In this issue

• Nugget’s Spicy Pork Rub
• BBQ Supplies
• Burt’s Bees
• Get a Load of Lodi
• 4th of July Events
• Dr Liz – Heirloom Tomato Primer

Stubb’s Barbecue Sauce

Some say that Stubb inherited his love for cooking from his preacher father, who was known to feed his congregation with barbecue along with the gospel. Stubb’s Orignal Bar-B-Q Sauce combines mouthwatering, tangy tomato paste with a kick of vinegar and a hint of molasses — worthy of its creator’s Texas roots.

BBQ Supplies

Planning a backyard bash? Find all your barbecue and smoking supplies at Nugget! We carry popular outdoor brands such as Outset and Bayes. Barbecue items are available on display in our stores at select locations, but if you don’t see what you’re looking for, other items are available upon request. Just ask an associate!

Burt’s Bees’ Herbal Insect Repellent

Buzz off, bugs! For a gentle way to repel creepy-crawlies, try Burt’s Bees’ 100 percent natural blend of bug-fighting oils. Rosemary, lemongrass, and citronella oils mix with five others that bugs hate, creating an all-natural solution for keeping pests away. Because the formula contains no DEET, it’s safe enough to apply with confidence to children and even pets.

Elk Grove Grand Opening

Please visit our newest Nugget location, at
7101 Elk Grove Blvd in Elk Grove. Now open!
Regular store hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Join Nugget for 4th of July Events in our Community

Davis

Starting the day with great food, games, activities, musical entertainment, skydiving demonstrations and much more, the Davis 4th of July celebration and fireworks show are not to be missed. The 20-minute fireworks display, co-sponsored by Nugget Markets, begins at 9:30 p.m. at Community Park, 1405 F St., at Covell Blvd. For more information, please visit www.cityofdavis.org.

Rocklin

Starting with a pancake breakfast and ending with a spectacular fireworks sky concert, this year’s Rocklin Jubilee also includes the Jubilee Parade (starting at 9 a.m.), activity booths and games, K9 demonstrations, a beer garden, Kidz Fun Zones, crafts for sale and more. The Cheeseballs, co-sponsored by Nugget Markets, takes the stage prior to the fireworks sky concert. Festivities are held at Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 5th St., Rocklin. For more information, please visit www.rocklin.ca.us/RocklinJubilee.

Roseville

Enjoy the 4th starting at 10 a.m. with the 4th of July Parade. Music, games, and numerous other activities begin at 2 p.m. at Royer Park. Opening at 7 p.m., the Placer County Fairgrounds features family entertainment and a dazzling fireworks display, co-sponsored by Nugget Markets, commencing at 9:30 p.m. For more details, please visit www.roseville.ca.us

Sacramento: Greenhaven/Pocket Area

For the fourteenth year, the family-oriented 4th of July Parade will be presented by the Pocket/Greenhaven community of Sacramento. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Parkway Oaks Park on South Land Park Drive (next to Lisbon Elementary School), traveling down Wind Bridge Drive and ending at Garcia Bend Park.

Woodland

Woodland’s 4th of July celebration offers a variety of fun summer activities and treats along with a spectacular fireworks show choreographed to music. Starting with a pre-show at 6 p.m., the fireworks are launched at 9:30 p.m. Pre-show activities include a rock-climbing wall, bounce houses and a barbecue at the Woodland High School football stadium. Made possible by Woodland Rec. Foundation and co-sponsored by Nugget Markets.

To find out about other events in your community visit our events page.

Fresh to Market
June 26, 2008
Volume 2, Issue 13

We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of Fresh to Market. Fresh to Market is a free, bi-weekly email publication of Nugget Market, Inc.

Featured Video: Smoking Pork 101

Pulled Pork

Rachael Levine, Executive Chef of Nugget Markets, gives you the lowdown on Nugget Markets’ spicy pork rub, and the boys take you out in the backyard to show you how to smoke your shoulders and ribs to perfection.

Featured Recipe: Nugget’s Spicy Pork Rub Pork Sandwich

While this recipe contains all of the traditional components that constitute a traditional barbecue rub — chili powder, celery salt, paprika, ground mustard and a wee bit of brown sugar — it also includes the unusual presence of candied ginger and cinnamon. We decided to go spicy when we created this recipe, so we chose to add hot red pepper flakes to give the finished meat a nice little kick. Of course, if you tend to be a little bashful around hot peppers, reduce the quantity to suit your own tolerance. You can also counter-balance the spiciness by basting the ribs or shoulder during the last half-hour with a sweet BBQ sauce by Earth & Vine or Cookwell & Co.

Get a Load of Lodi

No more is Lodi considered a lesser appellation than its cousins Napa and Sonoma. Now highly respected, Lodi boasts some great old vines, particularly the old vine Zinfandels it’s famous for. Other dry European red varietals also do very well in the region, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Tempranillo and Sangiovese. White wine grapes flourish too, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chenin Blanc — especially in the Clarksburg region. Check out our expanded selection of Lodi and Clarksburg wines at the new Nugget in Elk Grove.

Health Notes from Dr. Liz:

Heirloom Tomato Primer

Just as their name implies, old-fashioned Heirloom tomatoes each have their own character – wrinkled skins, irregular shapes and gorgeous colors along with a few blemishes. According to Seed Saver Exchange, there are some 5,000 types of heirlooms. These stately and flavorful tomatoes have vintage “roots” going back more than 100 years, with some varieties passed down from early Native Americans years ago.

Known for bold taste, each heirloom variety has its own characteristic colors, shapes and flavors. And along with their good looks, heirlooms are packed with nutrients including vitamin C, potassium, fiber and an array of cancer-fighting compounds such as lycopene and xeathanzene. Look for these heirlooms at Nugget:

• Marvel Stripe: Large fruit with yellow, orange and red stripes with a touch of green. Sweet tasting.
• Brandywine: The most popular heirloom, these have an unmistakable tomato flavor.
• Purple Cherokee: Said to originate from the Cherokee Indians, this tomato has a complex flavor.
• Yellow Brandywine: Originating from the Amish country with excellent flavor.
• Great White: White-skinned large tomato with excellent flavor.
• Green Zebra: Fully ripened fruit is green with a faint stripe.

Treat your heirlooms with care:

• Select tomatoes based on feel — smooth skin that is taut (avoid mushy fruit).
• Buy only enough for a few days’ use as heirloom don’t keep as long as standard hybrid tomatoes, which are bred for their staying power.
• Keep heirlooms out on your kitchen countertop until use. Don’t put them in the fridge, as chilling temps zap tomato flavor.
• Enjoy heirlooms fresh or lightly cooked as a way to showcase their rich and tangy flavor.

—Liz Applegate, Ph.D.