Melissa’s Raspberries make a wonderful plump snack as well as an easy baking ingredient. Raspberries are available in red, gold and black varieties. These berries are hallow and very delicate.
Not only very flavorful, Raspberries make a wonderful dessert decoration or topping, especially with all three colors. The Black Raspberry, also referred to as the blackcap, is much firmer and not quite as juicy as the red raspberry. This variety is delicious when made into wines and liqueurs.
Gold Raspberries contain a slightly more mild and creamy flavor than the other two varieties. The unique color of these berries gives a bit of enthusiasm to a plate, commonly used as a gourmet decoration.
Enjoy succulently sweet Raspberries out of hand, on top of ice cream and yogurt, in waffles, pancakes and breads or muffins. Fresh Melissa’s sweet Raspberries complement chocolate with grace and elegance.
Melissa’s Raspberries are a good source of vitamin C and iron. One cup of raspberries contains 45 percent of daily calcium. They are sodium free.
Raspberries should be plump, dry, firm and bright in color, avoiding any green berries, as they will not continue to ripen. Store Melissa’s Raspberries in a ventilated area in the refrigerator and enjoy soon after purchase.
Apple Gourd – 1 Kg
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Apple Lovers Hamper
Apple Lovers HamperAn apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
Full of fiber and antioxidants, these apples are truly one of nature’s healthiest and tastiest gifts. Why not share them with everyone by ordering a hamper? Melissa’s Apple Lover’s Hamper is a beautiful gift of farm fresh, seasonal apples. In order to ensure optimum flavor, apples are picked at the peak of ripeness and carefully placed in an attractive, reusable hamper basket. All will appreciate these sweet, juicy, and fragrant apples whether whole or added as a fresh addition to a variety of recipes. With Melissa’s Apple Lover’s Hamper everyone can enjoy an apple everyday.
Armenian Cucumbers
Armenian Cucumbers
Armenian Cucumbers
Armenian Cucumbers
Baby Bananas
Baby BananasConsidered a food staple around the world, there are over 300 varieties of bananas worldwide. Baby Bananas, although somewhat smaller than the most popular yellow Cavendish banana, are actually sweeter. Native to tropical and sub-tropical areas like Central and South America, the Caribbean and Mexico, small crops are also grown in California and Florida.
Widely used in Latin American, African and Asian and Pacific Rim cuisine, Melissa’s Baby Bananas (available in 15 pound units) are amazingly versatile. Shaped like miniature slender bananas, this small, crunchy specialty banana is usually eaten out of hand or sliced raw for use in fruit salads. Peeled Baby Bananas can also be left whole and gently baked or flambeed with brown sugar, brandy or rum. Baby Bananas should not be confused with Manzanos, which are a somewhat different shape and not as sweet.
Peel and leave whole for decorative use. Slice and add to fruit salads.
Baby Pineapple Crate
Baby Pineapple Crateouth Africa is noted for these baby pineapples, also known as Queen Victoria Pineapples, which thrive in the hot and humid climate.
These sweet, tart baby pineapples have a bold, rich flavor. They have a fragrant, golden skin and brilliantly colored yellow flesh. South African baby pineapples are entirely edible, with no need to remove the core. The size of an average fruit is about 4.5 inches high (not including leaves) and about 3.5 inches in diameter, making it a perfect individual serving.
Packed in a reusable wood crate, our South African Baby Pineapples serve as a wonderfully exotic gift.
Banana Sampler
Banana SamplerFresh from the tropics, a rare selection of the finest “hands” of bananas make up this assortment, which may include the following varieties:
- Baby Bananas, which are snack-sized and have a sweet flavor, with a hint of cinnamon aftertaste.
- The creamy, sweet, chunky shaped Burro Bananas have a slight taste of lemon.
- The Red Bananas are creamy white to pink fleshed and flavored with a hint of raspberry blended with notes of vanilla.
- Manzano Bananas, with their stubby looking fingers, have a sweet taste with flavors of gourmet apples and tones of strawberries.
- Plantains, known as “cooking bananas” have the best texture and flavor for sautéeing and are popular when served battered and deep fried.
Bathua Saag/Leaves
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Black Mission Figs
Black Mission FigsSweet yet mild, mellow yet rich…Black Mission Figs deserve their reputation as the most consistently delicious fresh fig available. While they have a flavor all their own, the taste could be described as a mix of strawberry, melon and banana flavors, with a pleasantly jammy, creamy texture.
Figs can be enjoyed just as they are, or prepared and cooked. They make an excellent addition to cheese platters and a welcome addition to salads with spicy greens. They are wonderful for homemade jams and preserves as well as cakes and muffins. Stuff figs with cheese or ham, or slice and include in grilled cheese sandwiches. Dip in chocolate for a luscious treat.
Black Raspberries
Black RaspberriesOregon 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.
Blackberries
BlackberriesMelissa’s Blackberries taste best when they are very dark purplish-black to completely black. These berries are rich in antioxidants, especially in vitamin C.
These berries have a tart-sweet flavor and can easily be consumed as a wonderfully plump and juicy snack. They can be used to make homemade jellies or jams, included in a summer fruit salad, topped as dessert decorations or toppings, as well as utilized as a luscious baking ingredient.
Berries should be bright, plump, and well colored. Take advantage of these fresh berries during the peak months of July and August. Store dry in the refrigerator for up to three days.
