Produce Briefs...
Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Grower
Micro StarFlowers™ are available year round.
These petite flowers consist of four or five delicate petals which form a star like shape. Both the petals and the hollow stem of the flower can be varying shades of pink, red and purple. Micro StarFlowers™ offer a sweet, mild flavor with a floral aroma.
Micro StarFlowers™ are perfect for use in fresh preparations. Add to green, grain and stacked salads or float atop cold clear to light colored soups. Use to decorate cakes, tarts, gelato and delicate pasteries. Incorporate Micro StarFlowers™ and fresh herbs into butter, sour cream or soft cheeses to make an attractive spread for bread and crackers. Use as an edible garnish on frittatas, quiche and stir-fries or add to brine when making pickled vegetables.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Star MicroFlowers™. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Recently Spotted
Someone spotted Star MicroFlowers™ using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Seasons/Availability
Micro StarFlowers™ are available year round.
Description/Taste
These petite flowers consist of four or five delicate petals which form a star like shape. Both the petals and the hollow stem of the flower can be varying shades of pink, red and purple. Micro StarFlowers™ offer a sweet, mild flavor with a floral aroma.
Applications
Micro StarFlowers™ are perfect for use in fresh preparations. Add to green, grain and stacked salads or float atop cold clear to light colored soups. Use to decorate cakes, tarts, gelato and delicate pasteries. Incorporate Micro StarFlowers™ and fresh herbs into butter, sour cream or soft cheeses to make an attractive spread for bread and crackers. Use as an edible garnish on frittatas, quiche and stir-fries or add to brine when making pickled vegetables.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Star MicroFlowers™. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Marzipan |
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Sugared (Crystalized) Edible Flowers |
Recently Spotted
Someone spotted Star MicroFlowers™ using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Spotting 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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Fresh Origins Farm Near Hidden Meadows, California, United States About 100 days ago Spotter's comments : Tiny and bright red...perfect for Valentine's Day!! |
