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Health Notes from Dr. Liz: Gluten-Free Eating

May 3, 2012 3:28 PM

More than a diet craze, gluten–free eating is mainstream among those looking to improve their health. The protein in wheat, called gluten, can wreak havoc for people suffering from celiac disease, a serious and debilitating inflammatory condition of the intestines. While very few people have true celiac disease (less than one percent of the population), more may suffer from less severe intestinal troubles such as gas and bloating that may possibly be triggered by gluten.
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Cake Pops Made Easy

May 3, 2012 3:26 PM

Instead of cupcakes at your next party, how about diving right into the latest trend in baked goods: cake pops! These scrumptious little treats are simple to make with Nordicware’s Cake Pops Baking Pan, which allows you to add your own creative stamp to these tiny cakes–on–a–stick.
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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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Tequila Lime Marinated Shoulder Filet

May 3, 2012 3:19 PM

Not sure what to throw on the grill this weekend? Try our Tequila Lime Marinated Beef Shoulder Filet. We marinate our Fresh to Market Angus Beef shoulder filet with our very own Fresh to Market Tequila Lime marinade. Our Fresh to Market Angus Beef is California Grown and USDA Choice grade beef, a tender and flavorful cut. Our tequila lime seasoning is gluten free and free of nitrites, nitrates, MSG and phosphates.
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Dried & Delicious Kiwi

May 3, 2012 3:15 PM

Ah, the ever so tiny and tempting dried kiwi fruit. We’re happy to introduce this bite–sized morsel as one of the newest additions to our bulk foods department. These dried kiwis are pealed, sliced, dehydrated and then given a small amount of sugar to offset their natural sourness—in other words, enjoy this tantalizing fruit without all the labor that usually goes into its preparation!
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Bard’s Gold American Lager

May 3, 2012 2:45 PM

For our guests who are gluten intolerant or who prefer to consume a gluten–free diet, Bard’s Gold American Lager provides an excellent gluten–free beer option. Brewed in Missouri, this refreshing and flavorful beer contains no wheat, barley, rye or oats, and we love that it boasts fuller flavor and richer aromas than other gluten–free beers.
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Garlic and Pepper Seasoned Burgers

May 3, 2012 2:42 PM

As summer approaches, nothing sounds better to me than cooking up a homemade, well–seasoned burger on my backyard grill. In our meat departments, we use our Fresh to Market signature seasonings, hand mixed with our 85 percent lean ground beef, to create delicious, hand–shaped burgers. Our most popular flavor is our Garlic and Pepper Seasoned Burger, a tasty patty that is gluten free and packed with flavor in every bite.
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Try a Little Prickly Pear with Your Tacos

May 3, 2012 2:41 PM

Kick your taco night up a notch with one of our favorite products from our tortilla section: Mi Abuelita Bonita Nopal Corn Tortillas. Nopal (also known as the “prickly pear,” or, more commonly, cactus) is a truly underrated vegetable—it’s high in both fiber and calcium, yet low in cholesterol, and it adds great flavor to these corn tortillas!
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The Placer County Real Food Cookbook, Signed by the Author!

Mar 28, 2012 12:22 PM

For devotees of the local food movement, Nugget Markets has a special opportunity in store. Local author Joanne Neft will be signing her cookbook, The Placer County Real Food Cookbook, in our Roseville store on April 7 and 14. An advocate of eating locally, Joanne’s book incorporates recipes that use the best of what we can find at our area farmers’ markets.
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Red Barn Walnut Company: Local, Fresh and Family Owned!

Los Molinos, CA

Mar 13, 2012 10:16 AM

Red Barn Walnut Company supplies our bulk department with some of my favorite salad toppers—namely, delicious nuts, including Glazed Chandler Walnuts, Glazed Pecans and Glazed Almonds. Grown locally just outside of Los Molinos, California, these nuts add the perfect amount of sweetness, crunch and texture to almost any kind of salad.
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Field Guide - Staying Close to Home

Mar 6, 2012 11:58 AM

Family owned and operated Nugget Markets was born and raised right here in Northern California; Woodland to be exact! As your locally grown grocer, we have a heart for all things nearby, and we’re staying true to our Northern California heritage by giving our guests the best our area has to offer. From every Nugget Markets department, we bring you top–quality products from the local farms, families, and businesses that are located within a 100–mile radius of our corporate headquarters and share our deep–running roots and commitment to staying “close to home.”
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Local Love Fair

Mar 2, 2012 12:25 PM

Mingle with local producers and farmers while sampling some of our favorite products produced within 100 miles of our home offices in Woodland.
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Clover Milk

Petaluma, CA

Mar 2, 2012 12:20 PM

Clover Stornetta Farms is a third–generation, family–owned–and–operated dairy company located in Petaluma, California. Clover supports local family farms in Marin and Sonoma counties by using their milk to produce Clover products. Clover places a strong focus on sustainability and animal welfare and was the first dairy in the United States to be certified by the American Humane Association.
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Juices and Smoothies: Dare to Build Your Own!

Mar 2, 2012 12:18 PM

Did you know that in addition to the many menu offerings in our juice bars, you can also create a custom juice or smoothie, made with all your favorite fresh ingredients? We encourage our guests to mix and match splashes of apple, carrot, beet, orange, cucumber, and celery juices, or any other of our fresh squeezed selections. If it’s a smoothie you’re craving, let us blend in some strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or peaches, or maybe even a little yogurt to create that rich, creamy texture.
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Shampoo and Condition with ShiKai

Santa Rosa, CA

Mar 2, 2012 12:16 PM

Developed more than 30 years ago by an organic chemist, ShiKai hair care products help keep hair healthy using shikakai plant extracts, known for their ability to leave hair clean, silky, soft and shiny. Made right up the road from our stores in Santa Rosa, California, one of my favorite ShiKai products is the Color Reflect line of shampoos and conditioners.
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The Wonders of the Neti Pot

Sebastopol, CA

Mar 2, 2012 12:14 PM

You may have heard Oprah or Dr. Oz mention the wonders of the neti pot. For the uninitiated, some research has indicated that using a neti pot may help to reduce sinus congestion and other symptoms of allergies or cold. (Always consult with a medical professional before beginning any treatment.) If you’re in the market for one, look no further: Baraka makes awesome neti pots, and they’re produced locally in Sebastopol, California!
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Kinder’s BBQ Sauces

Concord, CA

Mar 2, 2012 12:11 PM

What started out in 1946 as a family operation in San Pablo, California, has grown into a company that produces one of our most sought–after barbecue sauces.
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Lemon Grass Kitchen Sauces and Marinades

Sacramento, CA

Mar 2, 2012 12:08 PM

We love these sauces from local restaurant chain Lemon Grass Kitchen because they are super–flavorful and so easy to use at home. Try the Lemon Grass Green Curry and Lemon Grass Ginger sauces to give your stir–fries, rice dishes and dips a real kick, or try my personal favorite, the Lemon Grass Yellow Curry Sauce.
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Local Organic Chicken

Petaluma, CA

Mar 2, 2012 12:04 PM

If you are looking for fresh, local, organic chicken, look no further. In our meat departments at Nugget Markets, we proudly offer Rosie Organic air–chilled chicken. Petaluma Poultry raises their chickens on ranches located in Sacramento, Yolo and Sonoma counties, and they deliver fresh Rosie chickens directly to Nugget Market stores three times a week!
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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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