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!
Daily Dish the Nugget Markets blog
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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!)
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Melon Mastery
Not to be melondramatic, but freshly grown melons are one of summer’s greatest joys. These sweet, California-grown gourds are as delicious as they are refreshing. And while we may think of honeydew, cantaloupe, or the ever-iconic watermelon, there are so many more melons to explore. Just remember, Mother Nature has the final say, so selection may vary by store and season!
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The Melon Manual
Ever wondered the secret to picking out the perfect watermelon? What about the right way to store a cantaloupe? Wonder no more! Get the inside scoop right here on how to make the most of sweet summer melons while they're still in season.
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Sweet, Sweet Stone Fruits
There's nothing quite like biting into a fresh, fragrant, super-juicy summertime stone fruit. And it's not like you don't have too many options, either. Check out what our Produce Department has to offer!