Produce Briefs...
Amla
Amla are small, round berries with light-green skin. The skin is almost translucent, with 6 to 8 faint yellow striations, making the Amla appear to be segmented. The skin is tough, yet thin with a flesh that is crisp and juicy
Wild Rice Shoots
The actual Wild Rice plant grows from 1.2 to 2.4 m in height and its leaves, when fully elongated, measure from 30 to 60 cm in length. The enlarged shoots are harvested, and the upper leaves cut off showing only the shoot with husk-like wrapper leaves.
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.
| Pizzeria Mozza-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-376-4353 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Venissimo Cheese San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-358-9081 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room | San Diego CA | 619-752-0081 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Craft Pizza Company | San Diego CA | 877-897-8792 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pansy Flowers. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Recipe Land |
|
Wholemeal Red and Yellow Pepper Quiche with Pansies |
| She knows |
|
Pansy Herb Salad |
| Marzipan |
|
Sugared (Crystalized) Edible Flowers |
| My Recipes |
|
Lemon Jellyroll with Pansies |
Recently Spotted
People have 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.
Wine Bar @ Rancho La Puerta
Near Tecate, Baja California, MexicoAbout 17 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 366 days ago, 3/08/13 Fresh Origins Farm Near Vista, California, United States About 401 days ago, 2/01/13 |
