One Planet Organic Granola has partnered with Bay Area food banks for a “Share Your Bag of Granola!” promotion. For every bag of One Planet purchased at Mollie Stone’s now through March 30, 2013, One Planet will donate a bag of wholesome granola to our local food banks. Founder & CMO Sandra Madanat told us: “We created our company with the intention of being aware, not only of the food we eat but the community around us. We are thankful ..read more
Specialties
Specialties
Milton & Small Cold Brew Coffee
After venturing the world together, Brian and Joseph (the duo behind Milton & Small) decided to team up and create a business to capture the spirit of their journeys. Coffee! You can find it everywhere. It can be prepared many different ways. And, it’s more than a ritual; it’s a way of life. As luck would have it, they each had their own unique connections to coffee; Brian a recipe for Cold Brew (a gift from his roots in Florida), ..read more
Taking Steps for Sustainable Palm Oil
There’s a lot of press surrounding the current state of palm oil, and Earth Balance is doing something about it. As palm oil is one of the critical elements to our proprietary blend of oils, they are dedicated to being proactive in growing awareness around the issue. Keep reading to learn more.
Passions of Spain: Tapas
Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold such as mixed olives and cheese, or warm like battered or baked chorizo, meatballs and potatoes. In Spain, patrons of tapas can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal.
The word “tapas” is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, “to cover.” It is common to place a small plate of tapas atop your wine glass, making it convenient to stand and move ..read more
Hey SF, put some super in your bowl right now!
Americans pack away 11 million pounds of chips on Super Bowl Sunday. Say “hola” to new tortilla popchips, and “adios” to guilt when you enjoy them in place of fried tortilla chips. Tortilla popchips are the perfect game time or any time snack with all the flavor and only half the fat of traditional flavored tortilla chips.
Keep reading for some better-for-you snacking tips from local nutritionist Manuel Villacorta.
Mollie Stone’s & Hodo Soy Beanery Deli Salads
Mollie Stone’s has partnered with Oakland-based Hodo Soy Beanery to create delicious, healthy salads to delight your palate and with plenty of protein to fortify you throughout all adventures.
Chefs from Mollie Stone’s and Hodo worked together to develop four recipes available exclusively in Mollie Stone’s deli counters (selection varies by season). Each Hodo salad is gluten-free, and either vegetarian or vegan. They are delicious cold or hot, as a snack or over a grain or lettuce for a hearty meal. ..read more
Hodo Soy Beanery & How Tofu Is Made
Oakland-based Hodo Soy Beanery handcrafts the finest tofu and yuba possible, using only fresh soybeans, filtered water and no preservatives.
Made with organic, non-GMO beans sourced from a family farm in the US, Hodo products have a wonderful texture, fresh flavor and are packed with health benefits. Soy is a complete protein, boasting all of the essential amino acids necessary for a balanced diet. At a whopping 17g of protein per 3oz serving, Hodo tofu has over 50% more protein than ..read more
Interview with Daryl Groom of Colby Red Wine
When we found out about the heart touching and inspiring background of Colby Red Wine, we got in touch with the winemaker, Daryl Groom, to get the full story.
Daryl Groom is an Australia native that has been in the wine industry for over 25 years. He spent 16 years as senior red winemaker at Penfolds in Australia before joining Alexander Valley’s Geyser Peak Winery in 1989. There, he earned eight national and international awards for Winery of the Year and ..read more
Colby Red Wine, Supporting Charities That Promote Heart Health
Colby Red, a California Red Wine Blend made by Australian winemaker Daryl Groom, is dedicated to raising awareness for heart disease. The proceeds support charities that promote heart health. The Groom Family has made significant donations to the American Heart Association, Mended Little Hearts, Children’s Heart Camps, families in need and many other cardiac research organizations. Proceeds from sales of Colby Red at Mollie Stone’s will go to local cardiac health organizations.
Hanukkah, a holiday about miracles
On Hanukkah, Jews celebrate a miracle. It happened when a group of Jews decided to fight against their Greek rulers in the year 168 BCE. This group, called the Maccabees, fought to assert their freedom to worship according to their tradition, and to retake their place of worship, the Temple.
Their tiny army was able to overcome the mighty Greek Empire even though they had little oil to make light, only a day’s worth. They lit a candelabra called a Menorah and ..read more