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Produce

Meet the Piñata apple

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Mollie Stone’s has a new crop: Piñata apples! The Piñata is crisp and juicy, exemplifying the classic apple flavor that you love with a unique tropical finish. The bicolor Piñata was bred in Germany during the 1970s-80s using heirloom parentage to create its distinctive flavor – it’s a cross between Russia’s Duchess of Oldenburg, England’s Cox’s Orange Pippin and America’s Golden Delicious varieties.

The Piñata first arrived in the US in 2004, and is now grown exclusively in eastern Washington by ..read more

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Specialties

The perfect poached egg

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Did you know one egg offers 13 essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, as well as 6 grams of high-quality protein? That’s 12% of your Recommended Daily Value! Research has shown that eating eggs at the start of your day may reduce overall calorie intake and boost energy throughout the day.

Poaching is one of our favorite ways to enjoy these nutritional powerhouses. Poached eggs are great because they are cooked without added fat and the runny yolk makes a great sauce. Enjoy poached ..read more

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Cheese, Gluten Free

KIND bars & cheese for a simple yet elegant appetizer

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As you savor the last few moments of 2011 and ring in the New Year, impress your guests with an appetizer of KIND bars and cheese.

KIND bars are all-natural fruit and nut bars that make a great snack on their own. For a seriously scrumptious appetizer in a matter of minutes, simply cut each KIND bar into 6 to 8 pieces (bite-size) and top with a piece of your favorite cheese. We love the resulting combination of a sweet nutty ..read more

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Events, Health & Vitamins

Heart Watch IV Comes to Mollie Stone’s

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Awareness of one’s own health is important. Eating healthy and exercising enough are not enough! Steps must be taken to make sure the body is in proper working order. Just as one would take their car to the mechanic when it “just doesn’t sound right” or “doesn’t drive right,” one must also “listen” to the body’s signals of possible problems. Health Screening by Heart Watch IV is an excellent beginning, and will be at Mollie Stone’s in January. Keep reading ..read more

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Specialties

What’s the difference between Prosecco, Cava, California Sparklers and Champagne?

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From our Sommelier, Ken Schroeder

There is no more celebratory holiday aperitif than a sparkling wine. The most popular ones are Prosecco, Cava, California Sparklers and Champagne. All of these wines are typically high in acid and lower in alcohol making them a perfect match for a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres and foods. Keep reading to learn about the differences between Prosecco, Cava, California Sparklers and Champagne.

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Specialties

Picking the right wine for your holiday dinner

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From our Sommelier, Ken Schroeder

Successful wine selections for holiday meals are strongly influenced by what’s being served, how it’s prepared and your palate. There is no one classic meal served for the holiday feast but here are some common pairings. They range from celebratory sparklers and aromatic whites to powerful reds.

Read more to learn what we recommend with poultry, ham and beef meals.

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Butcher

Kurobuta Pork is the “Kobe beef of the pork world”

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Berkshire, also known as Kurobuta, is prized as the best pork available worldwide. Due to heavily marbled fat, it is richer in flavor and more darkly colored than conventional white pork. It also retains moisture better, guaranteeing juicy, succulent, tender meat. In fact, the National Pork Producers Council held a taste test with 25 quality traits and Kurobuta ranked #1 for 19 of the traits.

We are offering Kurobuta hams from Snake River Farms this year for the holidays. Keep reading ..read more

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