Sweet on Melons
Get your melon baller ready—we’ve got three delicious varieties of California-grown melons sweet enough to smooch!
Produce delivered fresh 6 days a week
We’re lucky to be located in one of the richest regions in the nation for quality local produce, and one trip through our produce aisles will show that we take full advantage of that fact! Nugget is committed to buying local to support growers from our area. In our produce aisles, you’ll find a huge selection of organics, and we also stock lots of hard-to-find, specialty varieties. We receive produce deliveries six days a week to ensure freshness — stop by to see what’s in season this week!
Heard It Through Grape Vine
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Eat Your Rainbow, Part 2
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Freshly picked vegetables and fruit (especially those locally grown) are bursting with phytonutrients that give these summer favorites their rich hues of purple, red, orange and yellow—yes, the rainbow! The likes of carotenoids and anthocyanins give summer produce its rich colors while giving you a host of health benefits such as protection for age-and diet-related diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Check out a few of our summertime favorites!
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Eat your Rainbow, Part 1
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Nothing says summer like the abundance of fresh veggies and fruits you see in the produce aisles and at roadside stands and farmers markets. Take advantage of eating fresh this season and infuse your body with a bounty of more than just vitamins and minerals typically found in produce.
Seasonal Recipes
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Honey Soy Shishito Peppers
The subtle sweetness of this simple dressing plays up the smoky, peppery notes of these mild peppers.
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Spaghetti Squash & Shrimp Spring Rolls
This classic shrimp spring roll features a fresh twist with crunchy spaghetti squash in place of cabbage or rice noodles. For extra flavor, try replacing the bean sprouts with Daikon radishes!
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Pomegranate & Super Greens with Roasted Acorn Squash
Roasted acorn squash wedges work great in a salad and create a fantastic balance with the sweet, tart pomegranate seeds.