Author: Tim Bratton

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The Stone Fruits of Summer

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Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and cherries are all members of the Prunus genus. By definition:

“A genus is a group of similar species. Prunus is a genus of trees with perigynous rosaceous flowers. Perigynous describes a flower that has petals, stamens and sepals arranged around a cup-shaped receptacle containing the ovary.”

The long and short of it is that all of the summer stone fruits are related, in some mysterious and delicious way. As the definition denotes, all stone fruits have a ..read more

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In Season Now: Sweet Red Corn

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Have you seen the red corn in our produce departments yet? Named for its “jewel-like” kernels, it’s called Ruby Jewel Sweet Red Corn. Restaurant chefs and backyard cooks alike choose it for its tender, sweet flavor and visual appeal. It’s great on the grill or roasted, either on the cob or as kernels shaved into salads, pastas or salads.

What makes it red?

Ruby Jewel Sweet Red Corn gets its marvelous color from traditionally bred, heirloom style seeds. These seeds have a ..read more

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Berry Oatmeal Scones

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Who doesn’t love a fluffy, tender, freshly-baked scone…

If you need a go-to scone recipe, look no further. This particular recipe bakes up into the perfect scone texture, and gets a little extra flavor from the oats (think oatmeal cookies).

We used blackberries in the batch pictured above, but raspberries and blueberries are excellent alternatives. You could even try using chopped peaches, nectarines or apples, plus a dash of cinnamon to the dough when you add the salt.

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Our Housemade Mild Italian Sausage Selected as “The Strongest Link” by the SF Chronicle

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In anticipation of the summer grilling months, the San Francisco Chronicle‘s Food & Wine headquarters conducted a blind taste test to find the Bay Area’s best locally made sausages. The Chronicle purchased sausages from 24 local shops and used mild/sweet Italian as a baseline. Testers ranked Mollie Stone’s #1 in the category, noting it is “a fennel powerhouse, intense and almost smoky.” Read the full article here.

A long time customer favorite, it’s no secret that Mollie’s Mild Italian Sausages are ..read more

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Strawberry Chocolate S’mores for a Summer Dessert on the BBQ

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The classic combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker doesn’t necessarily need an update, but we have to say this version of s’mores is definitely worthy of your next BBQ.

This dessert is easy to assemble in advance, and fun for guests (especially kids) to make. One thing that we particularly enjoyed was finding out how each person assembles their Strawberry S’more. Some people just went for it and stacked everything up; others ate each component separately.

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Events

David Wolfe Book Signing on July 2, 2012

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We’re excited to announce that David Wolfe will be at Mollie Stone’s on Monday, July 2! David is a health, nutrition and natural beauty expert who has pioneered the raw foods movement.

David will be signing books and available for questions at two of our stores throughout the day. Mark your calendars to meet David and sample amazing raw chocolates from his line of Sacred Chocolate:

10am – 1pm on Monday, July 2, 2012 Mollie Stone’s Greenbrae 270 Bon Air Shopping Center Greenbrae, CA

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Lemony Couscous Lentil Salad

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Guest post and recipe by Amy of StreamingGourmet.com!

Perfect for a summer picnic, or even just lunch at work, this easy Lemony Couscous Lentil Salad is bursting with fresh flavors (not to mention fiber and vitamins). Mollie Stone’s new line of infused olive oils is wonderful for salads like this one. This particular variation on lentil salad features the tang of lemon, the bite of fresh arugula and the rich flavors of tarragon and Dijon mustard.

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Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie

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Brightly flavored lemon desserts are perfect for summertime. For a subtle twist on classic lemon desserts, try using meyer lemons. They are slightly sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons because they are a hybrid of lemon and mandarin orange. They originated in China, and it was a man named Frank N. Meyer that first brought them to the US in the early 1900s (which explains the name).

Meyer lemons are typically smaller and more spherical than traditional lemons, with a ..read more

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Recipes for Father’s Day Breakfast: Maple Bacon, Easy Ham & Cheese Omelet

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If your kids like to cook, Father’s Day is the perfect occasion for them to help out in the kitchen. We recipe tested with adorable Heidi’s assistance to make sure these instructions for oven baked Maple Bacon and an Easy Ham & Cheese Omelet are kid-proof and delicious. Be sure to help out with any chopping as well as the hot oven and stovetop.

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