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Plumcots and pluots are both hybrids of a plum and an apricot, and are relative newcomers to the summer stone fruit club. Plumcots, a 50-50 cross between plums and apricots, were developed by horticulturist Luther Burbank. The name “pluot” was trademarked by plant geneticist Floyd Zaiger, who originated the hybrid fruit (75% plum and 25% apricot) about 20 years ago.
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Beets are wonderful in salads, but have you ever tried tucking them into a sandwich, folding them into a casserole, or pureeing them into your dessert?
Keep reading to get recipes for Beets & Melted Brie on Toast, a creamy pasta bake and chili (and beet) spiked brownies.
Here’s one to bookmark for a quick, refreshing salad: Moroccan Beets & Herb Salad with Yogurt Dressing. This recipe is made with ready-to-eat Love Beets dipped in a mild vinegar, which are tossed with tender spinach, flavorful fresh herbs and a creamy, spiced yogurt dressing to tie it all together.
The best part? It comes together in 10 minutes. Keep reading for the easy recipe!
Love Beets is a line of unique, cooked fresh baby beets that started out of the United Kingdom in 2010 and recently became available in the United States on the West Coast. A premium beet, they are the perfect “ready-to-serve” salad topper, side dish or healthy snack.
Love Beets are newly available in our produce section. Why does everyone at Mollie Stone’s adore Love Beets? Let us count the ways:
No need to plan ahead: Sure, you can roast beets at home. ..read moreLooking for a fun dessert for your 4th of July celebration? Our Stars & Stripes Cake is both patriotic and delicious, and kids love to help prepare it.
The base is any 9” x 13” cake, which means that you can use a mix or whip up your favorite family recipe. We’re planning to make a yellow cake this year, but vanilla, chocolate or any other would be equally delicious because the frosting is a simple, slightly-sweetened whipped cream.
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We’re turning up the heat this summer with July’s featured sub, the Kickin’ Chicken Sub. Each ingredient has a great spice to it:
Chipotle Chicken Breast, infused with the deep, rich smokiness of chipotle peppers and layered with habanero chili powder. 3 Pepper Colby Jack, which combines jalapeno, chipotle and habanero peppers. Honey Mustard, with a touch of horseradish added to freshly ground mustard seeds and golden honey.It sounds intense, but not to worry – we cool things down with fresh tomato slices ..read more
Join us at Mollie Stone’s Burlingame on Thursday, June 20, 2013, to meet Chef Sharone Hakman of Master Chef fame!
Sharone Hakman as always been the guy behind the grill, and now he’s the man behind the sauce. His goal? To redefine BBQ and elevate it with real body, developed flavor and sophistication.
In 2010, Sharone earned a spot on the FOX Network’s MasterChef – a reality cooking show which sought to find America’s most promising amateur chef – and stole the ..read more
Master Chef Sharone Hakman‘s line of gourmet BBQ sauces can add excitement to any dish from burgers to Brussels sprouts. They are fantastic for grilled meats, but they also shine as a marinade, with veggies or even in cocktails!
Whether you choose Chipotle Bourbon, Habanero Pineapple or Thai Chile Tamarind, each sauce is handcrafted to perfection with a complexity of layers and counterbalanced flavors. Try one of Hak’s recipes that follow, or substitute Hak’s BBQ Sauce next time you fire up ..read more
Zola travels straight to the source to experience firsthand how world fruits are grown. Whether it’s climbing an acai tree in Brazil or cracking open a young green coconut in Thailand, Zola values being present in that process from the time the fruit is sourced until the moment it is passed along to you, ready to drink. Zola aims to provide you with fresh, nutritious, and delicious fruits of the world so that you can “Live Life to the Fullest.”
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Dry-cured black olives of the Beldi variety are harvested late in the season at their fullest ripeness, developing a dense, rich, fruit flavor and dramatically dark color. They are sundried to perfection, and this dry cure creates the delicate, wrinkled, shiny skin with a meaty texture.
One of the best ways to serve Black Beldi olives is as a component to a grain salad. The deep flavors of the olive pair nicely with the subtlety of grains such as couscous or bulgur wheat. Additional ..read more