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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.
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap-Bar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market Sushi | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| West Coast Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-295-1688 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Bankers Hill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Animae (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| InterContinental Vistal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap Bar (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 858-260-5400 |
| Lagom Balanced Food | La Jolla CA | 858-333-9924 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-8455 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Il Dandy (Bar) | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Mille Fleurs Pastries | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (PB Grand) | San Diego CA | 619-255-4657 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House Bar | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Comercializadora de Especialdides | Ensenada Baja California | 646-128-7028 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Cafe Gratitude San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-736-5077 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pansy Flowers. One
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Pansy Herb Salad |
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Central market of Athens Greece ????
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece Y-14 About 19 days ago, 10/01/19 Sharer's comments : Pansy flowers ?? Locally produce ???? Radlett Fruiterers Near Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom About 724 days ago, 10/26/17 Sharer's comments : Mixed selection of edible flowers |
