No matter which way you celebrate mom on her special day, it’s always a good idea to make some tasty treats a part of the festivities. And what better way to show your love than with a handmade dessert created straight from the heart? These galettes are as delightful to look at as they are […]
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The Spring Veggies We’re Crazy For
Flowers. Warm temps. Is there anything better than spring? Only the arrival of spring produce! Every year, we count the days until we can again snap up these seasonal beauties and use them in our favorite recipes. Spring’s tender vegetables shine in every kind of preparation, whether it’s roasting, frying, steaming, baking. And if you’re […]
The Story Behind Our Grass-Fed Beef Program
FreshDirect has worked hard to provide our customers with the absolute best in local, 100% grass-fed beef. We established partnerships with family-owned farms in the Northeast, who raise cattle entirely on pasture and never give them antibiotics, added hormones, or grain-based feed. These farms also use regenerative practices to rebuild the soil, restore biodiversity and […]
Top Foods For Gut Health
Did you know that some of the best foods in the world—bread, cheese, beer, wine, and even chocolate—are fermented? Let’s break it down for you: fermentation is one of the oldest food manufacturing processes, and it’s simply when sugar is converted (by yeast or bacteria) to acids, gases, or alcohol. Fermented foods are better for […]
Announcing the FreshDirect Bag Donation Program
FreshDirect has launched a program to connect our customers with local community organizations that have a need for reusable bags. You are welcome to donate your used FreshDirect bags to one of our partner organizations. Please be sure that your bags are: Clean In good condition Free from labels bearing your personal information.
Our Favorite Easy Dinner Recipes
Everyone needs a few go-to weeknight dinner recipes in their back pocket. The ones that you can put together with minimal effort in very little time. We’ve collected some of our favorites in the list below. When you’re short on meal inspiration, give one of these dishes a try. You might just find a new […]
Discover New Vegetables With a Farm Share Box
Scroll down for our farm share veggie bake recipe! Ordering a farm share box from FreshDirect is like hitting the produce jackpot: each box has a curated selection of seasonal vegetables delivered to you directly from the local farms where they’re grown and harvested. A farm share box gives you the benefits of joining a […]
How Fairtrade Bananas Support Ethical Food Production
Supporting sustainable and ethical food production is a key part of FreshDirect’s mission. We’ve taken this another step further by partnering with Equal Exchange to be the first east coast online retailer to sell their organic, Fairtrade bananas, which are sourced from three small farmer cooperatives in Ecuador and Peru. This relationship is a new […]
Donate to New York Common Pantry & Help Fight Hunger
FreshDirect is proud to announce a new charitable partnership with New York Common Pantry (NYCP). We encourage you to join us in addressing food insecurity by contributing to an organization that is at the forefront of ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to quality food and services. To help, you can select a donation in […]
Organic & Biodynamic Wines at FreshDirect Wine & Spirits
Wines and spirits are sold by FreshDirect Wines & Spirits, License # 1277181620 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Tel: (718) 768-1521, M-W 1pm-10pm, Th-Sa 11am-10pm, Su 12pm-8pm Not too long ago, organic and biodynamic wines were a niche within the world of drinks. But recently, production and consumer interest in this category has grown rapidly, […]
Learn More About our Pasture Raised Local Lamb Program
Drew Lewis of Brothers Ridge Farm in upstate New York is a fourth-generation farmer that’s growing pasture-raised lamb without antibiotics, with a focus on sustainable and regenerative farming practices. Read more to learn about the shift in our program, and how we’re continuing to bring you the best-tasting lamb you’ve ever had.
Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich Recipe
Some people are a little hesitant to try soft-shell crab because you can eat the whole thing (minus the lungs and eyes of course), but our Seafood Merchant, Michael Kanter, knows a thing or two about yummy crustaceans and the soft-shell crab is one of his favorites. And although they can be enjoyed in a […]
Beer-Braised Spicy Beef Tacos Recipe
Our friends at Beef Checkoff shared this recipe for beef tacos with an irresistibly smoky and spicy flavor. You start with a beef chuck roast, cooking it over low heat in beer and chipotle peppers until it’s mouthwateringly pull-apart tender. Grab the ingredients and make it for a delectably hearty dinner!
Celebrate Earth Month With These Environmentally-Conscious Products
At FreshDirect, we believe you should be able to make choices that support the health of the environment. That’s why we work directly with farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and creators who are committed to doing things right. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the people and products paving the way to a more sustainable future. […]
Use Focaccia To Make Amazing Pizza
What’s almost as easy as ordering takeout but way more satisfying and prepped just the way you like? Focaccia pizza! Focaccia from the FreshDirect bakery was practically made for this purpose: thick and chewy with an airy lightness, it’s a handy stand-in for a grandma-style pizza crust. Each flatbread arrives frozen to preserve its taste […]
Quick Kimchi Noodles Recipe
Kimchi, the Korean pickle, is a versatile thing. In addition to being a standard side dish for a traditional meal, it can be incorporated into a variety of recipes, bringing a spicy, tangy kick wherever it’s put.
Chicken and Chickpea Salad Recipe
This salad recipe from our team feels super decadent, but it actually packs tons of nutrients—especially protein from the 1-2 punch of chicken and chickpeas!
About Sustainable Steelhead and Arctic Char From Iceland
Grindavik, Iceland is a small town with a 1,000-year-old fishing history. These days, it’s home to our partner Matorka, who is carrying that tradition into the future. Matorka is a leader in sustainable aquaculture, raising steelhead and arctic char using a land-based farm that leverages the purity of Iceland’s natural resources in an efficient, carbon-neutral […]