25 Sensational Spring Recipes for a Healthy 2026

25 Sensational Spring Recipes for a Healthy 2026

Spring is a special season that we all love to celebrate. It's an ideal time of year to embrace the sustainable bounty growing in well-tended fields.

From tender leafy greens to crunchy cruciferous veggies, produce aisles at your favorite grocery store are filled with fresh vegetables. 

It all sets the table for creative cooking and culinary innovation at home and in restaurants.

Let these easy spring menu ideas inspire your seasonal celebrations with friends, family and dining room guests.

How to Grow a Catering Business in 2026

How to Grow a Catering Business in 2026

When you think about how to grow a catering business, your goals should cover everything from menu design and food sourcing to marketing and customer service.

The right mix of culinary skill and business savvy will help you build a solid client base and make a profit.

Here at Hitchcock Farms, we're proud to partner with caterers who deliver fresh, delicious, and healthy meals to their diners.

In this blog, we're sharing our best tips for growing your catering business.

Purple Brussels Sprouts: A Complete Guide [2026]

Purple Brussels Sprouts: A Complete Guide [2026]

Purple brussels sprouts stand out as one of the best-looking members of the Brassicaceae family.

These delicious vegetables sport dark purple leaves veined with green and tipped with crimson.

Whether you’re a chef or a dedicated foodie, it’s easy to appreciate these colorful veggies. Let’s dig deeper and uncover the secrets behind their tasty appeal.

21 Types of Lettuce and the Best Ways to Use Them

21 Types of Lettuce and the Best Ways to Use Them

Lettuce is an unsung hero in the world of healthy cooking, with each variety having its own unique qualities that suit different recipes and styles of cooking.

At Hitchcock Farms, we're proud to grow several varieties of premium lettuce that help keep your kitchens stocked.

In this blog, we're sharing some of our favorite types of lettuce and how you can incorporate them into your recipes.

What are the Top Salad Trends in 2026?

What are the Top Salad Trends in 2026?

Salads have become an incredibly popular restaurant offering due to their customizability and nutritional value. You can create a healthy, delicious salad to meet any flavor preferences or dietary restrictions.

Here at Hitchcock Farms, we're always excited to see which new flavors, ingredients, and cooking methods are taking the world by storm.

In this blog, we're diving into the salad trends that are defining 2026 and how you can adopt them in your restaurant or home kitchen.

12 Fresh and Simple One-Pan Spring Recipes

12 Fresh and Simple One-Pan Spring Recipes

Spring is the perfect time to simplify your cooking routine with one-pot meals.

Not only are one-pot dishes easy to prepare and clean up, but they also provide an opportunity to embrace your favorite spring flavors.

In this blog, we're sharing our favorite one-pan recipes you should try this season.

How to Keep Lettuce Fresh Longer: A Complete Guide [2026]

How to Keep Lettuce Fresh Longer: A Complete Guide [2026]

How often have you tossed out produce that wilted before its time? 

If you’re like most home chefs, figuring out how to keep lettuce fresh is a constant kitchen challenge.

In this blog, we're sharing our top storage tips to extend the freshness of romaine, iceberg, and other lettuce varieties.

15 Fast Casual Restaurant Trends for 2026

15 Fast Casual Restaurant Trends for 2026

After several hard years, foodservice businesses are enjoying a renewed sense of optimism. Post-pandemic numbers are impressive, projecting an industry growth of more than $185 billion dollars over the next four years.

As the owner or manager of a fast casual restaurant, you're already welcoming customers back. They're happy to be dining out again, but their habits as consumers continue to evolve.

That means staying flexible while you rework the budget and the menu. It's time to fine-tune your strategies for maintaining customer loyalty and filling the dining room with new guests.

Let's analyze how the latest fast casual industry trends are impacting business.

The Farm-to-Table Movement: A Complete Guide

The Farm-to-Table Movement: A Complete Guide

When the farm-to-table topic comes up in a conversation, you think of an abundance of fresh produce and healthy meals.

You read about it in a restaurant review and picture generous servings of vibrant, locally sourced veggies and pasture raised meats.

But what does the term actually mean? Let's dive into the banquet of information, history and benefits served up by this important food concept.

25 Valentine’s Day Menu Ideas for Restaurants

25 Valentine’s Day Menu Ideas for Restaurants

As a foodservice professional, how much do you love Valentine’s Day? Let’s count the ways. Valentine’s Day traditionally doubles the number of reservations for tables in your restaurant. Sales can increase by as much as 30% over a typical dinner service.