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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.

  1. Cruts Family

    A Giving Story

    Mckenna Cruts and sister Logan told their parents that they wanted to donate money toward Japan earthquake relief efforts.  In one week, the girls made a donation box, collected $225, and the girls' parents Lori and Duane matched those funds totaling $450.  The family then came to the El Dorado Hills Nugget during our Japan earthquake matching fund drive and ended up turning that $450 into a $900 donation to the Red Cross! Thank you to the Cruts family and all our fantastic Nugget guests for helping those in great need.

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  2. Nugget/MIND Institute Matching Fund Drive Extended Through April 30

    In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we've extended our fund drive through April 30 at all Nugget Markets in support of the MIND Institute and its commitment to autism research.  Stop by any Nugget Market to make your tax-deductible check-stand donation ($5, $10, $15, $20 or any amount of your choice), and Nugget will donate a matching contribution up to $2,000.

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    Nugget Markets Matching Fund Drive Raises Support for Japan Earthquake/Pacific Tsunami Relief

    From March 15 through April 1, all Nugget Markets stores are accepting monetary donations at every check stand in partnership with the American Red Cross and its efforts to provide aid to victims of the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami.  Nugget Market, Inc. will donate a matching contribution up to $5,000 to the American Red Cross.

    While paying for their groceries, you may make a tax-deductible monetary donation at the check stand, and that donation amount will be recorded on their sales receipt. All funds directly support those affected by the Japan quake and tsunami.

    “The Nugget Market and Food 4 Less family of associates and our guests have come alongside the American Red Cross to help alleviate the effects of this disaster,” says Eric Stille, CEO of Nugget Market, Inc.  “We’re committed to helping and to bringing hope and aid to those in need.” 

    For more information on the American Red Cross and the Japan earthquake relief efforts, visit www.redcross.org.

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  4. Wine Press

    Reward Yourself With Award Winners!

    The Golden State's Finest from the Largest Competition of American Wines in the World

    Every summer we base an issue of the Wine Press on winners from the California State Fair.  This wine fair is a very substantial tasting, where nearly 3,000 California wines are judged.  However, for this issue we decided to glean wineries from an even larger fair involving wines from all over America – the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

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  5. Beer Week
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    Eat Like the Irish

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Surprise! Celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day with the traditional fare of cabbage, carrots, potatoes and corned beef—all washed down with a mug of dark beer—may bring you more than good luck. Many of Ireland’s staples have some amazingly healthy “charm.”

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  7. Eating Greens

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Besides wearing green this St. Patrick’s Day, try eating green—both good-for-you and good-for-the-environment green foods.

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  8. Savoring Summer Squash

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    With quirky names like pattypan, eightball and crookneck, summer squashes come in a variety of shapes and colors and supply a wealth of health benefits.

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    Thanksgiving Veggies

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, along with pumpkin pie, all get our eating attention at Thanksgiving. But don’t forget the veggies! Grandma makes wonderful vegetable side dishes, such as yams, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard and green beans, which come packed with powerful nutrition. This holiday, fill your plate with these favorites (and go easy on the added butter).

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  10. Thanksgiving Goodies

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    As holidays go, Thanksgiving is most notably the one about food.  And usually plenty of it!  Surprisingly many Thanksgiving Day favorites can be quite healthy.  Here’s a run down on what to put on your plate, in moderation of course!

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