Produce recently spotted at The Market
Produce Briefs...
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.
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, 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.
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Secret Table | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-4054 |
| Dolce at the Highlands 2018 | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Florent | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap Bar (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Volcano Rabbit Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Petco Park (Catering) | San Diego CA | 619-795-5917 |
| Kindred Bar | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Parakeet cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| El Dorado Lounge | San Diego CA | 858-531-5062 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pansy Flowers. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Sweetology |
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Pansy Shortbread Cookies |
Recently Spotted
Someone spotted Pansy Flowers 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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Radlett Fruiterers
Near Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom About 181 days ago, 10/26/17 Spotter's comments : Mixed selection of edible flowers |
