Have you ever heard the saying “A slice of pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze” and wonder, are they serious? Us too! Well it turns out that this came from a tradition that originated in England back before apples were sweet (apparently all apples used to be tart — go figure).
Whenever I think about figs, I think back to my childhood and my first Fig Newton … which, to be honest, was not my favorite cookie ever. But as I got older and into the cheese business, I realized that the fig can be so much more — in fact, it’s rather tasty and surprisingly versatile.
Whether you need some sweets to set out for your holiday party, or just an indulgent snack to enjoy with your peppermint mocha, we love these chocolate treats from our bulk department.
Yule Logs are a holiday tradition here at Nugget Market. Thin, alternating layers of cake and rich buttercream icing form the log base of this classic French cake. A blanket of chocolate icing completes the cake’s “log” appearance, and festive holiday sugar pieces and hand spun decorations add to the ambiance. They are available in our full-service bakery for the December holidays and are a perfect dessert showpiece. Pre-order yours today! • Tammy Campbell, Bakery
No holiday meal is complete without dessert, and our bakeries have just the thing — pies! We’re offering a huge selection of pies for the holidays, including beautiful lattice top fruit-filled pies, no-sugar-added full-crust pies, and meringue and cream pies. And of course, don’t forget the holiday staples like pumpkin and pecan.
This year we raised the bar to bring you fruit pies with more filling and a flakier crust. We even have a selection of tartlets, mini tartlets and mini cream pies — we love the idea of giving everyone at the table a tiny, individual-sized pie at the end of a special meal. • Karisa Asato, Bakery
Creator of the Original Bundt™ Pan, Nordic Ware is a family-owned American manufacturer that upholds the highest level of U.S. standards and operates under sustainable business practices. In the industry since 1946, Nordic Ware manufactures a wide variety of conventional cookware, ovenware and specialty bakeware. The superior performance of the cast aluminum pans, with their heat-reflective exteriors, will ensure uniform browning, enhancing each unique and fun design for your special holiday treat this season! • Josh Dwinell, Housewares
Hand-made in small batches, using premium dark chocolate, cream, butter, brown sugar, brown rice syrup and vanilla, these hot fudge sauces are simply to-die-for. We love these delicious dessert sauces paired with fruit or drizzled over your favorite baked treat or ice cream. You can also mix the sauce with cream cheese and powdered sugar to make a delicious frosting! • Stephanie Stille, Specialty & Ethnic Foods
This local ice cream company from San Francisco opened as a small ice cream parlor in 1976. Since then they have been family run and privately owned. Double Rainbow is made with all-natural ingredients, and they have worked over the last 35 years to develop a full line of super premium ice cream. They pride themselves on using only the best ingredients, and the only preservative used is the refrigerator. During the holidays, Double Rainbow offers their delicious Pumpkin flavor ice cream. This unique flavor is perfect to pair with any pie or as a side to any dessert. • Daniel Williams, Frozen Foods
Pumpkin Bars are back! This holiday classic treat consists of a creamy pumpkin and cream cheese filling spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. They are prepared in-house by our friendly, knowledgeable bakery team and are available in full and petite-sized offerings. • Tammy Campbell, Bakery
Though they’re available year-round, fresh herbs really become essential for the holidays. These often overlooked produce items pack quite a punch of flavor for a low price.
Almost any dish can be tweaked with these little gems of greenery: from meats to sauces, veggies and even baked goods. Try slipping stems of fresh sage, rosemary and thyme under the skin of your holiday turkey before cooking. Rosemary and fresh chives can add some zing to mashed potatoes, and chopped chives also can be tossed into a classic green bean casserole. And don’t forget about the gravy; try infusing it with delicious flavors of fresh sage, rosemary and thyme. • Adam Bazarnik, Produce