TweetChat with Jack Aronson

April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jack and Annette Aronson, founders of Garden Fresh Salsa

So who's this Jack guy that everybody keeps talking about and the namesake behind one of our bestselling salsa flavors? He's the culinary genius behind America's #1 fresh salsa company. Him and his wife, Annette, founded Garden Fresh in the back of a small town diner in fabulous Ferndale, just outside of Detroit. They employed a simple household blender, crafting fresh, all-natural salsa that could knock the socks off even the most seasoned salsa connoisseurs. Delicious meaty artichokes along with the nutty taste of garlic composed the founding flavor: Artichoke Garlic. The resulting … [Read more...]

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New Topped Hummus Line

April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Garden Fresh Gourmet Original Topped Hummus

When the most awarded salsa company in America started making hummus six years ago, our goal was not to be the biggest, but to be the best. Beginning with my travels through the Middle East - from small villages to the historic city of Jerusalem - my goal was simple: learn how to make the finest hummus in the world using fresh roasted chickpeas (instead of canned) and the finest, purest tahini available. Back home in Ferndale, Michigan, alongside my gifted team of passionate pros, I continued my culinary odyssey. Now at last we bring you what we feel is the finest hummus money can buy. … [Read more...]

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Motown Burger Battle | May 20th

April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Infinity Hour for the Motown Burger Battle

Set amidst the Carriage House Pavilion at the magical Pine Knob on Sunday, May 20th, some of Detroit's legendary chefs will demonstrate their culinary prowess with an American classic: the almighty burger. We're talking about the kings of the sacred grill, the seeds to our sesame bun, the crème de la crème, the pioneers of comfort food including burger mavens: Chef James Rigato of the Root Restaurant, White Lake Chef Allan Ackroyd of Ackroyd's Scottish Bakery, Redford Chef Lewis of McShane's, Detroit The Vegetarian Guy, George Vutetakis of Garden Fresh, Ferndale Chef Arthur … [Read more...]

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A Dream, A Vision, A Memory

April 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Justin Hermansen at Give Kids the World

Once upon a time (in 2004), we met a young boy named Justin, a nephew of one of our employees. He was 12-years-old and had been diagnosed with brain cancer. He wanted to take a tour of the salsa factory and who better to give it than Willy Wonka himself, aka Jack Aronson, with his larger-than-life personality and indelible passion for salsa, chips, hummus and dips. He walked Justin through the plant in pure Jack fashion, recreating the story and operation with vigor, excitement and unbridled energy. Justin asked questions with a look of enchantment on his face. Their combined enthusiasm was … [Read more...]

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Black & Blue Burger with Chipotle Dip

April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Best Burger Recipe in the World with Garden Fresh Gourmet Chipotle Dip

I come from a long line of foodies, with comfort food and BBQ coursing through my veins. When I was a wee little lass, I would spend my days at the diners my dad owned back in the day, from a deli on Michigan Avenue in Detroit to the nostalgic Rocky's Pizza on Nine Mile and most recently, the Clubhouse BBQ on Woodward in Ferndale. Foodies would drive for miles to sample his culinary creations. He could throw down a steak hoagie so incredibly delicious, it would attract enthusiasts the world over. I can remember sitting in the back of the diner, both hands wrapped firmly around the infamous … [Read more...]

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Composting at Garden Fresh Salsa

March 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tuthill Farms . Compost . Garden Fresh Gourmet Salsa

We use thousands of pounds of vegetables each week to make our line of fresh, all natural salsas. We have a team of talented people that comprise our Vegetable Department, a room saturated with sweet aromatherapy, that cores and chops bell peppers and hot peppers and peels and cuts onions and other vegetables by hand. So what happens to the mounds and mounds of vegetable peels that we accumulate every day? We donate our scraps to Tuthill Farms in South Lyon, Michigan, a fifth generation compost farm, diverting 20 cubic yards of waste from landfills each week. About Tuthill … [Read more...]

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