Plant Based 411

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

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.

January 2024
Let’s start things off with a hearty soup recipe that is not only perfect for this time of year, but is a great example of something healthy and filling to entice you to give plant-based a try.

January 2023
It’s the start of a brand-new year and maybe the start of the plant-based adventure (or mini-vacay) you’ve been thinking about.

January 2017
I don’t know about you, but it’s one of my 3 favorite meals of the day and my vocation offers lots of options on what to have for my noontime fix.

September 2016
Actually, this is about what you do when Melissa’s Produce hands you grapes, and numerous varieties of them. Of course they’re all fantastic fresh, sweet and juicy eaten right off the stem.

August 2016
Here’s a California twist on a classic dish from Spain that you’re going to love. Gazpacho is a cold soup traditionally made of raw vegetables, originating from the Andalusia region of Spain.

May 2016
Having fun with your food is a good thing, since many of us spend a considerable amount of time planning, shopping, preparing, and devouring our 3 square or 5 small meals a day.

July 2015
Salads were made for summer. Crisp, fresh, colorful, light, delicious, and nutritious, salads are Mother Nature’s way of saying “I love you so much that I’ve arranged for an abundant plethora of ingredients for you to enjoy”.