellow straight-neck squash is a glossy variety that may be a light, butter yellow to a bright, lemon yellow in color. Closely resembling the yellow crookneck, this squash has a tapering cylinder shape and does not have a curved neck. The skin may be pebbled, like the crookneck, or smooth, with a paler yellow or white flesh.
Nutritional Value
A source of vitamin C and fat, saturated fat-, sodium- and cholesterol-free, one cup of raw squash contains about 25 calories.
Applications
Yellow squash, a summer variety, are thin-skinned, yet sturdy. Grate and add to fritters, breads, pancakes or raw salads. Slice and saute, bake, roast or grill. Halve and stuff with starches, meats or cheeses. Cooked squash may be stewed or pureed into soups. Young yellow squash may also be sliced very thinly and served raw. Keep dry until ready to use.
Geography/History
Yellow summer squash produces two forms: straightneck and crookneck. Maturing about 46 to 52 days after planting, squash grows in numerous types of soil as long as it is well drained.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hard Rock Hotel EDR | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Pantry in Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1221 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Come On In Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Seau's | San Diego CA | 619-291-7329 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| The Kebab Shop Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-550-5481 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Norte Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-0903 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Boat House Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0155 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Fox Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-231-9000 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Paradise Grille | Del Mar CA | 858-350-0808 |
| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Hotel Del 1500 Ocean | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| The Patio on Lamont Street | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Come On In Sorento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Alexander's on 30 th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| The Kebab Shop (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-525-0055 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| California State University San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-750-4765 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Studio Diner | San Diego CA | 858-715-6400 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| The Kebab Shop (Encinites) | Encinitas CA | 760-634-9822 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Cozymels | San Diego CA | 858-658-0480 |
| USD | San Diego CA | 619-260-8880 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Fibonaccis | San Diego CA | 858-677-9974 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Solana Beach Presbyterian Church | Solana Beach CA | 858-509-2580 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| Fairbanks Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-259-8811 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Yellow Straightneck Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
