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Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
Fresh Green Garlic
Grown in California, regarded as a spring delicacy, fresh green garlic are very young garlic before they begin to form bulbils or cloves.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Available year round, sometimes minor gaps
Description/Taste
Tender and firm, pencil asparagus is long and thin. The spears are very mild, and can often be eaten raw. Light green stems are capped with a darker green, or purple tip.
Geography/History
Locally grown in Lompoc, California, Green Family Farms, also known as Life's A Choke, produces nearly thirty varieties of impressive specialty crops, including several sizes of asparagus.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pencil California Asparagus. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Life's A Choke Farms |
Seasons/Availability
Available year round, sometimes minor gaps
Description/Taste
Tender and firm, pencil asparagus is long and thin. The spears are very mild, and can often be eaten raw. Light green stems are capped with a darker green, or purple tip.
Geography/History
Locally grown in Lompoc, California, Green Family Farms, also known as Life's A Choke, produces nearly thirty varieties of impressive specialty crops, including several sizes of asparagus.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pencil California Asparagus. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Chaos In the Kitchen |
|
Asparagus Carbonara |
| Andrea Meyers |
|
Spring Greens Salad with Asparagus, Snow Peas, Radishes, and Honey Dijon Vinaigrette |
| Lusciously Local |
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Spring Forward Pizza |
| 無名小站 |
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照燒牛肉蘆筍捲 |
