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In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we've extended our fund drive through April 30 at all Nugget Markets in support of the MIND Institute and its commitment to autism research. Stop by any Nugget Market to make your tax-deductible check-stand donation ($5, $10, $15, $20 or any amount of your choice), and Nugget will donate a matching contribution up to $2,000.
From March 15 through April 1, all Nugget Markets stores are accepting monetary donations at every check stand in partnership with the American Red Cross and its efforts to provide aid to victims of the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami. Nugget Market, Inc. will donate a matching contribution up to $5,000 to the American Red Cross.
While paying for their groceries, you may make a tax-deductible monetary donation at the check stand, and that donation amount will be recorded on their sales receipt. All funds directly support those affected by the Japan quake and tsunami.
“The Nugget Market and Food 4 Less family of associates and our guests have come alongside the American Red Cross to help alleviate the effects of this disaster,” says Eric Stille, CEO of Nugget Market, Inc. “We’re committed to helping and to bringing hope and aid to those in need.”
For more information on the American Red Cross and the Japan earthquake relief efforts, visit www.redcross.org.
Every summer we base an issue of the Wine Press on winners from the California State Fair. This wine fair is a very substantial tasting, where nearly 3,000 California wines are judged. However, for this issue we decided to glean wineries from an even larger fair involving wines from all over America – the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
As major sponsors of the second-annual Sacramento Beer Week, we're celebrating Sacramento’s rich beer culture and a variety of tasty brews by offering special in-store tasting events on Saturday 2/26, Tuesday 3/1, Thursday 3/3, and Saturday 3/5. For more details check out our full event calendar
Surprise! Celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day with the traditional fare of cabbage, carrots, potatoes and corned beef—all washed down with a mug of dark beer—may bring you more than good luck. Many of Ireland’s staples have some amazingly healthy “charm.”
Besides wearing green this St. Patrick’s Day, try eating green—both good-for-you and good-for-the-environment green foods.
With quirky names like pattypan, eightball and crookneck, summer squashes come in a variety of shapes and colors and supply a wealth of health benefits.
Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, along with pumpkin pie, all get our eating attention at Thanksgiving. But don’t forget the veggies! Grandma makes wonderful vegetable side dishes, such as yams, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard and green beans, which come packed with powerful nutrition. This holiday, fill your plate with these favorites (and go easy on the added butter).
As holidays go, Thanksgiving is most notably the one about food. And usually plenty of it! Surprisingly many Thanksgiving Day favorites can be quite healthy. Here’s a run down on what to put on your plate, in moderation of course!
Thinking of putting together the ultimate Valentine’s Day dinner? Or how about giving a food gift for that special someone in hopes of putting him/her “in the mood?” Despite the folklore that surrounds the aphrodisiac powers of oysters, figs and chocolate, there are no scientific studies to back up such claims about specific foods that boost libido. But this doesn’t mean you can’t show your love by preparing some “love” foods that are heart healthy.