Produce Briefs...
Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
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
Fall to Winter
Current Facts
Sierra lettuce is a hardy, red loose leaf lettuce in the Batavia family. Batavia lettuces are cut-and-come-again types of lettuce. It is best to remove at least an entire layer of cut-and-come-again varieties to preserve their growing consistency.
Description/Taste
The Sierra lettuce forms a loose heart that connects individual upward growing leaves that are green at the base and midsection giving way to glossy and frilly textured, burgundy-bronze hued tops. Sierra's flavor is complex, rich, forward and nutty. Its ribs are succulent and crunchy while its upper leaves are thick yet delicate in texture.
Applications
Sierra Lettuce is a vibrant addition to any tossed salad. It's frilled edges are perfect for holding on to vinaigrettes or creamy dressings alike.
Geography/History
Sierra lettuce is known for its ability to withstand the heat without wilting or bolting, making it an ideal summer lettuce variety. Its namesake is attributed to the growing region in which it thrives, Sierra, Nevada.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sierra Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Fall to Winter
Current Facts
Sierra lettuce is a hardy, red loose leaf lettuce in the Batavia family. Batavia lettuces are cut-and-come-again types of lettuce. It is best to remove at least an entire layer of cut-and-come-again varieties to preserve their growing consistency.
Description/Taste
The Sierra lettuce forms a loose heart that connects individual upward growing leaves that are green at the base and midsection giving way to glossy and frilly textured, burgundy-bronze hued tops. Sierra's flavor is complex, rich, forward and nutty. Its ribs are succulent and crunchy while its upper leaves are thick yet delicate in texture.
Applications
Sierra Lettuce is a vibrant addition to any tossed salad. It's frilled edges are perfect for holding on to vinaigrettes or creamy dressings alike.
Geography/History
Sierra lettuce is known for its ability to withstand the heat without wilting or bolting, making it an ideal summer lettuce variety. Its namesake is attributed to the growing region in which it thrives, Sierra, Nevada.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sierra Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Nourishing Gourmet |
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Tangy Herbed Lettuce Soup |
