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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Fresh Origins Mustard Flowers Highly Recommended by the Peachy's Pantry Panel of Whom You Know! Perfect for Creating Upscale Seafood Dishes!


Tiny, vibrant yellow Mustard Flowers have a great mustard flavor! These golden jewels are perfect for creating upscale seafood dishes. Also a great addition to gourmet salads. Decorate kobe sliders and steaks! 

“Its small size makes it very versatile & easy to use. I enjoy using bright colors; you only need one or two flowers to make a plate pop” 

The Peachy's Pantry Panelists were delighted to celebrate spring with the Fresh Origins Mustard Flowers, and the panelists rave:

I am always looking for new and unique ways to spice up my cooking. I decided to cook up some fluke this weekend, and I wanted it to be special. I used the usual ingredients - olive oil, white wine, and capers, but it wasn't enough. That is when I reached for Fresh Origins Mustard Flowers. These tiny flowers are a bright, beautiful yellow, and they really added some color to the dish. Not only that, but they actually taste like mustard! This was exactly what the fish needed to go from average to extraordinary! My guests absolutely loved the dish! Those tiny flowers gave me points for both taste and presentation! I look forward to using them again soon!
So, you think you know mustard, right? Lovely condiment, yellow, can be spicy...but did you ever think about where it comes from? Mustard is made from mustard seeds. However, as we all know, plants are more than just seeds...so, enter: mustard flower! Mustard flower is one of many edible flowers occurring in nature, and can be a vibrant, exciting addition to salads, soups, cocktails and other tasty treats. Fresh Origins, the top-notch family-run farm in the San Diego area, is known for being the largest grower of microgreens and edible flowers in the country, and their Mustard Flowers provide a welcome dose of freshness, cheer and spice into any meal. The small, bright yellow flowers have a mild, slightly spicy flavor. I tossed some into a mixed green salad for an extra splash of color and flavor, and they were a terrific addition! The mustard flowers would also work well as pretty, cheerful decorations to cakes or cupcakes. Thank you, Fresh Origins, for introducing me to this colorful and versatile treat!
I love flowers. I love them in my office, living room, bedroom, bathroom, ok I think you get it. So what about flowers in my dinner? Why yes, that sounds fun doesn't it? I love Fresh Origins microgreens and edible flowers. Create your own exotic dish and add a bit if flair with an edible flower. I loved trying their Mustard Flower. These tiny and pretty yellow flowers not only add a pop of color to your dinner plate but taste yummy too. We tried these on top if our sautéed spinach for a little kick and they were so tasty. Why not spice up your dinner table too? It's easy just have Fresh Origins do all the work and simply serve their beautiful edible flowers.
Jewels for your palate: what a delightful concept! With a sprinkle of happy little flowers from Fresh Origins, your plate becomes more festive, more lovely to look at, and more appetizing. It must be the psychological influence that flowers have on our psyche. As poets have often remarked, they cause a shift in our consciousness and mood. What plate of deliciousness wouldn't be enhanced with tiny blossoms edible, and raised carefully in California. The end result of Fresh Origins care in planting, development, and production brings a new outlook on the culinary market. Micro Greens, and tiny flowers add to the realm of possibilities and inspiration for chefs the world over. Usually available through distributors, and only to the trade, the herbs, greens and flowers from Fresh Origins might show up in one of your favorite restaurants, on your very plate. Ask, and ye shall receive , it has been said, so talk to the restauranteur about their choice in garnish. The whole world awaits Spring, and what better way to bring it, than as a cheerful little garnish on the plate?

I have never eaten a Mustard Flower before. I can't help but notice it looks like a Buttercup. It is not a Buttercup. I can feel it in the back of my throat. It tastes most like a spice, more so than the Begonia Flower or Oyster Leaf. It's hard to pin down. I keep eating one after another trying to nail it. Those two warm days we had in the Northeast last week made everything bloom all at once. I'm suffering with allergies. Is the Mustard Flower opening up my sinuses? A very interesting taste sensation, and a cure for the common cold? All hail the Mustard Flower!

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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. For more information about Fresh Origins, visit their website at www.freshorigins.com

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