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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
Orchids exude an aromatic scent that can vary from subtly sweet and grass like to rich vanilla and spice depending upon type. This purple variety has a delicate floral scent. Its petals are dark to bright purple on the petal edge and transition to lighter shades of purple and eventually white approaching the center of the flower. They have the classic bilaterally symmetrical orchid shape and are attached to a strong creamy white stem.
Seasons/Availability
Orchids are available year-round.
Current Facts
Orchids are of the genus Orchis and a member of the family Orchidaceae. With over 22,000 species they are the largest family of flowering plants. One variety in this family, the vanilla orchid is used to create the flavoring in vanilla extract. There are also many varieties that are able to mimic the pheromones and appearance of different insects as a way to lure them into assisting in pollination.
Applications
Orchids are ideal for use as natural decor on wedding and birthday cakes, pastries, salads and fruit or cheese boards. Use as garnish for tropical drinks or float atop punch or cold soups.
Geography/History
Orchids were long believed to have a relatively recent origin but DNA from fossil findings has proved otherwise. Orchids can now be traced back over 100 million years to the time of the dinosaurs. Since this time the orchid family has undergone much evolution and expansion and currently can be found growing in nearly every corner of the world except for Antarctica.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Gelato 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5272 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 925-487-2025 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant Bar | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Farmers Table | La Mesa CA | 619-724-6465 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Meze | San Diego CA | 619-546-5060 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Triton Boat | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Raki Raki (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 858-302-6405 |
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Gossip Grill (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-663-9916 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | |
| Flour Child Baking Company | San Marcos CA | 858-437-7884 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| The Meal Prep Co | San Diego CA | 619-415-0106 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Under Belly-Uptown (Bar) | 104 CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA |
