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.

Who We’re Supporting: CommuniCare Health Center
July 1, 2020
Serving the Yolo County region, CommuniCare Health Centers provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services to anyone in the community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Their services are delivered by a dedicated team of providers and support staff at their clinic sites in Woodland, Davis and West Sacramento, and through outreach programs. Their goal is to develop and maintain long-term, healing partnerships with each of their patients while ensuring the best possible health outcomes.

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Foodie FAQs: Avocados
July 1, 2020
Avocados are always a do, especially when they’re grown right here in the Golden State. Whether stuffed or on toast, in smoothies or salads, let’s guac and roll with a few pro tips and fun facts about California-grown avocados!

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Who We’re Supporting: PRIDE Industries
June 29, 2020
For more than 50 years, PRIDE Industries has been creating job opportunities for people with disabilities or barriers to employment, including our nation's veteran heroes, youth emancipating from foster care and survivors of human trafficking. By offering a variety of employment services as well as vocational training, scholarships and internships, PRIDE aims to help people realize their full potential as they make meaningful contributions to their communities through employment.

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Who We’re Supporting: Saint John’s Program for Real Change
June 28, 2020
Founded in 1985, Saint John’s Program for Real Change works to help homeless women break the cycle of living in crisis and take control of their lives once and for all. This amazing organization helps women who commit to changing their futures to learn new skills and become productive community members.

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California Dreamin’
June 26, 2020
All the fruit is grown
And the cheese is made,
In our Golden State
On a summer’s day.
Just add a glass of wine,
And we’ll eat some today.
California dreamin’
On such a summer’s day!

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Who We’re Supporting: Whistlestop
June 24, 2020
Whistlestop is a nonprofit in Marin County that helps older adults and those with disabilities stay active in the community. We’re honored to have supported this wonderful nonprofit since our early days in Marin! Their regular programs include transportation and nutrition services, classes, workshops, and peer counseling from volunteers.

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Cheers to Summer!
June 23, 2020
Raise a glass to all things summertime (and keep your cool when the weather hits triple digits) with refreshing smoothies fresh from our coffee bar. Enjoy these sweet drinks while you can, as our seasonal featured drinks are only available for a limited time!

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CA-Grown Summer Salads
June 22, 2020
Salads are a simple and delicious way to enjoy a variety of fresh, seasonal, California-grown produce at the peak of ripeness. Our great state produces more than 400 different commodities, which is more than a third of the country’s fruits and nuts! Having such a bounty at our fingertips makes it easy to play with our food and create fresh, healthy salads with little to no cooking.

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Foodie FAQs: Leaf Lettuce
June 21, 2020
Whether layered in a sandwich, used as a wrap or chopped up for a fresh, crisp salad, lettuce is a staple in any veggie lover's diet. Our latest edition of Foodie FAQs dives into the many versatile types of leaf lettuce, along with pro tips on the best ways to pick it, store it and use it. Lettuce begin!

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DIY Gin
June 20, 2020
Did you know gin is something you can make at home? Distilled gin is made when juniper berries and botanicals are added during the first or second distillation, while compound gin is created when juniper berries and botanicals are added to a distilled spirit to infuse the flavors. If you want to make your own compound gin, experiment with these basic guidelines and your favorite botanicals to create an A+ solution.

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