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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Mache
Mache has been cultivated in France since the 17th century, and in France it is known as doucette. It is also known as "lamb's lettuce" because its leaves resemble the size and shape of a lamb's tongue.
Grower
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are available year round.
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are small, yellow, orange, gold, red and mahogany five petaled flowers. The petal colors are varying combinations of orange and a russet hued red and attached to a central orange core.
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are perfect for decorating cakes, pastries and tarts. Use as garnish atop rice pudding, crème brule and fruit salads.
Marigolds have long been used by many cultures in religious ceremonies. In Mexico they are used as decoration on alters for Dia de los Muertos. In India they are made in to garlands and used to honor gods in Hindu ceremonies.
Marigolds are native to the Americas and were first used by the Aztecs for medicinal purposes. They were also believed to have magical properties and were used in religious ceremonies. Via new world explores marigolds made their way first to Spain and then France and Africa.
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Seasons/Availability
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are available year round.
Description/Taste
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are small, yellow, orange, gold, red and mahogany five petaled flowers. The petal colors are varying combinations of orange and a russet hued red and attached to a central orange core.
Applications
Marigold MicroFlowers™ are perfect for decorating cakes, pastries and tarts. Use as garnish atop rice pudding, crème brule and fruit salads.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Marigolds have long been used by many cultures in religious ceremonies. In Mexico they are used as decoration on alters for Dia de los Muertos. In India they are made in to garlands and used to honor gods in Hindu ceremonies.
Geography/History
Marigolds are native to the Americas and were first used by the Aztecs for medicinal purposes. They were also believed to have magical properties and were used in religious ceremonies. Via new world explores marigolds made their way first to Spain and then France and Africa.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Convention Center West | San Diego CA |
