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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Parsnips have a long taproot that can grow up to a foot in length and roughly three inches in diameter at the crown. Growing above ground, the plant’s foliage resembles large celery leaves and stems. The tapered root varies in skin color depending on variety, from a yellow-beige to a brighter white. A Parsnip’s flesh is always a creamy white. Parsnips have smooth skin with a sweet, nutty flavor and fine grained flesh.
Seasons/Availability
Available year-round, Parsnips have a peak season in winter.
Current Facts
Parsnips are botanically known as Pastinaca sativa, and are part of the Apiaceae family. The long, pale roots are closely related to carrots, parsley and dill. Parsnips have become a common garden crop in cold-climate regions because the root needs a longer growing period to develop its sweet flavor. There are three commercial varieties of Parsnip root, All American, Hollow Crown Improved and Harris Model, all of which are fairly common in taste and appearance.
Nutritional Value
Parsnips are a good source of folate, potassium and vitamin C. They also contain fiber, which is beneficial for digestion.
Applications
Parsnips, like carrots, may be used in sweet or savory preparations because of their high natural sugar content. Cook diced Parsnips in milk and sugar until tender, then puree, strain and freeze into ice cream. Boil cooked Parsnips until tender, then mash with butter and cream and blue cheese. Saute sliced Parsnips with onions, tomatoes, and vegetable stock, then blend into soup. Thinly slice Parsnip root, fennel and celery root, then toss with a lemon vinaigrette. Store Parsnip root as you would carrots, cool and dry for up to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Parsnips were once more popular in Europe than either carrots or potatoes. A staple in kitchens throughout Europe, Parsnips were often eaten during the Christian tradition of Lent, and were considered a good substitute for meat during times of fasting.
Geography/History
Parsnips are native to the eastern Mediterranean region and were cultivated from the wild. The taproot pre-dated potatoes by one hundred years and was quite popular in most households throughout Europe. Colonists traveling to the New World introduced Parsnips to the Americas in 1609. Though popular during the winter in North America, Parsnips are more widely consumed in northern and Eastern Europe and western Asia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Gaslamp Tavern & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-239-3339 |
| UCSD Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 858-246-2638 |
| Table Food + Drink | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1313 |
| Provecho Grill | Sun City CA | 951-246-3200 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Casa de las Campanas Sur | San Diego CA | 858 376 1522 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Rustic Root (5th & J) | San Diego | 619-232-1747 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Fourpenny House | La Mesa CA | 619-606-2028 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| San Diego High School | San Diego CA | 619-250-7738 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Hamiltons Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-610-9038 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Beesalt Balcony | Del Mar CA | 972-567-2396 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Dan Gonzales Inc. | San Diego CA | 858 922 0522 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| OrganicMemories | San Diego CA | 804-366-5703 |
| Parakeet cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Art Institute of California - San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-598-1200 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| The Patio On 101 | Encinitas CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Town & Country Banquet Beverage | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| From The Garden Wholesale | San Diego CA | 619-322-7654 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Miguel Angel Mendoza | Maestros Ensenada, | 646-127-0277 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Parsnips. One
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Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 172 days ago, 6/02/18 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Whole Foods Market. Organic Local Parsnips are an excellent substitute for carrots or right along side them on your dinner plate :) Trader Joe's Near La Grange, Illinois, United States About 230 days ago, 4/05/18 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 269 days ago, 2/25/18 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Whole Foods Market. Local Organic Parsnips can be cooked like carrots and served with just about anything :) 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Sarah Weiser
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesWeiser Family Farms 19247 Highline Road, Tehachapi 93561 909-697-0807 About 322 days ago, 1/03/18 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Dillons Near Wichita, Kansas, United States About 342 days ago, 12/14/17 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 372 days ago, 11/13/17 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States17603306812 About 375 days ago, 11/11/17 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Very good quality. 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Metropolitan Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United States100 Mercer St, Seattle 98109 206-213-0778 About 404 days ago, 10/12/17 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Queen Anne Farmers Market. Perfect diced or sliced in a winter stew! First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 415 days ago, 10/02/17 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesTutti Frutti Farm 18052186122 About 630 days ago, 3/01/17 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 679 days ago, 1/11/17 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. The baby parsnip is a root vegetable closely related to the carrot and parsley. It is a biennial plant usually grown as an annual. Mid season from Black Sheep Produce. |
