Blog — melissa's produce

IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATE: Unfortunately, here we go again. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) just released a food safety alert about Romaine lettuce after a multi-state outbreak across 11 states. The CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak. This includes all forms of Romaine lettuce, such as whole heads of romaine, hearts of romaine, and bags and boxes of precut lettuce and salad mixes that contain romaine, including baby romaine, spring mix, and Caesar salad. So far, there have been...

What would happen if you had a beautiful, roaring fire going and just let it burn down, with out adding more wood. It’s going to die out, right? You can think of your metabolism the same way. The brainpower it takes to just read these words is taking energy and energy for us creatures comes from, thankfully, food. It’s a beautiful pleasure we get to enjoy multiple times a day! Now, imagine if just by eating delicious food, you could turn on innate powers in your body that will heal you from the inside out. Your system was designed to...

Back to School. It seems like just yesterday (literally) we were living in swim suits, heading to the pool and soaking up the sun! Now, we are back on a routine; going to bed early for the next morning ahead, packing lunches, coming home from school, working on homework, and the list goes on and on. While it is exciting to be back in school, starting a new grade, meeting new friends, it can also be a little hard for kids. Here’s a fun tip to make your kids feel a little extra special at recess or lunch time, put...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Red Bell Pepper and Turkey Bacon Brussels sprouts are the star of this flavorful dish, and the smoky crispness of turkey bacon, baked to reduce fat and calories but still retain flavor. I use uncured bacon to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. I also like to cook these in raw coconut oil, which has a higher smoking point than other oils. Make sure to wash all veggies with EAT CLEANER® Fruit and Vegetable Wash before chopping. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon raw coconut oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 Cups fresh Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and cut...