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As long as I’ve got my suit and tie .... and chocolate dipped strawberries. Our long-stemmed strawberries are all pressed up in black and white. They're dipped in dark chocolate and finished with one of the following: toasted coconut, pecans, chocolate chips, walnuts, Oreo crumbs or toasted walnuts.
Are you new to the wines of Bordeaux? Now would be the perfect time to jump in with both feet! The 2009 vintage has been described by Wine Spectator as having “lush layers of fruit and dense but polished structure." Already showing up on shelves is the 2010 vintage. Not as plush as 2009, it's the classic, racier style that is Bordeaux! Stop by your local Nugget; we would love to give you a tour of Bordeaux!
Looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift? Made with wild-crafted senegalese shea butter, soy wax, coconut oil, palm oil, and pure essential oils, Soaptopia’s Massage Candles are sure to enlighten the senses. Scoop out the rich oil blend and rub it into the skin for super smooth skin.
It doesn’t get much more romantic than beer, unless of course you throw chocolate in the mix! This USDA organic beer brewed locally in Berkeley, CA is medium bodied with rich cocoa and roasted malt aromas and dark chocolate and espresso flavors.
Cheese Pairings: Gorgonzola, blue cheeses, Humboldt Fog, Stilton. Food Pairings: Oysters, dark chocolate, cheesecake, and tiramisu. $10.99/6 pack
When we think of wines from Portugal, the great sweet Port wines come to mind first. However these days, more of the wines from Portugal's Douro Valley are being made in a dry table wine style. The quality of these wines has been consistently excellent at all price levels. Try the Altano Red for a great bargain wine at just $7.99, or the 2009 Chryseia (one of the best wines I've tasted this year) from Prats & Symington.- Mike Taylor, Wine Steward at Davis, Covell Blvd.
Fulfill your craving with Krave Jerky, a healthy game day snack! Locally produced in Sonoma, Krave jerky has no nitrates, hormones or artificial flavors and is made with all-natural lean cut meats. Each variety comes with pairing suggestions on the packaging. Misha, our beer specialist, has put together these excellent suggestions.
KRAVE JERKY Chili Lime pairs great with Corona and a wedge of lime when you need to cool off from the spicy chili heat. If you love spice and bold flavors, pair this with a nice citrusy India Pale Ale like Stone IPA from San Diego. Available in 22 oz. ($4.39) and 6 pks. ($10.99).
KRAVE JERKY Sweet Honey Chipotle pairs great with Newcastle Brown Ale. Newcastle has nice rich caramel malt flavor and a smooth finish that match up nicely with the jerky’s honey and chipotle taste.
12pk 15.99 save $1.50
6pk $8.99 save $1
These simple, sweet treats are a fun way to celebrate the big day. Simply heat up Baker’s Dipping Dark Chocolate in the microwave, dip in our juicy fresh strawberries, let the chocolate harden, and decorate with white frosting. Whether your team wins or loses there’s, no denying chocolate dipped strawberries will make the outcome sweeter.
Beauty begins within! Healthy fresh skin requires proper hydration and an array of nutrients found in spinach and wheatgrass including B vitamins, magnesium, and leutein and zeaxanthin (both powerful antioxidants). Combine these with vitamin C and flanvanoids from lemon and ginger juices along with the potassium and quercetin (another antioxidant) from apple juice and you have a fabulous drink for beautiful skin and body! Our "Beautifier" juice is just one of several new juices available in our Coffee Bar.
We love this 100% Tempranillo from Spain's Rioja region (actually from some of the oldest soils in all of Europe). From the beautiful aromas of dark cherries to the complex mix of other dark fruits and a nice vanilla note from 3 months aging in new American oak, Lacrimus 5 Rioja is an exceptional value at $9.99, save $5.00. We suggest pairing it with hearty foods like beef stew.
Power to the Purifier! This blend of vegetable and fruit juices provides flavonoids, phenols and other antioxidants (ginerol from ginger juice) that have been shown to help lessen tissue damage caused by daily living such as exposure to air pollution and smoke. Pick up a Purifier from our Coffee Bar today and check out the other “New Year, New You” juice blends available now.