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Modern Easter Traditions

Christians celebrate Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some aspects of modern Easter celebrations, however, pre-date Christianity.

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Ham is a traditional Easter food in the United States. In the early days, meat was slaughtered in the fall. There was no refrigeration, and the fresh pork that wasn’t consumed during the winter months before Lent was cured for spring. The curing process took a long time, and the first hams were ready around the time Easter rolled around. Thus, ham ..read more

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Mary’s Free Range, Air Chilled, Non-GMO Project Verified Chicken

Mollie Stone’s Meat Departments proudly offer Mary’s Free Range, Air Chilled Chickens. Mary’s is the first in the poultry industry to offer Non-GMO Project Verified chicken.

The chickens are produced by Pitman Farms, a family-owned business that has been raising poultry for three generations. They grow naturally and humanely, with plenty of open space on a ranch in sunny Central California. They are allowed to roam in a stress-free environment that is four times the size of the average commercial ranch, and fed ..read more

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Mollie Stone’s Famous Hams for the Holidays

A customer favorite year after year, Mollie Stone’s meat department offers locally cured hams that are perfect for the holidays. Order more than you plan to eat because your going to want the leftovers for sandwiches, casseroles and your other favorite ham recipes!

Mollie Stone’s Bone-In Hams are an old fashioned style sugar cured, naturally smoked ham. Each ham is individually sugar cured by a trained artisan. They are then slow cooked and smoked with our special blend of natural wood ..read more

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Snake River Farms American Wagyu Beef

The beauty of Snake River Farms American Wagyu Beef (or American Kobe Beef) is in its simplicity. It’s raised from the finest stock in the best environment, resulting in an intense and succulent beef flavor.

Wagyu cattle are genetically predisposed to a higher percentage of unsaturated fat than any other breed, resulting in a beef so tender that it’s sometimes called the “Butter Knife Beef.” Prime, the highest USDA marbling grade for beef, does not represent the premium quality of Snake ..read more

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Mollie’s Free Range Brine Turkeys

Brining a turkey is a great way to enhance juiciness and flavor. Brining solutions include salt and seasonings, which help the meat absorb water and infuse flavor while breaking down the proteins for a tender texture. The extra water also helps prevent overcooking and dried out meat. However, home cooks are often reluctant to brine their Thanksgiving turkey due to the time it takes (24 – 48 hours) and the space required (imagine refrigerating a container large enough to submerge ..read more

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Mary’s Free-Range Heritage Turkeys

Mary’s Free-Range Heritage Turkeys are based on the first breed of turkeys that existed in the United States. These authentic Heritage turkeys have a richly flavored, succulent and juicy meat with a uniquely firm texture. The excellent flavor of Heritage turkeys is a result of their lifestyle. They can fly and breed naturally, roaming in the fresh air outside with a high protein diet. The combination of their diet and exercise produce a lean and tasty turkey with a larger ..read more

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What is Hanger Steak?

Once you have tasted a perfectly prepared Hanger Steak, you’ll be hungry for more information about this flavorful cut of beef. You may also know it as a “Bistro Steak” (due to its popularity in France) or a “Butchers’ Cut” (because butchers would often take it home for themselves).

The Hanger is located inside the steer, attached to the last rib and the diaphragm such that it looks like it is “hanging” from the diaphragm. Each Hanger consists of a V-shaped ..read more

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

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