Food & Wine: 6 Kitchen Items You Need to Replace More Often Than You’d Think
In a recent article by Food & Wine, David “Chef Fig” Figueroa, co-founder of Melinda’s Foods, offers practical advice on maintaining kitchen hygiene and...
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Food & Wine: These Are the Chef-Approved Cleaning Tools Shoppers Are Grabbing on Amazon
Melinda’s is getting a shoutout in Food & Wine’s roundup of chef-approved cleaning tools on Amazon! Among the trusted voices featured is David Figueroa,...
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Food & Wine: We Tested Hundreds of Kitchen Products in April — These Were Our 15 Favorites, From $5
Melinda’s is turning heads again! In Food & Wine’s Editors’ Obsessions: April 2025, senior editor Danielle St. Pierre raves about our Fire Roasted Jalapeño...
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The 5-6-7 Rule Should Be Your New Go-To Method For Perfect Burgers
Tasting Table recently featured insights from David "Chef Fig" Figueroa, co-founder of Melinda's Foods, on the optimal timing for cooking medium-cooked burgers. Chef Fig...
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Is The 5-6-7 Rule The Secret To Making The Best Hamburgers?
Mashed recently featured an article discussing the "5-6-7 rule," a straightforward technique for grilling perfect hamburgers. This method involves cooking ½-inch-thick patties on a...
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Thursday Night BBQ Chat! Guest David Figueroa #74
In episode #74 of the Thursday Night Barbecue Chat, hosts Steve and Ryan sit down with David from Melinda’s Hot Sauces for a lively...
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The Kitchn: This Sweet Chili Sauce Is So Good, I Eat It Straight from the Bottle
The Kitchn’s contributor Nina Elder gives a glowing review of Melinda’s Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, calling it her favorite condiment for everything from dumplings...
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Food Republic: The 5-6-7 Rule For Making Perfect Burgers Explained
Food Republic breaks down the "5-6-7 rule" — a simple grilling technique that helps you cook the perfect burger every time. The numbers refer...
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The Creamy Binder You Need To Try In Your Next Batch Of Veggie Burgers - Food Republic
Food Republic recently featured insights from Chef David "Chef Fig" Figueroa, co-founder of Melinda's Foods, highlighting avocado as an exceptional plant-based binder for veggie...
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