The Nugget Markets
buyers’ handbook
to all things fabulous
for the season.
Issue No. 2 • 2011
CELEBRATE SUMMER
WITH A BING!
CHERRIES ARE
BACK IN SEASON
Adam Bazarnik, Produce
August has arrived, and the Washington
Bing Cherry season is in full swing. The
name Bing comes from a Chinese man
named Ah Bing who worked as a foreman
on the farm where the first Bing-style cherry
was harvested in the late 1800s. Today, the
Bing is the most-produced sweet cherry in the
United States, and for good reason: these
cherries grow large, with a deep, dark red
color. They remain in season only through
August, so we recommend getting them
before they’re gone!
Want to wet your whistle — with
a delicious cherry-flavored drink?
Try our Cherry Mojito recipe,
available on our Web site:
www.nuggetmarket.com/recipes
Tips from our experts:
FREEZING CHERRIES
One thing many people don’t know is that Bing
cherries freeze nicely, meaning you can stock up
now and eat them year-round! Just rinse, drain
and pop the cherries into a plastic freezer-safe
bag. They’ll last in the freezer for up to 10
months. The flavor will be even better upon
defrosting if you pit the cherries before freezing
them. — Adam Bazarnik, Produce
NUGGET’S
COFFEE BAR =
ICE CREAM PARLOR!
Tammy Campbell, Coffee & Juice Bar
If you’re looking for an ice cream treat to
help beat the heat, look no further than our
coffee bars! In addition to premium coffees
and delicious juices and smoothies, our
coffee bars are stocked with the fixings for
some delicious ice cream creations, including
chocolate and caramel sundaes, as well as
ice cream cookie sandwiches. Oh yeah, and
don’t forget about our milkshakes! With all
the different flavors of Monin Syrups we offer,
you can go crazy trying different milkshake
creations!
D.I.Y. FUN FOR SUMMER: ICE POPS
& ICE CREAM SANDWICH MOLDS
Josh Dwinell, Housewares and Health & Beauty Aids
When I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do on hot California summer
days was making homemade popsicles out of any ol’ juice we had in the
fridge. All we needed was the juice, a plastic cup, a wooden stick, and voilà!
We had a popsicle.
These days, everything is just a little fancier — and more fun! Tovolo’s ice
pop molds let you make popsicles in all kinds of crazy shapes, including
shooting stars, rockets, and even a very “bling” ring jewel pop. You can also
use their ice cream cookie sandwich molds to create other sweet summer treats.
We think these are a very “cool” way to cool down this summer.
THE WORD ON BANANAS
SUMMER SNACKERS
Adam Bazarnik, Produce
Stephanie Stille, Specialty Grocery
When it comes to fruits packed with health benefits, bananas
constantly stun us with their offerings. Our produce department’s
No. 1 volume item has been researched the world over, and it
offers dozens of documented benefits. Here are just a few
ailments for which the mighty banana can be used:
Crispy, crunchy and just plain addicting — we can’t
stop eating these scrumptious snacks.
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Energy: Two bananas can provide enough energy for a
strenuous 90-minute workout.
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Depression: The tryptophan contained in a banana
converts to serotonin in the body, which relaxes you
and improves mood.
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Strokes: Eating bananas as part of a regular diet can
cut the risk of stroke by as much as 40 percent.
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Hangovers: Make a banana milkshake with honey. The
banana calms the stomach, and the honey helps restore
blood sugar levels, while the milk re-hydrates your
body.
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Constipation: This high-fiber fruit can naturally restore
normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem
without resorting to laxatives.
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Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect on
the body.
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Shoe Polish: Use the inside of a banana peel to put a
shine on virtually any color shoe without the smell and
mess of traditional polishes. Yes, it really works!
Compared to the apple, a banana has four times the protein,
twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus and five times
the Vitamin A and Iron. Not to mention it is available year-round
and is very affordable.
BARSOTTI TEA & LEMONADE BLENDS
Adam Bazarnik, Produce
Thirst-quencher alert! Our produce department now offers Barsotti’s Black Tea and Green
Tea Lemonade blends, a perfect refreshment for hot summer days. We love Barsotti because
the company is family-owned-and-operated and located close by in Placerville, just up the
road from our El Dorado Hills store. Barsotti delivers fresh juice straight from their farm to our
stores every week, and we’re happy to add their new tea/lemonade blends to our shelves.
The tea really mellows out the tartness of the lemonade, while giving you a lower-calorie
drink. Plus, Barsotti doesn’t use just any sugar to sweeten the lemonade, only organic cane
juice, which is less refined and gives it an old-school lemonade taste.
Famous Falafel Chips
Three best friends, all from different
trades — a chef, a nutritionist and
a businessman — combined forces
to create a delicious, nutritious and
wholesome snack. These all-organic
falafel chips, which come in an
original and a spicy flavor, contain
more than 20 vegetables, herbs,
spices and legumes. They are
loaded with flavor and great for
dipping with hummus! Note: If your
diet is low in protein, snack on
some hummus, which is loaded
with protein from chickpeas and
tahini!
Kitchen Table Bakers Cheese Crisps
Kitchen Table Bakers developed their
cheese crisps because they believed
in creating something delicious and
nutritious using high quality ingredients. These cheese crisps taste
absolutely delicious, with an
addicting blend of aged cheeses,
formed to make a complex yet subtle
flavored wafer. We love crumbling
them on salads or snacking on them
with some fruit slices and a glass of
wine!
Sea's Gift Roasted Seaweed Snack
Sea’s Gift is a perfect low-calorie
snack, great to throw in your purse
when you’re on the go or to feed to
kids when they need something
quick yet healthy to eat. This
all-natural kim — Korean seaweed
— has a light, crispy bite to it and is
roasted in sesame oil and slightly
salted. We love that it contains no
cholesterol, MSG or sugar, and that
it is full of minerals and vitamins.
Take the dare (it’s a tough one!): Try
to open the package without eating
the entire thing.
Coconut Milk
The liquid squeezed from
the flesh of the coconut.
Coconut Water
NON-DAIRY DRINKS, DECODED
The clear liquid that
can be drained from the
hollow of the coconut.
Stephanie Stille, Specialty Grocery
Do you ever wonder what the benefits of non-dairy beverages might
be? With choices that include soy milk, rice milk and almond milk, most
of us have our favorite and we tend to stick to it. But why consume one
of these milk alternatives in the first place?
Soy Milk
Soy milk has comparable protein levels to cow’s milk and it’s also low in
saturated fats. Its natural form has little digestive calcium, so enriched
soy milks are always a good option, because they have added
calcium. If you have never tried a milk alternative, soy milk is a good
one to try first. Flavored versions eliminate the chalkiness of some plain
soy milks! We like Soy Dream in original, vanilla and chocolate flavors.
Almond Milk
Almond milk, derived from ground almonds, has a light, nutty taste.
Imagine drinking cow’s milk out of the bottom of your cereal bowl – we
think it tastes like that. One of our favorite lines is locally grown and
produced by Blue Diamond in flavors including original, vanilla and
chocolate. Also try enriched versions, which provide an extra boost of
vitamins. Almond milk is naturally high in vitamin E, with no cholesterol
or lactose. And it can often be used as a substitute for cow’s milk in
recipes — in its unsweetened version, of course.
Rice Milk
Rice milk is the liquid squeezed from rice. Usually, this milk is produced
from brown rice, but sometimes other varieties of rice are used. What
we like about rice milk is that its taste isn’t overly strong, yet it has a
slightly sweet undertone. One of our favorites for flavor is the original
enriched Rice Dream.
MILK VS. WATER: COCONUT ANATOMY
Stephanie Stille and Jeff Weigel, Grocery
We love coconut in all its forms, but right now we’re especially enamored of the two popular
drinks that come from this amazing fruit: Coconut milk and coconut water.
Coconut milk is the liquid that comes from the flesh of coconuts. The best milk with the sweetest
flavor comes from squeezing coconuts that are fresh and ripe. This milk is typically used for cooking —
we love using Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk to make delicious curries! Coconut milk itself is full of
potassium and calcium, so it’s a great alternative to cow’s milk if you cannot consume lactose. Be
careful though, because coconut milk is high in calories.
Coconut water is the clear liquid that can be drained from the fruit when it is cracked open. Put
simply, it’s nature’s sports drink. Just like many pre-workout and replenishment products used by athletes,
coconut water has re-hydration properties and carbohydrate and electrolyte levels that will feed an
athlete’s body. Try Zico Natural Coconut Water for a pre-workout boost: it has more potassium than a
banana and includes five essential electrolytes, with no added sugar. This line is also 100 percent pure
and made from hand-harvested young coconuts. We also love Taste of Nirvana’s Real Coconut Water,
from a third-generation, family-run business that produces and bottles their drinks in Thailand. Real
Coconut Water has no preservatives and is not from concentrate. Its high potassium levels help carry
nutrients and oxygen to cells in the body and stimulate blood flow.
Jack Daniel’s Achiote Flank Steak
Planning to throw a rib eye
on the grill this summer?
Check out our barbecueing
tips to achieve the perfect
medium-rare steak.
1
Use either a steak dry
rub, marinade, or
salt, pepper & garlic
to add some flavor to
your meat.
2
Grill steak with the
barbecue lid closed
over high heat for 2
minutes (this sears
the steak).
3
Flip the steak and
reduce heat to
low-medium. Cook
for a total of 10 to
14 minutes; about 7
minutes per side.
4
Take the steak off the
grill and let stand for
2 minutes before
slicing across the
grain and serving.
From our Recipe Archive:
JACK DANIEL’S
ACHIOTE FLANK STEAK
The mouthwatering marinade on this flank steak makes us
want to throw it on the grill all summer long — try it with
fresh summer veggies or one of our deli salads.
Ingredients:
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3 lbs. Fresh to Market flank steak
3 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. black pepper
½ tsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. granulated onion
1 tbsp. lemon pepper
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. dry thyme
4 tbsp. achiote (you can find this in our
international foods aisle)
½ cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
Kosher salt to taste
FRESH TO MARKET
MARINATED BEEF ENTRÉES
Angel Nolasco, Meat & Seafood
Looking for a great seasoned or marinated steak or roast to
test your grilling skills? Here are a few of my recommendations
available on some Fresh to Market beef cuts.
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Fresh to Market Burgundy Pepper
Marinated Beef Tri-Tip
Fresh to Market Teriyaki Pineapple
Marinated Beef Skewers
Fresh to Market Soy, Garlic &
Mesquite Marinated Beef Sierra Sirloin
Fresh to Market Korean BBQ
Marinated Beef Shoulder Filet
Fresh to Market Garlic & Pepper
Seasoned Boneless Rib Eye
Preparation:
To make the marinade: Mix together all the
ingredients except the salt and salad oil (we
recommend wearing gloves to prevent your hands
from turning red). Rub the meat generously with
the marinade. Seal in an airtight container and let
sit in the refrigerator at least two hours (best if
overnight).
Rub the meat with vegetable oil and season with
salt. Grill over medium-high to high heat. About
seven minutes per side will produce a mediumrare steak (make sure the internal temperature
reaches 125º F).
The outside of the steak will get dark because of
the rub. Slice meat across the grain and serve.
Find more recipes for our
Fresh to Market Beef at
www.nuggetmarket.com/recipes
EPICUREAN CUTTING
& CARVING BOARDS
Josh Dwinell, Housewares and Health & Beauty Aids
Skateboarders and foodies, together at last? It may seem like an
odd pairing, but the Epicurean Cutting Board grew from the minds of a
manufacturer of custom skateboard ramps. These awesome cutting
boards were originally produced from scraps of the materials used on
the ramps: many layers of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified
paper, pressed together with a food-safe resin. This nonporous material
will not harbor bacteria, won’t dull your knives, resists heat for use as a
trivet, and, as an added bonus, is dishwasher safe! These super-durable
cutting boards, made here in the U.S.A, definitely are an essential in
any chef’s armory of culinary tools.
COOL DOWN WITH SPECIALTY SODAS
Stephanie Stille and Jeff Weigel, Grocery
Fill a party tub up with ice and discover our charming array of specialty sodas for your next backyard gathering.
Pop Shoppe
We all love our soda, but when was the
last time you had some “pop”? Pop
from the Pop Shoppe, that is. Long
before the cola wars of the 1980s, Pop
Shoppe premium soda made its mark.
Guests could enter a Pop Shoppe
(known for its distinctive red crates) and
bottle their own sodas, filling up their
reusable bottles with any flavor they
wanted. Pop Shoppe was the true
“green” soda company, long before the
concept of going green had been
created! Although Pop Shoppe stores
are no longer around, this nostalgic
brand is making a comeback. Check
out their retro bottles with the same
great flavors we remember.
River City Root Beer
This root beer will knock your socks off!
Not only is it locally made and
family-produced by our friends at Blue
Dog Beverage, it is delicious! Made in
small batches with cane sugar and the
finest ingredients, this root beer has a
truly old-fashioned, handcrafted taste:
creamy, with hints of anise and
molasses. A favorite treat of ours is
this root beer paired with vanilla ice
cream for a delicious root beer float.
Boylan Bottling Co.
Boylan — a family-run bottling
company — brings a little bit of
yesteryear into today’s homes. In
business since 1891, Boylan still
produces the soda flavors that your
grandparents remember from when
they were young. These sodas are
made with pure sugar cane and
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CRAVEABLE JARLSBERG
Kaelynn Medbery, Specialty Cheese
Swiss has never been one of my favorite types of
cheese, but for some reason I can't do without my
Jarlsberg. For those of you who've never tried this
amazing cheese, I highly recommend it! It is sweet
and nutty with large irregular holes (or eyes), and it
melts extremely well. A natural for chef salads,
sandwiches or even burgers (Jarlsburger, anyone?), my
most favorite way to eat it is as a dip. I’ve included
the recipe below — it may be rich, but dang, it’s
good!
Ingredients:
½ stick of butter
3 cups sliced onions
3 cups shredded Jarlsberg Cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
Pepper
Paprika
Cool facts about this awesome cheese:
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It gets its name from the city in which it was first
produced: Jarlsberg, Norway (south of Oslo)
The original recipe dates back to the 1850s
Jarlsberg is so popular that we buy it in pallets —
more than 1,800 lbs. at a time!
Specialty Sodas,
Preparation:
Sauté the onions in butter until translucent. Add
mayonnaise and shredded cheese and stir until just
melted. Season with fresh cracked pepper.
Pour into baking dish and sprinkle top with
paprika. Bake at 350º for 15-20 minutes, or until
top begins to brown. Serve with sliced baguette or
your favorite cracker.
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bottled in glass to enhance the flavor and maintain proper carbonation. Unlike many modern-day root beers, which are loaded
with vanilla and have a super-creamy taste, Boylan root beer is rich and spicy with a light creaminess. The crème soda is delicious
too, with a smooth and creamy taste – just like sweet southern bourbon.
GuS — Grown-up Soda
The name says it: GuS, or Grown-up Soda. This sophisticated soda will quench any grown-up’s craving for a sweet swig, while
kicking any guilt to the curb. One hundred percent natural, GuS is also low in calories, with just 90 to 98 calories in each 12
ounce bottle. GuS is made with real juice and natural extracts, leaving it with a not-too-sweet taste. It’s a great afternoon pick-me-up
and it also works well as a cocktail mixer.
Flathead Lake Gourmet Soda
This hand-crafted soda out of Northwest Montana comes in fun flavors, including sour cherry and black raspberry. The image on
the front of each bottle is the legendary creature that dwells in the deep, cold waters of Flathead Lake. Could he be Tahoe Tessie’s
long-lost brother?
FRESH MOZZARELLA
Kaelynn Medbery, Specialty Cheese
You can always tell when summer is here, because
the local tomato season is in full swing. And whenever
tomatoes are ripe, I’ve got to have Fresh Mozzarella.
Did you know that the Fresh Mozzarella in our
Specialty Cheese Departments is second to none?
No, really! Time after time, vendors bring us new
products to try, but as of yet, we’ve not found anything
that can even hold a candle to the flavor, texture and
quality of the product that we’ve been carrying for
more than 10 years now. Not only does it taste good,
but it’s 100 percent natural (no preservatives, no
added hormones or flavorings, ever!).
Mozzarella Sandwich:
Need an idea for a quick meal? Grab a
container of “Ovoline” (that’s the size of Fresh
Mozzarella we recommend) from the Specialty
Cheese Department, a baguette from the Bakery, and
some fresh tomatoes and basil from Produce and
make yourself one of the best sandwiches you’ll ever
have (it’s also good grilled). For an extra special treat,
add some thin-sliced Prosciutto from the Deli. Buon
appetito!
CELEBRATE SUMMER:
THE SEASON FOR
FRESH CORN IS HERE
The Firecracker
Jeff Clark, Executive Chef
The warm weather has returned, and finally,
corn is back in season and tastes delicious.
When it’s hot and you don’t want to turn on the
oven, come to Nugget’s Deli for three salads
using sweet summer corn:
Grilled Corn Succotash: Edamame
beans replace the lima beans in this
classic recipe. A touch of rice vinegar
rounds out the sweetness of the corn,
and red onion provides a bit of bite.
This dish can also be served as a side
dish or used as a topper to a crisp
Romaine salad.
Quinoa with Corn and Cherry
Tomatoes: If you have never tried
quinoa, you need to! This salad has
grilled corn, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes
and is dressed with basil vinaigrette.
We boil the quinoa in a corn stock
made from the corncobs, so even
though this salad is vegan, it is packed
with flavor. It tastes like summer on a
plate!
Sonoran Corn Salad: With grilled corn,
kidney beans and roasted red pepper,
this salad is dressed with chili-cumin
vinaigrette; it’s sweet, spicy and
scrumptious. It works great as a side
dish to grilled items or all by itself as a
light meal.
BEYOND BUILD-YOUR-OWN:
NUGGET’S PREMIUM
SPECIALTY SANDWICHES
Jeff Clark, Executive Chef
Everybody knows that we have the best build-your-own
sandwiches around, but it’s time we told you about our premium
specialty sandwiches as well. We use only the finest ingredients
and pile them on high. Here are three that you should try:
Rosemary Flank Steak: Rosemary-marinated, grilled flank
steak, bleu cheese and a garlic-herb mix served on
bakery-fresh Ciabatta bread. Try it heated and grilled.
The Firecracker: Pepper turkey, both cheddar and pepper
jack cheese and chipotle mayo served on a bakery-fresh
baguette.
The Romano (NEW!): This Italian-themed sandwich has
Genoa and Sopressata salami, with provolone cheese and
artichoke Romano spread, served on bakery-fresh Ciabatta.
BROWN COW
YOGURT
Daniel Williams, Grocery
Since 1973, Brown Cow has been producing
gluten-free, Kosher yogurt made from milk from
California happy cows. Certified by the American
Humane Association, Brown Cow makes sure their
cows get ample space, gentle handling, healthy
diets and a comfortable environment. And they
make their yogurt in small batches, so the quality
comes through in every cup.
BREAKFAST FROM OUR DELI
Jeff Clark, Executive Chef
Our deli department isn’t just for lunch and dinner anymore! We’re now
offering some delicious and filling options for the most important meal of the day:
Breakfast Sandwiches: They come in bacon, ham, or
Florentine (mushroom, spinach and provolone) on toasted
bakery bread with scrambled eggs and melted cheese.
Breakfast Burritos: Choose from bacon, ham, veggie or
chorizo with scrambled eggs, cheese, potatoes and Pico
de Gallo. Or try the steak flavor with Tapatio and no
potatoes.
Fresh Fruit Salad: The classic! A refreshing blend of
melons and grapes, topped with berries.
GO NUTS FOR NUTS!
Katie Fisher, Bulk Foods
Check out what’s new to our bulk foods department: three
different kinds of delicious cinnamon-glazed nuts! We’re offering
almonds, pecans and macadamia nuts from San Diego’s famed
Nutty J’s Nut Shack. These nuts originally gained their loyal
following at the San Diego stadiums for the Chargers and
Padres sports teams, and in 2010 a Nutty J’s location came to
Power Balance Pavilion (formerly Arco Arena) in Sacramento.
Now we’re thrilled to offer these addicting cinnamon treats in
our bulk department. I recommend all three varieties, but the
macadamias are my favorites, because of their natural, rich and
buttery taste and mouthwatering cinnamon glaze.
Did You Know?
Nugget Markets
offers 37 varieties
of pre-packaged
nuts — plus even
more in our bulk
department bins!
Have you found
your favorite?
Know your
alternative
wine packages:
Bag-in-Box Wine
GOOD WINES COME IN
ALTERNATIVE PACKAGES
Hank Beal, Adult Beverage
Most of us probably associate fine wine with a traditional 750 ml. glass bottle. There are
many different shapes, of course: the Claret bottle for Cabernet, the Burgundy bottle for
Chardonnay, and so on. Also traditionally, these glass bottles were sealed with the natural
bark from a Quercus Suber, commonly called the Cork Oak tree. But as many wine lovers
now know, traditional corks can cause more harm than good (see the last Field Guide if you
need the back story), and as it turns out, glass bottles might not be the only way to package
fine wines, either.
These days, you can find premium wines in all forms of packaging:
Tetra Pak Wine
Canned Wine and Liquor
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The bag-in-box. This is no longer just for cheap generic wines. In the 3-liter format,
we have varietal wines like Chardonnay from Monterey and Cabernet from Paso
Robles. We even have nice French wines in this format. Wine stays fresher when
packed in a bag, because the bag collapses as the wine is poured and there is
less oxidation because little or no air gets in. The 3-liter bag-in-box is equal in
volume to four 750 ml. bottles.
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Wines in 500 ml. and 1-liter Tetra Paks. These are environmentally friendly,
lightweight and easy opening packages that provide a great option when you
don’t want any glass around (like when you’re on the beach or camping). Because
this packaging is cheaper to produce, it offers a lower cost per ounce of wine.
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Wines and liquor in cans. We now offer the Flasq 375 ml. wine in lightweight
aluminum cans. Again, if you are camping or at a park and you don’t want glass,
but you want convenience and durability, this is a nice option. We also have the
Coppola Sophia sparkling wine in a 187 ml. can. And we just got in the Kru
Vodka that is packed in a reusable aluminum can!
Remember: don’t associate these new packages with lower quality; they are in many
ways better for the wine and better for the environment.
HOW TO:
PROPERLY SERVE BEER
Hank Beal, Adult Beverage
Think for a moment about the hundreds of commercials you’ve seen
that show people tailgating and drinking beer directly from a can or
bottle. You never see people drinking wine this way, so why is serving
beer in a bottle so often depicted? In fact, the same reasons why you
would never skip a glass for wine also apply to your favorite brews.
Beers today express the same complexity, layering and finish that
you find in your favorite wines. Many breweries have designed specific
glasses to match the style of their beer, but a good everyday glass to
enjoy your beer is a large brandy style snifter. The large bowl and
opening of the snifter allow the beer to roll in the glass and form a
proper foamy head. Follow these steps to get the full enjoyment out of
your beer:
• Make sure the glass is clean. Soapy residue will distract from
the flavors and aromas.
• Pour the beer directly down the middle of the glass until ¾
full, which will allow room for a head to form. This allows the
beer to develop and the CO2 in the beer to escape,
keeping it out of your stomach.
• Let the head drop below the rim of the glass and put your
nose over the glass to catch the aromas.
• Swirl the glass again, allowing the head to reform. Smell
again, and then take your first sip, letting the beer flavors
develop in your mouth.
• Repeat and enjoy.
A PERFECT BREW FOR EVERY SEASON
Hank Beal, Adult Beverage
The changing seasons not only influence the games we play and the clothes we wear, but also the
food and drink we consume. This applies directly to the styles of beer available throughout the year.
The beginnings of seasonal beers were found with breweries in Europe, as many of them brewed
holiday or Christmas beers to celebrate the season. These beers were typically richer, darker and
higher in alcohol to match the hearty holiday foods. And because there are three seasons each year
besides winter, breweries found that they could extend the popularity of seasonal brews year-round by
creating beers tailored to spring, summer and fall.
Following winter, spring brings a sense of anticipation that brewers have tried to capture in their
spring concoctions. Typical spring brews move away from the darker beers of winter to lighter beers
that still show a full body. Sam Adams Noble Pils is a classic spring brew. In the fall, brews tend to
be maltier and show a typical amber color. Many breweries label their fall brews as Octoberfest
beers (New Belgium Brewing Octoberfest or Sierra Nevada Tumbler are good examples).
Right now we’re enjoying summer: the food is lighter, and so are the beers. The brews are crisp,
refreshing (sometimes with a hint of lemon) and easy to drink. We love Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat.
So whenever you’re looking for a cold one, there’s a beer out there to fit the season. Cheers!
JACK DANIEL’S
TENNESSEE HONEY
Hank Beal, Adult Beverage
Jack Daniel’s does not release new whiskey
items very often, but right now we’re in luck,
because they’ve just come out with a great new
product: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Liqueur.
This is their original whiskey infused with their
own honey liqueur (with hints of chestnut and
molasses). It goes down very smooth with little or
no alcohol burn, especially when served chilled.
Our guests rave about this new product, and
mixologists are having a lot of fun with it. Give it
a try in our signature Honey Bee Bellini cocktail.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Liqueur
1 oz. peach nectar
1 oz. orange juice
A splash of soda water
Preparation:
Shake the Jack Daniel’s, peach nectar and
orange juice with ice. Strain and pour into a
champagne flute. Top with a splash of soda
water and enjoy!
SUMMER STRAWBERRY CAKES
FIREFLY
SKINNY TEA
Tammy Campbell, Bakery
Hank Beal, Adult Beverage
Lower-calorie, lower-alcohol
cocktails continue to gain in popularity, and we’ve got a new one that we
love for hot summer days. From the
makers of the original Firefly Sweet
Tea comes another in their line of
lower-alcohol cocktails: Firefly Skinny
Tea. (Don’t worry, Firefly didn’t copy
Skinnygirl — they actually had
applied for the use of “Skinny” before
Skinnygirl did!) This is the original
Firefly sweet tea, without the sugar.
Sweetened with Truvia, a zero-calorie
sweetener made from the Stevia plant,
Firefly Skinny Tea has only 72
Calories, 0 grams of carbohydrates,
and 0 grams of fat per 1.5 oz.
serving, compared to their regular tea
at 110 Calories per 1.5 oz. serving.
It also is lower in alcohol, at 60 proof.
I tasted the two side-by-side, and the
actual flavor of the tea comes through
much more in the Skinny version.
Here’s the lowdown on two sweet strawberry treats offered in our
bakeries: our Strawberry Shortcake and our Strawberry Delight Cake.
Strawberry Delight Cake
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White cake (but you can
special-order chocolate)
Can be made as a single or
double layer
Layered with fresh strawberries
Non-dairy icing
Fresh strawberry topper
Strawberry Shortcake
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White cake (or special order it
in chocolate)
Three layers of cake, two
layers of fresh strawberries
Real whipped cream topping
Fresh strawberry topper
ALDEN’S ICE CREAM
Daniel Williams, Grocery
Produced by the family-run Oregon Ice Cream
Company out of Eugene, Alden’s Organic Ice Cream is
100 percent natural, and most flavors are gluten-free as
well. Made with real fruits, this ice cream tastes the way it
should: the strawberry ice cream tastes like strawberries,
and the blackberry ice cream tastes like fresh blackberries.
The cows that produce the milk used in Alden’s are raised
organically, which means they are fed organic food without
any pesticides or fertilizers used.
COFFEE BAR
COOL DOWN
Tammy Campbell, Bakery
It’s summer time, and we all know what that
means: summer menu in our coffee bars! To give you
a refreshing break from the heat, we’re featuring our
build-your-own smoothie bar! Here’s how it works:
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Pick your drink size: 12, 16 or 24 oz.
Select your fruits, veggies, or both
Choose to blend your smoothie with ice,
sherbet and/or yogurt
Add some extras, such as protein powder
There are tons of tasty combinations to choose from
— share your favorite smoothie creation with us on
our facebook wall at facebook.com/nuggetmarkets,
or tweet us (@nugget_market).
PRODUCTS TO “OOO” ABOUT
Lorna Parton, Healthy Living
For a summertime indulgence, nothing beats these, some of our favorite
indulgences from our Healthy Living aisles.
Soaptopia Slathers
"This is the slather for after you lather … your skin will love it; you will love your skin!" So
states Soaptopia, and we couldn’t agree more. Soaptopia Oil Slathers are made with 100
percent natural vegetable oils to create a non-greasy, soak-in massage and body oil that
adds moisture and vitamins deep into your skin. Try delicious scents including Bohemian
Rose — a floral, woody and sensual blend. Collect them all to add in your bath or keep in
your shower. Look for the bar soaps, bath salts and Plantfumes, also from Soaptopia.
Further Bodycare and Candles
The creators of Further, a husband and wife team, set out to make bio-fuel by recycling
kitchen grease from restaurants in their local Los Angeles area. Realizing that their efforts
created glycerin as a byproduct, they started making sustainable lotion, hand soap and
candles. Scented with fresh aloe leaf juice, sweet almond oil, watercress and palm oil,
these luscious products smell amazing and feel just as good!
Bella Dry Skin Formula
Bella Dry Skin Formula soap is a fragrance-free, moisturizing face and body bar for people
with eczema or dry, sensitive skin. Bella founder Louise Dutton still makes the soap locally, in
her home in Loomis. It’s one of the few soaps on the market for people with rosacea or who
are undergoing cancer treatment, because it contains no hormones, parabens, phthalates
or colorants. This soap earned the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema
Association. We’ve heard tons of praise from our guests who have tried this product about
how wonderful it is for all skin, any type, any age. Go ahead, give it a whirl!
Relaxus
Relaxus offers a full range of fun and user-friendly massage tools for stress relief. There are
TheraToes to stretch and relax tired feet, vibrating massage rollers that will fit in your purse or
gym bag, and massage tappers that look like xylophone sticks to tap the knots away. My
favorite so far is the Zingers Head Massager, used to invigorate and revitalize the scalp. It
feels like the best scalp massage ever, but you can do it yourself!
1414 E. Covell Blvd., Davis • 530.750.3800 • Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
409 Mace Blvd., Davis • 530.753.6690 • Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
4500 Post Street, El Dorado Hills • 916.933.1433 • Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
7101 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove • 916.226.2626 • Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
771 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville • 916.746.7799 • Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
1040 Florin Road, Sacramento • 916.395.2875 • Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
130 Browns Valley Pkwy., Vacaville • 707.469.6900 • Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
2000 Town Center Plaza, West Sacramento • 916.375.8700 • Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
157 Main Street, Woodland • 530.662.5479 • Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Photos in this publication by Shawn Hall.
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