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Juicy Juice

May 3, 2012 3:21 PM

Spring has definitely sprung, and we’re well on our way to summer—and if that means one thing for our Coffee & Juice Bars, it’s that some of the best produce is now in season and waiting to be turned into delicious, healthful juices!
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Terra Firma Farms Heirloom Tomato Update!

Apr 30, 2012 2:50 PM

My how they’ve grown! Our produce specialists just took another trip to Terra Firma Farm in Winters to follow up on their heirloom tomatoes’ progress after being transplanted. Paul with Terra Firma is excited about their progress and we’re thrilled to see the tomatoes doing so well! We look forward to carrying Terra Firma’s incredibly juicy heirloom tomatoes this season!

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Terra Firma Farm

Winters, CA

Apr 19, 2012 8:55 AM

Paul Holmes began farming a few acres in Winters in the late 1980s. Today this 200-acre farm, co-owned by Paul Holmes, Hector Melendez-Lopez and Paul Underhill produces more than 100 crops each year, including spring, summer and winter vegetables, as well as stone fruit, citrus and nuts.

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Full Belly Farm

Apr 18, 2012 10:55 AM

Full Belly Farm is a 300-acre certified organic farm located in the beautiful Capay Valley of Northern California. Organic since 1985, Full Belly is certified by California Certified Organic Farmers. Owners Andrew Brait, Judith Redmond, Paul Muller, and Dru Rivers—with help from 44 to 55 employees—produce vegetables, herbs, nuts, flowers and fruits year-round.

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Local Love Fair - Davis, Covell Blvd.

Apr 16, 2012 2:50 PM

Thank you to all our wonderful Davis guests who joined us for our first Local Love Fair! The event was a huge success! Guests mingled with local producers and farmers and enjoyed free samples of products produced within 100 miles of our home offices in Woodland. If you missed out on this great event, join us this Saturday in Roseville from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Tulip Tips

Apr 4, 2012 8:00 AM

You know spring has sprung when these beauties start popping up. Set your table with love – perfect love that is. Tulips signify “perfect love”, and each color expresses a unique meaning. Yellow tulips symbolize cheerful thoughts, white expresses forgiveness, purple represents royalty, and red says, “Believe me.”

Tip: Re-cut the stems of your tulips when you get them home to keep them fresh longer. Cut the stems diagonally, removing about one-half inch. Tulips continue growing after being cut, up to an inch, and will conform to the shape of the container, so keep this in mind when choosing your vase.
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Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Apr 4, 2012 8:00 AM

Dyeing Easter eggs is a classic way to celebrate Easter, and this year we decided to experiment with creating natural dyes. It was quite amazing to see some of the vibrant colors we were able to create with some of our favorite foods. We discovered when mixing up some of our ‘potions’ we got colors we would have never imagined; i.e. purple cabbage boiled for a brief time results in a great green dye (just don’t add vinegar to it or it will turn red)! Can you guess what foods we used to get these colors?

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PRIDEClean

Roseville, CA

Mar 30, 2012 3:59 PM

For 45 years, PRIDE Industries in Roseville has been creating jobs and opportunities for people with a wide range of challenges and disabilities. PRIDEClean products are packaged and labeled with pride by those most often excluded from employment. Nugget Markets is proud to carry PRIDECLean’s earth-friendly, biodegradable cleaning solution containing no ammonia, VOCs, phosphates or toxic by-products. PRIDEClean is also a great value because it comes with six refills!

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CA-Grown Cabbage

Mar 14, 2012 9:07 AM

Don’t just wear green, eat it too! California-grown cabbage is in and on sale this week at 25¢/lb., save 74¢/lb.!
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Local Bunched Beets from Terra Firma Farm

Winters, CA

Mar 2, 2012 11:53 AM

Come springtime, Terra Firma Farm’s bunched beets will make their way into our stores. Located just up the road in Winters, California, Terra Firma Farm is right at home in this community where farming has played a major role for more than 100 years.
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The Language of Roses

Feb 9, 2012 9:27 AM

When you choose a color or variety of roses for someone, you are personalizing your gift with deeper sentiment. Use our guide to help you communicate your feelings.
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Organic Girl Super Greens

Jan 19, 2012 12:21 PM

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!
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Sweet Potato? Yam? Which Is Which, and Which Do I Want?

Oct 28, 2011 3:12 PM

People ask me this question all the time: Which one is a sweet potato, which is a yam, and which one do I want? The answer, however, is not particularly simple. In American grocery stores, you typically find both “yams” and “sweet potatoes.” However, despite the labels, most of the time both are really sweet potatoes. The real “true yam,” popular in the Caribbean, is rarely seen in the US.
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Fresh Herbs: Are You Going to Scarborough Fair?

Oct 28, 2011 2:25 PM

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

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Field Guide - Edition 2

Aug 11, 2011 2:09 PM

Check out the latest edition of our buyers guide to all things fabulous for the season! Inside you'll discover the difference between coconut milk and coconut water, how to properly serve a beer, how to shine your shoes with a banana, and much more!
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Happy Heirlooms Come from California

Jul 20, 2011 2:18 PM

Farm Owner Greg Beccio has been growing organically for more than 20 years in the central coast region of Northern California. Happy Boy Farms is based near Watsonville and tends to multiple plots of lands located in neighboring counties. Pick up these incredible heirlooms for $2.99/lb., save $3/lb. from July 20 – 24 only.
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New Apple Variety!

Dec 13, 2010 3:08 PM

Just in! A brand new apple variety just hit our stores and it's juicy, sweet, and crisp. But hurry in, they won't be around for long.
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Labor Day Grilling – Go Fruity!

Health Notes from Dr. Liz

Sep 3, 2010 2:32 PM

With summer coming to an end and school back in session, a backyard barbecue makes for a great celebration. Make this barbecue a sweet one and grill up some dessert. A welcome change from cakes, cookies and pie is fresh grilled fruit. By taking advantage of summer’s sweet bounty of fruit, you not only add health-boosting nutrients to your meal but also save time and money.
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Capay Organic

Jul 19, 2010 10:40 AM

Take a trip with us to Capay Organic, where you'll learn about the the farm, the family, and the history behind the beloved Capay heirloom tomato.
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See the Best of Summer Produce

Jun 23, 2010 12:56 PM

Take a trip through our produce department with our director of produce, Adam Bazarnik, and discover some of the delicious California-grown summer produce available now.

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