Spin the Bottle
When it comes to drinks, we all have our favorites, but that’s no reason to get stuck in a rut. Stock the cooler at your next barbecue with a few new beers based on your go-to brews. Who knows? You may even find a new favorite.
The Dish
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Extraordinary Sustainability: Say It Ain’t Styrofoam!
Outdoor adventures are a great way to enjoy fun times with family and friends, which is one of the many reasons it’s important to think sustainably while out and about. Take care of the great outdoors while enjoying them by using reusable items like cups, utensils and even coolers!
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Mix & Match Wines
Looking to expand your wine horizons? Check out our pro picks inspired by best sellers and guest favorites across a variety of styles. For even more personalized recommendations, simply ask our talented wine stewards the next time you visit our store!
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S.O.S. (Sip on Sparkles)
When the summer weather has you saying, gimme, gimme, gimme some refreshments, we have just what you need. These bubbly, thirst-quenching beverages get their sparkle from natural ingredients so you can dance, jive and have the time of your life all summer long.
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DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches
Make your own ice cream sandwiches in a snap with these easy steps!
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Bloody Mary Accessories
Tomato juice? Check. Vodka? Check? All sorts of delicious accessories? You know it! Make your Bloody Mary a beautiful masterpiece with some fabulous finishing touches.
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Sundae Fun Day
Make any day extra decadent with a super-sized sundae piled high with all your favorite toppings. For a proper ice cream social, show us your favorite flavors and cool ice cream creations online!
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Scoop Local
As a local, family-owned grocer, we love finding local products to share with our guests! With so many wonderful dairies and creameries in our region, ice cream is one of the sweetest ways to celebrate local love. These incredible ice creams and other products marked with our Local Lifestyle Icon are grown or produced within 100 miles of our home offices in Yolo County. Look for the icon to enjoy local à la mode!
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The Savory Summer Breakfast Cocktail
Bloody Marys are a brunchtime staple across the country. When made at home, this savory cocktail can be as simple or as intricate as you choose. From cooking your own candied bacon to infusing vodka with sweet and spicy flavors, trick out your Bloody Mary with these tasty tips.
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Best Bloody Marys Ever
This classic drink doesn’t always have to be classic. Stir things up with infused vodkas, homemade Bloody Mary mix, a dash of mezcal, bacon and even blackberries (not recommended all in one cocktail).
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Building a Sustainable Meal
Wondering what it takes to eat sustainably? You’re not alone! This question is so relevant now, we added a class to our annual Return to Learn schedule dedicated to helping our associates learn about the topic. While participants may have been surprised how complicated building a sustainable meal can be, our sustainability coordinator helped them navigate the complexities so they could make informed decisions while shopping and cooking. Check out these tips so you can, too!
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Snack Attack
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Like, seriously. Grab a few finger foods from the fridge and pantry, build your snack board in a flash and go enjoy it in front of a fan, on the patio or even by the pool. No cooking, no dishes, just simple, wholesome nibbles ready to enjoy. Since snack boards are so versatile, you can whip one up with what you have at home, or go shopping with a specific theme in mind. Ready, set, relax.
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This Just In... July 2019
Summer is the perfect time for cold salads, hot burgers and staying active, and we’ve got some amazing new items to make all three more delicious. From new organic options in salad dressings you already know and love to a relish so good you’ll want to put it on everything and even epic innovation in the form of performance bars, these tasty new products are well worth the trying.
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Nearby Nibbles
Love local? Eat local! Support nearby farmers and producers by stocking your snack board with fantastic, artisan foods from just around the corner.
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Vegan Vittles
Whether you’re living the vegan lifestyle, prefer plant-based products or simply need to empty out the crisper drawer, this veggie-centric snack board is a brilliant choice.
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NOH, So Easy!
Bring a taste of the islands to your grilling fare with NOH Foods of Hawaii! Their flavorful barbecue sauce, salts and marinades are inspired by the recipes for Arirang, the first formal Korean restaurant in Honolulu. Creating excellent island flavor since 1963, these sauces add a little aloha to meat, seafood and veggies. Here are a few simple ways to use some of their most popular products.
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Global Goodies
Embark on a snack board staycation with international delights sourced from around the globe.
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Gluten-Free Grazing
Life without gluten can be totally tasty and just as convenient. Get the goods on how to build a snack board with a gluten-free twist.
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Chef-Made Munchies
For the ultimate ease of eating, simply grab a few Homemade delicacies fresh from our kitchen and bakery! Even when you don’t feel like cooking, our talented chefs and bakers are here to help!
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Crunch Time
Satiate your craving for salty snacks with amazing, artisanal chips like these. Whether you prefer corn, potato, grain-free, beet or even kale, your chip has just come in.
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The Cajun Beef Burger
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles aren’t the only way to top a beef burger. Stray even farther from the basic burger by mixing the meat with flavorful spices before grilling. Who needs a recipe when you have this handy guide?
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Fry Day I’m in Love
You don’t have to start with whole potatoes to make fantastic fries at home. Here are a few easy ways to amp up frozen fries any day of the week!
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The Homemade Vegetarian Burger
Produce, please! You don’t need meat to make a mouthwatering burger, especially with the right condiments and toppings to seal the deal.
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The Spicy Pork Burger
Why settle for a bland burger when you can have one that’s 🔥? Fire up your taste buds with this Asian-inspired Spicy Pork Burger—no recipe required!
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The Mediterranean Lamb Burger
If lamb’s your jam, this burger is sure to hit the spot. Bring out the best in ground lamb with a few Mediterranean flavors and this simply delicious non-recipe.