Spring Showers Mix™
Estimated Inventory, 3 oz : 9.00
This item was last sold on : 10/30/26
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Description/Taste
Spring Showers Mix™ is a crafted collection of various flower types, varying in size, shape, and color. The blooms range in size from 3 to 9 centimeters and have frilly, open, radial, and circular shapes. Each flower consists of thin, delicate, flat petals that appear in narrow, round, broad, curved, and elongated shapes. The petals have a soft, velvety texture and appear in pastel hues of pink, purple, white, salmon, and mauve. Some of the blooms have golden yellow centers, and others may have variegated petal hues. Spring Showers Mix™ has a crisp, succulent, tender texture and a faint, perfumed scent. The flowers are mild and showcase faintly sweet, tangy, savory, herbal, and floral flavors. It is important to note that the flowers in the Spring Showers Mix™ will vary, as only the freshest, in-season blooms are selected.
Seasons/Availability
Spring Showers Mix™ is available seasonally through Fresh Origins, from March 1st to May 31st.
Current Facts
Spring Showers Mix™ is a custom, curated selection of seasonal flowers. The mix is crafted to provide chefs and mixologists with an easy-to-use assortment of blooms that can be placed as an aesthetic enhancement on culinary dishes and beverages. Spring Showers Mix™ is hand-packed and exclusively produced by Fresh Origins® in San Diego, California, and is a strategic combination of flowers that contribute unique textures, appearances, and flavors to dishes. The mix is durable and versatile, and the colorful flowers add a touch of drama and whimsy to plates. Spring Showers Mix™ is comprised of springtime blooms, including roses, daisies, snapdragons, carnations, and others. The flowers can be individually placed on drinks and dishes for a singular impact, or multiple blooms can be grouped to create a grander visual effect. Spring Showers Mix™ is sought by chefs and home cooks to enhance seasonality on their creations and is used fresh on a wide array of sweet and savory dishes.
Nutritional Value
Spring Showers Mix™ has not been studied for its vitamin and mineral content, as the flowers are not consumed for nutritional purposes. Edible flowers, in general, are a source of fiber to aid digestion and contain vitamins A, B, C, and E, which maintain healthy organs, strengthen the immune system, contribute to energy production, and protect the cells against free radical damage. Flowers also provide varying amounts of minerals, including potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. These minerals help the body balance fluid levels, control daily nerve functions, and support bone and tooth development.
Applications
Spring Showers Mix™ is a vibrant mix of colorful flowers utilized for raw and cooked culinary preparations. The blooms add instant color, texture, and a fresh nature to dishes and are placed on charcuterie boards, salads, and brunch-inspired dishes. Spring Showers Mix™ is also used as a garnish to rice and noodle dishes, soups, and pasta. Try separating the petals from the blooms and gently pressing them into soft cheeses and butter. On Fresh Origin’s website, Spring Showers Mix™ is featured in a pan-seared muscovy duck breast dish created by Chef Steven Woerdehof. The flowers can also be displayed on high tea arrangements and complement sweet dishes. Spring Showers Mix™ can be used as a decoration on cakes, tarts, and panna cotta, or the petals can be lightly simmered into syrups, jams, and various infusions. The blooms are sometimes brushed with egg whites and sugared to create a candied garnish. Beyond culinary dishes, Spring Showers Mix™ can be used to adorn beverages such as cocktails, lemonade, sparkling mocktails, and tea. Spring Showers Mix™ pairs well with herbs like mint, basil, lavender, and parsley, spices like cumin, saffron, cinnamon, and cardamom, and flavorings such as vanilla, honey, and maple syrup. The blooms will typically keep for several days when stored in the refrigerator in their original clamshell. It is recommended to immediately use them for the freshest appearance.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Spring Showers Mix™, promoted by Fresh Origins, is an impactful finishing element on Mother’s Day. The seasonal flower mix embodies the freshness of spring and adds a bright, cheerful color palette to dishes and drinks. The mix is in season around the holiday and includes several flowers traditionally given as gifts to moms. Mother’s Day was created in the early 19th century by Anna Jarvis in honor of her mother, Ann Jarvis. Ms. Ann Jarvis was known for her community-centric work to help mothers improve environmental conditions to protect young children from life-threatening illnesses. She established and organized the “Mother’s Work Club” and “Mother’s Work Days” to encourage women to collect trash and understand hygienic practices, which helped women in her community bear healthy children. Ms. Ann Jarvis also made significant contributions to her community during the Civil War. Anna Jarvis, her daughter, created Mother’s Day in 1908 in honor of her mother’s work, and in 1914, it was officially recognized as a national holiday. Spring Showers Mix™ encapsulates the essence of Mother’s Day through its various blooms. Carnations, which are sometimes included in the mix, are the official flower of Mother’s Day and represent gratitude and love. Roses often symbolize admiration, love, and appreciation, and daisies are charming and joyful, also representing motherly love.
Geography/History
Spring Showers Mix™ is a blend of flowers created by Fresh Origins®, the largest grower and supplier of microgreens, edible flowers, and specialty items in the United States. Fresh Origins® was established in 1995 and utilizes its ideal location in the mild Southern California climate to produce robust, healthy, and eye-catching flowers. Fresh Origins® is also known for its farming methods, which use natural sunlight, a proprietary soil blend, and water to produce high-quality blooms. The seed-to-plate company grows Spring Showers Mix™ in greenhouses, and the flowers are hand-harvested, packed, and shipped at peak quality to provide chefs and mixologists with a key ingredient. Today, Spring Showers Mix™ can be found through select distribution partners of Fresh Origins® across the United States, including Specialty Produce and Canada.
Learn More...Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Baby Grand Hotel (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-853-2229 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Donation-One Time | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Under Belly-Uptown (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
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