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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
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.
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Seasons/Availability
MicroGreen Italian Basil is available year round.
Description/Taste
A Genovese variety, MicroGreen Italian Basil produces rich dark green leaves and a basil fragrance.
Applications
Great in pesto or heirloom tomato salad.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Basil is a very versatile herb that has found its way into recipes from Italian to Thai cooking. A relative of mint, it is thought to have originated in Africa and Asia over 5,000 years ago, eventually making its way to the US by the early 17th century.
Geography/History
Native to India, more than two hundred exciting flavors of basil exist.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Micro Italian Basil. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
MicroGreen Italian Basil is available year round.
Description/Taste
A Genovese variety, MicroGreen Italian Basil produces rich dark green leaves and a basil fragrance.
Applications
Great in pesto or heirloom tomato salad.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Basil is a very versatile herb that has found its way into recipes from Italian to Thai cooking. A relative of mint, it is thought to have originated in Africa and Asia over 5,000 years ago, eventually making its way to the US by the early 17th century.
Geography/History
Native to India, more than two hundred exciting flavors of basil exist.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Market Restaurant and Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0007 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Vagabond | San Diego CA | 619-255-1035 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Paradise Grille | Del Mar CA | 858-350-0808 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5544 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Micro Italian Basil. One
is easiest, three is harder.
