Fresh Origins November 2014: What's New on The Farm! Megan Trainor Says It's All About That Bass But Peachy Deegan Says November Is All About These Peas!
P is for Peachy! P is also for PEAS. P is much more than a letter in the alphabet: you can eat them. Every month, we are excited to see the latest and greatest from the best Microgreens in the world, Fresh Origins. They constantly better their brand, and this month it is All About Peas! Did you know that Fresh Origins has many different pea products? Here’s the lowdown on the differences, so that you can pick which works best in or on your next delicious dish! Because it's all about these peas, no trouble...
Pea Vines:
• Long Vine includes leaves, small tendrils and sometimes flowers
• Great for banquet presentations or other decorative use
Micro Pea Green:
• Miniature version of our Petite™ Pea Green
• Tiny pea leaves and delicate stems compared to regular Pea Shoots or Petite™ Pea Green
• Wonderfully fresh pea taste
• Tasty ingredient for seafood
• Fantastic addition for small plates or side salads
Pea Tendril:
• This is the true Pea Tendril
• No Leaves
• Blanch to enhance color and tenderness
• Striking on a plate
“Pea Tendril”
Petite™ Pea Green:
• Delicious green with wide circular leaves
• Fresh pea taste
• Use as a bed for seafood and poultry or throw in a salad to enhance flavor
“Petite™ Pea Greens”
Gold Pea Shoots:
• Small yellow pea leaves with crunchy white stems
• Fresh and sweet pea flavor
• Add energy to a number of plates with this vibrant Shoot
Green Pea Shoots:
• Green leaves with tender green stems
• Combines well with many foods
• Longer stem than Petite™ Pea Green
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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