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Product Profile: Karkalla
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- Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 15:02
Karakalla is a native Australian sea succulent which can be found on sand dunes and cliffs along the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian coastlines. The plump, juicy leaves have a light, sweet, salty taste similar to wild strawberries or fresh figs.
Also known as Beach Bananas or Pigface, Karkalla can be used as a natural flavour enhancer in meat dishes. Its angular, banana-shaped, pale green salty leaves are a unique addition to salads and savoury dishes. Karkalla also combines well with mushrooms, egg, seafood and shellfish.
Enjoyed raw Karkalla will add extra crunch and provide an excellent salt substitute. Karkalla is also robust enough to be lightly steamed or blanched, stir-fried or pickled.
Flowerdale Farm Karkalla is available year-round in 70g resealable punnets.
View our recipe for Ham and Potato Quiche with Karkalla for ingredient inspiration.
Instagram Inspiration @skyon57
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- Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 14:58
'Ultraviolet' - Blackberry mousse, blueberry crémeux, hibiscus jelly, marinated blackberries, fresh berries, sablé breton, granola, yogurt ice cream and #FlowerdaleFarm #microgreens. An absolutely stunning dessert by chef @florian_kraemer at @skyon57 restaurant at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
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New Seasonal Product: Wood Sorrel
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- Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 14:54
Wood Sorrel is a new seasonal product now available from Flowerdale Farm through the Glenora Heritage Produce range.
Wood Sorrel is wild harvested in eastern Victoria and has dainty, clover-shaped leaves with a pronounced lemon and citrus flavour. The smooth green leaves are divided into three heart-shaped leaflets. Each leaflet has a center crease, from which the leaflets fold upward in half to close the leaf at night and open it again in the morning.
Wood Sorrel can be used to add a citric highlight to salads, soups or sauces. Its sour taste also adds excellent contrast in sweet dishes and desserts. Wood Sorrel combines well with salad greens, seafood, scallops, chicken, cheese, butter, custard, chocolate and honey.
Wood Sorrel is available April – October in 40g punnets. All Glenora Heritage products are picked to order and available wholesale exclusively through Flowerdale Farm. Please ensure orders are received to Flowerdale Farm by 8am each Tuesday.
Flowerdale Farm would also like to congratulate Glenora Heritage Produce on becoming a finalist in the Delicious Produce Awards for the second year running for their heirloom 'Large Leaf Rocket'. National judging is in June – best of luck from the Flowerdale Farm team!
New QLD Agent: Alfred E. Chave
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- Published on Thursday, 25 May 2017 14:52
Flowerale Farm is proud to introduce our new Queensland agents Alfred E Chave. Located at the Rocklea markets in Brisbane, Alfred E. Chave is a family owned business which has been wholesaling premium fruit and vegetables for over 40 years.
Alfred E. Chave is stocking Flowerdale Farm's range of premium microgreens, edible flowers and leaves, specialty shoots and Australian natives. Other specialty and seasonal Flowerdale Farm lines are also available and can be pre‐ordered as required.
For all Flowerdale Farm QLD and Northern NSW wholesale inquires please contact Nick Distasi on 0411 560 940 or nickd@alfredechave.com.au.
Product Profile: Microgreen Red Garnet
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- Published on Friday, 28 April 2017 12:02
A favourite among chefs, Microgreen Red Garnet is one of Flowerdale Farm's most popular Microgreen varieties. A member of the Amaranth family, Microgreen Red Garnet is known for its intense crimson red colouring. With fluorescent pink elongated stems and a pair of slender vibrant red leaves on each shoot, Microgreen Red Garnet is the perfect high impact garnish.
Microgreen Red Garnet has a mild, sweet taste, similar to spinach, making it a very versatile accompaniment to both sweet and savoury dishes. This attractive all-round microgreen is ideal for plate presentation of a variety of dishes including salads, soups, red and white meats, fine dining and desserts.
Adding vivid colour to any dish, Microgreen Red Garnet is the simple way to lift your meal from ordinary into extraordinary. Microgreen Red Garnet is available in individual living pots or as a wholesale box of 12 pots.
Flowerdale Farm also offers a chefs selection box of 12 mixed microgreen pots which seasonally includes this variety.
