Fun fact: almost half of all drinks ordered on Cinco de Mayo are margaritas. May 5 also happens to be around the start of peak mango season, so it’s time to put the tropical fruit in everything. Take advantage of both occasions by pouring yourself and an amigo a batch of these frosty mango margaritas with a surprise spicy kick.  A perfectly ripe mango will bring all the sweetness you need to this drink, so we recommend a flavorful variety like the Champagne mangos from Ciruli Brothers. These fruits are a special breed of the yellow Ataulfo mango, a variety first cultivated in the sou ..read more

Out on Long Island’s North Fork, Wells Homestead Acres holds the title of being the oldest farm in the famously bountiful area. Since 1661, the Wells family has grown a variety of crops on these lands, maintaining a mighty presence in the local agricultural community generation after generation. “We don’t really know any other way,” current owner Matthew Wells explains. “It’s just become part of everything, part of our souls.”  https://youtu.be/vTIXLa6svN4?si=ff_li9vSpYZbRELl FreshDirect’s relationship with Wells Homestead began years ago, when we found a natural partner in Matthew’s fath ..read more

In the US, lamb meat just isn’t on our radars the way it is throughout the rest of the world. On average, Americans only eat about one pound of lamb per person annually (for comparison, we eat more than 60 pounds of beef each year). But lamb has a rich, deep flavor that is too good to overlook, even if the only time you enjoy it is for a special roast during the holidays.  If you’re making a breathtaking lamb centerpiece, you’ll want to start with the right cut for a celebratory occasion. The roasts from our pasture-raised lamb program reward with the fantastic flavor and handsome appeara ..read more

A brunch board is the best way to start Easter Sunday! The basic idea is to choose an array of light bites for nibbling and grazing (kinda like a bunny would). So break out your biggest tray and fill it with easy-to-prep food items to share with friends and family. Wondering where to start? You can build a brunch board with whatever you’re craving. Just make sure to choose foods from different categories and in a variety of colors, including some brightly-decorated easter eggs! Here are a few suggestions to get you started:   How to make an Easter brunch board https://youtu.be/46StuD ..read more

FreshDirect is proud to be powered by women leaders, from experts on our own teams to the female farmers, creators, and entrepreneurs behind the items we offer. This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the female food industry professionals who are crafting, innovating, and paving the way for a more equitable food system. From business owners who are using their platform to give back to local communities to agricultural pioneers with a focus on sustainability, these women inspire us every day with their dedication and ingenuity.  Learn more about and shop women-led ..read more

Hickory Nut Gap is a community of Appalachian farms that are dedicated to humanely raising animals on pasture. They employ regenerative practices that enrich the land and invest in local food systems. We sat down with owners Jamie and Amy Ager to learn more about how this FreshDirect partner’s high standards and eye toward sustainability result in meat of the highest caliber. https://youtu.be/CJXKV5Gg2Ik?si=wx2X3om5h1Tdy2Ir True pasture-raised heritage breed pork is hard to find. FreshDirect has forged relationships with partners like Hickory Nut Gap to not only bring you this exceptional prod ..read more

In the US, lamb meat just isn’t on our radars the way it is throughout the rest of the world. On average, Americans only eat about one pound of lamb per person annually (for comparison, we eat more than 60 pounds of beef each year). But lamb has a rich, deep flavor that is too good to overlook, even if the only time you enjoy it is for a special roast during the holidays.  If you’re making a breathtaking lamb centerpiece, you’ll want to start with the right cut for a celebratory occasion. The roasts from our pasture-raised lamb program reward with the fantastic flavor and handsome appeara ..read more

A brunch board is the best way to start Easter Sunday! The basic idea is to choose an array of light bites for nibbling and grazing (kinda like a bunny would). So break out your biggest tray and fill it with easy-to-prep food items to share with friends and family. Wondering where to start? You can build a brunch board with whatever you’re craving. Just make sure to choose foods from different categories and in a variety of colors, including some brightly-decorated easter eggs! Here are a few suggestions to get you started:   How to make an Easter brunch board https://youtu.be/46StuD ..read more

Baked ham is a special-occasion main dish that makes holiday dinners like at Easter and Christmas look like a Norman Rockwell painting. But tackling such a big, grand cut of meat can be understandably intimidating, since you probably haven’t prepared ham since at least last year’s holidays (or maybe ever). Ham, however, is far more straightforward than other showstopper roasts since its already infused with the salt and seasonings that make it so irresistible. It can even be as simple as popping the whole thing in a pot or oven and letting it heat up (more on how to do that later). But fi ..read more

Cooking fish whole may seem intimidating, but in fact it’s quite simple since the only knifework you’ll need is during serving, when the fish is cooked and so tender it pulls away from the bone effortlessly. On FreshDirect, you’ll find an assortment of whole fish within our 100% sustainable seafood selection. For this Chinese-style recipe, any white, flaky fish will do. Our first choice here would be our wonderfully meaty branzino, which has a robustness that stands up well to the bold seasonings. We also love our tai snapper, which is delicately sweet, creating a dynamic flavor contrast ..read more