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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.
SalanovaĀ® Lettuces
SalanovaĀ® 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, crĆØme 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.
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Garden of Vegan | San Diego CA | 530-366-7102 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
| Raki Raki (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 858-302-6405 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House Bar | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant Bar | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Liberty Call Distilling | San Diego CA | 619-630-1240 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pansy Flowers. One
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easiest, three is harder.| The Merry Thought |
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Floral Goat Cheese with Dill & Cracked Pepper |
| Grits and Chopsticks |
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Beef Stew with Edible Flowers |
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