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Calamondin Limes
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Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Pinkglow™ Pineapple
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Baby Romaine Hearts Artisan
Inventory, 24 ct : 183.46
This item was last sold on : 05/22/22
Description/Taste
Baby Green Romaine hearts are small, elongated tight heads of Romaine picked at an younger stage of growth. The hearts are lighter in color, ranging from pale lime green to translucent ivory, crisp yet tender with a more rounded shape than their mature counterparts. The outer leaves of each romaine head are removed, leaving the hearts intact. Notably, Baby Green Romaine hearts are far more valued for their texture than their near invisible flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Green Romaine hearts are available year-round.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce AKA Cos, botanical name, Lactuca sativa is an annual plant of the aster or sunflower family Asteraceae. Lettuce is categorized into six different edible forms, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The six types of lettuce are Crisphead (Iceberg and Batavian), Romaine, Butter, Leaf, Latin and Stem. All lettuce types except for Iceberg occur in red and grean leaf form. The word lettuce itself comes from the Latin lactuca, which is derived from lactus, meaning “milk”. The milk in this sense refers to the milky substance that appears when lettuce leaves are torn or cut from the plant. Although this does not happen with all lettuce types, it is very typical of romaine lettuces.
Applications
Baby Green Romaine hearts can be used as a substitute for common Romaine and other crisp lettuce varieties. They can be used as a vessel for dips and other accoutrements, as a sandwich lettuce and they can also be grilled to serve as an appetizer. Complimentary pairings are endless, especially as the hearts serve as a blank canvas for accompanying flavors, bold, bright and rich. Notably favorable ingredient pairings include bacon, anchovies, nutty aged cheeses, chiles, creamy dressings, aged balsamic, citrus, pomegranates, melons, avocado, pears, apples, basil, dill, tarragon, mint and nuts such as hazelnuts, pistachios and pine nuts.
Geography/History
Romaine lettuce is believed to have originated on the Aegean Island of Cos. Baby Green Romain hearts evolved out of marketing campaigns of the late 20th century promoting petite vegetables as a direct ploy to please consumers' visual palate fatigue. Romain lettuce a cool season crop, as are most lettuce varieties. It grows best in fertile soil with minimal to sufficient irrigation, warm days and cool nights. It is a great home gardner's lettuce and it can be planted in containers and raised beds. Baby Green Romain hearts can be harvested once small heads form.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-214-9519 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Birds Eye - Prep Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Restaurant) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Tender Greens-Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-807-1394 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| West Brew-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-726-6567 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Enclave - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-554-4219 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
Recipe Ideas
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is easiest, three is harder.| Hapa Nom Nom |
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BLT Summer Rolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce |
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Grilled Hearts of Romaine Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing and Grilled Gulf Shrimp |
