Melissa's Produce

Ordered a seasonal fresh fruit tray via Goldbelly from Melissa's as a get well gift for a colleague recovering from surgery. Shipped on schedule via FedEx with a great variety of fruit. My colleague raved about the crisp, fresh apples in particular and how much she loves them as she's in a rural area where they aren't available. $79.95 pretax for 10 pounds of fresh fruit, I think that's great. Very nice alternative to send to someone recovering vs. flowers that die fast and are difficult for someone in this position to take care of in the interim.

Learned about this business at the Long Beach International Tamale Festival. All of the products show cased were fresh & reasonably priced. I snagged 4 tamale making kits 2 for $5, fresh polenta $3 hatch chilies dried $3 a bag and authentic spice blends also 2 for $5.

THEY SHOOT - WE SCORE!!Healthy options available at a hockey game? Yes, please!As a season ticket holder for the Anaheim Ducks, I try to avoid buying the food items at the Honda Center. Partially because it costs an arm and a leg, but also because most of the food isn't good for you. Sure, a casual fan can take in nachos, hot dog and a beer, but going to at 40+ games a season, I would like something a bit healthier, and eating a pretzel every game gets old, not to mention carby.A few years ago, I spoke with Mr Versace, head of the food and beverage, in great details about giving fans the option of healthier snacks. The biggest obstacle (he said) was not enough fans really seemed to want them. They tried it with hummus, then added a few fresh fruits, but they went bad by the 3rd game. My rebuttal was: Well, duh!! If they don't promote they have that healthy option, fans won't know. Keep trying, I said.Somehow the Honda Center and Melissa's Produce came into an agreement, and in the 200 level was given a kiosk with a medley of fresh fruits, some nuts and dried fruit. It didn't start off very strong, but I think now its caught on, as I find myself getting to the kiosk earlier to get an Sumo orange, Asian Pear, or even the plumpest grapes I've seen before they sell out. Its also a bargain at $3.00 each, which is about the same price I pay when I go to the Korean markets or even Whole Food.Thank you Melissa's Produce for giving the option of healthier snacks! They also have gluten free items. They're located near Wahoo's in the lower level, and in the 400 level near 434.They may have similar selections at the Staples Center and the Stub Hub Center.

I commented on Melissa's Produce's picture on instagram and the next day, bam, they send me this Kool cabbage, free of charge! I was so curious at this peculiar looking cabbage and I'm so delighted on their quick response! I've posted the picture in case you were curious. I've tried their Ojai Pixies before at other events and absolutely LOVE them!!! They're easier to peel than halos & cuties (is that even possible?) and they're always SOOO sweet!!! Their produce is so fresh and promising!

I am at an event right now and feel compelled to post about the fesh produce available. Their display was colorful and beautiful and reminds you that eating healthy can be fun and good for you! It was amazing to see how many people flocked to their items! So many options!!!

The veggie nachos here are delicious! Cheese, beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole! It was pretty tasty. It was kind of expensive but then again very reasonable for a ballpark... cheaper than the movie theaters!!! You can also get margaritas from the margaritaville part here which had strawberry, pina colada, and regular. They also sell veggie dogs here if you are a vegetarian, this spot is for you!

Fantastic products. Great customer service Highly recommended by several friends. Definitely recommend just roaming through the store, well worth your time