While there is plenty of curiosity about going gluten-free, there is just as much misinformation. Wondering if a gluten-free diet is for you? Let’s find out together: Come with me as I take a healthy look at gluten-free eating, including exciting news about our improved Gluten-Free Store! I’ll be your guide, pointing out highlights and pitfalls along the path.

Prepping the Path (a bit of background)

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley and their derivatives. Some people, such as those with celiac disease, have an immune reaction to gluten that damages their small intestine and limits nutrient absorption.  For more gluten-free facts, check out our FAQ section here. (More…)

Mother’s Day is a time to give back to the ladies in our lives and I think the gift of a finely prepared cocktail is welcome at most homes.

We bookend the occasion with easy-to-make cocktails designed for the aperitif course and dessert course.  The Cherry Jussara welcomes Spring time notions of açai berry, cherry, and citrus for  a lovely start to the afternoon.

A decadent ending to dinner comes in the form of Nonna’s Coffee, a dessert martini of amaro, coffee liqueur, and whole milk. (More…)

“Eat your fruits and vegetables.”  Growing up, I think everyone has heard his or her mother utter those words.

So for Mother’s Day, instead of flowers, wouldn’t it be fun to make a fruit or vegetable bouquet for Mom?

So roll up your sleeves, grab Mom’s favorite fruits, and get some helpers to put together these beautiful and delicious bouquets!

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What do you do with your FreshDirect boxes?

From the photos you’ve tweeted, posted on Facebook, and emailed to us, it’s clear to us that we have the most talented fans around!  (Take a look – We posted many of them on our Pinterest board here.)

So we thought: Our creative fans should be rewarded! And what better way to celebrate the launch of our new Baby Boutique than with a Family Fun Photo Contest?

All you have to do to enter is snap a picture of how you and your kids re-purposed your FreshDirect boxes and fill out the entry form here.

What could you win? Up to $2000 in prizes is up for grabs including ten $100 FreshDirect e-gift cards and products from our new Baby Boutique.

Calling all mothers: Thank you for all that you do! You always have a lot on your plate – after all, you have the toughest job in the world! You’re so busy taking care of everyone else, we want to make sure you take care of yourself too!

Tired of being tired? Ready to reach beyond the coffeepot for some real, life-changing, energy-boosting habits that will keep you going strong for the long run? Spoiler alert: these tips aren’t new, and they aren’t shortcuts, but they do work! As an added bonus, I’ve put together a sample 1-day meal plan for you, too.

Staying energized is as simple as: Eat. Drink. Move. Sleep. (More…)

Good things come in small packages, right?

Recently, our bakery department launched a new mini dessert category, featuring bite-sized versions of some of our favorite sugary treats—brownies, cookies, macaroons, banana bread…

The mini sizes are great in lunch boxes, as an after-school treat, or as a moderate way to have a sweet fix after dinner without going overboard.

They also make party planning easy—get a pack of blondies, some double chocolate chunk cookies and assorted macaroons and make your own little party platter. (We also have our own mini platter coming soon—for the nights when you don’t have time to do it yourself.)

If you’re entertaining kids or a crowd with a sweet tooth, here are 3 fun mini dessert ideas: (More…)

I love to make fish soups and like with most things I cook, I try to let the ingredients dictate what I will be cooking. Recently, our fish department had some gorgeous red snapper so I went for it. I decided to combine my love for spice and Lebanese and Arabic cuisine to make up a fish soup.

Though this cuisine usually uses yogurt, I decide to use crème fraiche since yogurt is tricky and can easily curdle. Crème fraiche provides the tang and acid of the yogurt, with none of the complexity of dealing with the delicate cooking.

The beautiful thing about soup in general is that it is all about love- truly you can judge a good cook by their ability to make a soup (and a salad but that’s a different post!). Take the same care with soup as you would with anything you are cooking (ingredients, seasoning, doneness, viscosity, depth, etc.). Soups are generally NOT a quick thing to cook (be suspicious of soup recipes that equate quick with good), but the payout is generous, and usually worth at least two meals, depending on how many people you are feeding.

This recipe should feed about 6-8. (More…)

Tipplers have their work cut out for them on May 5^th!  Cinco de Mayo AND Derby Day will be celebrated on the same day so what’s an imbiber to do?

Prepare yourself with a cocktail for each!  Following are two cocktails- one a variation on the classic Margarita and one a tip of the cap to Derby Day circa 1940’s- perfect for the occasions at hand.

Our Mayan Temple Margarita is an eclectic mix of fruit and spirit.  Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila is the star here, adding intense tropical tones and hearty spice to the cocktail.

Siete Leguas prides themselves on painstakingly slow, traditional methods in creating their spirit and it shows in the glass.  The Blanco is joined by Rhum Clément Créole Shrubb Liqueur d’Orange, used instead of Triple Sec, along with St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Dolin Dry Vermouth, and fresh lime juice to balance of sweet and savory.  Muddled golden pineapple and mint form the fresh and flavorful fruit base to the cocktail. (More…)

Ed. note: Growing up, my grandmother would make weeknight dinner meals so much more fun by making shapes out of vegetables. As a kid, her fried rice seemed so much tastier with carrot flowers.  So when our Marketing team member Anna decided to write this how-to on pretty, edible garnishes, it brought back such fond memories. Enjoy!

Whether throwing a House Party or entertaining guests, take presentation up to the next level with decorative garnishes on each dish.

Below are three garnish ideas that are simple, yet really add a wow factor to the plate.  And they’re all made from food! (More…)

Whether you’re in your salad days now, or would like to remember what they feel like, eating food that will nourish and delight you is part of feeling your best.

In this post, I hope to inspire you to literally put a few more salad days in your future. And as its Earth Month, it seems appropriate to note that eating more plants is one of the most environmentally-friendly choices you can make at the table.

So there you have it: eating greens is good for eating green and getting lean.

Here are a few of my favorite salads that are simple enough for a weeknight, but interesting enough to keep boredom at bay. (More…)