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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.

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    Put Some “Love” Into Your Cooking

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Thinking of putting together the ultimate Valentine’s Day dinner? Or how about giving a food gift for that special someone in hopes of putting him/her “in the mood?” Despite the folklore that surrounds the aphrodisiac powers of oysters, figs and chocolate, there are no scientific studies to back up such claims about specific foods that boost libido. But this doesn’t mean you can’t show your love by preparing some “love” foods that are heart healthy.

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  2. Melon Primer

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    Nothing tastes quite like luscious ripe summer melons—sweet and juicy. Distant relatives of cucumbers, cantaloupe, Crenshaw, honeydew and other melons are loaded with goodness. Melons supply a scant 60 calories per cup, pack a wealth of nutrients such as carotenes and vitamin C, and are loaded with water (over 85% by weight) for hydration. Select whole melons with sweet-smelling rinds indicating ripeness. Eat sliced or cube and mix into a delicious summer fruit salad with sprigs of fresh mint.

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  4. Healthy Party Planning

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    So is it your turn to throw the office party or have the relatives over for the holidays? This time set a table that your guests will feel good about, with healthy appetizer, entrée and drink options. Use these tips for planning...

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  5. Healthy Holiday Baking

    Health Notes from Dr. Liz

    The warm smell of baking cookies, cakes and pies becomes such a sweet and cherished part of the holidays. But too often this also means an abundance of not-so-good-for-you treats loaded with calories along with extra fat and sugar.  This holiday season, try using these healthier ingredient options in your favorite baking recipes.

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  6. After All, It’s a Small World - Video

    Small World - Small Vineyard

    Nugget’s Director of Adult Beverages, Hank Beal, walks us through the latest issue of the Wine Press, which features wines from small, sustainable wineries, some of which are right in our own backyard. Enjoy a great wine at a great value, while supporting those wineries that do the right things to ensure that future generations can do the same.

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  7. Nugget Markets Makes Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies To Work For List!
  8. Game Day Giveaway

    Enter to win one of nine Game Day parties!

    Nugget Markets and Dietz & Watson are partnering to throw you a game day party! Each Nugget Markets location will be giving away one party with all the food and drinks you’ll need to serve about 10 guests.  Plus, the grand prize winner will receive food and drinks for about 15 guests and a 50-inch Samsung plasma HD/3-D TV with two pairs of 3-D glasses.  Visit any Nugget Markets location to fill out an entry form for your chance to win.  Winners will be drawn on February 2.

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  9. Sparkling Wines and Champagne

    Hank Beal, our director of adult beverage, takes you through some of the best deals on sparkling wines and Champagnes to ring in the New Year.  Plus, discover some great cheese pairings.

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  10. New Apple Variety!

    Just in!  A brand new apple variety just hit our stores and it's juicy, sweet, and crisp. But hurry in, they won't be around for long.

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