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Monday, February 10, 2014

Fresh Origins February 2014 What's New On the Farm! Three More Reasons to Fall in Love with Fresh Origins: Petite Watercress Pink Ice™, Flower Crystals Rose® and Micro & Petite Merlot Mix!

Fresh Origins
February 2014
It's not who you know, it's Whom You Know and the best chefs in the world use Fresh Origins.  Many covet Valentine's Day gifts that are rare and undiscovered; every month we learn of the new advancements on the California Farm of Fresh Origins and today we look at the latest and greatest for Valentine's Day.
What’s New on the Farm: 
Petite Watercress Pink Ice™
The brilliant violet pink leaves are truly stunning! Their fresh, peppery taste is the ideal 
enhancement to specialty salads & sandwiches. Float on a soup to create a beautiful presentation. Also a great flavor addition to shrimp, crab, & ahi.
Add this lovely & unique color to your dish to enhance its creativity.

Featured Items for Valentine’s Day!

Flower Crystals Rose®
Striking, ruby-pink sugar crystals made with our own edible roses. 
There are no added flavors or colors. With a delightful taste & the 
sensual aroma of fresh Roses, combined with a great crunch, 
these vibrant flavor crystals are a sensational 
addition to any dessert. Fantastic with 
chocolates, top mini-cupcakes, canapés, 
sorbet, crème brulee & more. Add a fresh 
floral note to fruit salads. Add color & texture 
to chocolate dipped strawberries.

Micro & Petite Merlot Mix
Colorful combination of all red-themed herbs and greens.  
Tasty flavors of beets, cabbage, radish, shiso, clove, mustard & lemon.
Add bright, amazing colors to mixed green salads or soups. Add beauty 
& romance to any appetizer, entree, or dessert. Perfect for Valentine’s Day! 

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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. Read our first Culinary Queen interview with Kelly Sasuga:


For more information about Fresh Origins, visit their website at 








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