Certified Organic

March 2023
Every year for the past 20 years, I have been creating a produce display on the main stage of Merrill Hall at the Ecological Farming Conference in Pacific Grove, CA, using organic produce from the growers and distributors who attend.

January 2023
Eating lots of really good produce and making that the delicious primary source of my calories is my diet tactic during this month of resolutions when so many of us try to change our relationship with food.

May 2020
If you are like most Americans, your shopping patterns have changed drastically in the past several weeks. More people are buying fresh produce to stay healthy and for good reason...

April 2018
It has always seemed to me that Cauliflower is one of the vegetables that has never been given the respect it was due.

October 2017
October is still a fantastic month to grill and the cooler weather provides lots of tasty produce items to consider. Melissa's organic broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and winter squash are all great on the grill.

April 2017
Even though this item had its “day of fame” last month on March 17th, along with corned beef and potatoes…. think for a second; do you ever really have an organic cabbage craving?

March 2015
In the 1700's and early 1800’s, kale, oats and barley made up the bulk of the Scottish diet.

May 2014
I have a fruit bowl dance with my daughter at home. I walk by the fruit bowl each morning and take out the pear or orange that is ready to eat, so I can slow down the ripening process...

February 2014
Seems like everyone is looking for that magic bullet to make themselves healthier these days. Well, nature with a little help from Melissa’s has provided it!