Produce Briefs...
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.
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
Broccoli is harvested year round, though it is a cool weather crop with a peak season from October through April.
Current Facts
Broccoli grows in two common forms: broccoli calabrese (sprouting broccoli) and heading broccoli, which is also known as cauliflower broccoli, as its shape resembles the same dense curd shape as cauliflower.
Description/Taste
Broccoli grows like a tree with a thick, edible trunk that sprouts leaves, or branches and clusters of small, tight flower heads that turn bright green when cooked. Once fully mature or bolting, the flower buds will sprout golden yellow edible flowers.
Nutritional Value
Broccoli has been widely known to be a valuable source of carotenoids that have antioxidant properties capable of preventing and reducing risks of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Applications
Broccoli can be eaten fresh or cooked and is mild enough to be paired with numerous flavors and textures. Saute carrots, onions and celery in a pot, add chopped broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and vegetable stock then cook until softened and puree into soup. Add chopped broccoli florets to egg custard, pour into par-baked tart shell and bake until set. Toss fresh broccoli with grated carrots and a mayo-based dressing for a cold salad. Cook chopped broccoli with cream, then puree and strain into a sauce for seafood or pasta. Broccoli will keep, refrigerated for up to a week.
Geography/History
Broccoli is of the Brassica oleracea species. It is often called a brassica or cruciferous vegetable from the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Asia Minor. It wasn't until the early 1920's that broccoli became a commercial agricultural product when the D'Arrigo Brothers grew family seeds from Italy in Northern California and shipped the first harvested commercial crop to the East Coast.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Broccoli. One
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Broccoli is harvested year round, though it is a cool weather crop with a peak season from October through April.
Current Facts
Broccoli grows in two common forms: broccoli calabrese (sprouting broccoli) and heading broccoli, which is also known as cauliflower broccoli, as its shape resembles the same dense curd shape as cauliflower.
Description/Taste
Broccoli grows like a tree with a thick, edible trunk that sprouts leaves, or branches and clusters of small, tight flower heads that turn bright green when cooked. Once fully mature or bolting, the flower buds will sprout golden yellow edible flowers.
Nutritional Value
Broccoli has been widely known to be a valuable source of carotenoids that have antioxidant properties capable of preventing and reducing risks of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Applications
Broccoli can be eaten fresh or cooked and is mild enough to be paired with numerous flavors and textures. Saute carrots, onions and celery in a pot, add chopped broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and vegetable stock then cook until softened and puree into soup. Add chopped broccoli florets to egg custard, pour into par-baked tart shell and bake until set. Toss fresh broccoli with grated carrots and a mayo-based dressing for a cold salad. Cook chopped broccoli with cream, then puree and strain into a sauce for seafood or pasta. Broccoli will keep, refrigerated for up to a week.
Geography/History
Broccoli is of the Brassica oleracea species. It is often called a brassica or cruciferous vegetable from the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Asia Minor. It wasn't until the early 1920's that broccoli became a commercial agricultural product when the D'Arrigo Brothers grew family seeds from Italy in Northern California and shipped the first harvested commercial crop to the East Coast.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Goldilocks | National City CA | 619-477-7071 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Boat House Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0155 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Urbn Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Hylseeds | Fallbrook CA | 951-536-1337 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Offshore Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-276-2253 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Norte Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-0903 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
| Amici's East Coast Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 858-729-9988 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Indigo Grill | San Diego CA | 619-234-6802 |
| Chedi Thai Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-551-8424 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Tender Greens | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Fox Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-231-9000 |
| Studio Diner | San Diego CA | 858-715-6400 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
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| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
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| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Broccoli. One
is easiest, three is harder.
