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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Pansy flowers offer velvety-textured slightly sweet flavor similar to wintergreen. The Pansy flower blooms in a wide array of vibrant colors. Having a broad color spectrum for an annual, flowers can be yellow, white, red, orange, purple, pink, lavender, mahogany, blue, apricot or bronze. The flowers may be just a single color or can have two or three colors.
Seasons/Availability
Pansie's are available year-round, with a peak season in the spring.
Current Facts
Along with violets, pansies are a member of the genus Viola and part of the Violaceae family. There are over 400 species in the genus Viola, most of which have asymmetrical flowers.
Applications
Pansies make an attractive addition to fruit, green and grain salads. They can be floated atop cold soups, added to salsa and chutney or minced and incorporated into butter or cream cheeses to make an attractive spread. Pansies can be used to add color and a subtle mint flavor to cocktails and teas. Most commonly they are used for ornamental purposed and can be used both candied and fresh atop ice cream, crème brule, tarts, cakes and other delicate pastries.
Geography/History
Members of the Viola genus including pansies are especially favored and cultivated in Europe. "Pansy" is derived from the French word "pensee" meaning thought or remembrance. The pansy plant we are familiar with today is said to have had its beginning in Iver, Buckinghamshire, England. Making their way to North America in the late 1800s, pansies quickly gained popularity.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 6194356611 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap-Bar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Mostra Coffee (Jenny's Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 760-586-9916 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Cafe Gratitude San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-736-5077 |
| Social Tap | San Diego CA | 619-398-8938 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Toast Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-56-8018 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (PB Grand) | San Diego CA | 619-255-4657 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Il Dandy (Bar) | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House Bar | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-753-5445 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank Bar - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 858-395-8809 |
| Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-458-9231 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market Sushi | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Syrah Spirit & Wine Parlor | San Diego CA | 619-234-4166 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego CA | 619-255-0216 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | #100 CA | |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap Bar (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pansy Flowers. One
is easiest,
three is harder.| Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart |
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Pansy Crepes with Sweetened Cream Cheese |
Recently Shared
Someone shared Pansy Flowers using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
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Radlett Fruiterers
Near Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom About 668 days ago, 10/26/17 Sharer's comments : Mixed selection of edible flowers |
