Month: March 2010

Weighing in it at about 1.5 pounds each, this artichoke is the artichoke of all artichokes. Unlike other artichokes, the Lyon comes with a 7″ stem that when cooked is also quite edible. The Lyon is round and robust, boasting more heart than any other artichoke. The heart is sweet, dense and unequivocally delicious!

Spring inches closer as the days grow longer; fields are green with ripeness and the sweet succulent snap peas are a timeless homage to menus this time of year.  While many are foraging morels and coveting their first glimpse and taste of wild ramps, the snap pea is growing out your backdoor waiting to be …

Fava Beans are a quintessential sign that spring is nearing.  A small handful of farmers are harvesting them now and bringing them to the market.  Jaime Farms and Schaner Family Farms both have small quantities available right now. Description/Taste Five to seven fava beans are encased in a large green pod that is for the …