Organic Blackberries

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.

Strawberry Fields Forever.

Maybe not so, but it will seem like the fruit is endless in this basket full of luscious red, long-stemmed strawberries from Melissa’s.

These delicate fruits ripen on the vine and are picked at their peak for sweetness and color. What would be more suitable to enhance the strawberries’ natural sweetness than chocolate? For a perfect pairing, we’ve added a bottle of Melissa’s Chocolate Dessert Sauce to make this gift a truly decadent treat. Enjoy Melissa’s Strawberries and Chocolate with a special person.

These delightful bite-sized fruits from South America have many names, such as Cape Gooseberries, Ground Cherries and Inca berries. Although related to tomatillos, goldenberries are sweeter and feature tangy tropical notes, often described as a mix between mango and pineapple. Goldenberries grow on shrubs and are encased in a papery husk—Melissa’s offers goldenberries with the husk on or peeled off.

To use, rinse goldenberries under cool water. The berries might be slightly sticky from a natural, edible oil the fruit excretes to protect its skin. Serve berries whole or sliced in breakfast bowls, desserts or salads. Goldenberries’ pretty orange hue looks beautiful when paired with other berries like strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries.

Melissa’s Goldenberries are hand selected for excellent quality. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Melissa’s Long Stem Strawberries make a wonderful snack as well as a very special dessert ingredient. Very flavorful, Long Stem Strawberries have beautiful deep red coloring with vibrant green stems and leaves.

These California Long Stem Strawberries are preferred for their gorgeous display quality and their excellent sweet summer flavor. Melissa’s Long Stem Strawberries are delicious when eaten out of the hand, mixed in salads, and used in desserts, such as strawberry shortcake. Long stem strawberries are fabulous dipped in chocolate for a rich dessert. For a simple and sweet treat, serve long stem strawberries with sour cream and brown sugar.

Stems and caps should be fresh and firm. The berry should be plump and firm with a nice red finish. Avoid green or white-topped strawberries, or those that are mushy, shriveled, or leaky.

Preparation
Wash and prepare with or without stems.