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Category Archives: Produce
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Jun
Jun
Last week, we had the unique opportunity to see one of our local vendors in action! Volcano Veggies held an open house event, with reception held at Humm Kombucha’s flagship store on 2nd Street in Bend. Volcano Veggies’ guests were treated to free kombucha, beer, wine, and snacks; along with a short presentation conducted by […]
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Nov
Nov
First of all. What are Kalettes? Kalettes are a hybrid of Brussels Sprouts and Kale. Think about it, you take two popular vegetables and “Frankenstein” them together to make one tasty veggie. Also known as the vegetable ‘Cool Kid,’ this has been a 15 year long process to create this lab perfected plant. Introduced in […]
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Jun
Jun
You may have noticed the strange yellow fruit that is new to the produce department, it’s QUINCE! Here’s why we’ve got it for you! Quince paste has a texture somewhere between that of stiff jelly and gumdrops. Quince paste is a thick jam made from the fruit of the quince tree. This richly red to […]
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May
May
Garlic Spears Flower Tops from Elephant Garlic When cooked, garlic spears have a very mild garlic flavor with a texture and taste somewhere between asparagus and artichoke. The whole spear may be eaten- as is. Steam or sauté lightly (3-5 minutes depending on how crisp you like your vegetables) and serve with a little butter […]
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May
May
These little pieces of heaven can be used for many things, added to your favorite dishes, and the best of appetizers. Brian has got a full order to satisfy your mouth watering appetite, stop by the produce department to load up! Here’s one recipe to jump start your taste buds! Don’t let the simplicity of […]
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Apr
Apr
Not Only do they appeal to the eye and taste buds, they are also packed full of nutrients. Antioxidants, vitamins, protein and micro-nutrients are just a few of the benefits of micro greens. Use them as garnishes, or to add that burst of flavor your entrees may be lacking. Micro Greens are especially popular in […]
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Mar
Mar
Springtime is finally here and we’d like to celebrate it. Just in, fresh cantaloupe! This delicious, and all-too-frequently overlooked, fruit is an excellent source of essentials we all need. Tasty in fruit salad, blended in smoothies, on top of cottage cheese; the possibilities are endless. Cantaloupe is rich in vitamins A and C, packed with […]
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Jan
Jan
Fresh. Firm. Tasty. Sweet. On the tart-to-sweet-o-meter Kiku Apples are the sweetest of them all! They’re also crisp and juicy with a firm flesh (similar to it’s Fuji Apple parent), and ruby red with light colored stripes. These beauties can grow up to five inches in diameter… wow! Primarily grown in Italy; they’ve been popping […]
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Jan
Jan
Curry leaves (now available!) are native to Southwest Asia and originate from the Kari tree. The leaves add a subtle flavor to simple dishes. If you begin by sautéing the leaves (in coconut oil) and then add the ingredients from your recipe the flavors will infuse with the leaves for a more distinct flavoring. The […]
We just got in a shipment of Buddhas’s Hand citron, Pink Lemons, Opal Apples (staff & customer favorite alike) and brown Turkey figs. Here is a little more information on how to enjoy these seasonal faves… One look at Buddha’s Hand Citron and you’re probably thinking “what on earth do I do with this?!” Well, […]
Fried Chicken Mushrooms aka Lyophyllum decastes are fungi that are usually found in dense clusters in gravel (think roads and paths) or in landscaped areas. They are know to grace Northern California from Fall to Spring and are found farther North for harvesting in the Summer time. Now lets get to the taste! Dubbed “fried […]