Whom You Know: Fresh Origins Micro Basil Nutmeg Recommended by the Peachy's Pantry Panel of Whom You Know

Monday, March 26, 2012

Fresh Origins Micro Basil Nutmeg Recommended by the Peachy's Pantry Panel of Whom You Know

Fresh Origins has the answer to appetizing. Basil we all know in pesto, but this is no ordinary basil. I'm sure you could make a wild pesto from it, but the tender little fragrant leaf is so appealing visually that it would be a shame to turn it into a sauce. This is a wonderful addition to the basil family, and would add a touch of the marvelous to appetizers, entrees, soups, desserts, even cocktails. Imagine a plate of San Pietro's wonderful pasta garnished with this micro basil. Toss it into a salad for a delightful, flavorful addition. I'm thinking butternut squash soup with a float of micro basil nutmeg on it, the aroma wafting , appealing to the Old World as well as the new cuisine in all of us. Normally only sold to restaurants, if you find it on your specialty market's shelves, snap it up. And when you see it plated, at your favorite restaurant , take a second to enjoy the flavor, the scent, and the obvious intentional touch of the wondrous.

I absolutely love the flavor of nutmeg. Fresh Origins Micro Basil Nutmeg is actually basil flavored as nutmeg! It is the perfect edible garnish to add to cocktails and especially desserts. It adds a nice punch of fresh flavor and looks beautiful too! You can also use it in soups or truly anything that needs a gorgeous touch! This would have been perfect for the cocktails at Sofrito! It adds a nice sweet spice flavor which truly enhances the flavors in a drink or dish! I hope I don't run out of it anytime soon!

The Micro Basil Nutmeg has to be my new favorite ingredients to use in cooking. When using this in my cooking, I can taste both remnants of basil and nutmeg. The aroma of nutmeg can be smelled throughout the entire house and reminds me of many holidays growing up. The basil is more prominent when I'm eating. I can't believe the full body of flavor this delicate green gives to any kind of food you cook. I used this wonderful green while cooking a chicken dish. It added such a fantastic flavor I haven't been able to find anywhere else. I can't wait to make more!

Micro Basil Nutmeg is one of Fresh Origins' microgreens. Microgreens are a tiny form of edible greens produced from the seeds of vegetables, herbs or other plants. They range in size from one to two inches long, including the stem and leaves. Microgreens have intense flavors considering their small size. Micro basil nutmeg has combines the wonderful flavor of nutmeg, reminiscent of the holidays. It has lushly bright green leaves that release a unique fragrance. Imagine receiving in the mail an herb grown in San Diego, California that is so fresh and delicious. These microgreens are used by fine restaurants to enhance the flavor of their presentations. A rare treat!

Micro Basil Nutmeg is such a delicious treat! It is such a fun and unique item to have in your kitchen. The nutmeg flavor is unreal! This is a fun sweet garnish to add to any dessert, cocktail or soup. Not only are you adding a fun fresh flavor but also creativity. When you make a food or beverage look unique it draws me in. All I know is that the foods and drinks that I have been creating look fabulous due to the Micro Basil Nutmeg. Decorate your foods and drinks you will love it as much as I do!

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Micro Basil Nutmeg™, is a tiny basil with a truly unique taste. This Microgreen combines the great taste of basil with the glorious flavor of nutmeg. This delicious and aromatic combination is perfect for finishing a delicate pasta dish, or just about any dessert. Microgreens are tiny greens grown from the seeds of herbs and other plants that are valued for their intense flavors and aesthetic appeal.

There are many varieties and flavors of basil, but Basil Nutmeg™ is one of the most intriguing. Fresh Origins grows this as both a Microgreen and Petitegreen.

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.

David Sasuga and his family operate the 24 acre farm located in the picturesque rolling hills of San Diego County, California where the near perfect weather allows for production and harvest almost every day of the year. David was originally growing flower and vegetable starter plants back in 1995, when a local chef visited his greenhouse and got excited about some basil seedlings he saw growing there. He had never seen basil this tiny and wanted to use them in his restaurant. It was then that David started growing Microgreens resulting in today’s catalog of over 380 Microgreens, PetiteGreens, Edible Flowers, Shoots Tiny Veggies and related items.

Fresh Origins’ primary product remains Microgreens. They have exceptional color, are bursting with flavor and have outstanding keeping quality due to the attention and care given in the growing, harvesting and packing. They are hand harvested to order at the peak of freshness and shipped overnight to arrive the next morning to all parts of the country.

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. There are however 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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