{"product_id":"lettuce-little-gem-12ct","title":"Lettuce - Rosaine Little Gem 12ct","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Hope’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaine lettuce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most visually striking lettuces we’ve brought in this season — compact little heads layered in deep burgundy and vibrant green, with heavily savoyed leaves that feel somewhere between romaine and little gem in structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike modern hybrid lettuces bred primarily for uniformity and shipping, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaine is an open-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — selected and preserved for flavor, texture, and beauty in the field. That heritage shows up immediately in the eating. The leaves are thin but structured, crisp without feeling rigid, and carry a sweetness that builds from the pale inner heart outward into a faintly nutty, lightly bitter edge in the darker leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Hope grows these with careful spacing and soil management, allowing the heads to develop slowly and stay well hydrated. The result is a lettuce with real life to it — not watery, not brittle, but supple and crisp at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, buttery core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild nuttiness with faint chicory-like bitterness in the outer leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrisp, highly textured leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent hydration and clean finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe texture is what chefs notice first — deeply crinkled leaves that trap vinaigrette beautifully while still maintaining lift and structure on the plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhole or halved heads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grill or char lightly while keeping the core intact\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComposed salads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural shape gives height and structure without much manipulation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClassic vinaigrettes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Holds dressing exceptionally well\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeafood pairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Especially strong with crab, shrimp, trout, or oysters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLayered plating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burgundy and green contrast adds immediate visual depth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosaine carries the refinement of a modern chef’s lettuce, but with the flavor and individuality of an older field variety. A beautiful heirloom crop grown carefully and harvested at the stage where texture, sweetness, and structure all meet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Hope Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42390557982795,"sku":"LTC-ROSAINELTLGEM12","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/6811\/9371\/files\/IMG_8531.jpg?v=1778342438","url":"https:\/\/bradfordfarmsc.com\/products\/lettuce-little-gem-12ct","provider":"Bradford Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}