As we start 2017, Bellisari's is excited to be working on new products based on current food trends. It is always interesting to see what “food trend experts” think will be the “long standing trend” or the “come and go” trend. It is hard not to get caught up in the excitement of culinary trends…that are actually a fad. Some of the trends for 2017 include fruit in savory dishes, charcoal food applications, eclairs, "no-bread sandwiches,” avocado-everything and most importantly, food challenge initiatives to reduce food waste in the US…just to name a few.

The culinary world is a rich place and it challenges and inspires us every day. This is one of the aspects of Bellisari's that I love the most, creating new products for our palette conscious consumer to try. New trends also include new ways to use our current products, and we’re excited to share new recipes from our site and local bloggers who have found fun ways to use our spreads and sauces.

No matter what new food craze appears, one thing that stays the same is our passion for food. Everyone’s schedules seem to get increasingly busier, and it doesn’t look like that trend will change in 2017. Even for those most passionate about food, finding time around the table can be a struggle.

That’s why we started Bellisari’s, and it’s why we continue to come up with ways to help you make simple, great food with our products. We live by the line “Gourmet Convenience.” It’s a promise to you that when you open up a jar of Bellisari’s…you’re about to create something that you’ll want to share with friends and family. It will bring back good memories and help you create some new ones with those closest to you.

We’ve got a variety of comforting recipes for our products that will help spread warmth during the rest of winter, but we’re also already excited for spring and summer, when barbecue season fires up and our favorite fresh veggies come back.

I hope you are as excited as we are to see what culinary adventures await in the New Year!