The Mollie Stone's Blog
Wishing that you could escape to Italy for the summer? A sip of a refreshing Negroni just might be what it takes to transport you there. This cocktail has strong roots in Italy’s history and can be found at almost any local bar throughout the country. Considered an aperitif – an alcoholic beverage served before a meal to stimulate the appetite – it is dry rather than sweet.
The cocktail was invented in 1919 in Florence by bartender Fosco Scarselli when ..read more
Our top picks for July feature healthy snacks, products to boost your energy for summer activities, delicious condiments, and great meat alternatives that will turn up the taste on any vegetarian meal.
1. Seasnax Chompers or Stix Seasnax are the perfect bite-size snacks. Chomperz are delicious seaweed curls wrapped in rice and seasoned just right. Stix are a light, crispy treat that you can enjoy anytime to satisfy that sudden craving or snack attack. Take both on your next trip, hike, or ..read more
California Avocados are grown on nearly 5,000 family farms in the coastal regions of California – spanning from San Luis Obispo County down through San Diego County, where the climates are mild and the soil is rich. Locally grown California Avocados are in season from early spring through late fall and right now are peak availability here at Mollie Stone’s.
The California Avocado is creamy, nutty superfood, and is naturally nutritious with nearly 20 vitamins and nutrients. Their nutrient-dense profile makes them ..read more
Nothing says summer like baseball games and hot dogs with all the fixings. Vienna Beef was founded over 121 years ago and is still going strong today with a family of brands created for those who love that iconic summer snack.
1893: Over 27 million people flock to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago to witness the latest inventions, including the Vienna Beef hot dog, created by Austrian-Hungarian immigrants Emil Reichel and Sam Ladany.
1895: Emil and Sam open their first store on ..read more
As the warm weather arrives in the Bay Area, so does the need for healthy and refreshing meals that can be brought along on any summertime adventure. Whether it is to the office or the beach, mason jar salads are a simple way to pack a lot of fresh flavor into a small package. These sustainable containers can be layered with any variety of ingredients from your local Mollie Stone’s Market and enjoyed by the whole family!
To keep your mason ..read more
Have you ever popped open a Snapple and learned something new? We poured over Snapple’s Real Facts and discovered a bounty of interesting food-related facts worth sharing starting with this mind-boggling Real Fact #62: The average lifespan of a taste bud is 10 days.
#452: There are approximately 9,000 taste buds on your tongue. #833: Children have more taste buds than adults. #820: Relative to size, the tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body. #60: The tongue is the fastest healing part ..read more
Mollie Stone’s brings the Killer Brownie® experience to the Bay Area
When we heard about Killer Brownie®’s cult following in the Midwest, we called up the Ohio-based bakery behind this luscious treat to try one for ourselves. When the freshly baked Killer Brownies® arrived, it was immediately clear how they earned their legendary reputation. An intoxicating aroma of chocolate, nuts and buttery sweet caramel filled the room and we were officially smitten with just one bite.
Called “Killer” because they are over-the-top ..read more
A simple preparation is the best way to enjoy fresh salmon. This recipe is an update on classic salmon teriyaki – we added maple syrup, fresh lime juice and a hint of garlic to create subtly sweet caramelization with a just-right balance of flavors.
Keep reading for the recipe.
As a red wine drinker, I find that when I feel like something chilled on a warm day and turn to a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, it seems as if there’s something missing. I’ve come to the conclusion that drinking pink is the only way to go.
The majority of rosé wines are made from a red grape varietal. A rosé is a wine that incorporates color from the grape skins, but not enough to qualify it as a red wine. ..read more
Zespri Organic Green Kiwifruit are harvested in New Zealand in the Bay of Plenty, where the rich volcanic soil, high sunshine hours and regular natural rainfall provide a highly fertile environment. It takes over three years to prepare the soil and orchards to grow Zespri Organic Kiwifruit, and strict principles of organic production support healthy vines and healthy fruit.
Kiwifruit is a great-tasting superfood with a low glycemic index. The powerful combination of Vitamin C, actinidin, potassium and folate gives Zespri ..read more
