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Grown in the Mesilla Valley of New Mexico, Hatch Chile peppers are available for just a few short weeks each year in August and September.
Harvested from fertile soil along the Rio Grande, these peppers thrive in the river valley’s combination of nutrient-rich soil, intense sunlight and cool desert nights.
The time to harvest happens to land during Monsoon Season, so our partner’s at Melissa’s watch the weather forecast daily, if not hourly during this time of year, to ..read more
Click here to pre-order your Hatch Chiles today!
HATCH CHILE SEASON 2020
It’s become an annual tradition for the past 7 years to hold Hatch Chile Roasts every summer at our stores. By partnering with Melissa’s Produce we have been able to bring authentic New Mexico Hatch Chiles to you year after year. Our store Roasting Events have been a wonderful way for the community to see us roasting these peppers for you in a large propane roaster.
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There won’t be store roasts this year, so Order your boxes of Hatch Chiles for in-store pickup. Choose Roasted or Fresh Hatch Chiles for home roasting!
Click here to Order your Hatch Chiles today!
Hatch peppers can be roasted over an open flame or under the broiler in an oven. The process typically takes about 8 minutes (less time for smaller peppers, more for larger).
Use long-handled tongs to hold the pepper over a medium flame, turning occasionally ..read more
Hatch Chiles are traditionally bought in bulk, roasted immediately and frozen to use throughout the upcoming year.
They are a staple in New Mexican cuisine and will add flavor to any recipe: burgers, tacos, pastas, casseroles, and classic appetizers. The possibilities of this versatile pepper are endless!
Pick up one of our Hatch Chile Cookbooks for additional recipe inspiration. Mollie Stone’s chefs will be preparing special recipes – look for our Hatch Chile Cornbread, house-made Hatch Chile Sausages, Hatch ..read more
We are proud to be celebrating this Tequila Day with our friends at Casamigos! Now is the best time to #treatyourself to this small batch and ultra-premium tequila brand.
Tequila-filled nights with friends is how this label was born. Casamigos was founded by longtime friends George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Michael Meldman, and this weekend is the perfect occasion to bring this House of Friends (Casamigos) into your home!
Their tequilas are only made from the finest hand-selected 100% ..read more
Since their start in 1996, Joel Gott Wines have selected the best fruit from growing regions in California, Oregon and Washington which they blend to create more balanced, clean, complex, and elegant wines. This week we paired two of Joel Gott’s most unique wines with our recipe feature of the week, Filet Mignon marinated in a Burgundy sauce, but our short romance just couldn’t do this label justice. We know before you even finish reading this article these two ..read more
Introducing… High & Dry Hard Cider, a Mollie Stone’s and South City Ciderworks perfect Summertime Sip!
This is our first collaboration with the San Bruno based Cidery and we are excited to present our take on the classic bone dry cider. With zero sugar and light acidity, this cider highlights its two core components of fresh-pressed West Coast apples and white wine yeast. A crisp and refreshing finish makes this cider perfect for pairing with food or for enjoying ..read more
We’re back at it again! This July our stores are overflowing with Good Things to Eat Now.
Mollie’s Popcorn
This snacking must-have will satisfy every craving!
You know the aroma of fresh popcorn… now add chocolate. Choose from several varieties of chocolate, dark chocolate with sea salt, or the can’t miss crunch mix.
In addition to these gourmet popcorns we also have chocolate covered chips and graham crackers. Crunchy, sweet and salty – snack time is solved!
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Apricots, Peaches, Plums and Nectarines – Oh My!
Perfectly ripe stone fruits have got to be one of summer’s greatest delights.
Vibrant and juicy, they can be enjoyed fresh, or added to your favorite summer smoothie, dessert or salad.
Try grilling for a fun savory take on these versatile fruits.
Apricots, Peaches, and NectarinesThese perfectly ripe summer classics have got to be one of summer’s greatest delights.
Did you know?:Stone fruits, in particular apricots, peaches, and nectarines, are high ..read more
You’ve heard of the cheese tray but we are stepping our game up this Father’s Day with the FEAST Tray!
It’s time to make a hearty spread worthy of Dad. This guide will help you build your trays from the star of the board down to the last mixed nut!
The Charcuterie
This is a must-have for your bountiful boards! We recommend our favorites, Olympia Provisions’ Sopresatta Salami Chub and Molinari and Sons’ Mild Molinari Salami Chub. However, your ..read more