The Mollie Stone's Blog
Join us at Mollie Stone’s Burlingame on Thursday, June 20, 2013, to meet Chef Sharone Hakman of Master Chef fame!
Sharone Hakman as always been the guy behind the grill, and now he’s the man behind the sauce. His goal? To redefine BBQ and elevate it with real body, developed flavor and sophistication.
In 2010, Sharone earned a spot on the FOX Network’s MasterChef – a reality cooking show which sought to find America’s most promising amateur chef – and stole the ..read more
Master Chef Sharone Hakman‘s line of gourmet BBQ sauces can add excitement to any dish from burgers to Brussels sprouts. They are fantastic for grilled meats, but they also shine as a marinade, with veggies or even in cocktails!
Whether you choose Chipotle Bourbon, Habanero Pineapple or Thai Chile Tamarind, each sauce is handcrafted to perfection with a complexity of layers and counterbalanced flavors. Try one of Hak’s recipes that follow, or substitute Hak’s BBQ Sauce next time you fire up ..read more
Zola travels straight to the source to experience firsthand how world fruits are grown. Whether it’s climbing an acai tree in Brazil or cracking open a young green coconut in Thailand, Zola values being present in that process from the time the fruit is sourced until the moment it is passed along to you, ready to drink. Zola aims to provide you with fresh, nutritious, and delicious fruits of the world so that you can “Live Life to the Fullest.”
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Dry-cured black olives of the Beldi variety are harvested late in the season at their fullest ripeness, developing a dense, rich, fruit flavor and dramatically dark color. They are sundried to perfection, and this dry cure creates the delicate, wrinkled, shiny skin with a meaty texture.
One of the best ways to serve Black Beldi olives is as a component to a grain salad. The deep flavors of the olive pair nicely with the subtlety of grains such as couscous or bulgur wheat. Additional ..read more
The red peppadew is a sweet piquante pepper cured in a sweet and sour brine. The result is an adventurous combination of sweet, sharp, savory and spicy flavors. Peppadews are available in both mild and hot varieties, both of which have the crisp texture of the familiar hot pepper. However, the flavor profile is entirely different than a hot pepper and the seeds are always removed.
One of the best ways to serve peppadews is as a quick appetizer. Simply leave them whole and ..read more
This June, take a little trip to the tropics with the Aloha Sub. There is a great sweet & savory balance between sweet teriyaki sauce & grilled pineapple with the zing of 3 Pepper Colby Jack cheese & red onion. Tying it all together is Maple Honey Ham, which is made with 100% pure maple syrup and golden honey baked right in. It’s perfect with a Kona Brewing Longboard Island Lager on a warm evening!
Our deli will be serving this sub ..read more
Adding fruit such as pears and apples to your salad can add lots of extra flavor and texture. This elegant Apple, Pear & Goat Cheese Salad highlights Taylor’s Gold pears, accented by a creamy goat cheese sauce and a sweet apple walnut vinaigrette. Tip: Prepare all of the components ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
Keep reading for the recipe.
Taylor’s Gold Pears come to our produce departments from New Zealand. Available for a limited time each year, these smooth-skinned pears are delicately perfumed with a creamy, juicy, tender flesh that offers extraordinary flavor. They are perfect for snacking fresh, or slicing for salads. They also beautifully complement many wine and cheese choices:
Keep reading to meet some of the New Zealand growers behind our Taylor’s Gold pears.
May is Celiac Awareness Month
It’s estimated that Celiac Disease affects over 3 million people in the United States alone. Unfortunately, 85% of those people are undiagnosed or even misdiagnosed with other medical conditions. To help change this statistic, we’re taking this opportunity during Celiac Awareness Month to help spread the word about Celiac symptoms, treatments, and some helpful resources that will answer any other questions you may have.
Crackling skin. Succulent meat. What’s not to love? These days, chefs and home cooks around the country are rediscovering porchetta. You can find it on menus, food carts and even in the oven of a very thoughtful friend kind enough to share the goodness with you.
The country’s recent and burgeoning love affair with this Italian pork roast is just the latest chapter in the grand history of porchetta.
