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September 2026
The other day, I opened a box of Bartlett pears, and a waft of perfectly ripe pear perfume filled the air. The sweet, floral aroma stopped me in my tracks. Naturally, I leaned in for another deep breath.

October 2025
If you are a regular reader of my column, you may recall me talking poetically about all the reasons I love these delicious autumn beauties in the past.

December 2024
Wow, here we are again. The last month of the year - perhaps one of the best times to take in the words of Socrates: Beware the barrenness of a busy life.

December 2022
Can you believe it? The 12th month has rolled around which means whether you celebrate quietly or in grandiose fashion, you are most likely looking for something to make for the holidays that is special enough for the occasion yet healthy and tasty as well.

November 2022
Everyone will be looking to save money this Thanksgiving; Melissa’s Organic holiday produce items are a great choice to keep your budget in line and everyone satisfied with their holiday favorites.

February 2017
During this month we may feel the pressure to buy or do something extraordinary to show the special person or people in our life how much we care.

February 2016
During a conversation at lunch the other day with my clients in Lake Tahoe, CA I asked, “What would your favorite romantic meal be?” The answers were very interesting.

August 2014
I was reading the latest report from the Harvard School of Public Health the other day, and I found the latest results so surprising they were almost hard to believe.

June 2014
Every Sunday, I have a morning ritual of making pancakes - nothing fancy, but always well thought out when it comes to the final outcome.