The Mollie Stone's Blog
Summer is quickly approaching and we’re starting to see some amazing berries in our stores.
We asked Carol Steed of Fairfield Farms for her favorite blueberry recipes. She sent us her twist on two classic ways to use blueberries. Her Blueberry Power Smoothie is a great way to start the day, and her Favorite Blueberry Pie is absolutely the perfect way to end it!
Keep reading to get Carol’s blueberry recipes.
This year we’re sourcing organic blueberries from Fairfield Farms. After visiting the farm in Pauma Valley, our produce buyer told us “the farm is beautiful, the berries are incredible, and the owners Bill and Carol Steed have passion you can feel.”
Curious to learn more about the growers behind these berries, we set up an interview with Carol. She shared their story (and a few of her delicious blueberry recipes, too).
How long have you been farming, and how did you ..read more
The Passover celebration is an opportunity to enjoy fine wine. There is an obligation to drink four cups of wine during the Passover Seder – another reason “why this night is different from all other nights!”
A few of our favorites this year include:
Picking the right wine for your Passover Seder mealSome people like to drink the traditional, ceremonial sweet kosher wine made from Concord grapes during the Seder. If that’s your preference, honor it. But if you are open to ..read more
By Julie Upton, MS, RD of Appetite for Health
Guacamole may be your go-to way to enjoy fresh avocados, but the creamy fruit makes a healthy addition to many meals, snacks and even desserts. Avocados are nutritional all-stars, with more than 20 different vitamins and minerals. In fact, research shows that those who enjoy avocados have more nutritious diets, and are thinner with smaller waistlines. They may also be a diet ally as one recent study found that incorporating ..read more
Indulge Local with Sosu Srirachup, an addictingly bold, sweet and spicy sauce made in Oakland.
Sosu founder and chief sauce maker, Lisa, was inspired to create a more flavorful, more interesting ketchup during her culinary travels through Southeast Asia. Through much experimentation, she developed the perfect small-batch recipe using fresh, organic Early Girl tomatoes, fiery housemade sriracha, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, sea salt and garlic. A long, slow simmer gives the sauce its rich, luxurious taste and texture without the use of ..read more
This year, many of us have made resolutions to eat cleaner and reduce our sugar intake. This resolve is tested at Happy Hour so we came up with two lightened-up cocktails that offer the same satisfaction as traditional favorites, but without the excessive calories. Using fresh squeezed citrus juice adds a burst of flavor and sweetness without the use of refined sugar.
The more familiar and common citrus (lemons, limes, navel oranges, grapefruit, tangerines) are seen in our produce departments year-round. They are harvested around the world, reaching maturity in the cooler winter months of each hemisphere. Chilly nights help mature citrus and boost sugar content. Now that temperatures are dropping in California, we can expect some delicious local citrus!
The flavors, shapes, colors and uses of citrus are as diverse as the seasonality. Citrus can be eaten out of hand, juiced, sectioned ..read more
There is nothing more festive than a flute of sparkling wine like Prosecco to get the feel-good festive tidings started! Here are a few more reasons we love Prosecco, and a few of our favorites this year:
It tastes great. Prosecco is pale straw in color with beautiful bubbles. It has the scent of flowers, delicate hints of honey, green apples and crabapples with some vegetal overtones. It’s great as a stand-alone aperitif and typically has a bit less acidic finish ..read more
Although bees are feared for their painful sting, they work hard to produce one of nature’s healthiest foods. Bees extract nectar and microscopic reproductive grains of flowers that combine with their digestive enzymes to create pollen. It takes one bee a whole working month to create one teaspoon of pollen! The nutritional profile of bee pollen is simply astounding: protein, all 22 amino acids, calcium, zinc, iron, folic acid, enzymes and vitamins.
Continue reading for five reasons to include bee pollen part ..read more
This savory, cheesy and comforting Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the perfect supporting side dish for a Standing Rib Roast or Ham on your holiday table. The beauty of this recipe is that you can do all the prep the day before, then pop it in the oven before dinner while you enjoy the company of your guests. nike lebron low st
Tip: Everyone loves bacon. Cook up more than you’ll need for the recipe, and save it for later to enjoy ..read more
