Chef In the Kitchen

May 2023
This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday! Cinco de Mayo has become an "American" celebration with festivities happening nationwide.

April 2023
Passover is celebrated by Jewish people worldwide, and fresh produce plays an important role in this significant holiday.

March 2023
Winter is on its way out, and Spring is upon us! The first day of Spring is March 20, which means snow is melting and flowers will start blooming.

February 2023
February is here, bringing us colder weather, the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day. And don’t forget Idaho Potato Lovers Month and American Heart Month, too.

January 2023
Celebrate 2023 with Melissa’s and the trendiest produce around! Social Media plays a huge part in what becomes trend.

December 2022
December is filled with one of the most anticipated holidays of the year: Christmas. December is also filled with other multicultural celebrations, including Hanukah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve.

November 2022
Now that the weather is cooler and the season has changed, we are seeing more and more people cooking at home. Squash is one of the more popular items to enjoy cooked or used as holiday décor.

October 2022
This year, things are getting back to normal! Trick-or-Treaters will be in full costume, ringing doorbells and looking for treats.

September 2022
Fall usually signifies the end of summer or back-to-school season. 2022 is still a crazy year for students. Most schools are back to normal, but some still have Covid regulations offering home or in-person school.