Organic Lady Apples
Organic Lady ApplesThe flesh of this small apple is sweet-tart and can be eaten raw though it is normally cooked to bring out the best flavor. They can be used in stuffings or chutneys and work well paired with pork, ham, chicken or lamb.
One of America’s oldest known varieties, the Lady Apple can range in color from green to brilliant red to yellow, with some red blushing. The flesh of this small apple is sweet-tart and can be eaten raw though it is normally cooked to bring out the best flavor. They can be used in stuffings or chutneys and work well paired with pork, ham, chicken or lamb. Lady Apples are also used for garnishing plates and can be spotted in wreaths during the holidays.
Organic Mangos
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Organic MangosOrganic Mini Red Seedless Watermelons
Organic Mini Red Seedless WatermelonsMini watermelons are the perfect individual snack serving size! Mini Watermelons are about the size of a cantaloupe or smaller. The convenient size makes them easy to handle as they fit easily into a refrigerator or ice chest.
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.”
These miniature watermelons are sweet, crisp and contain an abundance of juice with about 88% water. They can also vary from deep pink to deep red. Watermelons add a sweet flavor to fruit salads or when used in fruit drinks. Mini watermelons are the perfect individual snack serving size!
Look for a creamy white appearance where the melon sat on the ground. This indicates ripeness. Store at room temperature for 1 week; refrigerate for two weeks.
Organic Plum Bites
Organic Plum BitesSweet, juicy, vibrant-colored plums are a pure delight to the senses. Plum bites are a cool, satisfying snack when the days are warm and your palate needs a refresher. While you’re enjoying this warm weather fruit, you may not be aware that they also have many health benefits.
These flavorful gems can be enjoyed out-of-hand or used to make beautiful desserts, sauces, baked goods, ice cream, and delicious jams and preserves.
Organic Strawberries
Organic StrawberriesStrawberries, a member of the rose family, are unique in that they are the only fruit with seeds on the outside rather than the inside. Many medicinal uses were claimed for wild strawberries, its leaves and roots. The ancient Romans believed that the berries alleviated symptoms of melancholy, fainting, all inflammations, fevers, throat infections, kidney stones, halitosis, attacks of gout, and diseases of the blood, liver and spleen. The American Indians were already eating strawberries when the Colonists arrived. The crushed berries were mixed with cornmeal and baked into strawberry bread. After trying this bread, Colonists developed their own version of the recipe and Strawberry Shortcake was created. Since then, Americans continue to rave about this fruit for dipping in chocolate, for using in cakes and pies, for making frothy milkshakes, and for preserving.
Melissa’s Organic Strawberries make a wonderful snack as well as a great baking ingredient. Bursting with the flavor of summer, Organic Strawberries are seasonal treasures organically grown and distributed without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and 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 Strawberries are preferred for reasons of taste, health and the environment. Enjoy fresh strawberries out of hand, mixed in salads, and in desserts.
Stems and caps should be fresh and firm. The berry should be plump and firm with a nice red finish. Avoid green or white strawberries that are mushy, shriveled, or leaky.