When deciding to embark on a gluten free diet, it can be challenging to find substitutions for favorite snacks. With the recent influx of gluten free products on the market, capturing that familiar taste can prove tricky, especially when it comes to crackers. Dare to the rescue! The brand has been making their wholesome Breton crackers since 1982, and their tender-crisp texture and taste are now available in a gluten free version. Made with arrowroot flour and green lentil flour, ..read more
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What’s as big as a softball and great in guacamole?
The 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
Five Prosciutto Wrapped Apps
If you’re looking for new ways to enjoy all of the produce available this season, we’re here to help along with a very versatile ingredient: prosciutto. This dry-cured ham is usually served uncooked and sliced into paper thin pieces. Its delicate, slightly salty taste provides a great contrast to sweet summer fruit and accentuates the flavor of fresh veggies.
Keep reading for five of our favorite fruits and vegetables to combine with prosciutto.
Recipe: Marvel Stripe and Fresh Mozzarella Crostini with Rustic Pesto
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
A recipe to kick off heirloom tomato season
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
Summer Spotlight: Heirloom Tomatoes from Terra Firma Farm
Heirloom tomatoes have been handed down from farmer to garden over generations. They come in all different shapes and sizes: small to large, round to knobby, to fluted. They are also in all colors of the rainbow: not just red but pink, green, brown, yellow, orange, purple, white and various combinations. There are green and yellow striped heirloom tomatoes, red and orange striped, and even purple and green striped.
Different tomato colors generally indicate different flavors. Black and purple tomatoes tend ..read more
Two Easy Fish Recipes
There are so many reasons to include fish in your diet, so we asked our chief fishmonger to share two of his favorite fish recipes made with easy cooking preparations. The use of herbs adds a delicate aroma to both dishes, which makes it easy to appreciate the wonderful nuances of fresh fish from your local Mollie Stone’s fishmonger.
Keep reading for the recipes.
Making the most of California Avocado season!
California Avocados are grown on nearly 5,000 family farms in the coastal regions of California – spanning from San Luis Obispo County down through San Diego County, where the climates are mild and the soil is rich. Locally grown California Avocados are in season from early spring through late fall and right now are peak availability here at Mollie Stone’s.
The California Avocado is creamy, nutty superfood, and is naturally nutritious with nearly 20 vitamins and nutrients. Their nutrient-dense profile makes them ..read more
A Summer Salad To Go
As the warm weather arrives in the Bay Area, so does the need for healthy and refreshing meals that can be brought along on any summertime adventure. Whether it is to the office or the beach, mason jar salads are a simple way to pack a lot of fresh flavor into a small package. These sustainable containers can be layered with any variety of ingredients from your local Mollie Stone’s Market and enjoyed by the whole family!
To keep your mason ..read more
RECIPE: Asian Salmon Bowl with Garlic Lime Glaze
A simple preparation is the best way to enjoy fresh salmon. This recipe is an update on classic salmon teriyaki – we added maple syrup, fresh lime juice and a hint of garlic to create subtly sweet caramelization with a just-right balance of flavors.
Keep reading for the recipe.