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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. Melon Mania

    According to Dr. Liz Applegate, Ph.D., melons supply a scant 60 calories per cup, are packed with a wealth of nutrients and are loaded with water for hydration. The popular cantaloupe supplies over 100% of vitamin C needs in just one cup, and offers a healthy dose of beta-carotene. The tuscan, crenshaw and canary melons are packed with potassium, which is helpful in controlling high blood pressure, and the honeydew melon comes packed with vitamin C! Finally the crowd favorite, watermelon, is loaded with water, potassium and lycopene, a potent cancer fighter.

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  2. Bring Back the Buffalo!

    At New Helvetia, brewing is a mix of art, science, love and hops. Their beers reflect the diverse and eclectic team that creates the brew, drawing on both old traditions and new techniques. They create classic German lagers, Belgian ales, British beers and many innovative hybrids. New Helvetia views their beers as a part of an ongoing experiment in pursuit of perfection!

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  3. Please Serve Me Sonoran!

    Prepared in-house by Nugget Market chefs, the Sonoran Corn salad is a hearty dish that our guests love! After grilling fresh corn, roasting red bell peppers and throwing cilantro, red onions and kidney beans into the mix, our chefs add our own chili-cumin blend. With a hearty helping of vitamin C, protein and fiber, this signature Nugget offering is an irresistible dish that packs a mean punch!

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  4. Beaut Pears From Down Under

    A favorite pear of ours is here and ready for taste testing! From our neighbors down under, the Taylor’s Gold Pear was first discovered in New Zealand in 1986. It is a natural mutation of the Comice pear, making it even sweeter and juicier than the average pear! Its golden cinnamon, rose-blushed colored skin distinguishes the Taylor’s Gold pear. The fruit tends to be large and plump with a creamy white flesh and smooth texture.

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  5. All Aboard on Track 7!

    Track 7 Brewing Company brews and hand-crafts their ales and lagers seven barrels at a time. Brewing in small batches allows this Sacramento brewery to create dynamic beers that taste fresh. They experiment with all varieties of beer and draw inspiration from American, Belgian, English and German style beers.

    Track 7 was established as an outlet for creative expression through unique and artisanal beers. The Graham and Scott families named the company after the brewery’s close proximity to the old Western Pacific railroad tracks, commemorating the integral role the railroad has played in Sacramento’s rich history. Join us in celebrating Sacramento’s history with Track 7 Brewing Company!

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  6. Oats From Those Who Think Thin

    Think Thin’s philosophy of “eating well should taste great” is fully encompassed by their breakfast products. Think Thin’s protein rich oatmeal options, now available at Nugget Markets, are able to fuel those living an active lifestyle. The Madagascar Vanilla and Original Sprouted Grains oatmeals provide a delicious combo of thick and rich texture, and offer a delicious mix of rolled oats, steel cut oats and tred quinoa!

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  7. Artichoke Super Food Facts from Dr. Liz

    It's artichoke season and this “super” spring produce is here to provide you and your family with an abundant amount of nutrients! According to Dr. Liz Applegate, Ph.D., this flower bud from the thistle family supplies a wealth of magnesium and potassium that help fight that high blood pressure. The “meaty” part of the artichoke supplies inulin, a prebiotic that helps fuel the healthy bacteria living in our intestines. And if that isn’t enough, one artichoke supplies over 25% of the Daily Value for fiber and vitamin C!

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  8. For the Love of Bikes, Dogs & Brews

    Bike Dog Brewery was co-founded by four Sacramento locals who all share a love for bikes, dogs and craft beer. The cofounders love the endless flavor and hop profiles available through brewing fresh beer, and their mission is to share these profiles with all fellow beer drinkers!

    Bike Dog is the very first brewery and tasting room in West Sacramento and operates as a three barrel brewhouse. We love supporting this local brewer, and proudly offer a variety of their fresh brews at our stores.

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  9. Chock Full 'o Chalk!

    Chalk it Up! Our own Woodland Nugget Markets bakery associate Erin Pennington put chalk to pavement at the Chalk on the Block event, benefiting the Woodland Farmer's Market.

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