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Melissa's Produce

Spring Has Sprung - with Fresh Peas and Ham
May 2019
Living in California, I am quite spoiled with the luxury of easy access to fruits and vegetables.
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Condiments are Key
April 2019
Defined as a relish, sauce, dressing or other food accompaniment, condiments can be used in a variety of ways to add zip and zest to a meal.
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Cabbage is King
March 2019
Cabbage is king. With hundreds of varieties to choose from, it’s easy, inexpensive, and loved the world over.
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Sizzling Hot Pots
February 2019
One of our favorite things on cold rainy winter nights are Asian hot pot dinners which reign supreme from Japan to Cambodia.
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Ragù or Ragout?
January 2019
Their pronunciations are similar but they’re very different dishes. Ragù is Italian and defined as a meat-based sauce made to serve with pasta.
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Homemade Holidays
December 2018
I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the less I care about receiving gifts. First of all, I don’t really need anything.
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Enjoy the Holidays – Without Guilt
November 2018
With Thanksgiving comes the official start to the holiday season, and that means holiday parties are right around the corner.

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Braised Sicilian Chicken with Tomatoes and Fennel
October 2018
Braising… you may be unsure that you know what this culinary term means; but if you cook a moderate amount, chances are that you’ve braised before.
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