Specialty Grocery Blog - Nugget Markets Daily Dish

Ancient Grains
October 23, 2013
Sometimes the same old grains can get a bit boring when eaten day after day. But we have good news: There are some exciting, healthy alternative grains out there! Many ancient grains are gaining in popularity and are now available on our shelves. They’ll bring a wonderful variety to your meals with new tastes, textures and nutrients. • JOSH DWINELL (Specialty Grocery)

Amaranth

This ancient grain of Mexico is the size of a poppy seed and richer in protein than most grains with a fairly good amino acid profile..

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Hakubaku Soba Noodles
October 22, 2013
Soba noodles are thin, Japanese noodles made of buckwheat flour and wheat flour. They are roughly as thick as Italian spaghetti, and are often eaten in a dish called zaru soba (boiled, cold soba noodles with a soy–based dipping sauce). Because they’re made of buckwheat, soba noodles also have several health benefits ...

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Soup Mixes in Bulk
October 21, 2013
Now that there’s a chill in the air, it's time to try out some of the great soup mixes offered in our bulk foods department. We have mixes for ...

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Timeless Natural Food
October 17, 2013
Timeless has brought to market America’s only gourmet line of USA–grown, certified organic lentils. We could not be more excited to be offering their Du Puy Style Lentils (commonly known as French green lentils). This varietal is the gourmet lentil of Europe ...

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Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans
October 9, 2013
Over 300 small–scale farmers in the Snake River Canyon region of Idaho grow beans for Jim Soran, a second–generation “bean guy” who has been growing authentic heirloom beans since 1985. Growing beans from pure strains that are fresh from the field, they offer traditional varietals ...

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Utz Butterfinger Pretzels
October 3, 2013
We have an amazing new product in our stores for a limited time only: Utz Mini Butterfinger Pretzels. I think these pretzels are so delicious because they tap into that sweet–salty thing that we all love ...

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Hakubaku Udon Noodles
October 3, 2013
If you’re craving a hearty noodle dish, we recommend filling your bowl with udon. Udon is a thick noodle with a nice texture that’s suitable for hearty preparations like stir fries and soups.

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Mamma Chia Squeeze Vitality Snacks
August 15, 2013
New way to enjoy the benefits of chia seeds—combined with fruits and vegetables! Enjoy these 70–calorie, no–sugar added, vegan, and certified organic snacks offered in flavors including Blackberry Bliss, Green Magic and Strawberry Banana! Eat them on the go, take them hiking, or send them in a lunch box for an afternoon snack.

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Zak Kids
August 15, 2013
Back to school means new lunch box time for the kids, and we recommend the containers and reusable bottles from Zak Kids!

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Little Green Pouch
August 15, 2013
When the kids go back to school, it’s inevitable that at some point, your family will be running late in the morning. Enter an incredible time–saver: the Little Green Pouch!

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