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A frost-free environment is necessary for the cultivation of Melissa's Aloe Vera Leaves. Aloe Vera gel is obtained by crushing the leaves.
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Melissa’s new Asian Snack Mix is a tasty blend of rice crackers and sesame sticks mixed with peanuts, almonds and cashews.
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This delicate, yet zesty herb can be found in a variety of recipes calling for light seasoning.
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Melissa’s Banana Leaves are large with a solid dark green color and clipped edges. They give off a wonderful, subtle sweetness, adding their flavor to the foods that are wrapped in them.
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This popular herb is well-liked for its warm, spicy overtones and rich fragrance. With nuances of licorice and cloves,
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Melissa’s Italian Style Basil Pesto is wonderful when combined with chicken, lamb or duck. It is great on crackers or breads and is delicious mixed with sour cream or cream cheese for a tasty dip.
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Bay Leaves are extremely pungent, with a sharp, bitter taste.
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Delicious and odor-free, Black Garlic is aged for a month in a special fermentation process under high heat where it develops its darker color, softer texture, and sweeter taste than regular garlic.
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Widely eaten in Southern parts of the United States, this legume is said to bring luck if consumed on the first day of the New Year. However, these beans are so versatile and delicious, why wait? Use any time of the year in soups, salads, and stews, as a delicious side dish. They can also be pureed and served as a dip.
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Melissa's Boiler Onions have a sweet, pungent flavor. They are superb grilled with assorted meats and vegetables on shish-kabobs.
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Cactus Leaves or Nopales (noh-POH-lays) are leaves which stem from the large Mexican cactus nopal.
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Salsas, Chile Rellenos, Moles, Enchiladas... so many tasty dishes to choose from when you have fresh and dried peppers at your fingertips!
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Don Enrique’s Canela (Cinnamon Sticks) is harvested from the inner bark of the stems of a tropical evergreen tree. Canela curls into long quills when dried. Cut into lengths, canela is sold as is or may be ground into powdered cinnamon and used for baking and cooking.
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Chamomile is also one of the safest herbs to use.
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Often used like parsley, Chervil’s delicate anise-like flavor provides excellent seasoning for bulgur wheat, couscous, pasta, rice and stuffings.
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Vegetables
