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Chocolate Chip Cookie made with Organic Wheat

With summer in full swing, you may be looking for the centerpiece of your next cookout. Well, look no further. At Simply Fresh, our priority is Michigan-raised, grass-fed and -finished beef. That means beef that's treated humanely, raised without added hormones or antibiotics, and grass-fed and grass-finished so the cattle graze on pasture their whole lives rather than being grain-fattened in a feedlot. And it's all raised right here, close to home. And in those times when Mi

A sandwich is only as good as the parts it's built with. Simple as that. And yet, too many made-to-order sandwich shops are really just assembling ingredients that came off the same wholesale truck as everyone else's. And if everybody's using the same mass-produced ingredients, is it really "made-to-order" or just assembled and boxed? But that's not how Simply Fresh operates. The loyal readers of the Simply Fresh Blog may recall our posts about our Turkey vs. Bacon or our Cla

You've heard it everywhere. It's on signs, on menus, on packaging: "Made from scratch." It's one of those phrases that's supposed to make you stop and feel good about what you're buying. But the problem is, “from scratch” can mean a lot of things. To some it means a handwritten recipe, no matter where the ingredients come from. To some it means nothing came out of the freezer. To some it means everything was cooked in-house, even if it started from a mix. “Made from scratch"

Made right here in our kitchen with wild-caught Alaskan Keta salmon, our original recipe salmon patties are a Simply Fresh fan favorite for a reason. Keta salmon is a lean, mild, and deeply flavorful fish with a clean ocean taste that lets every other ingredient shine. We fold in roasted bell pepper, shallot, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon, then bind it all together with egg and panko breadcrumbs before finishing with butter and our own blend of herbs and spices. The r

An easy-to-read guide to the plethora of Gluten-Free foods at Simply Fresh Market

Egg carton labels can feel overwhelming. Pasture-raised, free range, organic, non-GMO... what does it all actually mean? And why does it matter? All three of our Michigan Amish-raised egg options are pasture-raised, meaning the hens are out on open meadows with room to roam. It's the gold standard in terms of animal welfare. And the quality doesn't stop there! My Grassy Farms keeps it soy-free and chemical-free, with non-GMO feed and a focus on small family farm practices. F

With summer just around the corner, there's no better time to treat yourself to a great milkshake. The thing is, not all milkshakes are created equal. Many will use artificial flavorings, syrups, and powders. Your typical fast food milkshake probably includes corn syrup, egg yolk, half a dozen emulsifiers, and "Natural and Artificial Flavors" (What does that even mean?). Our ingredients list is a bit shorter: Ice Cream, Heavy Cream, Whipped Cream. That's it. Well, unless you

"Detox" has become something of a loaded term. Years of bold claims and seemingly magical ingredients have made a lot of people skeptical about anything marketed as cleansing. We get it. That's why we at Simply Fresh strive to be honest about what our detox packages actually are: a curated lineup of cold-pressed, organic juices built around ingredients that have earned their reputation. Our four juice lineup-- Heal, Rise, Glow, and Shine-- was specifically designed for detoxi

Lunchtime has a way of sneaking up on you. And when it does, the last thing you want is fast food, a meager snack, or another sad desk lunch. And chances are, your day is chaotic enough without having to scramble to find a good lunch. Which is why our Simply Fresh kitchen strives to offer a lunch selection that's quick, convenient, and ready to go. Our wraps are perfect for days when lunch has to happen on the move. Our Chicken Kale Caesar Wrap -- made with crunchy kale, juic

There are few things worse than buying a clamshell of berries, only to find that half of them are mushy and moldy. They're not the colorful, flavorful treat they should be, and they're definitely not worth what you paid for them. We've been there. And that's why we do things differently. Every morning, the Simply Fresh team hand-sorts all of our berries-- strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries-- which means that only the best of the best make it out to our s

When we first started carrying seafood, it became immediately apparent that there’s a lot more to it than just putting fish in a freezer and calling it good. We wanted a brand that fit our mission of providing “inspired, real food.” In terms of salmon, this meant finding a vendor that specialized in fresh, wild-caught fish. The Problem with Farmed Salmon For most grocery stores, the default option is farmed Atlantic salmon. These fish are typically raised in crowded net pens

$150 for a one-year membership can seem like a lot upfront. It's hard enough to figure out what you're having for dinner tonight, let alone calculating what you might buy over the course of a year. So, is it worth it? The Season Pass grants you exclusive access to all sorts of deals. But what you get from it really depends on what you buy. The most substantial savings by far are for those buying fresh produce . Our regulars know that we don't just dump our produce from the t

Our chefs work diligently to make sure your order looks as good as it tastes! There are dozens of factors that go into planning an event. With all those little things fighting for your attention, it can get overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to take the stress off your plate and replace it with something better. From team meetings to wedding receptions — and pretty much everything in between — Simply Fresh Market brings the same inspired, made-from-scratch approach to event

Trust and Transparency in Our Food Choices At Simply Fresh, our entire philosophy is rooted in the concept of “inspired, real food.” A huge part of that philosophy is built on trust and transparency. Customers want—and deserve—to know where their food comes from. Not a vague idea of where it might come from, not a recycled marketing phrase, and certainly not a laundry list of ingredients. That’s why we’ve relied on Jake’s Country Meats for over a decade. The Truth About Pork

Cheesecake. It's truly the quintessential dessert: it's casual enough to enjoy on a random Tuesday afternoon but fancy enough to impress at any dinner party. The ingredients themselves are deceptively simple. We use organic cane sugar, cream cheese, sour cream, Madagascar Vanilla, pasture-raised eggs, butter, and Zingerman's graham crackers. Simple enough, right? Our cheesecake truly makes the most of so few ingredients. Baking a cheesecake, on the other hand, is a much more

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, which means that corned beef is the food of the moment. At Simply Fresh, we've stocked up on fresh corned beef briskets , and our Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinners are back on our Grab & Go Gourmet shelves. But there's one corned beef classic that stands above the rest... And lucky for you, our Classic Reuben is available year round. Some sandwiches are greater than the sum of their parts. Our Reuben is one of them. Which is saying

In the Simply Fresh kitchen, we believe a dish is only as good as its ingredients. That’s why we're partnered with Farmers’ Creamery to bring a rich, local touch to our signature recipes. You’ll find their premium dairy at the heart of our most popular dishes—from our cream-based soups to our Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and in each made-to-order milkshake . As we were exploring options for a new line of dairy products, we were determined to find something that reflected our m

At Simply Fresh Market, we believe food should be real, with thoughtfully sourced, clean ingredients. We specialize in products we feel good about putting on our own tables. And we believe that people should have access to clean, thoughtfully sourced groceries, even if they can’t always come into the store. Because the fact of the matter is not everyone can make it into the store every week. Life is busy, schedules change, weather happens, and transportation isn’t always eas

But why would you? Let’s be honest: who actually has the time to make chicken salad at home? You bake the chicken, cool the chicken, mix the dressing, chop the vegetables, and toss in the seasonings; ultimately, you’re left with enough chicken salad to feed the whole of Livingston County—and probably a messy kitchen. That’s the trouble about homemade chicken salad: it’s never a single serving situation. It’s a whole thing. That’s why we decided to make our own chicken salad.