A LIFE LESS ORDINARY
April 8, 2011 - 9:06am
A LIFE LESS ORDINARY
Travel off the beaten path and explore the more unusual side of the Little Italy Mercato. Look beyond the baby lettuces and strawberries that are popping up everywhere and discover some lesser known, exciting varieties of fruits and vegetables.
- Kumquats at Rancho Mexico Lindo and Schaner Farms. These mini citrus are an explosion of flavor. From their sweet edible rinds to the brightly tart and acidic flesh, they keep your taste buds guessing. Enjoy pickled, candied with braised meats.
- Mizuna from JR Organics is a delicious little mustard green with spiky, elongated leaves. Less of a bite than arugula, but still pleasantly peppery add it to your salads or toss it in your next stir fry.
- Icicle radishes from Sage Mountain - Perhaps, you walked right past these one week thinking they were baby parsnips? It's been known to happen. But radishes they are, crisp and spicy; delicious on a baguette slice slathered with Springhill's butter and a little sea salt from She Sells Sea Salts.
- Cherimoyas at Heritage Family Farms. Also known as custard apples these green and faceted skinned fruits are ripe when the flesh gives slightly to the touch. Cut them in half then scoop out the creamy flesh and enjoy the flavors or banana, pineapple, papaya, peach and strawberry all in one bite. Nature's own smoothie!
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