People ask me this question all the time: Which one is a sweet potato, which is a yam, and which one do I want? The answer, however, is not particularly simple. In American grocery stores, you typically find both “yams” and “sweet potatoes.” However, despite the labels, most of the time both are really sweet potatoes. The real “true yam,” popular in the Caribbean, is rarely seen in the US.
If you’re like me, French fries are merely the delivery vehicle for ketchup — and boy do I love ketchup! Well, the same is true for crackers and bread — I only eat them with cheese because picking it up with my hands can get quite messy (well that and after I’ve licked my hands clean from the first bite, my friends usually frown upon me digging back in again).
Every year around the holidays, baked Brie becomes the talk of the town. But to be honest, until I tried this recipe I was ready to kick it to the curb.
The oozy, garlicky, salty creaminess made me wish I’d dipped in a larger chunk of bread, or at least made a double batch. But you don’t have to take my word for it — make it yourself! We’ve even got all the ingredients you need, no hard work required.
The weather outside might be frightful, but our Coffee Bars are full of delightful holiday drinks! Warm up with a spicy Apple Cider or a Fireplace Mocha (our rich hot chocolate kissed with peppermint). Try some of our classic offerings with a festive twist, like a Candy Cane Mocha or a Pumpkin Latte.
If you can’t get enough of the cold, we also offer seasonal milkshakes and freezes. Add a little pumpkin, peppermint, gingerbread or eggnog to your drink to get yourself in the holiday spirit! • Karisa Asato, Coffee Bar
Have you ever heard the saying “A slice of pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze” and wonder, are they serious? Us too! Well it turns out that this came from a tradition that originated in England back before apples were sweet (apparently all apples used to be tart — go figure).
Whenever I think about figs, I think back to my childhood and my first Fig Newton … which, to be honest, was not my favorite cookie ever. But as I got older and into the cheese business, I realized that the fig can be so much more — in fact, it’s rather tasty and surprisingly versatile.
Whether you need some sweets to set out for your holiday party, or just an indulgent snack to enjoy with your peppermint mocha, we love these chocolate treats from our bulk department.
Yule Logs are a holiday tradition here at Nugget Market. Thin, alternating layers of cake and rich buttercream icing form the log base of this classic French cake. A blanket of chocolate icing completes the cake’s “log” appearance, and festive holiday sugar pieces and hand spun decorations add to the ambiance. They are available in our full-service bakery for the December holidays and are a perfect dessert showpiece. Pre-order yours today! • Tammy Campbell, Bakery
No holiday meal is complete without dessert, and our bakeries have just the thing — pies! We’re offering a huge selection of pies for the holidays, including beautiful lattice top fruit-filled pies, no-sugar-added full-crust pies, and meringue and cream pies. And of course, don’t forget the holiday staples like pumpkin and pecan.
This year we raised the bar to bring you fruit pies with more filling and a flakier crust. We even have a selection of tartlets, mini tartlets and mini cream pies — we love the idea of giving everyone at the table a tiny, individual-sized pie at the end of a special meal. • Karisa Asato, Bakery
Creator of the Original Bundt™ Pan, Nordic Ware is a family-owned American manufacturer that upholds the highest level of U.S. standards and operates under sustainable business practices. In the industry since 1946, Nordic Ware manufactures a wide variety of conventional cookware, ovenware and specialty bakeware. The superior performance of the cast aluminum pans, with their heat-reflective exteriors, will ensure uniform browning, enhancing each unique and fun design for your special holiday treat this season! • Josh Dwinell, Housewares