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.
Hummus, a Middle Eastern dip believed to have roots in 13th century Egyptian cuisine, is traditionally a blend of chickpeas, tahini (a ground sesame seed sauce), garlic and lemon juice. This tasty blend makes for some powerful nutrition.
Ready to sip something a little different? Step off the beaten path and explore some of the unique wines Nugget Markets has to offer as part of our new “Adventure Series.” These palate-pleasing libations include uncommon varietals and wines that hail from lesser-known growing regions of the world. “Adventure Series” Wine will highlight one unique wine a week to help you explore some curious kinds and unusual finds in our selection.
Nothing beats a good “cup a joe,” but with so many specialty coffees on the market, it can be hard to determine which are merely good, and which ones take it to the next level. Here’s the rundown of some of our favorite specialty coffees, all produced right here in Northern California.
How time flies! Nugget Markets opened the doors to our very first store 89 years ago today, and we’re still going strong! It’s been an honor serving the Sacramento Valley for all these years, and we’re thrilled to now be serving Marin County, as well. Thank you to all our guests and associates for making such a legacy possible. Here’s to our next 89 years and beyond!
Why not celebrate another country’s holiday when it involves delicious foods and lasts 16 days?! Oktoberfest, originally a wedding celebration of a Bavarian prince back in 1810, is marked by traditional foods including sausages and copious amounts of beer. These foods are not exactly what you think of as “good for you” eats, but they actually do have some health benefits.
We love to celebrate the best flavors of the season throughout our stores — and that definitely includes our bakeries! Rich and creamy caramel, spiced apples, and crunchy pecans combine to create some of our favorite indulgences for fall. Try these decadent treats to round out a special meal...
Probably not enough... sleep, that is. Many health experts agree that most of us operate on too few hours of sleep: children, teens, young adults, middle aged and older people alike are just not getting enough rest. We either aren’t allotting sufficient time for sleep due to many distractions (TV, video games and other screen activities, etc.), or we are experiencing disrupted sleep due to a host of other reasons, including daily stressors and even dietary issues.
With the holidays fast approaching, you might be starting to think about what sorts of tasty snacks to put out when company comes to town. You can’t go wrong with a nicely composed cheese plate — but don’t just cube some cheddar and call it a day! Try our suggestions for a well-rounded fall cheese tray...
Mother Nature knows how to pack a whole lot of nutrition into a tiny little package: for example, into the seeds of plants. Beans, grains, and nuts, as well as chia, sunflower, flax and other seeds, can provide a wealth of nutrition. And when they’ve sprouted, these seeds’ health benefits only increase. Check out sprouted grains’ health resume...
Yogurt, buttermilk, sauerkraut, tempeh … all of these fabulous fermented foods have something in common: bugs! These bugs (or, more accurately, bacteria) are the types that are considered healthy additions to our otherwise sterile, bacteria-free diets, and many health professionals recommend eating them to promote digestive health. Scientists also say that, as an added bonus, these foods may help keep other ailments, like obesity and immune disorders, at bay.