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Thursday, January 15, 2015

What's New on the Farm: Papalo Bud ™ Sophisticated Chefs Around the World, Kick Off Your New Year with the Latest & Greatest by Fresh Origins Says Whom You Know!

Even if you think you're the most sophisticated chef in the world (thank you-many of you do follow us on Twitter!), you can always learn something new and find new innovations from our brilliant friends that grow the best microgreens in the world: Fresh Origins.  Their latest and greatest that we are pleased to feature this month is the 
Papalo Bud™.  It has a complex, distinctive flavor of cilantro with hints of arugula and rue. It is used fresh or added at the very last minute of cooking. The leaves are traditionally used, but we have found that the flower buds have a more concentrated flavor. The Papalo Bud™ is very tender and their unique shape is ideal, adding a note of freshness and flavor to many dishes. Top carpaccios, tartares, or crudo type fish fish dishes for maximum impact. This ancient herb is called Papalo which is the Aztec (Nahuatl language) word for butterfly since the leaves are shaped like butterfly wings. A bit of trivia: English words of Nahuatl origin include "avocado", "chayote", "chili", "chocolate", "coyote", "chipotle", "peyote" and "tomato".

Fresh Origins is America’s leading producer of Microgreens and Edible Flowers. Combining the benefits of an ideal climate with a deep passion for quality and innovation, Fresh Origins products are sought after by the finest restaurants and top chefs. The farm is located in the picturesque rolling hills of San Diego County, where the near perfect weather allows for production and harvest all year. Fresh Origins produces almost 400 Microgreens, Petitegreens, Edible Flowers, Shoots, Tiny Veggies™ and related items. Many are not available anywhere else, with new introductions nearly every month. Fresh Origins products are on top of the finest cuisine in the world! Fresh Origins supplies distributors of specialty produce who serve fine dining restaurants and resorts nationwide. There are also a few online sources of their products available to private chefs and home cooks. Read our first Culinary Queen interview with Kelly Sasuga:

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