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Produce
By Julie Upton, MS, RD of Appetite for Health
Guacamole may be your go-to way to enjoy fresh avocados, but the creamy fruit makes a healthy addition to many meals, snacks and even desserts. Avocados are nutritional all-stars, with more than 20 different vitamins and minerals. In fact, research shows that those who enjoy avocados have more nutritious diets, and are thinner with smaller waistlines. They may also be a diet ally as one recent study found that incorporating ..read more
The more familiar and common citrus (lemons, limes, navel oranges, grapefruit, tangerines) are seen in our produce departments year-round. They are harvested around the world, reaching maturity in the cooler winter months of each hemisphere. Chilly nights help mature citrus and boost sugar content. Now that temperatures are dropping in California, we can expect some delicious local citrus!
The flavors, shapes, colors and uses of citrus are as diverse as the seasonality. Citrus can be eaten out of hand, juiced, sectioned ..read more
Tired of the same boring baked potato? Add some spice with the uniquely amazing taste of Hatch Chile peppers. Creamy and zesty, these potatoes take twice baked potatoes to another level.
For the best flavor, learn how to roast and peel Hatch Chiles. Then, read on for the recipe.
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The beloved Hatch Chile is used in many signature Southwestern dishes. This recipe is reminiscent of classic chile rellenos, with famously flavorful Hatch Chiles baked into a warm cheesy casserole. It can be baked ahead and enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner…the possibilities are endless!
First, read our how-to guide for roasting and prepping Hatch Chiles. Then, try the simple, crowd-pleasing recipe.
Want to take advantage of the unique taste of Hatch Chiles, but not sure how to prepare them? This step-by-step guide will help you bring out their famous, delicious, roasted flavor.
Keep reading to become an expert in roasting, cooling, peeling, storing and freezing Hatch Chiles.
Dry-farmed potatoes from Bloomfield Organics are as rich in cultural and historical significance as they are in flavor and quality. Prior to the 1906 earthquake, spuds from rolling hills of the Estero Americano Watershed region were grown in our sandy loam soils and shipped via flat bottom barge to San Francisco. After the quake, the already-shallow waterways filled with silt, making barge shipping tough. Then farmers from the Sacramento region began irrigating their fields, leading to earlier and larger potato ..read more
Mollie Stone’s is bringing the famous Hatch Chile harvest to the Bay Area with roasting events at six select stores. Along with our friends at Melissa’s Produce, we will be offering free roasting with purchase on-site.
Mark your calendars to experience the amazing smell of these roasted peppers, and the chance to stockpile Hatch Chiles for yourself while they last!
Hatch Chile Roasting Event Dates & Locations:
Saturday August 23, 12-4pm: Greenbrae Sunday August 24, 12-4pm: Pacific Heights Saturday September 6, 12-4pm: Sausalito Sunday September 7, 12-4pm: ..read moreThe late summer months have arrived, which means California grown Reed avocados are now in season. Mollie Stone’s Markets is proud to carry the Reed avocado this year, as availability is limited and their season is shorter than that of the California Hass avocado offered from spring to fall. The Reed avocado season runs roughly from July through September, so you’ll need to get these while you can!
Why Reed Avocados Are Unique
About 95% of the avocados available in the market ..read more
Marvel Stripes are a large, late season heirloom tomato with alternating red and yellow or orange stripes. They are meaty and mild. In this recipe, they complement both the delicate flavor of fresh mozzarella and the zing of freshly made pesto.
MARVEL STRIPE & FRESH MOZZARELLA CROSTINI WITH RUSTIC PESTO Recipe from Terra Firma Farm
Remove the leaves from 1 bunch of basil and chop roughly. Mince 1 clove of garlic. Add basil and garlic to a food processor and purée with 3-4 ..read more
Cherokee Purple, Black Prince and other black/purple/brown heirloom tomato varieties are always the first to ripen, and are the most abundant early in the season.
CHEROKEE PURPLE TOMATOES WITH ARUGULA & SOFT EGGS Recipe from Terra Firma Farm
Dice 1 large or 2 smaller Cherokee Purple (or other brown or purple tomatoes), removing the core. Toss in a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Cut 1 large clove of garlic into slices. ..read more