Foodie FAQs: Fall Produce
California-grown produce isn’t just limited to summer fruits and veggies. Enjoy a cornucopia of autumn harvests like these, along with pro tips on choosing, storing and cooking with them.
Daily Dish the Food 4 Less Woodland 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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Matching Fund Drive for Wildfire Relief
With wildfires threatening Northern California residents once again, Nugget Markets is hosting a $10,000 Matching Fund Drive to help those affected by the fires. 100% of funds raised will support wildfire relief efforts through the American Red Cross Chapters in Northern California. If you would like to join us in supporting wildfire relief efforts, you can double the impact of your donation by making a contribution at the participating Nugget Markets in the Sacramento Valley.
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The Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Eating 100% grass-fed beef offers some nutritional advantages over eating conventional grain-fed beef. The practice of grazing in grass pastures may change the nutrition profile of the beef, as some of the nutrients found in wild grasses make their way into the meat.
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Lean Protein Power
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Think versatile, budget-friendly, nutritious, and hearty—that’s chicken! Many of us have long enjoyed this lean protein as a diet mainstay, and these nutritional tidbits will help convince you it's a wondrous addition to your menu plans.
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California Pear Party
From early summer to fall, you can find California-grown pears at your local Nugget Markets. Many Golden State growers are fourth and fifth generation farmers along the Sacramento River Delta and up north in Mendocino and Lake County, some with trees over 100 years old still producing fruit to this day! The cooling nighttime temperatures in the Delta’s lowland levees along the river and orchard-lined hills of Mendocino are the perfect climate to make the perfect pear.