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Nectarines
The nectarine is an aromatic, summer stonefruit. It has firm but not hard flesh, with deep, bright red markings on it's orange-yellow skin.
Sweet Gem Artisan
Sweet Gem lettuce is a variety called Sucrine. It is a lettuce that was developed from a butterhead type and a romaine lettuce. This hybridization gives Sweet Gem lettuce the qualities of two very different lettuces
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Fall through Winter.
Current Facts
Either loved or loathed, this vintage vegetable is one of the most overlooked and underrated vegetables in today's culinary world.
Description/Taste
Grown beyond baby size and harvested before reaching full mature size, teen parsnips resemble a white carrot. Pale yellow, the parsnip is more irregular in shape than its cousin, the carrot. Under its knobby skin is a creamy, smooth root with a firm texture. Usually marketed without its leaves, the green leaves closely resemble those of celery, another relative. Having a unique taste, the flavor is sweet and nutty.
Nutritional Value
High in fiber, Parsnips contain vitamin C, vitamin E, folacin, magnesium, manganese, potassium, carbohydrates and a trace of protein.
Applications
Parsnips can be baked, roasted, sauteed, mashed, or grated and served fresh.
Geography/History
Locally grown, Weiser Farms in California specializes in root vegetables. This renowned and successful farm has been growing premium vegetables since 1977.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Parsnips. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Weiser Family Farms | Homepage |
Seasons/Availability
Fall through Winter.
Current Facts
Either loved or loathed, this vintage vegetable is one of the most overlooked and underrated vegetables in today's culinary world.
Description/Taste
Grown beyond baby size and harvested before reaching full mature size, teen parsnips resemble a white carrot. Pale yellow, the parsnip is more irregular in shape than its cousin, the carrot. Under its knobby skin is a creamy, smooth root with a firm texture. Usually marketed without its leaves, the green leaves closely resemble those of celery, another relative. Having a unique taste, the flavor is sweet and nutty.
Nutritional Value
High in fiber, Parsnips contain vitamin C, vitamin E, folacin, magnesium, manganese, potassium, carbohydrates and a trace of protein.
Applications
Parsnips can be baked, roasted, sauteed, mashed, or grated and served fresh.
Geography/History
Locally grown, Weiser Farms in California specializes in root vegetables. This renowned and successful farm has been growing premium vegetables since 1977.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Parsnips. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Food 52 |
|
Spiced Parsnip Cake |
