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Vega

Mar 13, 2013 12:55 PM

Vega products combine the nutritional properties of whole foods with the convenience of fast food! We love their smoothies, Vibrancy Bars, SaviSeeds and Maca Chocolate because they’re true healthy alternatives for an on–the–go lifestyle.
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Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam & St. Pat Cheese

Mar 13, 2013 12:29 PM

Sue Conley and Peggy Smith, two longtime friends and true foodies, founded Cowgirl Creamery in the early 1990s. Looking for a new adventure, they began making cheese in a restored barn in the quaint coastal town of Point Reyes Station in Marin County.
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Books on Canning

Mar 13, 2013 11:30 AM

Check out these excellent books on do-it-yourself canning:
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Midnight Moon: Handcrafted (Legal!) Moonshine

Mar 13, 2013 11:01 AM

Moonshine has recently been gaining in appeal, and we’re happy to offer this popular (and completely legal) moonshine on our shelves. The recipe for Midnight Moon was created by the legendary Junior Johnson, a Hall of Fame NASCAR racecar driver. In fact, Junior honed his driving skills outrunning the law while delivering moonshine as a 14–year–old in North Carolina.
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What Is an Organic Wine?

Mar 13, 2013 10:38 AM

We get a lot of questions about the differences between organic wine, wine made from organically grown grapes, biodynamic wines and wines with no sulfites added. Brush up on your wine knowledge with our quick primer:
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Lighter, Stronger, Faster

Mar 13, 2013 9:33 AM

In 2013, look to Nugget Markets' delis for an expanded selection of healthy options, includingvegan, vegetarian, organic and gluten–free offerings. A variety of new grains and legumes will be making appearances, alongside some of the most nutrient– and vitamin–packed veggies and greens available in our recipes.
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Seasonal Specialties

Mar 13, 2013 9:29 AM

In Nugget Market's deli department, spring ushers in the bounty of the harvest, bringing to our stores lovely seasonal ingredients including artichokes, asparagus, beets, a variety of greens, new potatoes, spinach and strawberries, just to name a few.
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Whole–Wheat Sourdough Bread from Our Bakery

Mar 13, 2013 9:22 AM

Come try the newest addition to our artisan bread baking program: whole–wheat sourdough! These loaves are baked fresh daily in our bakeries, by the artisan bread bakers who work in our stores. We don’t use any preservatives or shelf stabilizers in our whole–wheat sourdough (or in any of our breads), so you can be sure it’s super–fresh, as well as being healthy, made with great whole grains!
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Local Organic Spring Onions

Mar 13, 2013 9:18 AM

Be on the lookout for local, organically grown spring onions, which crop up in our produce department this time of year. Several local farms will be up to their elbows in them soon: Terra Firma and Full Belly farms are two of our favorite growers of red and white spring onions in Yolo County. Spring onions are essentially immature onions that haven’t fully developed.
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The Ultimate Spring-Time Vegetable

Health Note from Dr. Liz

Mar 13, 2013 9:13 AM

Asparagus is the ultimate springtime vegetable. Packed with nutrition, asparagus supplies 66 percent of the daily recommended dose of folic acid in just one cup. But there’s more: Asparagus is also packed with vitamins C, E and A, and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, along with dietary fiber, iron, manganese, copper, and phosphorous.
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Well, It ’s Cold Outside…

Dec 11, 2012 3:10 PM

Just because it’s dark and cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t get trendy and jazz it up with a Red Carpet scarf—the perfect accessory for this time of year. Loosely tied around your neck or fastened around your hips, these vibrant scarves add warmth, complete your look, define your style, and add fun, color and texture to any outfit.
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Customize Your Own Massage Oil

Dec 11, 2012 2:44 PM

Create the perfect customized blend of essential oils to indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. All you have to do is choose your favorite carrier oil (either light, like grapeseed or almond; medium, like jojoba; or heavy, such as apricot or olive). Then decide if you would like a floral, herbal, citrus or woodsy scent when selecting your favorite essential oils.
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Jo’s Candies

Dec 11, 2012 2:12 PM

In my family, the season isn’t complete without some of Jo’s Peppermint Bark—we hide it, freeze it, share it and fight over the last piece! It’s made with Guittard premium chocolate infused with natural peppermint oil, and topped with additional layers of white chocolate and peppermint candy pieces.
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Le Creuset Gift Sets

Dec 11, 2012 2:05 PM

Le Creuset makes some of the most iconic cookware out there, and now you can give the gift of Le Creuset for some very reasonable prices—all of these holiday gift sets are available for less than $50! Choose from the following themes:
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POM Wonderful Juice

Dec 11, 2012 1:26 PM

A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of healthy. Powered by pomegranate antioxidants, it’s authentic, delicious and 100% pure. There is no added sugar, colorants or cheap filler juices.
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Eat, Drink & Be Merry

The Field Guide

Dec 10, 2012 1:04 PM

Download our guide to all things fabulous for the holiday season.
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The Field Guide - October/November

Oct 12, 2012 9:30 AM

Download our guide to all things fabulous for the autumn harvest season.
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Level Bath and Shower Bombs

Oct 10, 2012 11:49 AM

The bath bombs from Level are a perfect blend of naturally fragrant essential oils, skin–softening body oil (like jojoba) and botanicals. These bombs come in a very cool 6–pack egg carton, which will give you six luxurious baths worth of awesome!
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101 Cookies in a Jar

Oct 10, 2012 11:46 AM

If you cannot find the right shape of cookie cutter in this jar, then you do not need it! If your son wants to spell out his name in sugar cookies, he can do it. If your daughter wants cookies in the shape of a 5 for her 5th birthday, it can be done. Cats and pumpkins for Halloween, candy canes and snowmen for Christmas—this tub of fun has everything a heart (or should I say, tummy) can desire.
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Gift–Giving with Nugget Style

Oct 10, 2012 11:31 AM

Find yourself short on time and stumped over what to give that “person who has everything” in your life? Nugget Markets Holiday Gift Baskets take the guesswork out of gift giving this season! Loaded with some of our tastiest products, our gift baskets are truly perfect for your favorite foodie, neighbor, party host (or hostess), coworker, business associate, or any hard–to–buy–for person on your list!
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