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Texas Tamales

Mar 31, 2013 12:16 PM

If you think these tamales taste as authentic as the ones sold from little street–corner carts, you’d be right: Texas Tamales started as a home business, sold first from the owners’ own kitchen, then from a street cart, and now they’re available in our stores! We carry five delicious varieties:
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Pomona's Universal Pectin

Mar 31, 2013 11:56 AM

Ready to make some jam or jelly? We suggest using Pomona’s Universal Pectin, a 100 percent citrus pectin with no added sugar or preservatives that jells reliably with low amounts of any sweetener.
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Favorit Iced Tea

Mar 29, 2013 10:03 AM

Freshly brewed and 100 percent natural, Favorit Iced Tea is a delicious new addition to our tea offerings! Made with only real tea leaves, sugar, Swiss water and a high percentage of real fruit juice, it comes in delicious flavors including Ceylon green tea, peach and lemon.
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Lucini Artisan Vinaigrettes

Mar 27, 2013 12:09 PM

Vinaigrettes made by Lucini Italia are prepared in small batches using 100 percent natural ingredients. They have wonderfully blended, full–body taste profiles, and they’re incredibly versatile. Use them to dress greens, to add a punch to a sandwich or to marinate meat and poultry.
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Eggcellent Easter Egg Alternative

Mar 27, 2013 10:59 AM

Send the kids on a healthier hunt this Easter! Consider filling your Easter eggs with some delicious and nutritious selections from our bulk section!
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Ecos Cleaning Products

Mar 26, 2013 2:06 PM

We love the earth–friendly products from Ecos—they’re green, clean and they really work! Ecos offers a wide selection of plant–based, biodegradable, non–toxic, PH neutral, phosphate–free products; here’s the run down on some the best:
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Scandinavian Delights Fruit Spreads

Mar 26, 2013 12:06 PM

Scandinavian Delights Fruit Spreads have been made using the same time–honored, traditional recipe for more than 170 years. Slow cooked without boiling, using ripe fruit and fresh berries, the spreads retain the natural flavors, colors and sweetness of the ingredients.
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McClure's Pickles

Mar 26, 2013 12:03 PM

Using the best, freshest and most local produce available, brothers Bob and Joe McClure continue the legacy of their great–grandma Lala’s pickles by bringing them to market for the rest of us to experience.
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Orto Canning Jars & Italian Hermetic Jars

Mar 26, 2013 12:00 PM

These jars are fantastic for canning and preserving!
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Canning

Health Notes from Dr. Liz

Mar 26, 2013 11:26 AM

“Putting up” a jar of luscious strawberry jam or pickling a bushel of cucumbers gives you the satisfaction that comes with completing a project yourself. DIY canning also brings you a connection to family, culture and even heritage along with some bonus health and environmental benefits.
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Chips

Mar 25, 2013 12:49 PM

These are, by far, my favorite all–natural, handmade potato chips! They’re made from fresh Bakersfield potatoes, which are hand sliced, slow cooked in safflower oil, and then lightly salted with French Mediterranean sea salt.
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Greenfreak Bag Clips

Mar 25, 2013 12:46 PM

A true feel–good product,Greenfreak bag clips are made from more than 80 percent recycled Styrofoam. The non–biodegradable plastic is recycled in a specialized process that Greenfreak calls “upcycling”, creating a great bag clip that’s super–durable!
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Seventh Generation Bath Tissue

Mar 20, 2013 2:04 PM

If every household in the country were to replace one 12–pack of non–recycled bathroom tissue with a 12–pack of Seventh Generation 100 percent recycled toilet paper, we could save 1.9 million trees, 690 million gallons of water, and 4.8 million cubic feet of landfill space.
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Blendtec Designer Series Blenders

Mar 13, 2013 2:10 PM

This new line of blenders from Blendtec really earns its “Designer Series” label! Featuring a capacitive touch interface (a sleek, touch–screen design like you see on the latest smart phones), there are no knobs or buttons on this blender—just the touch screen, featuring tons of pre–programed blending options.
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Books on Canning

Mar 13, 2013 11:30 AM

Check out these excellent books on do-it-yourself canning:
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Krave Jerky

Jan 30, 2013 1:11 PM

Fulfill your craving with Krave Jerky, a healthy game day snack! Locally produced in Sonoma, Krave jerky has no nitrates, hormones or artificial flavors and is made with all-natural lean cut meats. Each variety comes with pairing suggestions on the packaging. Misha, our beer specialist, has put together these excellent suggestions.

KRAVE JERKY Chili Lime pairs great with Corona and a wedge of lime when you need to cool off from the spicy chili heat. If you love spice and bold flavors, pair this with a nice citrusy India Pale Ale like Stone IPA from San Diego. Available in 22 oz. ($4.39) and 6 pks. ($10.99).

KRAVE JERKY Sweet Honey Chipotle pairs great with Newcastle Brown Ale. Newcastle has nice rich caramel malt flavor and a smooth finish that match up nicely with the jerky’s honey and chipotle taste.
12pk 15.99 save $1.50
6pk $8.99 save $1

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Well, It ’s Cold Outside…

Dec 11, 2012 3:10 PM

Just because it’s dark and cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t get trendy and jazz it up with a Red Carpet scarf—the perfect accessory for this time of year. Loosely tied around your neck or fastened around your hips, these vibrant scarves add warmth, complete your look, define your style, and add fun, color and texture to any outfit.
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Jo’s Candies

Dec 11, 2012 2:12 PM

In my family, the season isn’t complete without some of Jo’s Peppermint Bark—we hide it, freeze it, share it and fight over the last piece! It’s made with Guittard premium chocolate infused with natural peppermint oil, and topped with additional layers of white chocolate and peppermint candy pieces.
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101 Cookies in a Jar

Oct 10, 2012 11:46 AM

If you cannot find the right shape of cookie cutter in this jar, then you do not need it! If your son wants to spell out his name in sugar cookies, he can do it. If your daughter wants cookies in the shape of a 5 for her 5th birthday, it can be done. Cats and pumpkins for Halloween, candy canes and snowmen for Christmas—this tub of fun has everything a heart (or should I say, tummy) can desire.
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Gift–Giving with Nugget Style

Oct 10, 2012 11:31 AM

Find yourself short on time and stumped over what to give that “person who has everything” in your life? Nugget Markets Holiday Gift Baskets take the guesswork out of gift giving this season! Loaded with some of our tastiest products, our gift baskets are truly perfect for your favorite foodie, neighbor, party host (or hostess), coworker, business associate, or any hard–to–buy–for person on your list!
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