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Category: Ingredient Spotlight
Ingredient Of The Day: Arrowhead Cabbage
The Arrowhead Cabbage, aka Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage, is a variety of cabbage with a cone shape. They have an earthy-mild-slightly sweet flavor and are used as a braising green, in egg rolls, salad, soup, spring rolls, stew, and stir-fry.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Dwarf Nettles
Dwarf Nettles are young Stinging Nettles that have no sting so you can use them raw. They have a mild-grassy flavor and can be used for a garnish or in salad.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Micro Arugula
Micro Arugula is an Arugula Microgreen with a mild-nutty flavor. They are used primarily as a garnish but they can also be used in a salad or sandwich.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Fennel Flower
Fennel Flower is the flowering tops that grow from the fennel plant and are best used as a garnish for savory and sweet dishes. They have an anise-aromatic-pungent-strong flavor and crunchy texture.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Pinkerton Avocado
The Pinkerton Avocado is a specialty variety with a buttery-earthy-fruity-nutty flavor and creamy-oily texture. Use for salad, sandwich, sushi, Guacamole, and for a chilled avocado soup.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Miner’s Lettuce
Miner’s lettuce, or Claytonia, is a delicate green with an earthy-grassy-vegetal flavor. The stem, leaves, and flowers are all edible and they grow wild in Northern California and can be used for a garnish, or in a sandwich or salad.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen, aka Bee Bread and Pollen Ball, is the primary source of protein for the bee hive. For culinary purposes it is often used as a health supplement but can also be used as a garnish for a cheese plate and desserts.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Cayenne Chile Pepper
The Cayenne Chile Pepper is a very spicy pepper that is usually dried and made into Cayenne Pepper. The fresh peppers can be braised, roasted, and smoked and used for salsa, sauce, and stew.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Ume Plum
The Ume Plum is a small plum that is cooked to create a jam or chutney. They have an acidic, sour, slightly bitter flavor and firm texture. They can also be cured or pickled.…
Ingredient Of The Day: Green Garlic Chive
The Green Garlic Chive has a stronger flavor than regular Chive. The herb has an aromatic-earthy-grassy-pungent flavor and can be used to sprinkle on top to finish dishes as a garnish and to add an extra punch of flavor.…