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Awesome Sauce

Fresh to Market Pasta Sauce

From spaghetti and ravioli to lasagna, eggplant Parmesan and more, the uses for good pasta sauce are endless, especially when you factor in all four flavors of our Fresh to Market Pasta Sauce. These sensational, small-batch sauces are cooked locally in Sonoma with all-natural ingredients. As an added bonus, more than 90% of the ingredients are grown and processed right here in the Central Valley! Try all four flavors to find your favorite: Arrabbiata, Tomato Basil, Roasted Garlic and Marinara.

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DIY Pumpkin Floral Arrangement

Add some festive fall vibes to your autumn décor or tablescape by displaying fresh flowers in a pumpkin! Try this trick for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any time you need a little more pumpkin spice in your life.

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Make Way for Wagyu

You read that right—Wagyu Beef is now available at Nugget Markets! We’re thrilled to announce that First Light Wagyu Beef is joining the star-studded lineup at your local Nugget Markets meat department. For those seeking maximum marbling and flavor, this is where it’s at.

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Extraordinary Sustainability: Gin for the Win

Cheers to sustainability! Have your gin and drink it, too, with eco-friendly spirits that support causes worth raising a glass to. You don’t have to sacrifice quality or your values to make a tasty cocktail with environmentally-friendly ingredients like Gray Whale Gin!

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A is for Apple Recipes

Apples aren’t just good for snacking and salads (although there’s no denying they’re delicious both ways). But if you’re looking to expand your apple enjoyment, get cooking with these sweet and savory recipes perfect for fall.

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Aw, Shucks!

Hog Island Oysters

If you love oysters, we’ve got great news for you! Premium Hog Island Oysters are now available at Marin County Nugget Markets and Sonoma Market! Based in Tomales Bay, California, Hog Island Oyster Company was founded in 1983 with the mission of growing the very best shellfish in harmony with nature. Their dedication to sustainable farming has made them one of the most respected aquaculture operations in the nation.

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Wines of the Month: October 2020

Goblins and ghosts? Try goblets and toasts! This month, our pros have picked out a selection of 90-point winners and above that are sure to treat your palate. The only trick is making sure you get a bottle before they disappear!

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Table for Two

Our Newest Holiday Meal

If your holiday plans are on the smaller side this year, you can still enjoy a spread of cozy comfort food, no cooking required. New this year, our chef-prepared Traditional Holiday Meal for Two features all the holiday classics, perfectly portioned for intimate celebrations at home. 

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Extraordinary Food from Extraordinary People

Since the holidays are so often centered around food and family, we thought now was the perfect time to introduce you to some of ours! Both Executive Chef Stazi Dulman (right) and Corporate Chef de Cuisine Casey Aaseth (left) bring years of culinary training and fine dining restaurant experience to the table, so you can enjoy gourmet, scratch-made foods fresh from your local Nugget Markets. (You can think of them as your personal chefs.) Get to know our chef-prepared Holiday Meals a little better with a Q&A featuring the chefs themselves!

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Build Your Own Holiday Meal

À La Carte Dishes from Our Kitchen

Want to create your own holiday menu of chef-prepared delicacies this year? It’s never been easier to build your meal from scratch (or complement your go-to holiday recipes) with à la carte options fresh from our kitchen! From entrées to sides, soups & salads to dessert, we have everything you need to create the perfect holiday menu for your family without all the work.

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