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.
We love this 100% Tempranillo from Spain's Rioja region (actually from some of the oldest soils in all of Europe). From the beautiful aromas of dark cherries to the complex mix of other dark fruits and a nice vanilla note from 3 months aging in new American oak, Lacrimus 5 Rioja is an exceptional value at $9.99, save $5.00. We suggest pairing it with hearty foods like beef stew.
Power to the Purifier! This blend of vegetable and fruit juices provides flavonoids, phenols and other antioxidants (ginerol from ginger juice) that have been shown to help lessen tissue damage caused by daily living such as exposure to air pollution and smoke. Pick up a Purifier from our Coffee Bar today and check out the other “New Year, New You” juice blends available now.
FORTUNE Magazine has ranked Nugget Markets number 37 in its annual national listing of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 2013. For the 8th consecutive year we are proud to be among the country’s top 100 companies. Thanks to our amazing associates who make all this possible.
Many Americans are familiar with the Chia Pet, but few know that chia is a nutritional gem. Prized by the Aztecs and other Native Americans for centuries, chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, essential oils (including ALA), fiber, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, potassium and sodium. They have more omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food (even flax seeds) and they’re very high in antioxidants. The best news is that chia seeds are available in our healthy living department.
Embark on a journey to Oz and to good health! Have you checked out our latest juices available from our coffee bar? One of our favorites is “The Oz”. Loaded with an array of antioxidants from spinach, lemon and parsley, this hydrating mixture provides needed nutrients for healthy skin. Celery and cucumber juice also supply potassium and it helps lower blood pressure.
We're partnering with the Davis Farm to School in support of various school garden programs in the Davis community. This year, we're proud to announce our support of local school gardens and garden-based learning programs by providing a matching $250 grant to five qualifying Davis schools. The Nugget Markets School Garden Grants are awarded to the grant applicants that demonstrated new, innovative and creative educational experiences through the garden program, provided a wide range of hands-on muti-grade learning activities involving many subjects and classes, and presented a unique and clear vision for the garden’s future and plans for sustainability.
You’ll have a green Christmas with our holiday grocery bags! Simply remove the handles, cut out your gift tags and use the rest to wrap up your presents in an eco-friendly way! We love finding new uses for items that might otherwise be discarded. We gave a cardboard beer holster a second chance by wrapping it in our holiday grocery bags and using it as a gift box. Recycle, reduce and reuse, and you’ll have a green Christmas, that’s certain!
Just because it’s dark and cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t get trendy and jazz it up with a Red Carpet scarf—the perfect accessory for this time of year. Loosely tied around your neck or fastened around your hips, these vibrant scarves add warmth, complete your look, define your style, and add fun, color and texture to any outfit.
Create the perfect customized blend of essential oils to indulge yourself in a relaxing massage. All you have to do is choose your favorite carrier oil (either light, like grapeseed or almond; medium, like jojoba; or heavy, such as apricot or olive). Then decide if you would like a floral, herbal, citrus or woodsy scent when selecting your favorite essential oils.
In my family, the season isn’t complete without some of Jo’s Peppermint Bark—we hide it, freeze it, share it and fight over the last piece! It’s made with Guittard premium chocolate infused with natural peppermint oil, and topped with additional layers of white chocolate and peppermint candy pieces.