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BORAGE FLOWERS (FRESH ORIGINS)- 100 CT Pictured bottom right
Five blue, pointed petals make the blooms look like stars. Taste is often said to resemble that of cucumbers. Sometimes the flowers are white or rose-colored, but usually they’re blue. Commonly used for garnishing plates, salads and beverages. Whole flowers or just the petals can be used as a beautiful and scented garnish. MICRO FLOWER BLEND (FRESH ORIGINS) -200 CT Pictured bottom left
Perfect for floating on cream soups and sauces. They work very well in exotic martinis...and of course desserts love their company! With distinct and unique flavors, these tiny jewels are extremely versatile and can add just the right amount of culinary bling!
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CONFETTI FLOWER (FRESH ORIGINS)- 50 CT Pictured top right
A seasonal blend of Edible Flower petals that can be used to brighten up any dish. A little goes a long way to add a splash of garden fresh color. There can be Marigold, Carnation, Dahlia, Calendula, Viola, Daisy, and others depending on availability. Micro Flower Blend
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HERB FLOWER MIX FRESH ORIGINS 50 CT Pictured right
CHIVE BLOSSOMS Delicate appearance with a strong chive/ onion-y flavor. MINT BLOSSOMS Lovely purple and white fluffy blossoms with intense mint and licorice flavors. ROSEMARY FLOWERS Tiny delicate light blue-ish purple flowers attached to the stems in between the needles, and have a concentrated rosemary flavor. CILANTRO FLOWERS Tiny white flowers with a potent cilantro flavor. DILL FLOWERS Clusters of tiny bright yellow flowers on thin green stems. They have a concentrated very sweet Dill taste and aroma. FENNEL FLOWERS Look just like Dill Flowers, but have an unmistakable sweet licorice flavor. THYME FLOWERS Very tiny with a delicate appearance, but have huge flavor.
FOR ADDED COLOR AND FLAVOR Edible flowers of herb plants generally have a more intense flavor compared to the leaves and provide an additional dimension of visual enhancement.
STEVIA FLOWERS White, and of course, super sweet. BASIL BLOSSOMS Richly aromatic with an intense Basil flavor. *Also available separately in 50 ct. LAVENDER FLOWERS Beautiful with their soft pastel color and long straight stems, they impart great aromas and a distinctive taste. *Also available separately in 50 ct.
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MIXED PANSIES - 50 CT Pictured left
These velvety soft, multi colored, flower “faces” are completely edible. Their mild wintergreen flavor is a great accent for cocktails, salads, soups and desserts. Pansies are often candied to top wedding cakes and the like. Scatter around to finish a formal table setting. Greenhouse grown according to strict HACCP food safety guidelines in a socially responsible culture with biological crop protection. Pansies have a slightly grassy—even minty—flavor, so they work well in herb-flavored summer cocktails and fruit salads. For a quick, easy, and festive summer hors d’oeuvre, spread some cream cheese on a small round cracker and top it with a whole pansy. *Red Pansies- 50 CT also available NASTURTIUM FLOWERS - 50 CT Pictured right
Generally available year round, these pretty large petals are great in soups and salads, for decorating platters and designer cocktails. Their flavor starts out sweet and innocuous but leaves a peppery tang on the tongue. Greenhouse grown according to strict HACCP food safety guidelines in a socially responsible culture with biological crop protection. These gorgeous flowers have a slightly peppery taste, almost like watercress, which makes them perfect for summer rice paper rolls. You can also stuff a whole flower with a savory mousse or enjoy nasturtium flowers with beef carpaccio.
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PINK SNAPDRAGONS (FRESH ORIGINS) - 50 CT Pictured left
Snapdragons have a soft, fuzzy texture and a unique shape with a deeply cupped blossom. Their flavor is similar to other flowers - herby, grassy, and somewhat bitter. They are sold as a mixed color blend that usually includes many of these colors: yellow, light pink, dark pink, magenta, red, purple magenta, and white. paccio. INEDIBLE ORCHID BLOOMS (PRODUCT OF THAILAND) - 50 CT Pictured right
HIBISCUS FLOWER (FRESH ORIGINS)- 50 CT Pictured left
Both tart and sweet, hibiscus petals have a cranberry-like flavor that makes them perfect for teas and cocktails. Drop fresh hibiscus buds into glasses of bubbly and let your guests watch them bloom before their eyes.
VIOLA FLOWERS (FRESH ORIGINS) - 50 CT Pictured right
Flowers have a lettuce-like flavor and make a decorative addition to a green salad or to garnish a pâté or dessert. They can be crystallized and used on cakes, cookies or creamy desserts.
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FIRESTICK FLOWERS- 100 CT Pictured right
Colorful and striking flame-like blossoms with a flavor that is similar corn silk. Harvested from the amaranth plant, Firesticks are gleaned from the most vibrant portion of the plant. They can literally be added to nearly any dish, appetizer or dessert. These flowers enhance the visual appeal of the plate, they are very durable and have a mild, bland flavor that can be described as a hint of fresh corn.
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Fresh Origins Purple Pepper Flower Premium Assortment Edible Flowers
SQUASH BLOSSOMS)- 24 CT Pictured left
The edible flower of the green zucchini plant is a delicacy in many cultures. The sunny blossoms have a sweet, delicate flavor and fleshy texture and can be cooked in countless ways. Dip in a light tempura batter and fry, stuff with cheese and then fry, sautĂŠ, bake into the top of a frittata or add to soups. Try to use right away after purchase. They will keep a day or so spread on a towel covered baking sheet covered with plastic wrap. U.S.A. GROWN
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