Father’s Day and Summer
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, 2019 and just a few days later, June 21st is the first day of summer! Families nationwide will be celebrating these two events with fun and plenty of food. Summer and Father’s Day are the beginning of “grilling season”, too. Melissa’s has some great ideas to help with your summer grilling. Check out our Father’s Day recipes and if you are looking for the perfect gift for dad, check out our Grilling Basket. He will love it!
In celebration of DAD, we are offering some great items to make his day special! There is so much seasonal fruit, perfect for fruit platters, snacking and for grabbing on-the-go! From our delicious and juicy Muscato™ grapes, to our yellow flesh watermelon, this Father’s Day will be a hit when it includes Melissa’s!
You can also try some veggies on a skewer, brushed with a little olive oil and placed on a low grill until they are tender. These are really trending now! Grill some fresh fruit like pineapple, tomatoes, and grapes for an interesting skewer combination. Fresh corn on the cob is a popular item to grill. Something different and delicious to grill is a whole eggplant. After the grill is off (charcoal barbecue), place a piece of tin foil on the grill, then a WHOLE eggplant. Do NOT puncture with any holes… this will keep the juices in. Keep the lid on the grill, then turn the eggplant about every 15 minutes, until it is completely tender, about an hour total. Once it is done, carefully remove and slice. It will be like butter! Sprinkle a little truffle salt or Hatch chile powder on and you have a wonderful treat. YUM!
Serve the fresh fruit skewers with burgers, chicken or even veggie dogs! Add the freshly grilled corn, a green salad and you are all set. For your favorite salad, start with your favorite mix of greens; don’t forget about radicchio, spinach, arugula, watercress and the latest craze, kale sprouts. Toss greens together with fresh cucumber slices, steamed artichoke hearts, peeled and steamed baby beets, tomato wedges and sprouts for a wonderful, light salad. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. For a heavier salad, toss with quinoa, couscous or cold pasta (like penne, linguine or angel hair).
Since the first day of summer is the longest day of the year, many schools are already out for the summer while others are just about done. Pool gatherings, beach outings and park picnics will be filled with snacks and foods. Make sure Melissa’s organic fruits and vegetables are included as a great way to create these summer snacks, salads and main dishes. Strive to eat five a day to stay healthy and trim. Our latest grape varieties will make it easy to get your servings in. Enjoy your summer with the freshest fruits and vegetables available!
In celebration of DAD, we are offering some great items to make his day special! There is so much seasonal fruit, perfect for fruit platters, snacking and for grabbing on-the-go! From our delicious and juicy Muscato™ grapes, to our yellow flesh watermelon, this Father’s Day will be a hit when it includes Melissa’s!
You can also try some veggies on a skewer, brushed with a little olive oil and placed on a low grill until they are tender. These are really trending now! Grill some fresh fruit like pineapple, tomatoes, and grapes for an interesting skewer combination. Fresh corn on the cob is a popular item to grill. Something different and delicious to grill is a whole eggplant. After the grill is off (charcoal barbecue), place a piece of tin foil on the grill, then a WHOLE eggplant. Do NOT puncture with any holes… this will keep the juices in. Keep the lid on the grill, then turn the eggplant about every 15 minutes, until it is completely tender, about an hour total. Once it is done, carefully remove and slice. It will be like butter! Sprinkle a little truffle salt or Hatch chile powder on and you have a wonderful treat. YUM!
Serve the fresh fruit skewers with burgers, chicken or even veggie dogs! Add the freshly grilled corn, a green salad and you are all set. For your favorite salad, start with your favorite mix of greens; don’t forget about radicchio, spinach, arugula, watercress and the latest craze, kale sprouts. Toss greens together with fresh cucumber slices, steamed artichoke hearts, peeled and steamed baby beets, tomato wedges and sprouts for a wonderful, light salad. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. For a heavier salad, toss with quinoa, couscous or cold pasta (like penne, linguine or angel hair).
Since the first day of summer is the longest day of the year, many schools are already out for the summer while others are just about done. Pool gatherings, beach outings and park picnics will be filled with snacks and foods. Make sure Melissa’s organic fruits and vegetables are included as a great way to create these summer snacks, salads and main dishes. Strive to eat five a day to stay healthy and trim. Our latest grape varieties will make it easy to get your servings in. Enjoy your summer with the freshest fruits and vegetables available!
