Strawberries and Chocolate

Cranberries were once only served during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, but now they are able to be enjoyed year-round.

Their tart flavor was traditionally used for fall holiday relishes, but now they can be found in an assortment of prepared food products as well as in a number of recipes.

Organic Cranberries are a great source of vitamin C and contain fair amounts of dietary fiber. Chefs are finally taking advantage of these mouth-puckering fruits by incorporating cranberries to their recipes, adding bold flavor and increasing the nutritional value of their dishes at the same time.

Organic Cranberries are preferred for benefits of taste, health and the environment.

Melissa’s Organic Cranberries should be kept at 40-50 degrees. Best when used within seven days. Choose clean cranberries that are firm and well-colored.

Midnight blue with a silver-white hue, the plump pulp is succulent, sweet, slightly tart and crunchy.

Irresistibly sweet and delicious, Melissa’s California grown Organic Blueberries are a true gift from Mother Nature. Midnight blue with a silver-white hue, the plump pulp is succulent, sweet, slightly tart and crunchy. Dense with health boasting phytochemicals and antioxidants, these organically grown little gems are the perfect snack or ingredient.

Enjoy Melissa’s Organic Blueberries on their own, topped with cream, over yogurt, baked into muffins, breads, and pies, added to pancake batter, or in your favorite smoothie recipe. Don’t miss the sweet summer flavor of organic blueberries from Melissa’s!

Melissa’s Organic Blueberries are seasonal treasures organically grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or preservatives. Melissa’s Organic label reads: “Melissa’s Certified Organic Produce is free of artificial or synthetic fertilizers and full of unforgettable, great tasting flavor. Our farmers use traditional earth-friendly farming methods inspected by a nationally recognized agency to verify organic authenticity. Melissa’s Organic Produce, a choice made closer to nature.”

Organic Blueberries are preferred for their taste, health, and environmental benefits.

Blueberries should be dry and firm with a deep purple or black finish. Discard any green berries, they will not continue to ripen. Store berries in a ventilated area in the refrigerator and enjoy soon after purchase.

Melissa’s Currants are a shiny, tiny berry grown in a variety of colors: red, black and white. These are attractive berries similar to champagne grapes making them a wonderful snack, as well as a perfect baking ingredient. Enjoy fresh currants washed and out of hand for an on the go snack, on top of ice cream or yogurt, in waffles, pancakes, breads or muffins. Excellent for stewing, Melissa’s Currants make delicious compotes, muffins, pies, flans, jellies, jams, wines, sauces, syrups or even soups. Use as an attractive garnish for a variety of meats, salads, desserts or beverages. Currants are an excellent source of vitamin C.

Oregon farmers have been growing black raspberries for more than a century. Recently this delicate berry has become a foodservice and specialty store favorite prized for its rich flavor and deep color.

Choose firm, whole berries. This berry is extremely fragile. Refrigerate at all times and use within two days of purchase.