If you’re a fan of fun food facts, perfect pairings, kitchen hacks and other tantalizing trivia, you’ll love our Daily Dish Blog! Read on for delicious topics like DIY projects, Foodie FAQs, new and seasonal products, Wines of the Month, Health Notes from Dr. Liz and more.
You may have read back in 2015 how Nugget Markets started partnering with UC Davis to help reduce food waste and provide college students with fresh fruits and veggies through their Fruit & Veggie Up program. Nearly one full year later, we’re proud to say the program is still going strong and have some exciting updates to prove it!
You say tomato, we say terrific! Drop by our deli for fresh, new dishes highlighting some the season’s finest produce.
To-ma-to, to-mah-to… However you say it, tomato season is back! Whether your harvest is too much to handle (is that even possible?), or you’re picking up farm fresh fruits from the produce aisle, we’ve got all sorts of tips, tricks and trivia for these garden variety tomatoes.
Here in California, it’s officially mango season! California-grown Keitt (pronounced keet) mangos are large, tangy sweet fruits with a hint of honey flavor. Their thin seed allows extra room for the firm, fiber-free, smooth and juicy flesh.
At Nugget Markets, we know our bakers are good, but we also know they’re not the only ones! Along with our own house-baked breads, cakes and other sweet treats, we’re proud to carry artisan delights from bakers and bakeries from all over California, the nation and the world. Speaking of California, drop by our bakery to try some of the sweetest things from our golden state bakery buddies!
All about almonds? Awesome! These stellar nuts are best known for their vitamin E content, providing more than 40% of needs in just an ounce (about 23 almonds)! Studies show that almond–eaters have lower blood cholesterol levels, thanks to heart–healthy monounsaturated fats as well as phytonutrients, which scientists know keep hearts in tip-top shape.
Whether you’re 15 or 50, a healthy lunch is an important part of getting through the day. Even if you don’t have the time to pack a lunch (or if you accidentally left it at home!), our chefs are here to help. Just drop by our deli wall for a variety of delicious, nutritious grab-and-go lunch options, all boxed up and ready to go!
When it comes to producing our own Fresh to Market Eggs, our chickens come first. All-natural Fresh to Market Eggs are Grade AA for a good reason—these large brown eggs come from cage-free chickens raised on organic vegetarian feed and never given any added hormones, steroids or antibiotics. Sourced from humane-certified producers local to Northern California, these top-notch eggs are the definition of good eggs!
Fancy some frugal fromage? Want to take your taste buds on a world tour for cheap? Explore the wonderful world of artisan cheese on a budget with our Specialty Cheese Bites Baskets! These baskets of bite-size cheeses offer low-risk, low-dollar options when you’re feeling a little adventurous and want to try something new, and can also whet your appetite for more if you find something you love!
Dolce, dulce, süß or sweet, no matter how you say it, sweet treats are made of these! If your sweet tooth is craving something a little different, take your taste buds on a mini vacation with these internationally inspired treats!