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Meet Our Merchants: Sam S.

Lauren Rabadi · November 26, 2018 ·

Meet Sam, our product development manager and learn why he adores the humble potato.

Filed Under: Meet The FreshDirect Team Tagged With: meet our merchants, meet the merchants, merchants, product development

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As the weather gets cooler, make some ginger miso magic to warm up your week with @HavensKitchen Gingery Miso Sauce. For a quick and tasty dinner tonight, pan-sear pork chops, glaze with sweet and savory Gingery Miso Sauce, and serve with sautéed Brussels sprouts and kale. #DinnerisServed 🙌

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As the weather gets cooler, make some ginger miso magic to warm up your week with @HavensKitchen Gingery Miso Sauce. For a quick and tasty dinner tonight, pan-sear pork chops, glaze with sweet and savory Gingery Miso Sauce, and serve with sautéed Brussels sprouts and kale. #DinnerisServed 🙌

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This #BreastCancerAwareness month, help support the cause with commemorative cupcakes and cookies made fresh in our bakery. We're donating $2 for every cookie sold and $5 for every platter sold all month long to #MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer to help support research and save lives.

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This #BreastCancerAwareness month, help support the cause with commemorative cupcakes and cookies made fresh in our bakery. We're donating $2 for every cookie sold and $5 for every platter sold all month long to #MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer to help support research and save lives.

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🚨 New Product Alert 🚨 @JamiesFarmNewYork works with small farmers, artisans, and beekeepers both local and around the world to create award-winning, delicious granolas. Each ingredient is thoughtfully selected for its exceptional quality and responsible farming practices. They believe in supporting local and regenerative agriculture for a positive impact on our communities, our wellbeing, and the health of the planet.⁣
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Adding granola to roasted vegetables or salads can add a pop of flavor and satisfying crunch. Try this recipe for honey-roasted carrots with lemon yogurt and rosemary granola to elevate your next meal. ⁣
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What You'll Need:⁣
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8 carrots, sliced in half lengthwise⁣
1 tsp cumin⁣
2 tsp thyme leaves⁣
2 tbsp olive oil⁣
3 tbsp honey⁣
Sea salt + black pepper to taste⁣
1/2 cup Greek yogurt⁣
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil⁣
1 tbsp lemon juice⁣
1 garlic clove, minced⁣
Microgreens & Flaky sea salt to finish⁣
Jamie's Farm Rosemary Granola⁣
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What to Do:⁣
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Preheat oven to 425º. Toss halved carrots in olive oil, honey, and spices.⁣
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Spread onto a baking sheet, then roast for about 40 minutes or until soft and caramelized.⁣
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In a bowl, mix yogurt, squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper as needed.⁣
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To serve, spread yogurt on a plate. Top with roasted carrots, microgreens, flaky salt, and Jamie's Farm Rosemary Granola.

🚨 New Product Alert 🚨 @JamiesFarmNewYork works with small farmers, artisans, and beekeepers both local and around the world to create award-winning, delicious granolas. Each ingredient is thoughtfully selected for its exceptional quality and responsible farming practices. They believe in supporting local and regenerative agriculture for a positive impact on our communities, our wellbeing, and the health of the planet.⁣
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Adding granola to roasted vegetables or salads can add a pop of flavor and satisfying crunch. Try this recipe for honey-roasted carrots with lemon yogurt and rosemary granola to elevate your next meal. ⁣
⁣
What You'll Need:⁣
⁣
8 carrots, sliced in half lengthwise⁣
1 tsp cumin⁣
2 tsp thyme leaves⁣
2 tbsp olive oil⁣
3 tbsp honey⁣
Sea salt + black pepper to taste⁣
1/2 cup Greek yogurt⁣
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil⁣
1 tbsp lemon juice⁣
1 garlic clove, minced⁣
Microgreens & Flaky sea salt to finish⁣
Jamie's Farm Rosemary Granola⁣
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What to Do:⁣
⁣
Preheat oven to 425º. Toss halved carrots in olive oil, honey, and spices.⁣
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Spread onto a baking sheet, then roast for about 40 minutes or until soft and caramelized.⁣
⁣
In a bowl, mix yogurt, squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper as needed.⁣
⁣
To serve, spread yogurt on a plate. Top with roasted carrots, microgreens, flaky salt, and Jamie's Farm Rosemary Granola.

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🚨 New Product Alert 🚨 @JamiesFarmNewYork works with small farmers, artisans, and beekeepers both local and around the world to create award-winning, delicious granolas. Each ingredient is thoughtfully selected for its exceptional quality and responsible farming practices. They believe in supporting local and regenerative agriculture for a positive impact on our communities, our wellbeing, and the health of the planet.⁣
⁣
Adding granola to roasted vegetables or salads can add a pop of flavor and satisfying crunch. Try this recipe for honey-roasted carrots with lemon yogurt and rosemary granola to elevate your next meal. ⁣
⁣
What You'll Need:⁣
⁣
8 carrots, sliced in half lengthwise⁣
1 tsp cumin⁣
2 tsp thyme leaves⁣
2 tbsp olive oil⁣
3 tbsp honey⁣
Sea salt + black pepper to taste⁣
1/2 cup Greek yogurt⁣
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil⁣
1 tbsp lemon juice⁣
1 garlic clove, minced⁣
Microgreens & Flaky sea salt to finish⁣
Jamie's Farm Rosemary Granola⁣
⁣
What to Do:⁣
⁣
Preheat oven to 425º. Toss halved carrots in olive oil, honey, and spices.⁣
⁣
Spread onto a baking sheet, then roast for about 40 minutes or until soft and caramelized.⁣
⁣
In a bowl, mix yogurt, squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper as needed.⁣
⁣
To serve, spread yogurt on a plate. Top with roasted carrots, microgreens, flaky salt, and Jamie's Farm Rosemary Granola.

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From lattes to muffins, there are plenty of ways to get your pumpkin spice on. But when you’re looking for something more savory, pumpkin ravioli from The Ravioli Store absolutely hits the spot.

The Ravioli Store has been making artisan pastas in NYC since 1989. For this ravioli, they roast their pumpkins slooowly, then mix in sage, honey, soy milk, and a hint of brown sugar. Even without any dairy, their flavor is creamy and rich with a gentle hint of sweetness—the perfect combination for a cool autumn evening.

Use this recipe to try it for yourself—it’s easy enough to make for a simple weeknight meal.

What You’ll Need:
1 package The Ravioli Store Pumpkin Ravioli
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Leaves from 2 sprigs sage
2 tablespoons shaved or grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper

What To Do:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook ravioli according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, place butter in a small pan over medium low heat. Let melt, then add sage leaves. Leave pan over heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter solids turn golden brown and the sage is gently crisped. Remove from heat as soon as butter is browned to prevent burning.

Once the ravioli is done cooking, drain from pot, reserving a little bit of the cooking water. Return the ravioli to the empty pot and add the melted brown butter and sage. Toss to coat, adding a splash or two of the cooking water as needed to create a loose consistency. Divide between two plates, then top with Parmesan and a few twists of fresh ground pepper.

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From lattes to muffins, there are plenty of ways to get your pumpkin spice on. But when you’re looking for something more savory, pumpkin ravioli from The Ravioli Store absolutely hits the spot.

The Ravioli Store has been making artisan pastas in NYC since 1989. For this ravioli, they roast their pumpkins slooowly, then mix in sage, honey, soy milk, and a hint of brown sugar. Even without any dairy, their flavor is creamy and rich with a gentle hint of sweetness—the perfect combination for a cool autumn evening.

Use this recipe to try it for yourself—it’s easy enough to make for a simple weeknight meal.

What You’ll Need:
1 package The Ravioli Store Pumpkin Ravioli
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Leaves from 2 sprigs sage
2 tablespoons shaved or grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper

What To Do:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook ravioli according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, place butter in a small pan over medium low heat. Let melt, then add sage leaves. Leave pan over heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter solids turn golden brown and the sage is gently crisped. Remove from heat as soon as butter is browned to prevent burning.

Once the ravioli is done cooking, drain from pot, reserving a little bit of the cooking water. Return the ravioli to the empty pot and add the melted brown butter and sage. Toss to coat, adding a splash or two of the cooking water as needed to create a loose consistency. Divide between two plates, then top with Parmesan and a few twists of fresh ground pepper.

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It's the best sale of the season! #SelectSips 🍷 Mix and match from over 70 wines for 25% off when you buy 6 or more bottles. For a limited time only, head to our homepage to check out the sale. 🙌

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It's the best sale of the season! #SelectSips 🍷 Mix and match from over 70 wines for 25% off when you buy 6 or more bottles. For a limited time only, head to our homepage to check out the sale. 🙌

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Did you know you can donate your FreshDirect bags for a good cause? We're teaming up with local non-profit organizations to support their work helping others. We encourage you to support these essential groups by donating your bags to them. Learn more about these organizations below and head to our blog for a full list of partners: https://fdirect.co/bags

Helping Hand Rescue Mission seeks to improve the spiritual and temporal conditions of the people of the communities they serve by providing excellent service to all who come, whether rich or poor, high or low social status. "We are here to love, to serve, and to give. These bags have been filled with baby clothes and will be distributed at our monthly Baby Blessings Outreach. It has been wonderful to have these bags that are adorable and very functional for use in this way. " https://www.helpinghandsrescuemission.org/

The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) is a 100 % volunteer-run food pantry that provides shelf-stable pantry basics and fresh produce, eggs, and bread as well as diapers, menstrual care products, and toiletries to low-income individuals and families. The IFPO primarily assists residents of Orange and East Orange, NJ with a focus on treating every individual with dignity and respect. https://www.orangesfoodpantry.org/

@CampFriendship_Brooklyn was forced to put their in-person youth programming on hold, so looked for other ways to make an impact. They distribute food weekly to hundreds of recipients every Saturday and they deliver food to homebound seniors twice a week.

Did you know you can donate your FreshDirect bags for a good cause? We're teaming up with local non-profit organizations to support their work helping others. We encourage you to support these essential groups by donating your bags to them. Learn more about these organizations below and head to our blog for a full list of partners: https://fdirect.co/bags

Helping Hand Rescue Mission seeks to improve the spiritual and temporal conditions of the people of the communities they serve by providing excellent service to all who come, whether rich or poor, high or low social status. "We are here to love, to serve, and to give. These bags have been filled with baby clothes and will be distributed at our monthly Baby Blessings Outreach. It has been wonderful to have these bags that are adorable and very functional for use in this way. " https://www.helpinghandsrescuemission.org/

The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) is a 100 % volunteer-run food pantry that provides shelf-stable pantry basics and fresh produce, eggs, and bread as well as diapers, menstrual care products, and toiletries to low-income individuals and families. The IFPO primarily assists residents of Orange and East Orange, NJ with a focus on treating every individual with dignity and respect. https://www.orangesfoodpantry.org/

@CampFriendship_Brooklyn was forced to put their in-person youth programming on hold, so looked for other ways to make an impact. They distribute food weekly to hundreds of recipients every Saturday and they deliver food to homebound seniors twice a week.

Did you know you can donate your FreshDirect bags for a good cause? We're teaming up with local non-profit organizations to support their work helping others. We encourage you to support these essential groups by donating your bags to them. Learn more about these organizations below and head to our blog for a full list of partners: https://fdirect.co/bags

Helping Hand Rescue Mission seeks to improve the spiritual and temporal conditions of the people of the communities they serve by providing excellent service to all who come, whether rich or poor, high or low social status. "We are here to love, to serve, and to give. These bags have been filled with baby clothes and will be distributed at our monthly Baby Blessings Outreach. It has been wonderful to have these bags that are adorable and very functional for use in this way. " https://www.helpinghandsrescuemission.org/

The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) is a 100 % volunteer-run food pantry that provides shelf-stable pantry basics and fresh produce, eggs, and bread as well as diapers, menstrual care products, and toiletries to low-income individuals and families. The IFPO primarily assists residents of Orange and East Orange, NJ with a focus on treating every individual with dignity and respect. https://www.orangesfoodpantry.org/

@CampFriendship_Brooklyn was forced to put their in-person youth programming on hold, so looked for other ways to make an impact. They distribute food weekly to hundreds of recipients every Saturday and they deliver food to homebound seniors twice a week.

Did you know you can donate your FreshDirect bags for a good cause? We're teaming up with local non-profit organizations to support their work helping others. We encourage you to support these essential groups by donating your bags to them. Learn more about these organizations below and head to our blog for a full list of partners: https://fdirect.co/bags

Helping Hand Rescue Mission seeks to improve the spiritual and temporal conditions of the people of the communities they serve by providing excellent service to all who come, whether rich or poor, high or low social status. "We are here to love, to serve, and to give. These bags have been filled with baby clothes and will be distributed at our monthly Baby Blessings Outreach. It has been wonderful to have these bags that are adorable and very functional for use in this way. " https://www.helpinghandsrescuemission.org/

The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) is a 100 % volunteer-run food pantry that provides shelf-stable pantry basics and fresh produce, eggs, and bread as well as diapers, menstrual care products, and toiletries to low-income individuals and families. The IFPO primarily assists residents of Orange and East Orange, NJ with a focus on treating every individual with dignity and respect. https://www.orangesfoodpantry.org/

@CampFriendship_Brooklyn was forced to put their in-person youth programming on hold, so looked for other ways to make an impact. They distribute food weekly to hundreds of recipients every Saturday and they deliver food to homebound seniors twice a week.

Did you know you can donate your FreshDirect bags for a good cause? We're teaming up with local non-profit organizations to support their work helping others. We encourage you to support these essential groups by donating your bags to them. Learn more about these organizations below and head to our blog for a full list of partners: https://fdirect.co/bags

Helping Hand Rescue Mission seeks to improve the spiritual and temporal conditions of the people of the communities they serve by providing excellent service to all who come, whether rich or poor, high or low social status. "We are here to love, to serve, and to give. These bags have been filled with baby clothes and will be distributed at our monthly Baby Blessings Outreach. It has been wonderful to have these bags that are adorable and very functional for use in this way. " https://www.helpinghandsrescuemission.org/

The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) is a 100 % volunteer-run food pantry that provides shelf-stable pantry basics and fresh produce, eggs, and bread as well as diapers, menstrual care products, and toiletries to low-income individuals and families. The IFPO primarily assists residents of Orange and East Orange, NJ with a focus on treating every individual with dignity and respect. https://www.orangesfoodpantry.org/

@CampFriendship_Brooklyn was forced to put their in-person youth programming on hold, so looked for other ways to make an impact. They distribute food weekly to hundreds of recipients every Saturday and they deliver food to homebound seniors twice a week.

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Did you know you can donate your FreshDirect bags for a good cause? We're teaming up with local non-profit organizations to support their work helping others. We encourage you to support these essential groups by donating your bags to them. Learn more about these organizations below and head to our blog for a full list of partners: https://fdirect.co/bags

Helping Hand Rescue Mission seeks to improve the spiritual and temporal conditions of the people of the communities they serve by providing excellent service to all who come, whether rich or poor, high or low social status. "We are here to love, to serve, and to give. These bags have been filled with baby clothes and will be distributed at our monthly Baby Blessings Outreach. It has been wonderful to have these bags that are adorable and very functional for use in this way. " https://www.helpinghandsrescuemission.org/

The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges (IFPO) is a 100 % volunteer-run food pantry that provides shelf-stable pantry basics and fresh produce, eggs, and bread as well as diapers, menstrual care products, and toiletries to low-income individuals and families. The IFPO primarily assists residents of Orange and East Orange, NJ with a focus on treating every individual with dignity and respect. https://www.orangesfoodpantry.org/

@CampFriendship_Brooklyn was forced to put their in-person youth programming on hold, so looked for other ways to make an impact. They distribute food weekly to hundreds of recipients every Saturday and they deliver food to homebound seniors twice a week.

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Some days all you need is tomato soup and grilled cheese. For the perfect grilled cheese, add FD Special Selection Gruyere, 3-Month-Aged Manchego Mitica DOP, and FD + @JasperHill + @CabotCheese collab Cave-Aged Mountain Cheddar to your next order. #CheesyDreams 🧀

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Some days all you need is tomato soup and grilled cheese. For the perfect grilled cheese, add FD Special Selection Gruyere, 3-Month-Aged Manchego Mitica DOP, and FD + @JasperHill + @CabotCheese collab Cave-Aged Mountain Cheddar to your next order. #CheesyDreams 🧀

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Fall in love with fresh on the #FirstDayofFall. As the seasons change and the fall foliage begins, our seasonal produce also changes colors. Enjoy some of our ripe and colorful tomatoes 🍅 including top-rated local organic heirloom tomatoes from #women-owned @HepworthFarms in the Hudson Valley.

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Fall in love with fresh on the #FirstDayofFall. As the seasons change and the fall foliage begins, our seasonal produce also changes colors. Enjoy some of our ripe and colorful tomatoes 🍅 including top-rated local organic heirloom tomatoes from #women-owned @HepworthFarms in the Hudson Valley.

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How is everyone settling into the routine of going back to school and back into the office once again? Kick-off the fall feeling great with these better-for-you breakfast options.

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How is everyone settling into the routine of going back to school and back into the office once again? Kick-off the fall feeling great with these better-for-you breakfast options.

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