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New Edible Flower Variety: Carnival Prince (Polyanthus)
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 August 2017 12:31
Flowerdale Farm is excited to introduce three new edible flower varieties this spring: Carnival Prince (Polyanthus), Sweet Alyssum and Summer Kisses (Linaria).
Carnival Prince are currently available in good numbers with excellent quality. This large flower is ideal to add vibrant colour and sweet flavour to salads and desserts. It is the perfect bloom for crystalising as a garnish and is available in yellow, pink, purple, white, red and orange tones. Carnival Prince will be in season until high summer.
Product Profile: Micro Green Shiso
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- Published on Monday, 31 July 2017 16:08
Micro Green Shiso is also known as Perilla or Beef-Steak Plant and has a strong sweet and spicy flavour. It is often used as a substitute for basil and is a fantastic in Asian cuisine. Use in salads, pasta, meat and seafood or add to risotto or egg dishes.
Micro Green Shiso is also a flavoursome and attractive garnish. This unique microgreen resembles stinging nettle leaves with serrated edge, furry surface and pale-pink stems.
Product Profile: Microgreen Sage
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- Published on Monday, 31 July 2017 16:04
Microgreen Sage is micro variety of the popular herb with a more intense flavour then the mature plant. Expect a strong earthy, peppery flavour with lemon / mint overtones. Pristine in appearance, microgreen sage has elegant oval-shaped, textured green-grey leaves.
Microgreen Sage combines well with egg, vegetables, red and white meats, beans and legumes. Add to tomato-based sauces, soups, seafood and bread dishes for vibrant flavour. Microgreen Sage is robust enough to be enjoyed raw or cooked.
Instagram Inspiration @the_sunkissed_kitchen
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- Published on Monday, 31 July 2017 15:59
A sensational salad comprised of pea tendrils, candy cane beets, radish, pomegranate, avocado, #FlowerdaleFarm #Microgreens and #EdibleFlowers, radicchio, cucumelons and purple carrots by @the_sunkissed_kitchen
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New Seasonal Product: Curly Cress (Land Cress)
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- Published on Monday, 31 July 2017 15:55
Curly Cress, also known as Land Cress, is new seasonal product available from Flowerdale Farm from the Glenora Heritage Produce range. A member of the watercress family, it's delicate leaves look a bit like chervil, but pack a distinctive wasabi-like punch.
Curly Cress is very versatile and can be treated like a salad green or used as a herb to add a peppery hit to a wide range of savoury dishes. Create flavoursome cress pesto, cress soup, or steam and serve with butter and salt as a delicious side.
Curly Cress combines well with citrus, balsamic, beetroot, duck, miso, edamame, fish, beef and soft cheese. It is also an excellent salad base or lettuce substitute in sandwiches.
Only available during the colder months, we currently have excellent supply in 50g punnets (labelled land cress) or 1kg boxes (labelled curly cress). All Glenora products are picked to order so please ensure orders are received to Flowerdale Farm by 8am each Tuesday or Friday.
