Pansy Flowers

Inventory, 50 ct : 36.00
This item was last sold on : 07/27/14

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.

Description/Taste

Velvety-textured and offering a slightly sweet flavor similar to wintergreen, the pansy blooms in a wide array of vibrant colors. Having a broad color spectrum for an annual, pansies 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.

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.

The Flight Path	San Diego CA	760-809-4709
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Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Hotel Del Coronado Banquets	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295

Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pansy Flowers. One is easiest, three is harder.

Recipe Land		Wholemeal Red and Yellow Pepper Quiche with Pansies
My Recipes		Lemon Jellyroll with Pansies
She knows		Pansy Herb Salad
Marzipan		Sugared (Crystalized) Edible Flowers

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Wine Bar @ Rancho La Puerta Near Tecate, Baja California, Mexico About 160 days ago, 2/20/14 Spotter's comments : Pansy Flowers spotted at Wine Bar @ Rancho La Puerta. Natural Products Expo West Anaheim convention cent Near Oceanside, California, United States About 510 days ago, 3/08/13 Fresh Origins Farm Near Vista, California, United States About 545 days ago, 2/01/13