Plant Based 411

March 2026
Fritto Misto (free-toe mees-toe) di Verdure is Italian for mixed fried vegetables, which sounds basic but is actually pretty spectacular.

February 2026
Chinese New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, begins on Tuesday, February 17 and runs through Tuesday, March 3. 

January 2026
It's a New Year, so I thought we should start things off with a new one to me, and maybe to you, too, vegetable.

December 2025
The holiday season is about sharing, celebrating, wishing good tidings, and lots of delicious food.

November 2025
You might think you are going to Scarborough Faire when you dig into this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie.

October 2025
I hope you all have many delicious memories of a sunny summer filled with juicy stone fruit and plump, sweet berries.

September 2025
Tzimmes is essentially a stewed vegetable and fruit casserole that originated in Eastern Europe hundreds of years ago.

August 2025
Agua frescas are light, non-alcoholic beverages made from fresh fruit blended with water, a splash of lime juice for brightness, and a sweetener if needed.

July 2025
Leave it to Melissa’s to always bring the freshest ideas in produce to your local supermarket or right to your door.