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Tarragon

Inventory, lb : 77.78
This item was last sold on : 09/29/20

• 117 Featured Restaurants

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Description/Taste

Tarragon is a tender leafy, aromatic herb. Thin, multi-branched stems grow from a central root which grows horizontally, growing young stem shoots to propagate the plant. Tarragon leaves are long and thin, smooth and glossy green in color. Multiple leaves grow up the stems in pairs. Tarragon can reach up to four feet in height. The leaves and stem are both edible and give off an anise or licorice aroma and taste. French or German varieties are typically sweeter and stronger in flavor than the Russian variety.

Seasons/Availability

Tarragon is available year-round.

Current Facts

Tarragon is an herb botanically classified as Artemisia dracunculus, and is a member of the sunflower family. The herb is also known as Estragon and Dragon herb. The leafy Tarragon is considered one of France’s “fine herbs,” alongside chives, chervil, parsley, and thyme. Records of the use and cultivation of Tarragon date back to 500 B.C. Two varieties make up what is commonly known as Tarragon: French, or “true Tarragon” the preferred culinary herb, and Russian, which is more hardy, but not as flavorful. There is another species that is known as “false tarragon” or Mexican tarragon, which may or may not be related.

Nutritional Value

Tarragon contains potassium and beta-carotene, both nutrients beneficial for eye health. Tarragon has been used as a liver tonic for centuries because it helps aid in the production of bile, which also makes it beneficial for digestion. Tarragon contains antioxidants that benefit overall health. The compound eugenol found in Tarragon has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Applications

Tarragon can be used both fresh and dried, though the flavor is stronger in fresh leaves. It has a powerful flavor and can overpower other herbs; it is best used sparingly. Tarragon pairs well with egg dishes, poultry, and sauces like béarnaise. Add Tarragon to marinades or chimichurri for game meats, pair the herb with mushrooms, seafood and vegetables like artichokes and potatoes. Tarragon can be used to flavor vinegars and can be used to flavor soft drinks or steeped in hot liquids to draw out the anise flavor. Use fresh Tarragon within a few days, store refrigerated in a plastic bag.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Ancient Greeks chewed Tarragon to numb the mouth. It is the compound eugenol present in the oils extracted from Tarragon that gives it this property. For the Romans and Greeks, Tarragon was used more for its pain killing abilities than for its culinary appeal. Native Americans in North America used bundles of tarragon as brooms, and also used the herb medicinally to treat inflammation.

Geography/History

Tarragon is native to the majority of the Northern Hemisphere, including most of Europe, Asia, India, western North America and parts of Mexico. However, the herb is likely indigenous to Russia and southwestern Asia. Tarragon was mentioned in the 13th century by Arabic Botanist Ibn al-Baytar who studied in Spain and traveled to North Africa and Syria collecting and writing about plants. He wrote about Tarragon as a seasoning for vegetables and as a sleep-aid. It wasn’t until the 16th century that Tarragon became a staple in European kitchens. Russian Tarragon was discovered by German botanist, Frederick Traugott Pursch, and is classified botanically as Artemisia dracunculoides Pursch. Pursch came to the United States and went on to befriend famous botanists like John Bartram, and Benjamin Smith Barton, among others. His primary interest was new flora of North America, and he spent several years wandering various regions in the country on “walk-abouts” with just his dog and a shotgun. His book Flora Americae Septrionalis was published in 1813, among some of the entries were specimens collected on the expedition of Lewis & Clark.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Donna Jean	San Diego CA	619-392-0052
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Hotel Del ENO Produce	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-744-3732
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Curated Leu	Encinitas CA
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
Great Maple	San Diego CA	619-255-2282

the other 97...

Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Jeune Et Jolie Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
SIE Culinary Management	San Diego CA	858-964-8677
Salad Style	San Diego CA	619-255-6731
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-3700
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	619-291-1220
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-851-4091
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Craft and Commerce Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-0288
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill	San Diego CA	619-497-0914
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Cafe Gratitude San Diego	San Diego CA	619-736-5077
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
333 Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-433-3333
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Grandave Productions LLC	San Diego CA	619-840-6305
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House	San Diego CA	858-453-2583
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020	San Diego CA	303-877-5052
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Eve-Creations Wellness	Encinitas CA	760-230-2560
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-940-6456

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Tarragon. One

is easiest, three is harder.

MM Good		Homemade Creamy Tarragon Dressing
One Tomato, Two Tomato		Tarragon Pickled Eggs
Straight Up Food		Mushroom Risotto
Feasting at Home		Spring Vegetable Pot Pie
Cooking For Keeps		Tarragon and Lemon Lobster Rolls with Garlic Bread Hoagies
Happy Yolks		Spicy Potato Tarragon Soup
Our Salty Kitchen		Kale Mushroom Pasta with Toasted Pine Nuts
Feasting at Home		Split Pea Soup with Tarragon
Scaling Back		Pomegranate Tarragon Detox Water
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Tarragon and Lemon Butter

the other 18...

The View from Great Island		Roasted Chicken Breasts with Tarragon and Mustard Sauce
A Beautiful Plate		Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon-Shallot Butter
Kevin is Cooking		Blackberry Tarragon Salad Dressing
Alexandra's Kitchen		Lobster Rolls with Tarragon Mayo
I Breathe I'm Hungry		Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Tarragon Butter
A Family Feast		Green Beans with Tarragon
Bake at Midnight		Tarragon Chicken with Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Baker by Nature		Creamy Tomato and Tarragon Soup with Black Pepper Parmesan Biscotti
Veganosity		Vegan Lemon and Asparagus Risotto
Craving Something Healthy		Green Goddess Fresh Vegetable Dip
So, How's it Taste?		Shrimp Salad Rolls
Plain Chicken		The Ritz Carlton Potato Salad
Oh, Sweet Basil		Grilled Orange Tarragon Chicken
White on Rice Couple		Grilled Artichoke Stems with Tarragon Garlic Butter
Feasting at Home		Asparagus Fennel Soup
Foodness Gracious		Baked Risotto with Sausage and Tarragon
Primavera Kitchen		Mediterranean Mashed Potatotes
Flavor the Moments		Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

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Stater Bros. Markets

Stater Bros. Markets - Baker Street
1175-c Baker St. Costa Mesa CA 92626
714-437-0754

Near South Coast Metro, California, United States
About 467 days ago, 6/21/19
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