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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
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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.
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| San Diego High School | San Diego CA | 619-250-7738 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Canape Catering | Santee CA | 858-866-6523 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| La Verduleria de Tijuana S. de R.L de C.V | Tijuana | 664-103-6262 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Peak Fitness Meals San Diego | La Jolla CA | 303-912-7440 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| Rawvana | San Diego CA | 619-341-2684 |
| The Honeybee Baking | San Diego CA | 619-727-7637 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Paradise Point Employee | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Georges at the Cove Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-5702 |
| Comercializadora de Especialdides | Ensenada Baja California | 646-128-7028 |
| Fourpenny House | La Mesa CA | 619-606-2028 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Father Joe's Villages | San Diego | 619-233-8500 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Gaslamp Tavern & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-239-3339 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Diego CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Tarantino Wholesale Foods | San Diego CA | 619-232-7585 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap-Bar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Samaya Boat | San Diego CA | |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Miguel Angel Mendoza | Maestros Ensenada, | 646-127-0277 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Sur La Table-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-228-1116 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 6192970235 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Parsnips. One
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Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United Stateshttp://www.weiserfamilyfarms.com About 17 days ago, 1/05/19 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 234 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 292 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 331 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 384 days ago, 1/03/18 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Dillons Near Wichita, Kansas, United States About 404 days ago, 12/14/17 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 435 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 States1-760-330-6812 About 437 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 467 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 477 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 1-805-218-6122 About 692 days ago, 3/01/17 Spotter's comments : Parsnips spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. |
