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.

Perfect Pair
February 16, 2012
These two are practically made for each other! Sauvignon Blanc and Chevre cheese are a natural pairing because the wine's acidity cuts through the creaminess of the cheese. Some of our favorite California Chevres got a make-over! Enjoy new flavors like PsycheDillic, Sgt. Pepper, and Herbes de Humboldt. All handmade in Humboldt county, with all-natural unique ingredients. Pair these scrumptious Cypress Grove chevres with this Benziger, a beautifully crisp aromatic wine made from organically grown grapes.

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Another $1,000 Winner!
February 15, 2012
Congratulations to this month's price survey winner, Joanne Davalos of El Dorado Hills! Joanne took our price challenge and not only saved money by shopping Nugget, but scored a $1,000 Nugget Markets gift card as well!

“Not only does Nugget Markets offer lower prices than their competitors, they also offer a wide variety of specialty items, organic products and fresh produce!”

—Joanne Davalos

For your shot at being our next lucky winner and to see how we stack up against the competition, download our price survey today!

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FishWise Helps Our Guests Make Informed Decisions
February 15, 2012
At Nugget Markets, we’re proud to offer some of the finest restaurant-quality seafood available. And in addition to our quality, one thing that sets our seafood department apart is our use of the FishWise labeling program, which allows our guests to select seafood based on sustainability.

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Gruet Blanc de Noirs NV
February 14, 2012
Whether you’re flying solo or celebrating the day of love with your plus-one, this wine makes for a perfect companion. Wine Spectator gives it 90 points and describes it as, “Elegant and focused with creamy vanilla and apple aromas. Rich yet crisp flavors of baked pear and cinnamon bread.” Gruet Blanc de Noirs NV, $14.99, save $3 through March 31, 2012.

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Nothing Says, "I Love You" Like Old Cheese
February 13, 2012
Aged Gouda pairs amazingly well with some of our Valentine favorites: chocolate and Port. This classic aged Gouda has a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth rich taste: buttery, slightly sweet and intense, with walnut and caramel overtones. “Flavor crystals” occur naturally and add exquisite texture and taste. Save $6/lb. through February 14, 2012.

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The Language of Roses
February 9, 2012
When you choose a color or variety of roses for someone, you are personalizing your gift with deeper sentiment. Use our guide to help you communicate your feelings.

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G0t Wings?
January 23, 2012
No football celebration's complete without Nugget's Fresh to Market wings! We use the same all-natural, free-range chicken for our wings that we use for our rotisserie chickens, dressed up as a fun and tasty game-day treat!

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Fresh to Market Rotisserie Chicken
January 22, 2012
If you like the Fresh to Market chicken from our meat department, you’ll love the Fresh to Market Rotisserie chickens in the deli. These are locally raised, free range, all-natural chickens from Sonoma County. They are fed an all-natural vegetable diet with no animal by-products; they are raised longer and handled humanely, which results in a more flavorful bird.

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Popping up in Our Bakeries
January 22, 2012
Looking for two bites of heaven — on a stick? Try our cake pops! They’re delicious, adorable and available in either white or chocolate cake varieties, both covered in dipping chocolate. They’re the perfect little treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Introducing Fresh to Market Organic Milk
January 20, 2012
Local, Organic, Humane

We’re committed to supporting local farms and promoting social responsibility. We’re proud to offer Grade A local, organic, humanely-produced, pasteurized milk. Our milk comes from cows roaming in the pastures of small family farms in the Marin and Sonoma counties and is certified humane by the American Humane Association.

Not Ultra Pasturized

Our milk is not ultra pasteurized. That means that the milk in this carton was heated to a lower temperature than ultra-pasteurized resulting in a fresher taste. This method of pasteurizing the milk prevents the cooked flavors often found in ultra-pasteurized milk.

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