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PRODUCT
OF THE WEEK
DEL
RIO ARUGULA
Arugula,
also known as roquette (French) or its old English
name of rocket, is a leafy, Mediterranean green that
has been grown throughout history. A member of the
mustard and radish family, arugula is distinguished
by its flavor, usually described as somewhat bitter,
but more correctly, as ‘peppery'. Arugula is a component
in most mesclun, or spring salad mixes where it adds
contrasting flavor to sweet lettuces. Del Rio Arugula
is a potent variety of this popular green-organically
grown with a mustard sharp flavor, this arugula is
great used raw in salads or sautéed for pastas.
Available in 4# box.
Botanical
Family: Mustard (Brassicaceae)
Relatives:
Radish, Broccoli, Cauliflower.
Availability:
Year round
Peak
Season: Late Winter, Spring
Growing
Region: Local and Coastal Farms
Pack
Size: 4 pounds
Nutritional
Info:
0 Saturated Fat, 0 Cholesterol, low in sodium.
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HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
F.D.A. RECALLS: None to report.
F.D.A WARNINGS: None to report |
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SEASONAL
FAVORITES
Artichokes:
Still showing signs of frost, but market
is very favorable on 24's, 30's, and 36's. All Ocean
Mist products.
Fava
Beans: Medium sized tender beans from coastal
areas. They have very good quality and flavor.
Cherries:
Local season has started early prices in
the low $100's. Market should fall next week.
SEASONALLY
CHALLENGED
Kinnebeck
Potatoes: Gold dust label will not be available
for two to three weeks. We are trying to find different
labels to find best substitute available (new crop
late May). Feed back wanted and needed!
Wild
Mushrooms: Nothing reasonable at this time.
Morels-
Limited mid $30's
Hedgehogs-
If available quality will be poor.
Chanterelles-
Imports will start next week, but will be
very expensive.
Black
Chanterelles- Done. |
