Items starting with C

Cabecou

Aged, nutty-flavored, densely textured disks, of goat's milk cheese marinated with herbs in California extra virgin olive oil.

Cabernet Vinegar

Grown and produced in the Napa Valley and made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Ruby red color, rich, full bodied, dense.

Caramelized Pineapple

The smoky notes of this delightful concentrate will remind you of Pineapple Upside Down Cake.  It will elevate and add flavor complexity to any pastry, sorbet, mousse or cocktail.

Carrot Juice - Barsotti

Pressed from fresh baby carrots, the juice is flash pasteurized at a lower temperature to preserve flavor

Carrot, Nantes

Nantes are a French heirloom variety with an almost perfectly cylindrical shape, rounded at the top and root ends, and are distinctly sweeter than other carrots.

Castelfranco

A seasonal variety with the mildest flavor of all the chicories.

Cauliflower

Large, tight cauliflower heads are surrounded by dark green leaves.

Cauliflower and broccoli are the same species and have very similar structures.

Cavendish Banana

The Cavendish Banana is short and stubby compared to the Glos Michel, or "Big Mike", banana that dominated the market place in the 1970's.

Celery Root aka Celeriac

Distinct from celery, the plant is bred for its dense, fleshy, bulbous white root.

Champagne Vinegar

Arriving to Sparrow Lane as Champagne, the wine is then acidified. Light and flavorful with yeasty overtones, crisp flavor and straw color.

Chanterelle Mushroom

Chanterelles are a dense and meaty, edible, wild mushrooms ranging in color from orange to gold.

Chard aka Swiss Chard

A hearty green and relative of beets, most varieties have wavy, ruffled, dark green leaves growing from a pale white rib.

 

Cheddar

This cheddar is made in small batches with rBST and antibiotic-free milk, is aged for three months and contains no artificial colors.

Cheddar - Aged Goat

Aged for over six months, this semi-soft, raw milk cheese offers a cheddar-like quality with creamy smooth texture and complex, nutty flavor, a good melting cheese. Seasonal variations in the raw milk accentuate a diverse range of flavors.

Cheddar - Medium

This cheddar is made in small batches with rBST and antibiotic-free milk, is aged for three months and contains no artificial colors.

Cheddar - Sharp

This cheddar is made in small batches with rBST and antibiotic-free milk, is aged for three months and contains no artificial colors.

Cheddar - Shredded

This cheddar is made in small batches with rBST and antibiotic-free milk, is aged for three months and contains no artificial colors.

Cherry-Coral Champagne

An early season cherry with low acid, glossy red flesh and a very sweet flavor that is similar to a Bing cherry.

Chervil

Resembling miniature flat-leaf parsley which grows rapidly and close to shady ground, Chervil has a delicious anise-like flavor like a subtle blend of tarragon and parsley.

Chevre

The most recognized type of goat cheese, this chevre has smooth texture, fresh flavor and a tangy, citrus finish.

Chicory - Escarole

Escarole is another leafy type of Endive, with larger ruffled leaves and an open head.

Chicory - Frisee

Frisee is a smaller, lighter version of curly endive. A blanching process is used to shield light from the young plant that results in delicate, slender curly leaves that range in color from ivory to apple-green.

Chile Pepper (Hot) - Poblano

Another prominent member of the group known as chilies or chili peppers, the poblano
peppers is one of the most complexly flavored peppers.

Chipotle Sour Beverage Mixer

Spice up your back bar with this smoky blend of chipotle, mesquite and citrus flavors. The earthy spiciness of this sour is an exquisite balance of heat and smoke.

Chives

Chives are the smallest member of the onion family with a much more subtle and delicate flavor because they contain less sulfur.

Christmas Lima

Also known as the large Speckled Calico, was first cultivated in the U.S. around 1840. A popular heirloom bean that is a beautiful quarter-sized flat white seed with maroon spots and swirls prized for its chestnut-like flavor as well as its beauty.

Cilantro

Although slightly resembling flat leaf parsley in appearance, and sometimes called Chinese parsley, cilantro can be distinguished by its unmistakable aroma and flavor.

Coconut

Coconuts are large, round fruits with a hard brown shell and a creamy, white firm flesh. The outer shell is covered with coarse brown fibers.

Collard Greens

Leathery grey-green leaves become flavorful with slow cooking; A Southern classic for braising with bacon or ham.

Corn

What food is more synonymous with summer than freshly picked corn on the cob? Corn grows in "ears," each of which is covered in almost uniform rows of tightly packed kernels (a single ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels).

Cotija Cheese

Cotija is a hand-made dry aged cheese similar to Parmesan with a nutty-salty flavor, used crumbled over enchiladas and bean dishes.

Cottage Cheese, Small Curd

Cottage cheese is a cheese curd product with a mild flavor. It is drained, but not pressed, so some whey remains and the individual curds remain loose.

Cranberry

Cranberries are small, bright red berries harvested from low growing scrubby, woody plants that grow in moors and bogs that contain acidic soil.

Cream Cheese

Gina Marie cream cheese is made with three ingredients-fresh milk, cream and sea salt. Like the other cheeses from Sierra Nevada, no stabilizers are used, nor gums, fillers or animal rennet.

Cream Cheese 3# Block

Gina Marie cream cheese is made with three ingredients-fresh milk, cream and sea salt. Like the other cheeses from Sierra Nevada, no stabilizers are used, nor gums, fillers or animal rennet.

Cream, Whipped Aerosol 7 oz. can

Clover Stornetta products start from milk sourced from a large group of family run dairy farms located in Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino counties.

Crimini Mushroom

Crimini mushrooms have a light tan, coffee colored cap that fades into their stems. Their deep, rich, meaty flavor sets them apart from the common white mushroom.

Cucumber

Slicing cucumbers, or garden cucumbers, are 6-10 inches long with smooth, dark green skins with a crisp, crunchy texture and a mild, refreshing flavor.

Cucumber, English

English cucumbers are 8-10 inches long with smooth, dark green skins, a crisp, crunchy texture and a mild, refreshing flavor.