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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
We are here to help you keep your Spring traditions special, even if they are far from traditional.
Let us do the cooking this Spring for your festive feasts!
Mollie Stone’s has what you need for Passover and Easter.
The Passover Meal: Traditional Beef Brisket Buttermilk & Thyme Roasted Root Vegetables Potato Pancakes Matzo Ball Soup Quart Chicken Stock Quart Beet Salad Sweet Kugel Flourless Chocolate Cake*Don’t forget the applesauce & sour cream in our grocery aisles!
The Easter Meal: DINNER for 2: Ham Dinner: Glazed Ham Mashed Potatoes Green Beans & Carrots Lamb ..read more
Nothing says “I love you” quite like a bouquet of fresh cut flowers!
The red rose may be the classic way to say “I Love You”, making it a popular choice for Valentine’s Day, but this year be sure to consider the tulip!
Why Pick The Tulip?Tulips are not too elegant, too romantic, too big, too small, or too bright; the tulip is always just right. Unlike roses, tulips can grow in pots, so a live tulip plant could ..read more
Decorative and delicious! Our local heirloom pumpkin and gourd varietals are great for both baking and decorating.
They are plentiful and great in countless recipes that bring out their best qualities. Plus, they are available at the perfect time of year for comforting hearty meals that are also healthy.
Mollie’s Pumpkin Carving Tips: Cut the lid from the bottom, not the top. Sprinkle cinnamon inside the lid: When you light the candle it will smell like a fresh pumpkin pie. Get ..read more
¡Feliz Cinco De Mayo de nuestra familia a la tuya!
Celebrate with a savory and sweet party in a bowl, a fresh mango salsa!
Here’s how to make it!Ingredients
3 cups diced mango, diced 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon jalapeños, minced 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/4 cup shallots (1/8-inch dice) 1 large avocado, diced 1/4 cup lime juice Small pinch of sea salt (or to taste)Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl combine mango, tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic and shallots. Add diced avocado and lime juice. Gently stir ..read more
It’s the season for dyed eggs! Look no further than your local Mollie Stone’s Produce Department. Our fresh selection is full of natural dyes. Use this year’s spring celebration to educate about the benefits of egg dye alternatives!
MATERIALS
• Natural dyeing agents (red cabbage, turmeric, onion skins, and beets ) • 3-quart pot (or larger) • White vinegar • Small bowls • 1 ..read more
Made with savory herbs and julienned zucchinis, squash and peppers this dish is sure to be a brunch favorite!
Here’s how to make it…INGREDIENTS
• 3 Zucchinis, 3 Crookneck Squash, 1 Red and 1 Green Pepper (Julienne Cut)
• 1 Cup of Onion 1/4” dice
• 1/4 of 1 bunch of Parsley (Chopped)
• 12 Eggs
• 1 Cup of Cream
Top of the mornin’! Since St. Patrick’s Day is on a Sunday this year, why not start your morning with an Irish Coffee.
Here’s how to make it:
1 shot or to taste of Tullamore D.E.W:
Triple distilled and patiently aged in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a smooth and gentle complexity.
Hot coffee:
We won’t even get started here on which coffee to use, just make sure it’s of a good quality. If you like it strong, ..read more
Why is Soda Bread synonymous with the Irish and St. Patrick’s Day? In the 1800s, bread in Ireland was made at home rather than in bakeries. The flour the Irish used was from soft wheat which is naturally low in gluten and does not interact well with yeast, using baking soda instead.
Our version of Soda Bread adds butter and Raisins which make this treat so much more delicious. Traditionally these more indulgent additions were only used for special ..read more
Can you believe it? We’ve made it through another holiday season and now it’s nearly time to bid adieu to 2017. Whether you’re hosting a grand soiree or staying at home to watch the ball drop from afar, our Wine of the Week is a perfect addition to your New Year’s Eve celebration.
In my mind, there’s nothing more fitting for a New Year’s Eve celebration than a chilled flute of refreshing and delicious bubbly.
Let us ..read more