July

Chef in the Kitchen

Chef in the Kitchen

Fourth of July

Fourth of July is probably the most popular summer holiday, followed by many summer nights that can be filled with beach parties, barbecues and plenty of grilled food!

Cookin' with the Kids

Cookin' with the Kids

Simple Sides: Peaches

This feature will focus on providing a child or a group of children, working together under the supervision of an adult, with two uncomplicated, healthy and delicious side dish recipe options centered around one seasonal fresh produce item that a child can contribute to the family meal.

Ethnic Sensations

Ethnic Sensations

Carrot Slaw with Citrus Ginger Dressing and Black Sesame Seeds

If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to creamy coleslaw for your next barbeque or picnic, this is your new go-to side.

Guest Chef

Guest Chef

Ingredient Challenge: Nectarines

July’s featured recipe is truly an editable midsummer night’s dream turned into delicious reality by Don Shank, chef/owner of the Rhododendron Café located on scenic Chuckanut Drive, near the small town of Bow in Washington State.

Product Spotlight

Product Spotlight

Fresh Summer Fruit

Take a look at our fresh Summer Fruit...

Fresh Summer Vegetables

Take a look at our fresh Summer Vegetables...

  • Certified Organic

    Nectarines a True Summer Treat

    During the summer, people’s thoughts turn to picnics, barbeques and gathering around the fire pit. Which means we think about eating wonderful Melissa’s produce, right?

  • Positively Ageless

    Melissa's July Super Spinach

    Super foods – we hear this term over and over. It refers to a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and some nuts and seeds that have “super” nutritional properties.

  • Produce Corner

    Doing the Wash

    While an experiment conducted at Tennessee State University did measure a slight decrease in bacterial count on an apple when test participants blew on the skin and polished it shiny on their shirts, this is really not the proper way to “wash” fresh produce.

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