The Mollie Stone's Blog
Dear Mollie Stone’s Family of Employees and Customers,
I would like to Thank the entire staff of employees who serve all our guests for their dedication and commitment to our customers. They have been working hard in serving the community during these stressful times to make sure our guests have a clean and safe environment to shop at. At Mollie Stone’s, we work to provide the best customer experience and create an environment that nourishes you and your family.
All of us are ..read more
On March 14th, or 3.14, we indulge ourselves on the delicious dessert that is pie but let’s ROUND back to the true origin of this delectable day, Pi Day!
Why do we celebrate Pi Day on March 14th?Pi, outside the kitchen and in the mathematical world is often represented by the Greek letter π. This symbol represents a mathematical constant, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The numerical value of this less edible Pi ..read more
Nothing says “I love you” quite like a bouquet of fresh cut flowers!
The red rose may be the classic way to say “I Love You”, making it a popular choice for Valentine’s Day, but this year be sure to consider the tulip!
Why Pick The Tulip?Tulips are not too elegant, too romantic, too big, too small, or too bright; the tulip is always just right. Unlike roses, tulips can grow in pots, so a live tulip plant could ..read more
It’s football season and it’s time to put a Mollie Stone’s twist on a game day classic, pork ribs! Select from a wide array of pork ribs in our Meat Department then swing on by our Beer Aisles and get a case of our very own Kölschlaboration beer to use in the recipe below for a total touchdown!
Serves 2 – 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 2-2.5 lbs country-style pork ribs 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder 1/8 tsp pepper Pinch of salt 1/2 tsp onion ..read more
We start with a USDA Choice Grade tri-tip and add the marinade, which is our own recipe packed with bold burgundy flavor. Then we tumble the marinated meat. Tumbling ensures there is consistent marinade flavor throughout the meat and also adds tenderness. The result is a delicious flavor profile created with today’s outdoor grilling lifestyle and chef enthusiast in mind.
How To Cook Our Tri-Tip: Grilled:Let roast sit out 15-20 mins. Prepare the grill for ..read more
Mollie Stone’s Markets is proud to now carry Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce!
This delicious sauce came to be on Justin Gill’s (Bachan’s Founder) family’s first trip to Japan, they discovered that Teriyaki Sauce was nowhere to be found. Turns out, in the Land of the Rising Sun, Teriyaki Sauce is simply referred to as Barbecue Sauce!
For as long as Gill could remember, his Bachan—you might say Granny— would cook up the most amazing meals with their umami-filled sauce! ..read more
The holiday season was filled with cheers and toasts a plenty, but the new decade is here and it’s time to trade in your party elixirs for some new non-alcoholic alternatives this Dry January!
The idea of Dry January is simple: Get a head start on your health goals and begin your year on a spirit-free footing.
Dry January does not have to be an all or nothing commitment. Even if you decide to simply reduce your alcohol consumption, ..read more
My first taste of saké was in 1973, I was just starting out in the wine industry with my family’s wholesale distribution company. It was Kiku-Masamune saké and while it was not love at first taste, I did continue to learn more about saké and have been an aficionado for decades.
The origin of saké is unclear, but certainly dates back over 1,200 years in Japan. Saké is made with rice, ..read more
This winter in our produce department we are excited to carry these lesser-known but highly sought after mushroom varieties. The holiday season may be a time for tradition but it’s also a time to explore new flavors! Explore with us the Maitake, Matsutake, Trumpet Mushrooms and Chanterelles.
MaitakeMaitake don’t have a squeaky texture, but a delicate and feathery one and is easy to cook. Only use a brush to clean. With it’s leafy structure just pull the mushroom apart ..read more
This just in! Cosmic Crisp Apples have just touched down at all Mollie Stone’s Markets!
The Cosmic Crisp® apple varietal is the remarkable result of 20 years of study and research by Washington State University’s world-class tree fruit breeding program. Cosmic Crisp® brand apples are a cross between Enterprise and Honeycrisp.
The large, juicy, red apple has a firm and crisp texture that provides ample sweetness, making it an excellent eating and baking apple. It is naturally slow to ..read more