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Happy Father's Day!
Celebrate Dad this Father's Day with a hoppier happy hour and a big bowl of Clover Hoppy Hour ice cream! Bear Republic’s artisan ale is blended with Clover’s organic cream and milk, from humane-certified cows, to make this game changer ice cream. We at Nugget Markets just can’t get enough of this Hoppy Hour, and will surely be sharing a bowl of it with Pops this Father’s Day!
Looking for a nutritious breakfast or a power snack? Grab an acai (ah-sah-EE) bowl! These antioxidant-rich bowls are made of pureed organic and non-GMO acai that's blended with potassium rich banana and other fruits, and topped with naturally sweet goodies. Acai is a delicious superfood that supplies a dose of healthy omegas and guarana for natural energy!
California grown Black Mission Figs are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin and the crunchiness of their seeds. They're a great source of potassium and dietary fiber. Black Mission Figs are only in season late spring through early winter so eat ‘em while you can!
Bacon lovers will most definitely appreciate Hobbs’ Applewood Smoked Bacon! Cured with cane and brown sugars, and sweetly smoked to enhance its natural pork flavors, Hobbs’ bacon has an unforgettable flavor! Fry it up for breakfast, or add a few pieces to your BLT!
We're excited to share a new signature recipe that's hot off the grill! Twist and stout with Dad this Father's Day to the remarkable taste of beer-iyaki steaks. A truly unique play on the traditional teriyaki marinade, this sauce offers a sweet and savory flavor, with a malty twist.
The Grilled Corn Succotash, offered in our delis, is our signature version of a southern classic! We use grilled corn and edamame and combine it with cilantro, red onions and a light rice wine vinaigrette. With just a half cup serving of this delicious side salad, you’ll receive about 15% of your daily protein needs and approximately 20% of your daily fiber needs. Don’t forget this dish also provides a good dose of vitamin c and potassium for healthy blood pressure.
If you love cheese tips from our cheese mongers, don’t miss out on the cheese tips Reed Pattison, specialty cheese manager at our El Dorado Hills Nugget Markets, shared with Good Day Sacramento earlier this week! Reed shared tips from our cheese bar that will help you make the perfect gourmet burger for Dad this Father’s Day!
Looking for a way to transport your local brew? Support local breweries and be sustainable with True Fabrication’s Drink Local Stainless Steel Growler, available at select Nugget Markets locations. This sustainable and long lasting growler can help all brew lovers fill, transport, and enjoy a fresh brew anywhere. Just tip and fill at a 45-degree angle and you’ll be on your way to enjoying your favorite local brew!
Looking for a homemade side for your next BBQ or tailgate but don’t have the time to make it? Try our made in house Cilantro Lime Grilled Corn. You’ll surprise your friends and family with this alternative flavor to the staple summer side! Fresh and locally grown corn is delivered straight to our kitchen where our chefs grill the sweet corn to bring out the natural flavors. After the cobs come of the grill, Nugget Markets’ chefs finish the corn with our own recipe of cilantro lime compound butter. Give a twist to your next corn on the cob and check it out!
Treat dad like a king this Father’s Day with these regal cheese(burger) and beer pairings, specially created by pro cheesemongers! Go the extra mile and grill up a juicy burger to top with one of these fantastic cheeses, then pair your creation with a complementary local brew!