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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. Nutiva Chia Seed

    Nutiva Chia Seed

    Many Americans are familiar with the Chia Pet, but few know that chia is a nutritional gem. Prized by the Aztecs and other Native Americans for centuries, chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, essential oils (including ALA), fiber, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, potassium and sodium. They have more omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food (even flax seeds) and they’re very high in antioxidants. The best news is that chia seeds are available in our healthy living department.

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  2. The Oz

    The Oz

    Embark on a journey to Oz and to good health! Have you checked out our latest juices available from our coffee bar? One of our favorites is “The Oz”. Loaded with an array of antioxidants from spinach, lemon and parsley, this hydrating mixture provides needed nutrients for healthy skin. Celery and cucumber juice also supply potassium and it helps lower blood pressure.

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  3. The Nugget Markets School Garden Grant

    Nugget Markets School Garden Grant Recipients

    We're partnering with the Davis Farm to School in support of various school garden programs in the Davis community. This year, we're proud to announce our support of local school gardens and garden-based learning programs by providing a matching $250 grant to five qualifying Davis schools. The Nugget Markets School Garden Grants are awarded to the grant applicants that demonstrated new, innovative and creative educational experiences through the garden program, provided a wide range of hands-on muti-grade learning activities involving many subjects and classes, and presented a unique and clear vision for the garden’s future and plans for sustainability.

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  4. Holiday Wrapping

    Wrap the Green Way!

    You’ll have a green Christmas with our holiday grocery bags! Simply remove the handles, cut out your gift tags and use the rest to wrap up your presents in an eco-friendly way! We love finding new uses for items that might otherwise be discarded. We gave a cardboard beer holster a second chance by wrapping it in our holiday grocery bags and using it as a gift box. Recycle, reduce and reuse, and you’ll have a green Christmas, that’s certain!

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  5. Red Carpet scarves

    Well, It ’s Cold Outside…

    Just because it’s dark and cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t get trendy and jazz it up with a Red Carpet scarf—the perfect accessory for this time of year. Loosely tied around your neck or fastened around your hips, these vibrant scarves add warmth, complete your look, define your style, and add fun, color and texture to any outfit.

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  6. Customize Your Own Massage Oil

    Customize Your Own Massage Oil

    Create the perfect customized blend of essential oils to indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. All you have to do is choose your favorite carrier oil (either light, like grapeseed or almond; medium, like jojoba; or heavy, such as apricot or olive). Then decide if you would like a floral, herbal, citrus or woodsy scent when selecting your favorite essential oils.

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  7. Jo’s Candies

    Jo’s Candies

    In my family, the season isn’t complete without some of Jo’s Peppermint Bark—we hide it, freeze it, share it and fight over the last piece! It’s made with Guittard premium chocolate infused with natural peppermint oil, and topped with additional layers of white chocolate and peppermint candy pieces.

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  8. Le Creuset Gift Sets

    Le Creuset Gift Sets

    Le Creuset makes some of the most iconic cookware out there, and now you can give the gift of Le Creuset for some very reasonable prices—all of these holiday gift sets are available for less than $50! Choose from the following themes:

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  9. POM Wonderful

    POM Wonderful Juice

    A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of healthy. Powered by pomegranate antioxidants, it’s authentic, delicious and 100% pure. There is no added sugar, colorants or cheap filler juices.

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  10. neti pot

    The wonders of the neti pot

    With the holidays comes the dreadful winter sniffles—netti pot to the rescue! You may have heard Oprah or Dr. Oz mention the wonders of the neti pot. (For the un-initiated, some research has indicated that using a neti pot may help to reduce sinus congestion and other symptoms of allergies or cold. Always consult with a medical professional before beginning any treatment.) If you’re in the market for one, look no further: Baraka makes awesome neti pots, and they’re produced locally in Sebastopol, California! Baraka uses food-grade ceramic glazes on lightweight stoneware to turn out really beautiful, hand-crafted neti pots that you can even pop into the microwave and dishwasher. Follow our little step-by-step for how to use your new neti:

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