Pixie tangerine season is in full swing! As you can see, this is a very good year and the trees are full of fruit. When Melissa’s Produce invited me to Ojai for a Pixie Tour, I jumped at the chance. I love eating good food and I also enjoy knowing where my food comes from. […]
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Pumpkin Leek Soup
Leeks are a wonderful thing, but …. they can be a real pain to clean. And if you don’t get them completely clean, you can end up with little sandy bits in your food. Fortunately, Melissa’s has solved that problem for me. They have pre-packaged leeks that have been cleaned and sliced. I just […]
Baby Kiwi
Aren’t these baby kiwi adorable? Yes, I’m calling fruit adorable. Baby kiwi have smooth skin and are about the size of a grape. These aren’t just a smaller and younger version of full size kiwi fruit, but they are cousins. The flavor is very similar and these don’t need to be peeled prior to eating […]
Strawberry Papaya Crepes
I thoroughly enjoy eating crepes, but have not mastered my crepe making skills. Mine taste good, but are not at all attractive. When I found out that Melissa’s has pre-packaged, ready to use crepes, I knew this was my solution. Now my crepes can look pretty and taste good. Strawberry Papaya Crepe Filling Recipe Ingredients: […]
Ugli Fruit Marmalade Recipe
Ugli Fruit ! No, I did not make a typo. The correct spelling of this fruit is ugly with an “i” or they can be called Uniq Fruit.