Seven Year Itch
Cheddar has approximately 7 grams of protein per ounce (about 15% of the Daily Value). For a delicious way to get your protein try our newest cheddar, the Deer Creek Seven Year Proprietor’s Grand Reserve Cheddar.
Daily Dish the Sonoma Market blog
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.
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Long Live the Republic!
In 1992, a tea revolution began, sparked by The Republic of Tea (a socially and environmentally responsible business), with a mission to see splendid world teas “steaming in the cups of men, women and children everywhere.” Here, courtesy of The Republic of Tea, we bring you a glossary of teas for two (or more!). See a few you’d like to try? We serve The Republic of Tea selections by the cup at our coffee bar!
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Tea Time
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
Besides water, tea is by far the world’s most popular beverage. Tea drinking, a common ritual in many countries offering guests a welcome or an afternoon spot of relaxation, is also a good practice for your health. “Tea” tea (green, black, white and oolong—all from the same tropical Camellia sinensis plant) along with herbal teas come from plants, which contain powerful health boosting antioxidant compounds. Here’s a quick run down on tea types and benefits.
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The Handy Dandy Coconut
Slather it, bake with it, cook with it, moisturize with it—there’s more to a coconut than just a cream pie, it’s a great massage oil and moisturizer for dry and sensitive skin. Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconu t Oil isn’t bleached nor refined, contains no added chemicals and is cold–pressed to retain nutrients.
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The Collagen Connection
Consisting of patented choline and silicon clinically proven to help increase collagen production, BioSil enhances the body’s collagen producing cells, allowing your body’s natural systems to do what they do best.
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We Got Your Goat (Cheese)
The Laura Chenel Cabecou is a delightful disc of soft, barely aged goat’s cheese marinated in California extra–virgin olive oil, rosemary, thyme and black peppercorns. This award–winning California original is densely creamy and is an excellent cheese to keep on hand as it can elevate any dish. Delicious served with bread, over roasted veggies or with fresh tomatoes, use it as a base for many meals.
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Papal Approval
Easy drinking, fresh and crisp, La Carraia’s Orvieto Classico is an Italian light–bodied white wine with quite a history dating back to the Middle Ages, where it was a favorite wine of the Papacy. Pair with fresh shellfish and gremolata sauces for a match made in foodie heaven.
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Casamatta You?
A Florentine artist by training, Bibi Graetz creates the artwork for his wine labels in addition to producing fine wine. Meaning “Crazy House” in Italian, Casamatta is Graetz’s best selling wine from Tuscany and a super value. With great depth of flavors (actually more than you’d expect at this price), it has scored 90 Pts in Wine Spectator Magazine. Pairs beautifully with Mediterranean dishes with tomato based sauces and a Modigliani.
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Phenomenal Pugliese
As if pugliese bread isn’t fabulous enough, we’ve upped the ante with Nugget Markets’ own Kalamata Olive Pugliese, baked from scratch in–house daily using local flour and local buttermilk.
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Pucker Up!
Grapefruit's Tangy Benefits
Back in the 70s, grapefruits were a popular weight–loss aid. Fast forward almost 50 years and scientists now understand how grapefruit’s special mix of nutrients can aid weight loss along with a host of other health benefits.