The Mollie Stone's Blog
Mollie Stone’s is celebrating “Springtime in Paris” by highlighting authentic French cheeses, charcuterie, jams, wines, baked goods and more. With Mother’s Day coming up, we thought it would be fun to transport Mom’s taste buds to Paris for a day with a picnic basket filled with French goodies.
Invite Mom to your favorite park on Mother’s Day to enjoy a leisurely afternoon of good conversation while snacking on good food. Keep reading for our list of must-haves for a perfect French ..read more
During the month of April, look for the Jammin’ Jerk Sub at your local Mollie Stone’s deli counter. This hearty sandwich has a subtle kick from its savory, spicy ingredients:
Jerk Turkey Breast is seasoned with a robust blend of jerk spices, including cinnamon, clove, habanero pepper, black pepper and onion. Chipotle Gouda Cheese is infused with just enough jalapeños and chipotle peppers for a deep, rich, smoky flavor and medium heat.Even though this sandwich is available for a limited time in our deli, it’s easy ..read more
Christians celebrate Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some aspects of modern Easter celebrations, however, pre-date Christianity.
HAM
Ham is a traditional Easter food in the United States. In the early days, meat was slaughtered in the fall. There was no refrigeration, and the fresh pork that wasn’t consumed during the winter months before Lent was cured for spring. The curing process took a long time, and the first hams were ready around the time Easter rolled around. Thus, ham ..read more
One Planet Organic Granola has partnered with Bay Area food banks for a “Share Your Bag of Granola!” promotion. For every bag of One Planet purchased at Mollie Stone’s now through March 30, 2013, One Planet will donate a bag of wholesome granola to our local food banks. Founder & CMO Sandra Madanat told us: “We created our company with the intention of being aware, not only of the food we eat but the community around us. We are thankful ..read more
We sat down with Jennifer Graham, Brand Ambassador for Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, to find out what her unique job entails and to learn more about Kilbeggan (which is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in Ireland!).
Your title is “Brand Ambassador” – how did you get this position and what does the job entail?
I got the job through a graduate program back in Ireland. It’s Ireland’s longest running international business graduate scheme and looks at pairing Irish business graduates with companies exporting Irish ..read more
Mollie Stone’s Meat Departments proudly offer Mary’s Free Range, Air Chilled Chickens. Mary’s is the first in the poultry industry to offer Non-GMO Project Verified chicken.
The chickens are produced by Pitman Farms, a family-owned business that has been raising poultry for three generations. They grow naturally and humanely, with plenty of open space on a ranch in sunny Central California. They are allowed to roam in a stress-free environment that is four times the size of the average commercial ranch, and fed ..read more
After venturing the world together, Brian and Joseph (the duo behind Milton & Small) decided to team up and create a business to capture the spirit of their journeys. Coffee! You can find it everywhere. It can be prepared many different ways. And, it’s more than a ritual; it’s a way of life. As luck would have it, they each had their own unique connections to coffee; Brian a recipe for Cold Brew (a gift from his roots in Florida), ..read more
The distinctive rosy-red blush of the Pacific Rose Apple is too pretty to resist. A natural Gala/Splendour cross developed in New Zealand, this apple gets its signature pink hue from Splendour (a heritage apple variety from New Zealand) and its unique taste profile combines both parents’ flavors to refreshing, sweet and crisp perfection. These apples are grown in Washington State from October to March/April, then in New Zealand during the summer months.
It is best eaten fresh as a snack, but ..read more
If you like tart-sweet, dense and very crunchy apples with effervescent texture, you’re going to love JAZZ apples. Developed by growers in New Zealand, they are a cross of the sassy sweet Royal Gala with the lively zip of Braeburn. These apples are grown in Washington State from October to March/April, then in New Zealand during the summer months.
The tasty JAZZ apple is excellent for eating as a snack out-of-hand, and will add an extra zing to any meal. It cooks without ..read more
There’s a lot of press surrounding the current state of palm oil, and Earth Balance is doing something about it. As palm oil is one of the critical elements to our proprietary blend of oils, they are dedicated to being proactive in growing awareness around the issue. Keep reading to learn more.
