< Previous21 What excites you about Solara™ Mini Galia Melons? Jamie: Solara™ Mini Galia Melons are the first of their kind, offering a personal, handheld eating experience that puts paradise in your palm. What makes these gems so unique is that you can eat them in one sitting. They can easily be used as an on-the-go snack; all you have to do is cut them in half, scoop out the small seed cavity, and get snacking! How did you get started on this tropical adventure? Jamie: We did a deep dive into melons and researched them for over eight years before Solara™ Mini Galia Melons came to life this past summer. It is amazing that these vibrant, green-fleshed beauties truly grow towards the sun, with vines climbing vertically under the rooftop of a sun-drenched greenhouse. We are proud to grow them year-round with forward-thinking technology to grow sustainably. Why are they an experience? Jamie: I feel like it’s a slice of paradise. It’s not just a melon, it truly is an experience. The outside is beige in color with a net-like pattern. Slicing it open is when the magic happens as a light, tropical aroma and vibrant emerald green flesh is revealed, with little seed pulp. Bite into the Solara™ Mini Galia Melon, and you experience an explosion of juiciness and fresh flavor right off the bat. This is where you get hooked—immediately finding yourself associating the melon with warm, beachy weather that brings a paradisiacal experience year-round. How do you like to eat Solara™ Mini Galia Melons? Jamie: Solara™ Mini Galia Melons fit perfectly in the palm of your hand and can be used as a serving vessel, or they can be diced into bite sized cubes to take you beyond a fruit salad. The flavor of a Solara™ Mini Galia Melon comes alive when paired with herbs like mint, basil, lime, and cardamom, and with foods such as Camembert cheese, prosciutto, grilled sausage, strawberry, and oatmeal. I love each of these elevated pairings but one of my favorite ways to eat them is to slice the melon in half, scoop out the seeds, and dive in with a spoon! Do your kids love them as much as you? Jamie: Well, that’s a tricky one! We never seem to have any left in our house. It may be because of the perfect small size that there is no waste, or it might just be the amazing juicy flavor that everyone seems to love. Even as the days get colder, the melons consistently taste the same and remind us of the summer months and the taste of paradise. Whenever they are available, it’s the first fruit my kids ask for! Learn more about Solara™ Mini Galia Melons ™2223 Festive HOLIDAY BRUNCH What better way to kick off the day than with a holiday brunch surrounded by friends & family. You may still be in your pj’s or putting on your festive holiday sweater. No matter the theme, we can help create a brunch to remember. When the doorbell rings you can set the stage for your guests to dig into amazing brunch options filled with greenhouse grown fruits & vegetables. The vibrant colours and fresh flavors will keep everyone coming back for seconds! FLAVORFUL GREENHOUSE BRUNCH IDEAS 24 20 mineasy12 BREAKFAST BOARD TANYA ANURAG @tanyasbowlsandbrushes SAUSAGE & MINI PEPPER FRITTATA LYNN POLITO MELON STRAWBERRY SALAD PRASHI SRIVASTAVA @rasoikigupshup SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE FE S TIVE HOLI D A Y BRUNCH 10 mineasy2 15 mineasy4CUCUMBER & SALMON PUFF PASTRY S U NSHINE M E L ON CRI S P SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE 25 12 min easy 626 Some movies just must be watched annually over the holidays. Grab cozy blankets, pile up the cushions, and gather round for laughs & reminiscing. But before you press play, make sure your movie snacks are in order by having tasty greenhouse grown fruit and veggie treats for everyone to experience. ENJOY OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIE AND SNACK PAIRINGS TO BINGE WATCH BEFORE NEW YEAR’S. Elf Snack: Solara™ Mini Galia Melons We all know Buddy the Elf loves sweets! How The Grinch Stole Christmas Snack: Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers Because they are green like the Grinch! The Santa Clause Snack: Alonna™ Canary Melons Santa’s beard is a beautiful hue of white like the inside of an Alonna™ Canary Melon Miracle on 34 th Street Snack: Mini Munchies® Snack Board To graze through a classic! TOP 10 HOLIDAY MOVIES EVERYONE WILL ENJOY!27 Die Hard Snack: Rocky Road Melon Skewers This snack is healthier than the twinkies eaten in the movie, but just as delicious! Frosty the Snowman Snack: Aurora Bites Mini Sweet Peppers Bright like Christmas lights and the orange peppers are perfect for your next snowman’s nose! Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Snack: Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes These beauties shine bright, just like Rudolph’s nose! Home Alone Snack: Homemade pizzas with Sweet Bell Peppers Inspired by Little Nero’s Pizza Delivery! The Christmas Chronicles Snack: Cucumber Lemon Shortbread Cookies As a reminder of the delicious broccoli cake right out of the “Meal for the kids” scene National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Snack: Tropical Melon Salsa Definitely better than Aunt Bethany’s Jell-o®!For me the holidays have become an excuse to be a kid again and enjoy it with my family! We like to travel during the holidays to a different place each time. When we can’t travel, we like to have dinner and party with our friends. The best memories that I have during the holidays are always filled with family, friends, and lots of different kinds of food. My family is known for throwing the best Posada fiesta every year in our neighborhood in Mexico; that is something I really miss. I look forward to having my family with me on another holiday adventure and creating new memories together. Recipe – Fiesta Veggie Salad Miguel Puebla General Manager & Grower Fort Valley, GA SEE RECIPE Around the globe the holidays are a time to come together with friends & family to reflect on fond memories and look to a bright New Year. As people gather, food is always a comfort in the present, and a reminder of past traditions that people shared together over the years. We are excited to share recipes from members of the Pure Flavor® Family this holiday season and their thoughts on how special the holidays are to them. Join us on the journey. Memories & Recipes from the Pure Flavor Family ® 28The holidays are important to me because it is an opportunity to share time with family & friends, and a time to make new memories. I’m a kid at heart and I love playing with my kids outside. Whether it is playing catch or chasing my kids around the yard with a nerf gun, we are always laughing together during the holidays. Recipe – Caprese Tomatoes Jose Balderas General Manager San Antonio, TX SEE RECIPE Holidays are all about FAMILY! From a young age it was instilled in me through my parents that Christmas is not about the gifts you receive, but about the time that you spend with your family. The holidays are always filled with lots of love and fond memories of games, singing, dancing, and most of all cooking. These are memories for a lifetime. Now as parents, my wife and I try to instill these same values in our daughters, to teach them about the value of the quality time spent together with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Recipe – Cloud 9® Bacon Carbonara Carmine Borrelli Key Account Manager Leamington, ON SEE RECIPE 29Next >