Who wants to eat delicious food and live a long and healthy life? When those of us in the United States think of dieting, it often involved lots of “don’ts” and specialized, processed diet foods. For those who live in the Mediterranean area, it’s all about enjoying life, staying active and eating good food. That […]
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Melissa’s Dutch Yellow Potatoes Cookbook
I used to think that all potatoes were basically the same. It didn’t matter to me that they were different shapes, sizes or colors. Then I discovered Idaho grown Dutch Yellow Potatoes (DYP) from Melissa’s Produce. One bite and I knew that these were not the same. However they are prepared, the creamy texture and buttery flavor stand […]
Cookbook Launch for The Big Book of Sides by Rick Rodgers
I love side dishes and will often order sides instead of an entree when I’m eating out. Even before I shifted to a vegetarian diet, it was the sides that I wanted seconds of instead of the main dish. When done right, they really can be the star of the show. When I was invited […]
Melissa’s Hatch Chile Cookbook and Chiles
Are you ready for Hatch Chile season? These flavorful chiles from New Mexico are only available for a short time each year. You can use them when they are fresh and they can be roasted and frozen to use throughout the year. Hatch chiles have a wonderful chile taste and are available mild, medium and […]
Melissa’s The Great Pepper Cookbook
Spicy foods and I do not get along. I like it mild and grew up thinking that I just didn’t like chile peppers. I was wrong. I still don’t eat foods that are spicy hot, but I love things that are ‘spicy flavorful’ and enjoy the flavor of chiles in all kinds of food. Melissa’s Produce […]
Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on The Planet
Melissa’s 50 Best Plants On The Planet The Most Nutrient Dense Fruits and Vegetables in 150 Delicious Recipes by Cathy Thomas Photographs by Angie Cao isbn 978-1-4521-0284-9 Pub. date December 2012 Description: “We know that most people aren’t hitting their fruit and veggie targets a day, maybe because we’re told all the time to eat […]