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Spring Produce Guide: Easter & Mother’s Day Menus

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Spring brings a shift toward color, elegance, and fresh flavors—especially when it comes to Easter and Mother’s Day menus. Whether you’re building out pastry displays, cocktail garnishes, or refined seasonal plating, these specialty items are made for this moment.
Here’s a look at what’s available now for the season ahead.

FLORAL STANDOUTS

Apple Blossoms
Crisp, tart, and juicy—similar to a sour Granny Smith apple. Apple Blossoms add a mouthwatering twist to both sweet and savory applications. Great for pastry work and cocktails.
50 ct – Item#14510

Micro Begonia Hearts
Heart-shaped pink and red flowers with tiny clusters. Tart and juicy, they can be used whole or picked individually.
100 ct – Item#02294

Basil Blossoms
Dark purple sprigs with strong basil and mint flavor. A bold addition to Italian dishes, desserts, and cocktails.
50 ct – Item#02349

Pansies
Velvety petals in shades of yellow, orange, purple, crimson, and more. Mildly tangy flavor. Commonly used in salads, cakes, desserts, and soup. Can also be crystalized or infused into honey or syrups.
50 ct – Item#14263

Viola Blue
Mild minty flavor and excellent shelf life. Works well as a garnish for beverages and fruit-based desserts like tarts and fruit salads.
50 ct – Item#18125

Spring Showers Mix™
A seasonal blend of roses, carnations, daisies, snapdragons, and more in shades of pink, white, mauve, and red. Mildly flavorful and aromatic. Available through the end of May.

Bachelor’s Button
Delicate blossoms in blue, pink, purple, and maroon. Mild flavor. Pairs well with cakes and sorbets.
50 ct – Item#18325

Cosmos
Large flowers in pink, rose, maroon, and white. Mild carrot flavor. Use in salads, desserts, entrees, and cocktails.
50 ct – Item#01863

Micro Princess Flower™
Blue-purple, five-petaled flowers with a subtle vegetable and green pepper flavor. Use in salads, soups, desserts, appetizers, and beverages.
100 ct – Item#TBD

Micro Flower Blend
A mix of micro star flowers, dianthus, sun daisies, and micro orchids. Colorful, sweet to tangy flavor.
200 ct – Item#19335

Borage Blossoms
Star-shaped blossoms in blue, lilac, and lavender. Mild citrus and cucumber flavor.
100 ct – Item#16975

Micro Star Flower
Tiny star-shaped flowers in pink, red, white, and purple. Sweet and mild. Ideal for desserts, appetizers, and plate decoration.
200 ct – Item#19804

Hibiscus Flower
Large, colorful flowers with mild, neutral flavor. Petals can be separated. Use in salads, tropical dishes, and beverages.
50 ct – Item#TBD

Nasturtium Flowers
Bright petals in yellow, orange, and red. Spicy, peppery bite. Use in entrées, soups, and beverages.
50 ct – Item#14061

PETITE VEG & MICROGREENS

Tiny Veggies™ Carrot
Bright orange with green, wispy tops. Ideal for appetizer spreads, charcuterie, or as a way to elevate drinks.
50 ct – Item#17196

Petite Pea w/ Tendrils
Crisp, crunchy texture with a fresh, grassy pea flavor. Blanching enhances color and tenderness.
8 oz – Item#10626

Petite Mustard Red Frills
Frilly green leaves with reddish hues and purple veining. Strong, spicy mustard flavor. Used in dishes like miso soup, sushi, and other Asian-inspired plates.
4 oz – Item#17066

Micro Fines Herbs Mix™
A refined blend of parsley, chervil, chives, and tarragon. Classic French flavors with anise, onion, and bright herbal notes.
3 oz – Item#19370

Micro Arugula
Heart-shaped leaves with bold, nutty, and peppery flavor.
4 oz – Item#10908

Micro Basil Italian
Bright, intense basil flavor in miniature form.
3 oz – Item#10912

Micro Chervil
Known as “French parsley.” Combines delicate parsley and anise flavors. Use in French-inspired cuisine.
3 oz – Item#12992

Micro Celery
Compact, delicate format with a strong celery flavor.
3 oz – Item#10892

Micro Celebration Mix
A blend of colorful microgreens and edible flowers. Components vary, making it a versatile mix for salads, garnishes, and desserts.
3 oz – Item#17657

Micro Chef’s Blend
A mix of various shapes, colors, and flavors—from earthy and herbal to spicy and citrusy.
4 oz – Item#TBD

Micro Rainbow Mix
Brightly colored microgreens ranging from deep greens to vibrant reds.
4 oz – Item#15081

Micro Chive
Decorative black seed casing with roasted garlic and caramelized onion flavor.
3 oz – Item#14259


These specialty items bring color, flavor, and elegance to your spring menus and holiday features—available now through your Del Bene sales rep.

📩 For availability or to place an order, reach out to your Del Bene representative.

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