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Indulge Local: Serres Ranch Blueberries

At Mollie Stone’s, we are very proud to be able to bring the Bay Area produce and other products that are local. We encourage our customers to indulge local as it is a great way to support our Bay Area businesses and communities.

Massively sweet blueberries from Serres Ranch have become a local and popular favorite. Learn more about this family-owned company  in a Q&A we did with them below:

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Father’s Day Gifts Done Right: The Dalmore

Father’s Day doesn’t always get the same consideration as Mother’s Day. Which is perhaps how it should be (and just how Dad would want you to prioritize things) but it means that the gift buying becomes a last minute scramble, defaults to tired convention (the dreaded tie), or both. This year, at Mollie Stone’s, The Dalmore single malt Scotch whisky has your upgrade. Actually, they’ve got four.

Over the last two weeks, I’ve covered some history of Scotch whisky and parsed ..read more

Wine, Spirits, & Beer

At the Apex of Single Malt Scotch

Welcome back, whisky fans.  Last week—if you remember— we cracked into a bit of background on Scotch whisky, and the seductive single malt. And today, as promised, I’m narrowing our focus a bit, to a small but legendary distillery called The Dalmore.

Beginning

An enterprising chap (and future member of parliament) named Alexander Matheson founded The Dalmore Distillery in 1839, among the sloping fields of the Northern Highlands, at the banks of the Cromarty Firth, where bracing waters feed out to the ..read more

Wine, Spirits, & Beer

Introduction to Single Malt Scotch

It’s a great time to be a whisky fan (or a whiskey fan, if you must). Thanks to the swing of the pop-culture pendulum away from vodka, our on-going obsession with all things “craft,” and Don Draper’s penchant for an old fashioned, there are now more brown bottles on shelves than ever before, from all over the world. That’s exciting. But at the top of that shelf, where it’s always been, you’ll still find the granddaddy of them all, unequaled ..read more

Eggs, Recipes

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Did you know May is National Egg Month? While we’re nearing the end of this month-long food celebration, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy eggs all year-round. Check out our recipe for this classic dish – Traditional Deviled Eggs!

Indulge Local, Produce

California Avocado Grower Feature: Simpatica Farms

When Jamie Johnson and Bryan Berkett first met at a restaurant in the spring of 2012, a 20 minute chat turned into a four-hour discussion of values, culture and shared experiences. Both were influenced by their family businesses, Johnson from a fourth generation California farming family and Berkett from a fourth generation real estate family. They each cite their grandfather as having positive influence on their life.

Craft Beer, Giveaway

Yeti Cooler Giveaway with Bavik

Bavik Super Pils, from Global Beer, is a true Belgian Pilsner with a smooth bitter taste. It’s 100% malt with absolutely no dilution, keeping true to its pilsner form. All of the delicious ingredients are added during the brewing process. It’s very light with a fine white head and its aftertaste is soft and round. This pilsner is made with no heat treatment, bringing you an unpasteurized Belgian pilsner with a super unique flavor that all beer lovers will enjoy. Learn ..read more