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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
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.
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Seasons/Availability
White Scallion season is February to May.
Nutritional Value
Onions are low in calories and high in energy. Containing valuable chemicals touted as disease-fighters, research shows that eating half an onion a day increases the "good kind" of cholesterol, increases circulation, prevents blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Onions offer an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, plus potassium, magnesium, calcium and fiber. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, effectively lowered blood pressure.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include White Scallions. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
White Scallion season is February to May.
Nutritional Value
Onions are low in calories and high in energy. Containing valuable chemicals touted as disease-fighters, research shows that eating half an onion a day increases the "good kind" of cholesterol, increases circulation, prevents blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Onions offer an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, plus potassium, magnesium, calcium and fiber. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, effectively lowered blood pressure.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include White Scallions. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Just Mommies |
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The Ultimate Crab Cake Recipe |
| An Edible Mosaic |
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White Asparagus Risotto Cakes with Scallion Pistou |
| Lara Ferroni |
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Scallion Salsa Verde |
