Melissa's Produce La Minestra – Soup’s On! March 2021La zuppa, il brodo, la minestra – there are lots of ways to say soup in Italian. Read now
Melissa's Produce Tropical Travel February 2021The prospect of travel is on the horizon again and I, like millions of others, cannot wait. Read now
Melissa's Produce Curry Time January 2021As a chef and dietitian, I am always asked about healthy cooking tips, especially as they relate to weight loss. Read now
Melissa's Produce Kumquat Marmalade December 2020With the holidays almost here, I decided to start brainstorming what sort of edible gifts I will make this year. Read now
Melissa's Produce Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri November 2020Who says an occasional cocktail isn't healthy? Not me! The first I heard this news was in 1991 when Morley Safer unveiled the "French Paradox"... Read now
Melissa's Produce Chickpeas October 2020The nutty-flavored chickpea, also known as the garbanzo bean, has a cosmopolitan history. Read now
Melissa's Produce Summer Salads September 2020Even though I have lived in California for most of my life, I cannot seem to let go of my Midwestern roots. Read now
Melissa's Produce Summertime (and the Cooking is Easy) August 2020I always say the quality of a great recipe is a function of the ingredients you use. Buy the best ingredients you can afford. Read now
Melissa's Produce Hatch Ranchero Sauce July 2020Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Peppers have always been a Southwestern favorite. Read now