Dennis is a long-time fresh produce professional, who has worked in almost every facet of the industry throughout the western states over his 40+ year career.
September 2023 Take advantage of September’s grape harvest as well as Melissa’s extensive selection of dried exotic mushrooms to create this elegant, very low carb, restaurant-quality side dish—perfect for a small dinner party.
August 2023 There were enough interesting goodies in July’s primary ingredient source, Melissa’s Grilling Basket, to also provide inspiration for this month’s carb-friendly, open-flame side dish.
July 2023 It’s July, aka grilling season! So, I ordered one of Melissa’s Grilling Baskets to use as the primary ingredient source for this month’s recipe on my own BBQ.
June 2023 I found this recipe while cruising the ‘net looking for something interesting that would quench a case of the Mexican food cravings that had been tugging at my appetite for attention in spite of my carbohydrate limitations.
May 2023 While it is true that many traditional dishes enjoyed during Cinco de Mayo celebrations and offered as standard fare on most restaurant menus specializing in Mexican cuisine are not very glycemic friendly.
April 2023 Though the harvest began in late February, fresh asparagus peaks in quality and volume this month, evidenced by all promotional sales dominating retail produce isles.
March 2023 Since living low carb, I have ignored all bruschetta recipes, no matter the delicious topping possibilities, due to the foundational ingredient of this classic appetizer that I had to give up long ago, the French baguette.
February 2023 Who says that counting carbs means counting OUT pasta? That is true if one is talking about regular durum wheat refined pasta, which is the most popular type of pasta sold in the U.S. marketplace.