Eat Me, I’m Irish!
If you’ve got a hankering for something cheesy this St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve got just the thing for you. Celebrating all things Irish, our cheese department is currently stocking some delicious gold at the end of the rainbow!
Daily Dish the Nugget Markets blog
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.
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More Than Just Green Beer
Green beer seems to be almost synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, but that’s not the only way to raise a festive glass! While we’re all for going green, we don’t necessarily think your beer needs to. With a variety of true Irish brews (and Irish-inspired options), you can ditch the food coloring and drink like the Irish!
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Corned Beef: An Irish American Tradition
Corned beef and cabbage is the iconic St. Patrick’s Day feast here in America, but it wasn’t necessarily so traditional for the Irish. In fact, Irish celebrations surrounding this holiday were much more likely to feature lamb or bacon, and green beer was practically unheard of! Find out how this culinary tradition made its way into our culture.
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8 Fast Frozen Meals
Trying to eat healthy but too exhausted after work to cook dinner? Or to make a lunch for tomorrow? We don’t blame you, and luckily, that doesn’t have to stop you from having delicious and nutritious meals! Now more than ever there are plenty of frozen meal options available that use quality ingredients, meet various dietary guidelines and are quite tasty, too. Stock up on some of these fast, frozen favorites so you can have a quick meal fix any time.
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The Dish on Shellfish
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
You may have heard the old adage that there are plenty of fish in the sea, but that’s not all there is! As well as the usual finned fare at the seafood counter, you can also find a variety of tasty shellfish.
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11 Years and Counting…
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, FORTUNE Magazine announced that Nugget Markets is #13 on this year’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list! We have been honored to be on this national listing for the past 11 years, and ecstatic to climb so high on the list in 2016!
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The Bag-Off Championship
How fast can you bag a cartload of groceries? For Clayton C. from our Nugget Markets in Vacaville, the answer is pretty darn fast. While Clayton did not bag the victory, his speed and skills made him a worthy contender and a true champion in our book!
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Healthy Entrées on Ice
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
If you haven’t taken a stroll down the frozen food aisle for fear that entrées and the like lack the nutrition you want, think twice! The world of frozen entrées abounds with good-for-you choices nowadays. A bit of label reading and applying a few simple principles are all you need to find a healthy option that’s right for you. To help you navigate the frozen entrée aisle, here are a few things to look out for when making your selection.
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It’s Easy Eating Green!
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
It may not be easy being green, but with a variety of fresh options from Organic Girl in our produce department, it sure is easy eating green! Packed with vitamins and minerals, greens of all sorts make a great addition to your diet, and are easy to incorporate into your daily menu. Here are a few of our favorite greens, along with tasty recipes for inspiration:
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A Change of Clothes
PACT Apparel is changing the clothing industry for good. With a focus on environmental and social responsibility, PACT produces a variety of high-quality undergarments for men, women and babies using super soft organic cotton.