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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
Late winter through spring. Imported from Baja Mexico during the winter months.
Description/Taste
Green garlic is essentially garlic picked young prior to it forming its bulb. Its tender young stalks look like a fat scallion or a skinny leek, yet its flavor is incomparable: fresh and mild garlic nuances.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Garlic. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Late winter through spring. Imported from Baja Mexico during the winter months.
Description/Taste
Green garlic is essentially garlic picked young prior to it forming its bulb. Its tender young stalks look like a fat scallion or a skinny leek, yet its flavor is incomparable: fresh and mild garlic nuances.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Garlic. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Umami Girl |
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Chard and Garlic Greens Frittata |
| LA Cooking Examiner |
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Green Garlic Pizza |
