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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are members if the Brassica family and therefor kin to broccoli and cabbage. They do, indeed, resemble miniature cabbage. They are hardy and slow growing winter vegetable.
Green Swiss Chard
Swiss chard leaves grow on a pale whitish-green stalk. Shiny and dark green, the crinkly green leaves offer a taste that lies somewhere between asparagus and celery with possibly a hint of beet.
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.| Lusciously Local |
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Spring Forward Pizza |
| Chaos In the Kitchen |
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Asparagus Carbonara |
| 無名小站 |
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照燒牛肉蘆筍捲 |
| Andrea Meyers |
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Spring Greens Salad with Asparagus, Snow Peas, Radishes, and Honey Dijon Vinaigrette |
