10 Ways to Enjoy Melissa’s Apples

October may be all about Halloween, autumn leaves and pumpkin spice but did you know there’s yet another thing about this month worth celebrating? Why, it’s National Apple Month! This month as well as the following autumnal months brings us many different apple varieties and is the perfect time to sample all the wonderful fruits […]

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Hatch Chile Cornbread

It’s that time of the year again–Hatch Chile season! In less than a couple of weeks, we will be teaming up with local supermarkets in Southern California and all over the nation to distribute and roast these highly coveted chiles. Because Hatch Chiles are only available for a short period of time in August and September, […]

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Summer Vegetable Ratatouille

Pardon us but summer isn’t always about grilling.  While we always love ourselves a good cookout, we’d like to pay homage to some of our favorite summer vegetables this week instead. This season has some of the very best produce to enjoy from succulent organic zucchini to red, ripe organic Roma tomatoes and much more. Many […]

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Passion Fruit Cheesecake

Hooray for passion fruit season! With its delicious flavor and aroma, we’re definitely feeling the passion for this tropical fruit. Sometimes eaten fresh, passion fruit is generally best utilized in fillings and sauces and paired with desserts. One dessert that’s always foolproof comes in the form of one of our favorite kinds of cakes–cheesecake! The […]

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Ingredient Spotlight: Veggie Sweets

With outdoor grilling season in full swing, our Veggie Sweets Mini Peppers definitely deserve a spot on this week’s Ingredient Spotlight. These peppers are available year-round but we especially love them in the summertime where we usually take the party or gathering outside. You may recognize them first and foremost by their adorable, petite size […]

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Crepes Suzette with Ojai Pixie Tangerines

The start of springtime calls for a lovely weekend brunch. When we think of brunch during this time of the year, we see bright flavors and simple, fresh ingredients. Produce like citrus and grapes are best enjoyed during these cool yet warming months leading up to the summer. To kick things off since the first […]

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Raw Citrus Salad

Summer may have come to an end, which means one thing we can all look forward to: citrus. Winter is actually peak citrus season but that doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of the sneak peek fall has to offer. In fact, we’re looking to sampling favorites such as blood oranges, kumquats and more in the […]

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Chickpea and Grape Salad

Summertime is made for salads. The summer brings us all sorts of wonderful produce, from leafy greens to crisp zucchini to juicy berries. Need we even talk about seasonal favorites such as sweet, crunchy corn and luscious tomatoes? The bounty of great produce is in abundance this time of the year and with their big […]

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Quince Crumble

For days when you’re craving something sweet but could do without the extra mess in the kitchen, look no further than a homemade crumble. Although any combination of fruit and pastry is delicious, a crumble is a home cook’s more laid back cousin of a pie with half the fuss. While the crumble is baking in […]

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Cooking with the Seasons: Spring

After a long winter of cozying up with hearty comfort foods, spring is finally in the air and with that comes the bright flavors of seasonal produce. It’s time to say goodbye to starchy vegetables like squash and parsnips for a while and welcome in artichokes, asparagus and much more. In fact, the number of items to […]

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