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One of my favorite summer suppers is a savory black bean burger prepared on the grill, topped with a slice of avocado and some fresh salsa. It pairs so perfectly with an ice-cold Mexican beer and grilled corn on the cob. And, it’s my go-to meal when I’m having vegans or vegetarians over for a barbeque.
Since the Fourth of July is usually a meat-fest of a holiday, I thought I’d share some seriously mouthwatering meatless options and grilling tips to help spark creativity.
Categories: Food & Recipes
CONGRATULATIONS TO KEN MARSHALL OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI!
People often use the catchphrase “Life is just a bowl of cherries” to mean that life is going well, but we don’t want to stop at just a bowl; we want to bring you a big basket full of cherry goodness! A yummy cherry pie—especially one spotted cooling on a windowsill—has come to signal summer and its sweet flavors, and this basket features all the ingredients you’ll need to bring your own very special cherry pie into fruition.
This isn’t just (cherry) pie in the sky! Enter a comment by July 12th telling us about your favorite way to enjoy cherries and you’ll have a chance to win the Cherry Fest Basket filled with pie making supplies and other special cherry goodies. One winner will be selected at random to receive our Cherry Fest Basket, a $100 value, plus a $50 gift card for you to pick up other important Cherry Fest items like a few pounds of juicy cherries and some ice cream to serve your pie à la mode.
Categories: Contests, Produce, Summer's Best
Summer’s best ingredients include strawberries, sweet corn, peaches, cherries, eggplant, cucumbers, green beans and more. The flavor of peak produce speaks for itself, and we love to let it shine in some of our favorite healthy recipes for the season.
See our full Health Starts Here recipe collection for more ideas.
What healthy favorites are on your summer table?
Categories: Food & Recipes, Summer's Best
Backyard barbecues can be one of summer’s most fun and flavorful ways to celebrate the season with family and friends. Unfortunately, entertaining can be costly. But, with a little planning, you don’t have to skip out on good times even when sticking to a budget.
In the latest issue of The Whole Deal, we’ve turned up the heat on money-saving ideas so you can entertain with ease without getting burned. Here’s our game plan for a BBQ Bash for 8 that makes it easy to plan a grill-side bash at less than $10 per person. Download the menu, shopping list and step-by-step plan here.
Alfresco Dip with Crostini
Categories: Food & Recipes, Value - Whole Deal
Plump, sweet and juicy, there’s so much to love about cherries! Cherry Fest is our way of celebrating all things cherry, so our stores will have plenty of cherries for all of your cherry needs. Summer is the best time to buy cherries because that’s when they’re at their seasonal best so you’re sure to find the sweetest fruits and the sweetest prices! How will you celebrate Cherry Fest?
Personally, I like to keep a large stock of cherries around because I find that I tend to eat them by the handful. This summer I think I’ll buy a little extra and instead of gobbling ALL of them up and spitting out the pits willy-nilly as usual, I’m going to try and explore cherry’s flavor potential. I’m excited to see how cherries will lend their deep sweetness to more than just desserts! Here are some really delicious recipes that caught my eye.
Categories: Food & Recipes, Summer's Best
Is delicious summer food part of your July 4th celebration? It is for ours! Get ready for fireworks of flavor, prepared with summer’s best ingredients. Here are some of our top recipe picks for a sizzling 4th!
Are you chilling and grilling or preparing a bang-up meal? Leave a comment to tell us about your favorite way to celebrate July 4th!
Categories: Food & Recipes, Summer's Best
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, July is National Blueberry Month! If any fruit deserves its own month of honorable recognition, the little blue beauty certainly does. Native to North America, blueberries are grown in 35 out of 50 states. That translates into supplying roughly 95% of the entire world’s crop. With flavors ranging from puckery tart to mildly sweet, blueberries are in full seasonal swing somewhere from April through October, but July is prime blueberry season. (They can also be enjoyed frozen or dried at other times of the year.)
Experts often include blueberries in their Top 10 Lists of the healthiest foods. That’s because, like many fruits, they are rich in fiber, low in calories and boast Vitamin C and other important antioxidants. Blueberries get their deep purple-blue color from anthocyanin pigments that have long been thought to have health benefits.
When shopping, be sure to look for firm blueberries with even coloring. Shake the container gently to make sure they move easily and are free of mold, moisture or damage. Once you get them home, don’t wash them until ready to eat or use in a recipe. Try to eat them within three to five days. If you’ve got extra on hand, freeze them in an air-tight plastic bag for later.
Categories: Food & Recipes, Summer's Best
Traveling on vacation this summer? We want to go with you! Or maybe just find us when you get there. Many of our stores are just a hop, skip or a subway/tube/bus stop from many of your favorite summer destinations. Over the summer, we’ll be featuring stores near destinations around the U.S., U.K. and Canada that are conveniently located near vacation destinations like historical landmarks, beaches, artsy and adventurous escapades, festivals and more!
Categories: Summer's Best, Vacation Stores
Grilling poultry can be tricky business. It’s best when it’s cooked to the perfect temperature (165°F) and it’s still juicy, but in the blink of an eye (or the swig of a beer) it can become overcooked. So how do you make sure your poultry is grilled to perfection? Read on for some favorite tips and recipes to help spark your creativity and kick off BBQ season. Read the rest of this entry »
Categories: Food & Recipes, Meat, Summer's Best
It’s summertime and the livin’ should be easy. Make the most of every summer day by spending less time in the kitchen, cooking outdoors more often, or not cooking at all! Try these everyday solutions to make summer all that you want it to be.
Take a laid-back approach to meal planning. Simply pick what’s in season (and on sale) then build a meal around it. Top summer faves:
Categories: Food & Recipes, Summer's Best
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