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.
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.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Spring.
Description/Taste
English peas offer a fresh, green taste.
Applications
English peas make an excellent side dish for a multitude of savory entrées. Peas especially love to be in the company of cheese. Make a chilled salad to accompany main entrée specialty sandwiches. Peas love the pizzazz of fresh mint, lemon zest, fresh dill or fresh basil. To store, refrigerate in a plastic bag.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Tutti Frutti Farms, this renowned farm produces more than fifty premium fresh produce items and has since 1988. This seasoned and well-established farm sustains two hundred acres in Lompoc, California and fourteen fertile acres in Carpinteria, California. Specialty Produce strongly supports and enthusiastically endorses our local California growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include English Peas. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Spring.
Description/Taste
English peas offer a fresh, green taste.
Applications
English peas make an excellent side dish for a multitude of savory entrées. Peas especially love to be in the company of cheese. Make a chilled salad to accompany main entrée specialty sandwiches. Peas love the pizzazz of fresh mint, lemon zest, fresh dill or fresh basil. To store, refrigerate in a plastic bag.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Tutti Frutti Farms, this renowned farm produces more than fifty premium fresh produce items and has since 1988. This seasoned and well-established farm sustains two hundred acres in Lompoc, California and fourteen fertile acres in Carpinteria, California. Specialty Produce strongly supports and enthusiastically endorses our local California growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include English Peas. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Modern Beet |
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Springtime Vegetable Tart with Peas, Asparagus, and Basil |
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Shrimp and Sweet Pea Risotto |
