Hatch Chile season is almost here! We can enjoy them fresh for a few weeks every year and then dried and frozen the rest of the time. These versatile chiles from Hatch, New Mexico are full of chile flavor and very unique. With other chiles, the heat level is relatively constant. Ghost Peppers and Scotch […]
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New from Melissa’s – Spicy Edamame
Edamame makes a wonderful snack or side dish. These immature soybeans taste great and contain fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. I like ordering them in restaurants and eating them with a little bit of salt. Thanks to Melissa’s, we can now enjoy this nutritious food at home. This Ready-To-Eat Spicy Edamame is actually better than […]
Ojai Pixie Tangerines – Sweet and Delicious!
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. […]
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 […]