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Large Romanesco Hybrid of Broccoli and Cauliflower Ornate Fractal Pattern Nubbly Texture that carries through when Cooked Sweeter and nuttier than regular cauliflower

Fennel

Blonde Frisée™ A member of the chicory family, frisée has narrow frilly leaves with a blanched heart. Babé Farms gourmet trimmed Blonde Frisée™ is a head of entirely yellow delicate tendrils and is virtually a 100% usable product. Top chefs’ prize this type of gourmet yellow frisée for its curl, texture and its delicious bitter edge! Blonde Frisée™ pairs well with flavor-packed ingredients: Dress leaves with rich truffle oil or with a warm vinaigrette of roast chicken pan drippings and sherry wine vinegar toss in browned bits of thick-cut pancetta and top with a poached or fried egg ~ Bon Appétit!

Baby Round Carrots These carrots have been dubbed Thumbelina, globe, and even Parisian carrots. Although they go by many names, these rounded orange beauties have the classic sweet carrot flavor profile. Their small size- about 1.5 to 2 inches long- is ideal for intricate plating and adds cuteness and variety to dishes of all kinds. Weight (Bunch): 11-14 oz. Pieces/Bunch: 10 –12 Length: 1.5” - 2” Weight: .75 oz. (1 carrot no top)

Black Radish Black radishes have a charcoal exterior with an ivory interior. With dense flesh, this radish variety has a pungent flavor reminiscent of horseradish. Much stronger than the conventional Cherrie Bell Radish. Availability: Grown year-round (with intermittent gaps-call sales for current availability)

Seasonal Specialties

Cruciferous

salade lyonnaise (Babé's Version) This Babé take on a French bistro classic is crisp, bitter, and rich in all the right ways. Blonde Frisée™ and Pink Rhône™ Little Gem pair beautifully with a warm, savory bacon vinaigrette, finished with a soft poached egg, shaved watermelon radish, and fresh chervil. *Sorry, no video for this recipe! Ingredients (Serves 2–4): Frisée Salad 2-4 heads Blonde Frisée™ washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces (or 1 - 2 lb. bag Platinum Blonde Frisée™) 1 head Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated (we used Pink Rhône™ Little Gem) ½ lb thick-cut bacon or slab bacon, cut into short strips 4 large eggs, poached 1 Watermelon Radish, thinly shaved Fresh chervil (for garnish) Freshly cracked black pepper Warm Bacon–Shallot Vinaigrette 2 Tbsp minced shallot 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil Kosher salt, to taste Instructions: 1. Cook the Bacon Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon lardons and cook until deeply golden and crisp, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping about 1/4 cup of the rendered fat in the pan. 2. Make the Warm Vinaigrette Reduce heat to low. Add minced shallot to the bacon fat and cook gently until softened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in Dijon and vinegar. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking to emulsify. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. 3. Poach the Eggs Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar if desired. Poach eggs 3–4 minutes, until whites are just set and yolks remain runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly. 4. Assemble Clean frisée and lettuce thoroughly and place in a large bowl. Spoon the warm vinaigrette over the greens and toss gently, just enough to coat the Blonde Frisée. 5. Finish & Serve Plate the salad, top each portion with bacon and a poached egg, and finish with shaved watermelon radish, Pink Rhône Little Gem, and a light sprinkling of fresh chervil. Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and enjoy!

Carrots

Cute and compact, Ro-Minis (baby romaine hearts) pack the crunch of iceberg and sweet flavor of romaine into one small, tightly enveloped head. About the size of Belgian endive, this baby romaine is more petite than others like it on the market. Filet and grill, or use the leaves as cups or wraps for your choice of dressing and toppings. Its leaves hold up well to heat and all kinds of dressing so feel free to get creative with this unique lettuce! Ro-Minis

Pink Rhône™ little gem The first of its kind, Pink Rhône™ boasts the qualities of Little Gem, including a sweet crunch, mild buttery flavor, and glossy texture. Its appearance, however, resembles more of a European style lettuce - petite in size with loose outer leaves and a tightly enveloped core. What truly sets the Rhône apart is its intense pink color, which extends all the way to the core, ranging from wine-red to light-magenta. The Pink Rhône™ is perfect for creating a delightfully pink salad in any format: chopped, wedge, or whole-leaf!