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The humble whisk — simple in design, but what would chefs do without it? Evidence of whisk-like tools exists quite far back into history, from a rudimentary bundle of twigs fastened together, to the modern whisk that appeared at the end of the 19th century. Now this handy tool has taken another leap forward in innovation, with the introduction of the BlenderBottle, a new tool that helps you make short work of all things that need whisking.
Low temperatures and aching bodies — yes, winter has indeed arrived! Many tired souls look to a nice, warm soak for relief, and we suggest infusing your bathing experience with all-natural Aura Cacia essential oils. Aura Cacia offers an amazing skin-renewal recipe for a bath or after-shower oil. This blend is simple and adjustable — have fun with it and enjoy!
It is estimated that the average person contracts more than 50 colds during a lifetime. The cure for the common cold? We’re still looking, but lucky for us we’ve come a long way from the remedies of the Middle Ages, when colds were treated with roasted mice, leeches or hanging a ball of camphor around the neck.
We are happy to welcome back into our delis Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Boar’s Head has been in business since 1905, and ever since, they have been obsessed with offering people the best quality deli meats on the market.
In our meat departments we are offering a new premium pork, known as Compart Duroc Pork. Duroc is a breed of pig that excels in meat quality, documented in tests performed by the National Pork Producers. Pork is widely known as “the other white meat,” but the Duroc breed yields a dark pink to dark reddish pink, which is the most desirable color to look for when shopping for pork. Darker reddish pork typically will be juicier, more tender and have a higher pH, which is essential for superior eating quality.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … SUPER GREENS! This super-healthy blend of red and green chard, tat soi, arugula and spinach is just the type of food your trainer would recommend — but don’t worry, there are no initiation fees on these greens!
A lot has been said recently about the rise of organic wines, but quite a bit of confusion remains about what makes a wine “organic.” In fact, there are four separate types of these wines: organic wines, wines made from organically grown grapes, biodynamic wines and wines with no sulfites added.
Grass-fed beef has been gaining in popularity in the past few years, and for good reason: This beef represents a powerful protein that has the important nutrients to fuel your healthy lifestyle. Locally grown SunFed Organic Grass Fed Beef offers omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and is a good source of Vitamin B12 — a critical nutrient not readily available from plant proteins. The SunFed ranching families have been part of California’s ranching heritage for more than 100 years. They respect the sun, the grass and the sustainable cycle of life.
We’ve got you covered when it comes to providing healthier, post-holiday drink options in our Nugget coffee bars.
As a cheese buyer, I’ve tasted a lot of amazing cheeses, yet more often than not it’s the classics that really pique my interest. I mean, think about it: new cheese makers pop up every day hoping to make the best cheese ever, yet still the classics remain.