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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.

  1. All Aboard on Track 7!

    Track 7 Brewing Company brews and hand-crafts their ales and lagers seven barrels at a time. Brewing in small batches allows this Sacramento brewery to create dynamic beers that taste fresh. They experiment with all varieties of beer and draw inspiration from American, Belgian, English and German style beers.

    Track 7 was established as an outlet for creative expression through unique and artisanal beers. The Graham and Scott families named the company after the brewery’s close proximity to the old Western Pacific railroad tracks, commemorating the integral role the railroad has played in Sacramento’s rich history. Join us in celebrating Sacramento’s history with Track 7 Brewing Company!

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  2. Oats From Those Who Think Thin

    Think Thin’s philosophy of “eating well should taste great” is fully encompassed by their breakfast products. Think Thin’s protein rich oatmeal options, now available at Nugget Markets, are able to fuel those living an active lifestyle. The Madagascar Vanilla and Original Sprouted Grains oatmeals provide a delicious combo of thick and rich texture, and offer a delicious mix of rolled oats, steel cut oats and tred quinoa!

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  3. Artichoke Super Food Facts from Dr. Liz

    It's artichoke season and this “super” spring produce is here to provide you and your family with an abundant amount of nutrients! According to Dr. Liz Applegate, Ph.D., this flower bud from the thistle family supplies a wealth of magnesium and potassium that help fight that high blood pressure. The “meaty” part of the artichoke supplies inulin, a prebiotic that helps fuel the healthy bacteria living in our intestines. And if that isn’t enough, one artichoke supplies over 25% of the Daily Value for fiber and vitamin C!

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  4. For the Love of Bikes, Dogs & Brews

    Bike Dog Brewery was co-founded by four Sacramento locals who all share a love for bikes, dogs and craft beer. The cofounders love the endless flavor and hop profiles available through brewing fresh beer, and their mission is to share these profiles with all fellow beer drinkers!

    Bike Dog is the very first brewery and tasting room in West Sacramento and operates as a three barrel brewhouse. We love supporting this local brewer, and proudly offer a variety of their fresh brews at our stores.

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  5. Chock Full 'o Chalk!

    Chalk it Up! Our own Woodland Nugget Markets bakery associate Erin Pennington put chalk to pavement at the Chalk on the Block event, benefiting the Woodland Farmer's Market.

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  7. What’s The Raw Dealio?

    The premise of raw cuisine is simple: eat whole fresh unheated foods, primarily nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. The flavor possibilities are limitless when incorporating fresh herbs, nut oils and sea salt along with special food preparation techniques to bring out the wonderful flavors of the uncooked foods. And the potential health benefits are many: a daily faire loaded with key nutrients particularly fiber, vitamin C, potassium and water.

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  8. Copper River Sockeye

    Copper River, Where Quality Comes First!

    Just like Nugget Markets, Copper River believes quality comes first! Copper River is known to support healthy salmon runs and is carefully managed to support the long-term sustainability of salmon and their habitat. Copper River has made a commitment to premium quality, family fisherman and long term sustainability, which makes the salmon they bring to market that much better!

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  9. Rare & Delicious Barrels

    At Nugget Markets for a limited time only is Orphan Barrel Forged Oak Bourbon! This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has spent 15 years in charred American white oak barrels, and features aromas of cedar, maple and vanilla bean. A whiskey connoisseur will recognize tasting notes of seasoned wood, cocoa and berries, as well as a long, dry and peppery finish. 

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  10. An Oil for All Occasions

    With so many oil options available on grocery shelves, it can be daunting to make the correct decision on which oil to use. Should you use olive oil or grapeseed oil? How about avocado oil? The good news is that many oils are very versatile and can be used for a variety of cooking uses. Dr. Liz Applegate, Ph.D. shares a few noteworthy facts about the essential fats and health boosting compounds that some of our favorite oils offer, as well as best uses to help make selecting the correct oil as smooth as possible!

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