The Mollie Stone's Blog
We are so proud to announce our partnership with Sackcloth & Ashes! Not only are these one-of-a-kind blankets beautiful, cozy and sustainably made, they help keep someone in need warm and cozy too.
For every Sackcloth & Ashes blanket you purchase, a blanket is given to a local homeless shelter.
Founder, Bob Dalton, was inspired to help the homeless population when his mother found herself living on the streets in 2013. He called his local homeless shelters to ask ..read more
Whether it’s a springtime picnic, backyard barbecue, or an afternoon in the sun, bring along a Namazake to enhance the season.
What makes Namazake Unique?
“Nama” means fresh and refers to “unpasteurized” sake. Pasteurization is the second to last step in the sake brewing process and kills off any remaining yeast and enzymes left in the bottle post-brew. In the creation of a Namazake, this step is bypassed, and you are left with a fresher, livelier and more fragrant ..read more
Today is Earth Day and we are so proud to carry brands that have adopted sustainable or regenerative agriculture practices.
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
It’s a conservation and rehabilitation approach to farming systems that focuses on rebuilding nutrient dense topsoil which increases nutrient density in our food, increasing biodiversity, improving water cycles, and increasing resilience to climate change by drawing down atmospheric carbon dioxide by growing plants that move carbon dioxide into the soil.
This holistic approach makes ..read more
March is Women’s History Month and we are proud to celebrate some of our favorite women-owned and woman-powered brands!
From tequila that is made in a female-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico to two local mom’s making a good-for-you snack that people love, our stores are full of women-owned brands that truly are history in the making!
Our name-sake Mollie Stone made a difference in people’s lives through her work in the food industry, and we celebrate these brands as ..read more
Grill, dip and SCORE this weekend with a Grilled Cheese and Soup Sharing Board made only with wholesome Real California Milk!
No need to pick sides on Game Day, you can have it all with 4 delicious grilled cheese recipes using Real California Cheese. Look for the Real California Milk seal on dairy products like Mollie Stone’s sliced cheeses. They pair perfectly with our Mollie Stone’s ready-to-go bisques.
Why Choose California Dairy?
Glad you asked. Every product stamped with ..read more
This isn’t a fairytale, you are looking at a real life white strawberry, otherwise known as a Pink-A-Boo Pineberry from our friends at Wish Farms!
Brand new to our Mollie Stone’s Produce Department, these Pineberries have a classic strawberry flavor, but with subtle essences of pineapple, pear, and apricot.
These magical new fruits are a naturally grown, non-GMO berry developed by the University of Florida using traditional breeding techniques. From November to April these berries are grown in Florida ..read more
THE PERFECT BLOODY MARY:
Celebrate National Bloody Mary Day with Humboldt Vodka and Diane Mina’s, Dirty Diane’s Bloody Mary Mix for a bloody delicious combo of local craft products.
DIRECTIONS:
Start by rimming your glass (either a pint glass, or pint size mason jar) with salt and Tajin. Use a lemon wedge and run it around the rim of the glass. Pour salt and Tajin onto a saucer, and invert the glass into the salt. The lemon juice will make the salt ..read more
Mornings Mean More when there’s dairy on the table and family sharing it with you. This towering stack of waffles made with Real California Milk is sure to delight and impress anyone you serve this holiday season.
Why choose California dairy? Glad you asked. Every product stamped with the Real California Milk Seal is made with wholesome dairy from the Golden State – where we believe in real food made by real farm families who are focused on a cleaner, more ..read more
Fall is here and cozy nights-in while gathered with family and friends are ahead! Snack in style with this Epic Snack Board for your all your Binge-Watching Needs!
Our friends @RealCalifMilk want you to make sure you are munching on wholesome Real California Dairy by looking for the seal!
Find dozens of products with the Real California Milk Seal at your local Mollie Stone’s Markets and keep reading to get the recipe for this Epic Snack Board!
The binge-watching ..read more
We are proudly celebrating our 35th anniversary! What a journey it has been!
We started the company in 1986 as a natural foods store and named it after my mother, Mollie, who worked in grocery her entire life. Her passion for the industry inspired me to start my own market 35 years ago.
Our goal was to bring local and organic food to our community and to make a difference in people’s lives through food. As time went on, ..read more
