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Monday, December 22, 2014

Fresh Origins December 2014: What's New On the Farm: Introducing Petite™ Basil Holiday Mix™ and MiniCrown Kale Colorstar™




Petite™ Basil Holiday Mix™

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and that means holiday festivities galore right down to the best plates in the world.  Our friends at Fresh Origins have

 created a festive, flavorful combination of three unique Basil varieties to commemorate the holidays: Basil Cinnamon, Basil Allspice™, and Basil Nutmeg™. This inventive Basil Mix is ideal for the rustic bounty of the winter season to brighten up a wide range of applications. 



Cinnamon Basil is an aromatic and vibrant flavor combination of basil and cinnamon. Basil Allspice™ has a potent, distinctive sweet and spicy flavor. And Basil Nutmeg™ has the smooth comforting fragrance of vanilla, with an extravagant nutmeg flavor that adds a subtle richness to enhance any dish. Petite™ Basil Holiday Mix™ combines well with pumpkin or celery root soup, roasted winter squash, beets, parsnips, fresh fruit, pasta and desserts. There is no shortage of flavor in this blend! 

MiniCrown Kale Colorstar™

MiniCrown™ ColorStar Kale™ is a mini head (or crown) of Kale. Vibrant colors of purple, pink, white and green are what sets this apart. They are harvested young and have a mild fresh Kale flavor without the bitterness of full-sized Kale. These beauties can be stuffed with seafood, meats or cheeses to create a stunning appetizer! 

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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