Christmas Lima Beans are a delicious heirloom bean that turns a reddish brown when cooked. They have a sweet, savory flavor wonderful for soups and stews. The Beans are large and dense with a rich texture and be sure to simmer the Beans gently because they will lose their texture and begin to fall apart…
Baby leafy greens are making a splash in western dishes because they bring flavor, texture, and unique size. The Baby Red Frills Mustard Greens have the spiced greens flavor, burgundy red color, and soft frills texture from being picked from the lower part of the plant at any time in the growth cycle. Large sized…
Red Admiral Broccoli differs from traditional broccoli because it has dark purple spears. This variety was developed originally to fill the December to January gap of Broccoli but this variety is now grown into late winter and early spring. Red Admiral Broccoli has a long stem with many high quality spears with few scattered leaves….
These small (nickel-size or smaller) size French Breakfast, Easter Egg and Round French Radishes have exceedingly fine texture and beautiful color. Because Radishes grow so quickly, our farmer usually has this size for only two to three weeks at a time so grab them while you can!
Much smaller than regular Watermelon Radishes, and certified organic, these Baby Watermelon Radishes are about the size of a golf ball and their flesh is mottled with bright pink and creamy white. Very fine texture and midly radish-y.
Baby gold zucchini is a smaller version of the ever-popular gold bar squash. It is a great way to add its beatiful gold color to salads and side dishes. Baby gold zucchini does not travel as well as baby gold summer, so we recommend shipping this item by air.
BABY GREEN SCALLOPINI SQUAQSH has a beautiful dark green color and the shape of a pumped-up space ship. Closely related to Baby Green and Yellow Summer squash, this baby variety distinguishes itself with its unusual combination of color and shape. Not many growers plant this variety, and we think that’s a darned shame. BABY GREEN…
Specific scallop-edged BABY YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH varieties have been around since before 1860. This species, probably developed from a cross between a cucumber and a squash, was actually cultivated by Native Americans in pre-Columbian times, and is still a widely grown, highly-esteemed vegetable in the United States. It is excellent simply served with butter, but…
Baby Zucchini with Flowers are one of the most impressive and readily available specialty items. These female blossoms are larger than the male blossoms, which do not have the 8 attached. The male flowers are usually pan-fried or deep-fried, while these are best suited to stuffing and they create a lovely splash of color in…
Substantially more peppery than its commercially grown cousin, Wild Baby Arugula (Wild Rocket, Wild Rucola) is a very assertive green with quite a kick. Its leaves are quite small, but don’ t be fooled by their size. Their bright, mustardy, peppery flavor will add a zesty note to salads, soups, sauces (such as pestos and…
Our grower plants Pearl Onions and harvests them while still young and tender, with their tops attached. These little onions are so young they have not yet formed a skin… so no peeling! And isn’ t that what every chef hates about Pearl Onions?!? Baby Pearl Onions served with just an inch or so of…
Spring has spring, and as our growers enjoy warmer weather they are starting to harvest some of our favorite Spring delicacies. RED SCALLIONS have popped up. Actually the very early shoots of traditional globe or granex red onions, RED SCALLIONS are a milder version of their more mature relatives. Use them as you would green…
Baby Red Mustard is a favorite spring mix component because of its color, slightly bitter flavor and texture that holds up well to dressing. Often a component in Asian mix, baby red mustard can be tossed into a stir fry and quickly wilted.
Black Seeded Simpson is one of the most popular heirloom lettuces. Developed in the United States around 1850, Black Seeded Simpson is a looseleaf lettuce with light green, crinkly leaves. This lettuce tastes crisp and juicy, and is never bitter.
Most of us involved in specialty produce know how important bleach is when it comes to frisee. Well, ITALIAN FRISEE is all about the bleach. These big beautiful heads are shown exactly as they come in from the packer…they have not been trimmed at all. This Italian frisee has the flavor profile of any other…
Also known as lamb’s lettuce, feldsalat or corn salad, mache is deliciously mild, and has possibly the softest texture of any salad green. This tasty plant grows wild in Europe, where it is considered a pest in corn and wheat fields, but here in the United States it is often grown and shipped still living…
One of our favorite cookbooks, not just for the inspirational recipes but also for sheer reading pleasure, is Judy Rodgers’ The Zuni Cafe Cookbook. Chef Rodgers introduces a Minutina Salad recipe with: “I fell for minutina the first time I mistook it for lawn clippings–this at Eastertime in a three-stall market in Impruneta, not far…
When everybody and their brother serves spring mix, it’s time to look for something that sets you apart from the pack. HEIRLOOM LETTUCES will do just that. One of our favorite family farmers has turned growing HEIRLOOM LETTUCES into an art form. The Coleman family is currently harvesting several varieties, including Black Seeded Simpson, Grenoblase,…
Grown organically on a family farm in California’s San Fernando Valley, OSAKA PURPLE MUSTARD GREENS are as flavorful as they are colorful. The top side of each heavily-textured leaf is a lovely purple-red color, but the flavor packs the biggest punch. Perfect for salads, OSAKA PURPLE MUSTARD is great when paired with milder lettuces and…
You’ re probably very familiar with baby red oak, but here is the same lettuce all grown up (12-16 inches across). RED OAK LETTUCE has the beautiful oak-shaped leaf and the rich dark red color of the more familiar baby heads. An heirloom, oak leaf lettuce has been a popular variety from at least the…