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Sweet & Savory Snack Ideas for popchips

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Summer’s just around the corner, and a perfect summertime (or any time) snack is popchips! They’re great straight out of the bag, but we also love their versatility for incorporation into recipes. Try crushing them for a pre-seasoned substitute to breadcrumbs, or appreciate the salty twist of Original or new Sweet Potato popchips in desserts.

Here are some great recipe ideas for popchips from around the web:

SAVORY SNACKS

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Perfect Pairings for Salmon

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Fresh, wild caught salmon is in season! We picked four great salmon entrees from our Recipes and asked our Wine Buyer, Mark, to give us some pairing suggestions.

1. Salmon Filets with Country Herb Crust

Rive Sud varietals made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes are a delicious accompaniment to this baked salmon dish with a nutty pecan crust. The vineyard is located at the base of the Pyrenees Mountains in the South of France, where there is red clay soil and cool ..read more

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Dipping Sauces For Steamed Artichokes

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Once you’ve mastered the art of prepping and steaming artichokes (get our instructions and tips for the perfect steamed artichoke here), you still have some tough decisions ahead: whether to serve them warm or chilled, and which dipping sauce to serve with your artichoke.

We took a survey around the Mollie Stone’s office to find out everyone’s favorite dipping sauces for those tasty artichoke leaves. Here are some great ideas based on what people said:

MOLLIE STONE’S FAVORITE ARTICHOKE DIPPING SAUCES

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How to Steam Artichokes

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One of the most unusual vegetables, nearly 100% of all artichokes grown in the United States are grown in California, and nearly two-thirds of those come from the fog-shrouded fields surrounding the small town of Castroville in Monterey County. They are typically available two times a year: early March through May, and late September through October.

They are often steamed and served warm or cold with a dipping sauce (click here for our favorite dipping sauces).

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Try Citizen Chef for Easy, Healthy Meals

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We’d all love to cook amazing, fresh, healthy dinners every night, but busy schedules often get in the way. Citizen Chef offers a simple solution by providing freshly cut vegetables, delicious gourmet sauces and wholesome grains all in one dinner kit now available in Mollie Stone’s produce department.

Think of Citizen Chef as your “personal sous chef” – everything is measured in perfect quantities and the prewashed veggies are cut to cook evenly and quickly. Simply add your choice of meat, ..read more

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Meet Lorain of Mollie Stone’s Grand Central

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Lorain Arruabarrena has been working behind Mollie Stone’s Grand Central meat counter for over a decade, and has been in the butchering business for more than 30 years. She knows everything about cooking meat, too, so say hello next time you’re at the store and don’t hesitate to ask her for advice!

Lorain was recently profiled in The New Fillmore, so we commemorated the article on a plaque and presented it to her as a small gesture of thanks for her ..read more

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Behind the Label: Caleb & Ali of Clearly Kombucha

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Clearly Kombucha is a brand new, locally produced, artisan kombucha that is a healthy, non-alcoholic option for any time of day.

We chatted with Caleb and Ali of Clearly Kombucha to find out what makes this refreshing beverage unique. It’s obvious they are extremely passionate about their product and the process behind it. Caleb said: “Kombucha brewing is more of an art than a science. Crafting the best tasting kombucha is one part ingredient selection but two parts brewer magic. Taking ..read more

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Kentucky Derby Inspired Recipes: Mint Juleps, Bourbon Peach Glaze, Mint Julep Pineapple

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The Kentucky Derby is considered by many to be the fastest and “greatest two minutes in sports.” The 138th run for the roses is Saturday, May 5, 2012.

For nearly a century, Mint Juleps have been the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby. Almost 120,000 of these cocktails are served at the track each year over the two-day period, using 1,000 pounds of fresh mint and 60,000 pound of ice.

Unfortunately we can’t make it to Kentucky to watch in person, but ..read more

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Recipe: Beef Enchiladas

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Did you know: May 5th marks the Mexican victory over the French battalion at the Battle of the Puebla in 1861. Contrary to popular belief, the holiday does not commemorate Mexican independence and is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Mexico.

Regardless, it inspires a craving for these incredible Beef Enchiladas. Try serving them with Spanish rice and beans, homemade guacamole and margaritas to feed a crowd!

Flash frying the corn tortillas adds flavor and durability once they’re filled ..read more

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