Tag: Gluten Free

Specialties

New To Our Shelves: Top 10 for October

After all of the delicious new things from September, our Natural & Specialty Buyer Tamira decided to do another “Top 10” list of her favorite new things that arrived at Mollie Stone’s this October.

1. Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Chips The first totally delicious, crispy, crunchy chip made from sustainably harvested and nutrient-rich seaweed. These are made locally by a Bay Area-based natural foods company founded by four Burlingame dads. Mollie Stone’s is among the very first retailers nationwide to carry this exciting ..read more

Specialties

Introducing Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Chips

As you wander our aisles on your next shopping trip, we hope you’ll add something new to your shopping basket – a chip that’s tasty enough for the snack aisle, yet healthy enough for the produce aisle.

Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Chips are the first chip on the market that can claim seaweed as its primary ingredient. Seaweed, as you may know, is a superfood ingredient that’s trending big at the moment, and for good reason: it’s chock-full of vitamins and minerals, ..read more

Bakery

Guittard Chocolate Company, a Bay Area institution since 1868!

Guittard Chocolate Company is a Bay Area based chocolate maker celebrated for crafting world-class chocolate based on traditional French methods. Founded in San Francisco in 1868, Guittard is the oldest continuously owned and operated family chocolate-making business in the United States.

The Growth of a Family Business

In the 1850s, Etienne Guittard embarked on the arduous journey from Tournus, France, to San Francisco in search of gold. An experienced chocolate maker, Etienne had brought French chocolate to trade for mining supplies but ..read more

Gluten Free, Seafood

Introducing Fishpeople seafood entrees

We’re excited to welcome the newest member of our grocery family – Fishpeople!

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fishpeople creates delicious seafood entrees with a commitment to supporting sustainable, wild fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. Fishpeople’s ready-to-eat, wild caught seafood meals in shelf stable poaching pouches are revolutionary because they make it possible to have a delicious seafood meal anywhere, any time – a camping trip, a lunch on the go, or a last-minute dinner for the kids.

Why do we think Fishpeople ..read more

Specialties

New To Our Shelves: Top 10 for September

The variety of products grows weekly at Mollie Stone’s! Our buyers work around the clock to ensure your selection includes the latest and greatest in emerging food trends. Our Natural & Specialty Buyer, Tamira, shared 10 of her favorite new items that have appeared on our shelves this month.

1. So Delicious Cashew Milk Smooth and satisfying So Delicious Cashew Milk is dairy, soy and gluten free. Cashews are a great source of iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium and zinc. Try Unsweetened Original ..read more

Gluten Free, Specialties

Celiac Awareness with Udi’s Gluten Free

May is Celiac Awareness Month

It’s estimated that Celiac Disease affects over 3 million people in the United States alone. Unfortunately, 85% of those people are undiagnosed or even misdiagnosed with other medical conditions. To help change this statistic, we’re taking this opportunity during Celiac Awareness Month to help spread the word about Celiac symptoms, treatments, and some helpful resources that will answer any other questions you may have.

Specialties

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

Specialties

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

Gluten Free, Specialties

Gluten Free and Vegan Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Dietary restrictions certainly don’t have to get in the way of a delicious and memorable Thanksgiving meal. Mollie Stone’s is committed to offering a variety of ready-to-eat products, ingredients and recipes that support your special diet during the holidays.

We asked our buyers to share some of their favorite products and browsed our recipe collection to come up with suggested menus for those who will be having a gluten free or vegan meal this Thanksgiving. Keep reading for our menu ideas! ..read more

Gluten Free, Specialties

Recipe: Coco-Peanut Butter Magic Bars

We’d be hard pressed to find a better recipe for an incredibly tasty, gluten free and vegan dessert for the holidays than Earth Balance’s Coco-Peanut Butter Magic Bars.

This gluten free and vegan twist on a classic 7-layer or magic bar recipe begins with vegan “sweetened condensed milk” that’s made with coconut milk, a little sugar and a pinch of patience. The reward is a thick, creamy “milk” that’s just as velvety as its dairy based cousin. The second magic act is stirring in ..read more