Treviso Tardivo I.G.P.
Wanja Engbersen2024-11-11T11:52:36+01:00Treviso Tardivo is characterized by a rosette of long narrow leaves with a wide white midrib and a narrow leaf at the top.
Castelfranco I.G.P.
Wanja Engbersen2024-11-11T09:50:55+01:00This type of lettuce originated from a mix between red chicory and endive. It is a lettuce looking vegetable which is very decorative. The leaves are beautiful green to red coloured and have red-pink “splashes”.
Treviso Precoce I.G.P.
Wanja Engbersen2024-11-11T09:58:05+01:00This beautiful vegetable is related to radicchio and therefore, it has the same characteristic slightly bitter taste.
Pink Onions
Rianne Haaring2024-10-22T07:43:39+02:00The pink onion is a cross between the yellow and red onion. Its flesh is firm and has a beautiful pink glow. The flavour is a bit milder and sweeter than that of the yellow onion, making it the perfect seasoning for many dishes. With its unique light pink colour, this onion adds a lovely colourful touch to your meal.
Cime di rapa
Wanja Engbersen2024-10-17T07:20:44+02:00Cime di rapa is a delicious, Mediterranean vegetable which looks like broccoli and also is related to turnip greens. In Italy they occur mostly in the Apulia region. Cime di rapa has a bitter flavour and most of the time it is combined in Italy with Orecchiette and pesto.
Puntarelle
Sanne Vermeulen2024-11-08T12:27:29+01:00Puntarelle is a happy looking vegetable which is recognisable by long shaped, thin leaves attached to a white stem. The flavour could be descripted as nutty and bitter. Puntarelle is a vegetable with own instructions, but definitely worth it!
Swiss chard
Wanja Engbersen2024-10-17T07:21:05+02:00The flavour of this vegetable is a delicious mix of spinach and red beetroots. De stems are coloured in the colours of the rainbow. The leaves are green and the nerves have the same colour as the stem.
Tomberry®
Rianne Haaring2024-10-15T15:50:31+02:00These mini tomatoes are the smallest tomatoes in the world, making them real eye-catchers! Tomberries come in red and yellow and have a fresh, pure tomato flavour, making them versatile for various uses. Small in size but bursting with flavour!
Melanzane Rosso di Rotonda D.O.P. (Red eggplant)
Sanne Vermeulen2024-11-05T08:41:15+01:00Melanzane Rosso di Rotonda, also known as the red eggplant of Rotonda, is a unique Italian vegetable variety that originates from the Basilicata region in southern Italy. The eggplant has a distinctive appearance: the fruit is round and has an intense red color which is often compared to that of a tomato. This rare product is rich in flavor, with a slightly bitter aftertaste and a firm texture, making it ideal for traditional southern Italian dishes. Melanzane Rosso is a Protected Regional Product (DOP) which guarantees that Melanzane Rosso di Rotonda is grown and processed according to strict rules. This protects both the quality and the origin of the product.
Amchoi
Sanne Vermeulen2024-08-08T12:35:45+02:00Amchoi, also known as amsoi, is a leafy green with elongated dark green leaves and a slightly bitter, spicy flavor. This vegetable is widely used in Surinamese and Chinese cuisine, where it is often added to stir-fries, soups, and stews.
Sorrento tomatoes
Sanne Vermeulen2024-05-24T13:32:27+02:00Sorrento tomatoes, also known as "pomodori di Sorrento," are a special type of tomato originating from the region around the city of Sorrento, located in the province of Naples in Italy. These tomatoes are famous for their unique taste, texture, and versatility in the kitchen. Sorrento tomatoes are usually large and have a characteristic, slightly ribbed shape. The flavor of Sorrento tomatoes is intensely sweet with a hint of acidity, making them particularly suitable for both raw and cooked dishes. Their flesh is firm and juicy, with few seeds.
White Onions
Sanne Vermeulen2024-02-23T13:20:37+01:00The white onion has a white skin and is white on the inside. A white onion has a slightly sharper taste than a yellow onion, but is still slightly sweeter. It is also very juicy and crunchy.
Iron yam
Wanja Engbersen2024-02-05T16:51:05+01:00The Iron yam is a fairly light, crunchy root from the yam family. The yam is especially popular for the sticky, slimy liquid that comes out of the yam. In Japan they call this fairly tasteless liquid “tororo” and it is used to give dishes a slimy texture.
Bamboo shoots
Stefan Warbout2024-06-10T13:06:00+02:00Bamboo shoots are an indispensable ingredient in many Asian countries. The bamboo shoots are always harvested in an early stage, otherwise it is not suitable for human consumption anymore. Pandas will be happy with full grown bamboo, but humans will not ….
Lotus root
Sanne Vermeulen2024-02-06T08:54:25+01:00You may know lotus flowers as the beautiful flowers floating on the water. These flowers and leaves grow from the lotus root that lies at the bottom of the water. The taste is a bit like potato, but a bit sweeter. The lotus root is super decorative because a beautiful pattern of air chambers appears when cut.
Cauliflower mushroom
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T10:00:22+02:00With its rugged, unique appearance, this mushroom is a real eye-catcher. The cauliflower mushroom can be recognized by its wild shape and spongy appearance. Cauliflower mushrooms have a soft texture with a strong, spicy aroma and a delicious, earthy and nutty taste. It's a true delicacy!
Burdock
Wanja Engbersen2024-02-05T17:00:43+01:00Burdock is a loved ingredient in the Japanese and Korean cuisine. They are elongated roots that can grow up to one meter long! The taste of burdock is sweet, crunchy and spicy. In Japan, people do not peel the carrot, but cut it into slices.
Maitake (Hen-of-the-wood))
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T10:01:56+02:00Maitake, also known as Hen of the woods, is a mushroom with a wild shape and that is usually gray-brownish in color. The name Maitake comes originally from Japan and literally means 'dancing mushroom' which is reflected in its beautiful and unique shape. They have a delicious aromatic taste and fresh scent and are very popular in Japanese cuisine.
Shimeji brown & white
Wanja Engbersen2024-05-02T10:05:22+02:00Shimeji is also called beech fungus or bunch fungus. Shimeji is available in white and brown. The brown and white mushroom are similar in taste, but have a slightly different structure. This is because the white variety was grown in the dark.
Shiitake
Wanja Engbersen2024-02-05T16:56:31+01:00Until recently, this Japanese mushroom only grew on fallen tree trunks in the forests of Japan, but nowadays they are cultivated. The shiitake is a delicious mushroom with a thin stem and a flat head. The taste is very rich, you can taste hints of chestnut and garlic. The texture is creamy and fleshy.
King Oyster
Wanja Engbersen2024-05-02T10:03:23+02:00The King Oyster mushroom is also known as “Eryngii” and is the largest of all oyster mushrooms. The stem of this mushroom is, unlike many other mushrooms, fleshy and tasty. There is also a mini version of the King Oyster that is just as tasty, but slightly smaller.
Pomodoro del Piennolo D.O.P.
Rianne Haaring2024-11-05T09:31:11+01:00Pomodoro del Piennolo are tomatoes with character and are grown according to traditional methods in the Campania region! The climate and rich lava soil of the Vesuvius volcano provide the perfect growing conditions for these sun worshipers and give them a unique flavor profile. Taste the authentic flavour of Italy!
Pumpkin ‘Jack o’lantern’ (Halloween)
Rianne Haaring2024-04-19T14:18:25+02:00The pumpkin 'Jack o'lantern' is a medium-sized, round pumpkin with a beautiful deep orange color. This pumpkin is used as the Halloween pumpkin. By hollowing out the pumpkin and carve out a scary face with a sharp knife, you can easily create the perfect lantern for on your doorstep. A must have for the annual traditional Halloween party!
Fairy Ring Mushroom
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T11:21:42+02:00The fairy ring mushroom is small in size, but big in taste. The umbrella-shaped caps of the fairy ring mushroom have a beautiful yellow-brown color, strong aroma and are packed with flavor.
Zapallo Loche pumpkin
Sanne Vermeulen2024-04-19T14:20:56+02:00Zapallo Loche pumpkin is a delicious variety from Peru, prized for its creamy texture and sweet, nutty flavor. The term "Zapallo" is the Spanish name for pumpkin, and "Loche" refers to the specific variety of this pumpkin. Their unique appearance and flavorful flesh make them a popular choice in diverse cuisines, where they enrich a wide variety of dishes. Zapallo pumpkins are generally smaller than traditional pumpkins and have a distinctive elongated shape. They vary in color from light green to deep dark green and have a glossy skin. Beneath this smooth skin is soft, orange and juicy flesh.
Wood blewit
Rianne Haaring2024-06-03T12:24:34+02:00Wood blewit is a striking mushroom with a unique appearance, characterized by a beautiful purple colour on the stem. Besides their distinctive look, these mushrooms are also appreciated for their firm texture and subtle nutty flavour.
Button mushroom
Rianne Haaring2024-06-03T11:54:09+02:00The classic mushroom is a populair ingredient in many kitchens. With its bright white colour, firm flesh and mild earthy flavour, this mushroom can be used in a variety of recipes.
Chestnut button mushroom
Rianne Haaring2024-06-03T11:07:15+02:00Chestnut button mushrooms are very similar in structure and shape to white button mushrooms, but they have a slightly more intense nutty flavour and a light brown colour. These mushrooms are just as versatile as white button mushrooms and can be used in the same way.
Mini leek
Rianne Haaring2023-05-22T13:03:20+02:00Mini leek belongs to the garlic family and has the same looks as its bigger brother, but is slightly softer and sweeter in flavor. With its white stems and green bract, the mini leek is very suitable to use in its entirety in a dish. Great in taste with a decorative look!
Watercress
Rianne Haaring2024-04-19T14:23:16+02:00Watercress is a young plant which, as the name suggests, grows in water. The fresh green leaves and crispy stems have a nice peppery taste, which is comparable to the taste of radish and rocket salad.
Lion’s Mane mushroom (Pom Pom Blanc)
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T11:16:04+02:00Lion's Mane Mushroom, also known by its French name Pom Pom Blanc, has a bright white to creamy white color with a striking and characteristic appearance. They are recognizable by the numerous long, soft hairs that cover the spherical body. In appearance, they resemble cheerleader pompoms, hence the name Pom Pom Blanc. The texture is soft and fleshy with a mild flavor, making it a versatile ingredient suitable for various dishes.
Yellow oyster mushroom
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T10:06:26+02:00Striking and unique in its kind! This yellow oyster mushroom not only adds a colorful touch to your plate but also brings a light sweetness to your dish. With its distinctive scent, subtle fruity flavor notes, and striking appearance, this is a flavorful addition to dishes!
Oyster mushroom
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T10:14:37+02:00Oyster mushrooms are versatile flavor enhancers! Due to their meaty cap, they are often used as meat substitutes, but also because of their versatility and delightful slightly sweet taste with a nutty undertone, they are a popular ingredient in many dishes.
St. George’s Mushroom
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T11:07:41+02:00The St. George's Mushroom is a fleshy white to cream-colored mushroom with a beautiful pattern of spores under its convex cap. This mushroom only grows in spring.
Horn of Plenty (Trompet de la Mort)
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T11:25:05+02:00The Horn of Plenty mushroom, also called 'Trompet de la mort', is a wild mushroom with a dark gray to deep black color. This mushroom is related to the chanterelle and has similarities in both appearance and taste. The name of this mushroom is derived from its striking appearance, a funnel-shaped cap with hollow stems that resembles a trumpet.
Enoki gold
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T11:27:56+02:00The Enoki Gold is a Japanese mushroom variety with a characteristic look and sweet, fruity taste. This mushroom owes its name to the beautiful brown golden color. They grow as clusters in the wild and can be found in the mountain areas, often near the snow line. Like the white variety, this mushroom has long, thin stems with small caps at the end.
Enoki
Rianne Haaring2024-05-02T11:31:28+02:00Enoki mushrooms have a clear white color with a remarkable look. They can be recognized by their long, thin stems with small caps that grow in clusters. The stems are crunchy with a slightly fruity taste and the caps feel velvety soft. Because of its unique look and fruity taste they are a delicious ingredient to many dishes.
Mini patty pan
Rianne Haaring2023-04-24T10:24:59+02:00Mini patty pan can be recognized by its flat shape with scalloped edges. This mini variety is a member of the cucumber family and is a fruit which is used as a vegetable. The neutral taste makes the mini patty pan a true friend to all and its unique appearance with cheerful color makes it a real eye-catcher on your plate.
Orange romanesco
Rianne Haaring2024-04-19T14:52:19+02:00In addition to the well-known green romanesco, there is also a beautiful orange variety. This orange-colored type of cabbage has a wonderfully soft taste and is sometimes referred to as turret cauliflower because of all the small, beautiful 'turrets'. The orange color has everything to do with the presence of carotene in the soil.
White romanesco
Rianne Haaring2023-02-07T21:30:22+01:00In addition to the well-known green romanesco, there is also a beautiful white variant. This white-colored cabbage variety has a wonderfully soft taste and has received the nickname "tower cauliflower" because of all the small, beautiful towers.
Mini Indian corn
Rianne Haaring2022-11-21T14:27:18+01:00Mini Indian Corn, also called flint corn because of the hard shell, is a decorative corn cob and has a striking appearance due to its many beautiful different colors. The Mini Indian Corn is not edible and is only used for decoration. During autumn you see the Mini Indian Corn popping up more and more and it is widely used to decorate the Thanksgiving table.
Indian Corn
Rianne Haaring2022-11-21T14:32:57+01:00Indian Corn, also called flint corn because of the hard shell, is a decorative corn cob and has a striking appearance due to its many beautiful different colors. The Indian Corn is not edible and is only used for decoration. During autumn you see the Indian Corn popping up more and more and it is widely used to decorate the Thanksgiving table.
Mini pumpkin ‘Jack be little’
Rianne Haaring2024-04-19T14:31:55+02:00The pumpkin 'Jack be little' is, as the name suggests, a small pumpkin and is about the size of a fist. It is the smaller version of the classic Halloween pumpkin, has a beautiful deep orange color and is full of flavor. Thanks to their small size, these pumpkins are very remarkable and very tasty to fill or roast in its entirety.
Ornamental pumpkins
Rianne Haaring2024-04-19T14:52:33+02:00Ornamental pumpkins (or ornamental fruit or ornamental gourds) is a plant species that comes from the cucumber family and, as the name suggests, is not edible. Of course they are very nice as decoration in the house or at the front door. In the fall you see them popping up everywhere and they are also widely used as decoration for the Halloween party. The ornamental pumpkins are available in many different shapes, colors and sizes.
Poblano pepper
Rianne Haaring2024-06-04T10:03:46+02:00This chilli originates from Mexico and has a delicious subtly spicy taste, making it good to use in all kinds of dishes. The appearance of the Poblano pepper is somewhat like a mini bell pepper, but then spicy. The Poblano pepper owes its name to the area where they originally come from, Puebla Mexico. In Mexican cuisine, this is an important ingredient for the traditional mole sauce.
Korean radish
Sanne Vermeulen2023-09-07T11:25:52+02:00Korean radish is crunchy, juicy and sweet. The taste is similar to that of daikon. Korean radishes are generally short and firm, with a light green-yellow tint halfway up the top. They are often diced and pickled or made into a twist on traditional kimchi.
Ginseng
Sanne Vermeulen2023-03-23T10:59:21+01:00Ginseng has been known in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries for its health benefits and medicinal properties. Ginseng is a precious root. Cultivation requires a lot of expertise and patience. Ginseng only grows on a certain type of humus-rich soil and must be grown in the shade.
Fresh ginger
Sanne Vermeulen2023-08-29T09:46:41+02:00This fresh ginger is grown in the Netherlands. The fact that it's not dried, like regular ginger, makes it quite special. Besides its great look, this ginger is juicier and very tasteful. By leaving a piece of the stem attached, it will stay fresh longer. The stems give a lot of flavor to soups and sauces.
Haricot Coco de Paimpol I.G.P.
Rianne Haaring2024-11-08T10:42:26+01:00Haricot Coco de Paimpol is a white bean variety with a refined taste that is very popular among chefs. This striking bean is named after the beautiful coastal region of Paimpol in France, where these beans are grown in a defined area. What is special is that these beans are still harvested by hand, while most beans are harvested mechanically. The Haricot Coco de Paimpol beans have a I.G.P. certification.
Pointed gourd (Parwal)
Rianne Haaring2022-07-14T15:57:00+02:00The pointed gourd, also called parwal, comes from the same family as the cucumber. This vegetable is often confused with tindola, as they are very similar in shape and size. The pointed gourd has a smooth green skin on the outside with, in most cases, white stripes. On the inside, the pointed gourd has large round pips. The size can vary from small and round to thick and long. Unlike cucumbers, the pointed gourd is not eaten raw.
