Author: Tim Bratton

Produce

Sumo Citrus: “Enormously good to eat!”

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A bright orange, extra-large variety, the Sumo citrus is super sweet, juicy, naturally seedless and easy to peel. Each Sumo has a distinctive top-knot and weighs about 10 ounces, making it the largest seedless mandarin available.

Family farmers in California’s Central Valley successfully harvested the United States’ first Sumo trees last year. The Sumo may be in only its second season here, but took 30 years to cultivate in Japan.

Keep reading to learn how it was developed, and how to choose ..read more

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Events

What’s up with leap year?

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Leap year only comes once every four years. Here are some things you may or may not know about February 29.

Why do we need to have leap years?

The ancient Egyptians were the first to determine that the Earth actually takes a bit longer than 365 days to circle the sun. The extra 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds annually are accumulated over the course of four years and we “catch up” with an extra day every 4th year (2012, ..read more

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Events

Our picks from the Winter Fancy Foods Show 2012

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Twice a year, the latest and greatest new products come together in one place: the Fancy Foods Show. Mollie Stone’s buyers and store managers recently attended the Winter Fancy Foods show right here in San Francisco to look for great new specialty and gourmet items for our shelves.

We tasted our way through small batch caramel sauces, locally produced cheeses, artisan cured meats, creative salty snacks, unique beverages and much more. Afterwards, we compared notes and got to work bringing our ..read more

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Specialties

Oscar worthy recipes 2012

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Roll out the red tablecloth for these Oscar worthy recipes! We took a look at the 2012 Best Picture nominees and selected a recipe for each of the movies. Some might be a stretch, but we assure you that they’re all delicious and adaptable for serving at your Academy Awards party on February 26th.

1. Hugo: Caramelized Onion Bruschetta. These deeply caramelized onions served over sliced Baguette would have been a great snack for Hugo at the Parisian train station.

2. Moneyball: ..read more

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Floral

The meaning behind a rose’s color

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February 14th, Valentine’s Day, is the most romantic day on the calendar in the United States and is celebrated throughout the world. It is known as a lovers’ holiday. Whatever you choose to call it, one thing is certain: love is in the air.

In today’s society, love is expressed in many different ways. These include the giving of a love note called a valentine to that special someone or a more elegant gift such as roses or chocolates. 189 million ..read more

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Seafood

How to cook a live lobster

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The elegance of a lobster dinner is perfect for special occasions, from Valentine’s Day to anniversaries to birthdays. However, we’re going to let you in on a secret. Lobster is incredibly easy to prepare – simple enough even for a quick weeknight dinner.

There are two foolproof ways to cook a live lobster: steaming and boiling. In both cases, you must plunge the lobster, head first, into boiling water as a humane way to kill it instantly. Lobsters will turn their ..read more

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Events, Personal Care

American Heart Month: Eating for your heart’s content

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February is American Heart Month, and a perfect time to focus on your heart as you celebrate Valentine’s Day. What better way than to take time to make sure what you place in your shopping cart is heart-healthy.

The good news is that the vast majority of heart diseases can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Foods that are proven to help reduce the risk of heart disease include fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seafood and whole grains. Foods ..read more

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Butcher

Recipe: Laz’s Knock-Your-Socks-Off BBQ Tri-Tip

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This is truly football food to feed the masses! Laz, our grocery buyer, is a great cook so we asked him what he is planning to make for Super Bowl Sunday. He said he would give us a tri-tip recipe that would “knock our socks off” and it certainly did. Marinated overnight in a savory-sweet concoction, this tri-tip is quick to cook on the grill. Our favorite way to enjoy it is thinly sliced on a sandwich made with a ..read more

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Specialties

12 ways to use Mike & Dave’s Wing Sauce

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Everyone loves a good plate of buffalo wings, but does that flavor translate to other recipes? YES! We’ve come up with 12 quick & easy ways to enjoy Mike & Dave’s Wing Sauce (a delicious all-natural sauce named after our co-founders). From appetizers to main courses to vegetarian options, we think they’re all delicious!

1. MIKE & DAVE’S SPICY POTATOES – Try this new recipe from our deli. Cut 2.5 lbs russet potatoes into wedges, then toss with 1/2 bottle Mike ..read more

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