Author: Dani Toriumi

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco De Mayo Mango Salsa!

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¡Feliz Cinco De Mayo de nuestra familia a la tuya!

Celebrate with a savory and sweet party in a bowl, a fresh mango salsa!

Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients

3 cups diced mango, diced 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon jalapeños, minced 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/4 cup shallots (1/8-inch dice) 1 large avocado, diced 1/4 cup lime juice Small pinch of sea salt (or to taste)

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl combine mango, tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic and shallots. Add diced avocado and lime juice. Gently stir ..read more
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Craft Beer

Made for Mollie Stone’s: Kӧlschlaboration

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Introducing … Kӧlschlaboration, made for Mollie Stone’s!

We are proud to announce our collaboration with the Palo Alto Brewing Company (PABC) to craft a great tasting kӧlsch style ale that people can enjoy with good food and good friends – the perfect anytime beer.

“Mollie Stone’s Markets has always been part of my shopping experience growing up in Palo Alto, CA. As a small local Bay Area company it only made sense to do something with them as they have the same ..read more

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Bakery

Easy Lemon Tart

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Ingredients

Lemon Filling

4 large eggs 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2  cups granulated sugar (or organic sugar) 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest 1/3 cup butter, melted powdered sugar, for topping (once the tart is cooled)

Flaky Shortbread Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup chilled butter, cut into cubes

TCHO Chocolate Ganache

4 – 6oz TCHO Bittersweet 66% Dark Chocolate Discs 1/2 cup cream (or substitute a nut or plant base milk)

Directions

Tart

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Cheese

Happy Raw Milk Cheese Day!

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Why Raw Milk Cheese?: Raw milk cheese yields many benefits in each wonderful bite! Without the addition of the pasteurization process these cheeses can maintain their proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, cholesterol, and beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in ways that pasteurized cheese can not. Also an additional advantage to skipping the pasteurization process is you can expect a much deeper and bolder flavor in your raw milk cheese selections. Has all 8 of the essential amino acids!

In celebration, pick up a wedge ..read more

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Bakery

Pietisserie Pies For All

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Mollie Stone’s Markets is proud to announce our partnership with Pietisserie! Made masterfully with only the best ingredients these artisan quality pies are sure to be the talk of your next gathering.

Pietisserie began after founder, Jaynelle St. Jean, staged the window of her mother’s home as an iconic country scene with homemade pies set out to cool. Moved to create her own small town in the city, she gave away slices to passersby happy to eat with neighbors. ..read more

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Easter

Natural Egg Dye Alternatives!

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It’s the season for dyed eggs! Look no further than your local Mollie Stone’s Produce Department. Our fresh selection is full of natural dyes. Use this year’s spring celebration to educate about the benefits of egg dye alternatives!

MATERIALS

      • Natural dyeing agents (red cabbage,         turmeric, onion skins, and beets )       • 3-quart pot (or larger)       • White vinegar       • Small bowls       • 1 ..read more

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Easter, Passover, Recipes

Step Into Spring With Mollie’s Frittata

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Made with savory herbs and julienned zucchinis, squash and peppers this dish is sure to be a brunch favorite!

Here’s how to make it…

INGREDIENTS

      • 3 Zucchinis,  3 Crookneck Squash, 1 Red and 1 Green Pepper (Julienne Cut)

      • 1 Cup of Onion 1/4” dice

      • 1/4 of 1 bunch of Parsley (Chopped)

      • 12 Eggs

      • 1 Cup of Cream

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St. Patrick's Day, Wine, Spirits, & Beer

Wake up with Irish Coffee

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Top of the mornin’! Since St. Patrick’s Day is on a Sunday this year, why not start your morning with an Irish Coffee.

Here’s how to make it:

1 shot or to taste of Tullamore D.E.W:

Triple distilled and patiently aged in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a smooth and gentle complexity.

Hot coffee:

We won’t even get started here on which coffee to use, just make sure it’s of a good quality.  If you like it strong, ..read more

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Bakery, St. Patrick's Day

Our Mollie’s Famous Irish Soda Bread

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Why is Soda Bread synonymous with the Irish and St. Patrick’s Day? In the 1800s, bread in Ireland was made at home rather than in bakeries. The flour the Irish used was from soft wheat which is naturally low in gluten and does not interact well with yeast, using baking soda instead.

Our version of Soda Bread adds butter and Raisins which make this treat so much more delicious. Traditionally these more indulgent additions were only used for special ..read more

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Health & Wellness

Heart Health: California Walnuts

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Everyone is looking for new ways to be heart-healthy this month and we want to share with you ways to eat smarter with California Walnuts!

Did you know that walnuts are a heart-healthy food, certified through the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check program? With it’s rich source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids walnuts can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and decrease blood pressure, two of the major risk factors for heart disease.

Below are some of our favorite ways you ..read more

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