Melissa's Produce sent me some items to review on my blog!
Here's some info about Melissa's Produce:
Think tasty, creamy, tangy, aromatic, tart, sweet, crunchy and
delectable. Within the 280,000 square feet of the Melissa's/World
Variety Produce, Inc. warehouse, one is sure to find the freshest fruits
and vegetables -- quality products with exceptional value and
first-class service.
Melissa's/World Variety Produce, Inc. is currently the largest
distributor of specialty produce in the United States. With over 1000
items available at any given time, Melissa's imports and distributes
exotic fresh fruits and vegetables from around the globe.
Located in the Vernon district of Los Angeles, California, World
Variety Produce began strictly as a source of specialty produce, selling
to retailers in the Southern California region. Over the years the
company's Food Service Division has become a full-service operation that
supplies culinary professionals with staples, exotics and Melissa's
full line of organic produce.
Joe Hernandez, a Texas native, founded the business with a decade
of produce industry experience in a small, rented produce warehouse
lunchroom. The original office had three telephones and four chairs --
no one could have guessed that, within a few short years, the company
would grow to occupy a newly renovated and expanded 280,000 square foot
office, warehouse complex, and state-of-the-art CCOF/QAI Certified
Organic Packing Facility.
Family is a big part of World Variety's success. Through the
years, the company has found stable growth thanks to the support of very
loyal customers and a close-knit family of employees dedicated to
customer service. After all, Joe Hernandez has made the company
philosophy straightforward: "Give the customers what they want and keep
them happy!"
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My Review:
Dried Mangos: 9/10. These were nice and chewy and flavorful.
Cranberries: 10/10! MMM!!! These were my favorite! Jared and I enjoyed snacking on these during the UL basketball game. They were a good flavor, not too tart like some of the other cranberries I've eaten before.
I gave the Baby Beets to Jared's grandmom and granddad because they love them! They enjoyed these as well. :)
Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes: 9/10. First of all, they were SO CUTE! Itty bitty pototoes! haha :) They were tasty and easy to bake. Perfect little bites.
I gave my mom the Lentils because I am NOT A FAN AT ALL. She LOVES them, so I let her enjoy them all to herself!
They also included a wonderful cookbook that I am looking forward to trying recipes from!
"This alphabetized encyclopedia contains information about the 50 most
nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. The health benefit of each produce
item is highlighted and paired with tips on how to buy, store, and, of
course, cook each item, with 150 recipes for simple sides and main
courses."
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