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Daily Dish the Fork Lift blog

If you’re a fan of fun food facts, perfect pairings, kitchen hacks and other tantalizing trivia, you’ll love our Daily Dish Blog! Read on for delicious topics like DIY projects, Foodie FAQs, new and seasonal products, Wines of the Month, Health Notes from Dr. Liz and more.

  1. Got Sleep?

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Probably not enough... sleep, that is. Many health experts agree that most of us operate on too few hours of sleep: children, teens, young adults, middle aged and older people alike are just not getting enough rest. We either aren’t allotting sufficient time for sleep due to many distractions (TV, video games and other screen activities, etc.), or we are experiencing disrupted sleep due to a host of other reasons, including daily stressors and even dietary issues.

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  2. Marin Cheese Board

    Perfect Pairings for Fall

    Tips for Assembling an Outstanding Cheese Board — and Don’t Forget the Wine (and Beer!)

    With the holidays fast approaching, you might be starting to think about what sorts of tasty snacks to put out when company comes to town. You can’t go wrong with a nicely composed cheese plate — but don’t just cube some cheddar and call it a day! Try our suggestions for a well-rounded fall cheese tray...

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  3. Sprouted-grain Primer

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Mother Nature knows how to pack a whole lot of nutrition into a tiny little package: for example, into the seeds of plants. Beans, grains, and nuts, as well as chia, sunflower, flax and other seeds, can provide a wealth of nutrition. And when they’ve sprouted, these seeds’ health benefits only increase. Check out sprouted grains’ health resume...

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  4. Fermented Foods

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Yogurt, buttermilk, sauerkraut, tempeh … all of these fabulous fermented foods have something in common: bugs! These bugs (or, more accurately, bacteria) are the types that are considered healthy additions to our otherwise sterile, bacteria-free diets, and many health professionals recommend eating them to promote digestive health. Scientists also say that, as an added bonus, these foods may help keep other ailments, like obesity and immune disorders, at bay.

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  5. Autumn Treats

    When autumn rolls around, our Nugget Markets seasonal baked goods fly out of our stores faster than the Great Pumpkin on Halloween night. Here’s the scoop on a few of our most popular fresh baked autumn treats...

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  6. Warm Up with Fall Favorites

    Harvest Menu at the Coffee Bar

    We love the flavors of fall … think cinnamon, gingerbread, cranberries, and (of course) pumpkin. These seasonal delights are available throughout our stores, but we get extra excited when the Harvest Menu rolls out in our coffee bars! We know our guests await the arrival of the pumpkin latte each year, and we’re happy to let you know that it’s back! Check out our full menu of seasonal, limited-time-only specials*.

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  7. Juicing May Be Your Ticket to Good Health

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Do you love the taste of freshly juiced fruits and vegetables? While many tales are often told about the benefits of juicing, it is fact that certain juices may boost your health and performance, keep muscle soreness at bay and be a tasty way to get some of those needed fruit and veggie servings. Here are some juicing basics along with what juicing can do for you...

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  8. Raise the Jar

    Jarware Mason Jar Accessories

    You may have seen mason jars repurposed as cute drinking glasses for a backyard party, or maybe used to hold flowers for a rustic centerpiece. But the folks at Jarware have taken things a step further, coming up with tons of innovative uses for the humble jar. 

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  9. Savory Protein, on a Stick

    Skewers from our Deli Department

    The State Fair might have come and gone, but meat on a stick is here year-round in our deli department! Try these fun skewered meats, handmade fresh in our stores by Nugget chefs: Salmon Yakitori, Gaucho-Style Beef Skewers with Chimichurri, Lamb Kefta, Beef Kabobs and Chicken Satay.

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  10. Football's Back, So are the Snacks!

    Game Time Favorites from our Deli Department

    We don’t know about you, but to us, the start of football season means one important thing: game time snacks! Pick up some no-stress snack options from our deli department for a football spread that’s a cut above your average bag of chips: 7-Layer Dip, Chicken Flautas, Chef-prepared Guacamole. 

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