Chef In the Kitchen

May 2023
This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday! Cinco de Mayo has become an "American" celebration with festivities happening nationwide.

April 2023
Passover is celebrated by Jewish people worldwide, and fresh produce plays an important role in this significant holiday.

January 2023
Celebrate 2023 with Melissa’s and the trendiest produce around! Social Media plays a huge part in what becomes trend.

April 2022
This year Easter is Sunday, April 17th. Typical Easter Sunday may consist of church, family and food. This year, Good Friday is April 15, 2022. Many people attend church on Good Friday in preparation for Easter the following Sunday.

January 2022
Ready-made foods in local supermarkets are growing in popularity. Convenience is the priority, but it is becoming more mainstream than in the past: ready-made, healthier foods, and more and more prepared food delivery services are available, making it mindless! You can also meal prep, which requires a bit more planning.

May 2021
This year, Cinco de Mayo, May 5, 2021, falls on a Wednesday! Cinco de Mayo has become an "American" celebration with festivities happening nationwide. The holiday started with a celebration in the U.S. in 1863 to show solidarity against the French rule. 

April 2021
This Jewish holiday is celebrated by Jewish people worldwide, and fresh produce plays an important role in this significant holiday. Passover usually falls around Easter Sunday, and this year Passover ends on Easter.

January 2021
The New Year is here! Every year, we discover new and better ways to become or stay healthy. Plant-based eating is trending up since COVID-19 hit, and consumers everywhere are cooking more and more at home.

May 2020
Cinco de Mayo has become a huge “American” celebration with festivities happening nationwide.