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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Japanese turnips can be found at some farmers markets throughout the year.
Description/Taste
Japanese turnips, also called kabu, produce globe-shaped roots, white skin and offer a crisp texture. Japanese turnips are typically hotter flavored than other varieties and are comparable to the flavor of a radish. The dark green tops are edible.
Applications
Ideal turnip when a more intense and stronger flavor is desired.
Geography/History
Locally grown at McGrath Family Farms in Camarillo, California, McGrath Family Farms has been growing exceptional produce since 1972. One hundred percent organic, this successful farm grows fifty to sixty-five different produce items on its thirty-five to fifty-four acres of fertile land. Specialty Produce enthusiastically endorses and adamantly promotes our local California growers, ranchers, farmers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Japanese Turnips. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Japanese turnips can be found at some farmers markets throughout the year.
Description/Taste
Japanese turnips, also called kabu, produce globe-shaped roots, white skin and offer a crisp texture. Japanese turnips are typically hotter flavored than other varieties and are comparable to the flavor of a radish. The dark green tops are edible.
Applications
Ideal turnip when a more intense and stronger flavor is desired.
Geography/History
Locally grown at McGrath Family Farms in Camarillo, California, McGrath Family Farms has been growing exceptional produce since 1972. One hundred percent organic, this successful farm grows fifty to sixty-five different produce items on its thirty-five to fifty-four acres of fertile land. Specialty Produce enthusiastically endorses and adamantly promotes our local California growers, ranchers, farmers and the California farming industry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Japanese Turnips. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Appetite for China |
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Turnip Cake (Law Bok Gow) |
