Time to Go Pro
The Field Guide: Winter 2026
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Daily Dish the Nugget Markets blog
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Jack of the Lantern
For many families, it’s a Halloween tradition to carve Jack o’ lanterns to display outside the home. Whether spooky or silly, the glowing faces carved into pumpkins are a regular sight this time of year. But how did the tradition get started? Did you know original Jack o’ lanterns weren’t even pumpkins!
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DIY Dried Flower Pumpkin Décor
Along with being an iconic taste of autumn, pumpkins are also great for seasonal decorating, especially with a little DIY flair! This crafty arrangement made with dried flowers from our Floral Department is a stunning centerpiece for fall, no carving required.
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Season’s Eatings
The Field Guide: Fall/Holiday 2025
It’s that time of year again… our Fall/Holiday Field Guide is free in stores now! Flip through this Field Guide to impress your guests with a magnificent meal full of gourmet courses galore.
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Know Your Squash
With the changing of the seasons, you can expect to see more and more California-grown winter squash hitting our Produce Department, especially from local farmers like Full Belly Farm! Based locally in Capay Valley of Yolo County, this 400-acre certified organic farm has been using organic farming practices since 1985.
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DIY Dinner Party: The Final Countdown
It's easy to host a fantastic feast, especially with this handy cooking countdown. Follow these simple instructions for a delicious DIY dinner featuring Standing Rib Roast, Whipped Horseradish Cream, Gourmet Green Bean Casserole, Pureed Parsnips, and Brioche Chanterelle Bread Pudding. Bon appétit!
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The Greens Guide
Did you know California is one of the main lettuce-growing regions in the U.S.? Better be-leaf it! Keep your greens fresh from store to salad with these pro tips. Without further ado, lettuce begin!
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Lettuce Begin
From spinach to romaine and more, leafy greens are a staple in any veggie lover’s diet, but some are better suited for salads than sautés. Soft or structured, mild or bitter, keep reading to learn the ins and outs of fresh greens (and reds and purples) like these.
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DIY Pumpkin Floral Arrangement
Add some festive fall vibes to your autumn décor or tablescape by displaying fresh flowers in a pumpkin! Try this trick for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any time you need a little more pumpkin spice in your life.
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Local Love: Vierra Farms
When we say we offer locally grown produce, we mean it! Based just down the way in West Sacramento, Vierra Farms has been growing great goods in Yolo County since 1989. (Fun Fact: Our West Sacramento Nugget Market location is less than 5 miles away—talk about farm to fork!)