To honor all the men and women who make our state’s great bounty of fresh produce possible, CA Grown has declared October Farmer and Farmworker Month, and we’re honored to join the celebration! Some of the finest, freshest and most flavorful fruits and vegetables are grown right here in California, all thanks to the amazing farms and orchards throughout our great state, and the dedicated people who work them every day.
Can’t decide what sort of cheese board you’re in the mood for? Everything goes with everything in this mouthwatering smorgasbord of deliciousness! Start with sweet, smoky and herbaceous cheeses from our specialty cheese department, then go wild with supplemental snackables like these.
Specialty cheese isn’t just for special occasions. Explore hundreds of the finest artisan cheeses from around the world and around the corner at your local Nugget Markets, then use these pro tips to build your own personal cheese board. From fan favorites to rare exclusives and everything in between, we have something to make every day extraordinary!
Cooler weather, changing colors, cozy sweaters... If you’re ready to celebrate all things fall, this Field Guide’s for you! From the world’s best pork to the easiest cheese boards for you and your family, this is the perfect time to settle in and enjoy all your favorite comfort foods. Visit your local Nugget Markets to pick up your FREE copy today!
Orchids are delicate, exotic and graceful flowers that have been bred into a variety of colors and patterns of bloom and foliage. Also called Phalaenopsis or Phals, these ornamental beauties have surprisingly simple maintenance with a few easy considerations of temperature, light, water and fertilizing.
Summer is almost over and we’re relishing these warm nights with one of our favorite easy summer meals—hot dogs! As simple as they are, they’re also easily turned into a meal depending on how you load them up. Using a few premium brand hot dogs, our chef loaded up some savory combinations to try.
Artisan breads, naan, bagels—these are all great bases for your pizza. We touched on a few of them in our first blog, Think Outside the Crust, but the possibilities are endless! This year we put together couple of recipes for veggie-ful and gluten-free options and a quick use of puff pastry from the freezer section. Check it out!
Avocados are always a do, especially when they’re grown right here in the Golden State. Whether stuffed or on toast, in smoothies or salads, let’s guac and roll with a few pro tips and fun facts about California-grown avocados!
Salads are a simple and delicious way to enjoy a variety of fresh, seasonal, California-grown produce at the peak of ripeness. Our great state produces more than 400 different commodities, which is more than a third of the country’s fruits and nuts! Having such a bounty at our fingertips makes it easy to play with our food and create fresh, healthy salads with little to no cooking.
Whether layered in a sandwich, used as a wrap or chopped up for a fresh, crisp salad, lettuce is a staple in any veggie lover's diet. Our latest edition of Foodie FAQs dives into the many versatile types of leaf lettuce, along with pro tips on the best ways to pick it, store it and use it. Lettuce begin!