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.
The premise of raw cuisine is simple: eat whole fresh unheated foods, primarily nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. The flavor possibilities are limitless when incorporating fresh herbs, nut oils and sea salt along with special food preparation techniques to bring out the wonderful flavors of the uncooked foods. And the potential health benefits are many: a daily faire loaded with key nutrients particularly fiber, vitamin C, potassium and water.
Just like Nugget Markets, Copper River believes quality comes first! Copper River is known to support healthy salmon runs and is carefully managed to support the long-term sustainability of salmon and their habitat. Copper River has made a commitment to premium quality, family fisherman and long term sustainability, which makes the salmon they bring to market that much better!
At Nugget Markets for a limited time only is Orphan Barrel Forged Oak Bourbon! This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has spent 15 years in charred American white oak barrels, and features aromas of cedar, maple and vanilla bean. A whiskey connoisseur will recognize tasting notes of seasoned wood, cocoa and berries, as well as a long, dry and peppery finish.
With so many oil options available on grocery shelves, it can be daunting to make the correct decision on which oil to use. Should you use olive oil or grapeseed oil? How about avocado oil? The good news is that many oils are very versatile and can be used for a variety of cooking uses. Dr. Liz Applegate, Ph.D. shares a few noteworthy facts about the essential fats and health boosting compounds that some of our favorite oils offer, as well as best uses to help make selecting the correct oil as smooth as possible!
Now Designs newest addition, the Staybowlizer is known for being a helping hand in the kitchen. This 2014 Innovation Award winner makes mixing, whipping and stirring easy. Just cradle any size bowl into the Staybowlizer and avoid slipping and sliding! In addition to keeping bowls in place, the Staybowlizer is great for double boiling. With a heat resistance of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, this creative cooking device can take the heat!
San Francisco based Hampton Creek is out to change the world so that we can all ‘grow up with something better’. Firm believers in producing clean, quality foods that are affordable and easily attainable, Hampton Creek is making a difference, starting with their very own mayo! Just Mayo is egg free, soy free, dairy free, lactose free, gluten free and cholesterol free, but with it’s undeniably outrageous flavor, you’d never know it was so clean.
We're proud sponsors of Woodland's first annual Chalk on the Block, in support of the Woodland Farmer's Market. Chalk on the Block combines art and healthy living to teach our kids about healthy options while having fun and seeing art in action. Come out on May 30th, 8am - 12pm, and check out the Nugget Markets Doodle Zone!
Mull of Kintyre is an award winning cheddar with a distinct honey-like sweetness and rich savory sharpness. Produced in an old whiskey distillery, Mull of Kintyre is slowly aged, and then hand selected for the perfect texture and flavor. Available for a short time only, stop by and try before it’s gone!
Stone fruit season is upon us and we can’t get enough of these sweet, ripe, juicy fruits, because they’re not only mouthwateringly delicious, they're healthy too. According to Dr. Liz Applegate, Director of Sports Nutrition at UC Davis, nectarines are loaded with potassium, vitamin C and carotenes, and their fuzzy relatives, peaches, supply a wealth of potassium and fiber. Dr. Liz Applegate also says that three lusciously sweet apricots supply almost 80% of the Daily Value for vitamin A as beta carotene, which helps to promote both eye and heart health. Don’t feel guilty enjoying these sweet sweet stone fruits this spring!
Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Unbound Pickling brings to market high-quality, pickled, seasonal vegetables and herbs combined with natural ingredients, made in small artisan batches and hand packed.