In this issue

• Harvest Report: Napa and Sonoma
• Rustic Baguette
• Health Notes from Dr. Liz: Wine-Country Foods at Their Best
• “Unoaked” Sonoma Chardonnay
• Hydrate Your Hair with Grapes
• Community Events

Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Enjoy the flavor of pure Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano without all the hassle. Get yours today in our Specialty Cheese Departments, where we have it pre-grated and packaged in resealable containers for your convenience. Excellent for topping soups, salads, pasta dishes and our featured recipe.

$9.99/lb., save $5.00/lb.

2007 Healdsburg Ranches “Unoaked” Sonoma Chardonnay

This is a pure expression of Chardonnay fruit. If you would really like to taste what premium Sonoma County Chardonnay can taste like without the influence of oak, this is a great opportunity! This wine is fresh, vibrant, and delicious upon release, featuring pear, citrus and grapefruit along with green apple. And with $5 stop sign savings, it is also an incredible value!

Hydrate Your Hair with Grapes

Desert Essence’s Italian Red Grape Shampoo and Conditioner, made with Organic Grape Extract and Red Wine Extract, protects your hair from UV damage, while Organic Grape Seed Oil moisturizes and repairs damage.

Community Events

Hot Chili and Cool Cars

September 19 means it’s time for Rocklin’s Hot Chili and Cool Cars, a day of classic and exotic cars, food, crafts, entertainment, kids’ events, a chili cook off, and more. This free, family-friendly event takes place from 10am to 4pm on Pacific Street in Rocklin. Nugget Market in Roseville supports the Chili Alley at this popular event. For more information, call 916-624-2548.

Hands for Hope Food Bank Blitz
September 20th

Stop by Nugget Market in El Dorado Hills on Sept. 20 from 10am to 6pm as we join with Hands for Hope/Youth Making a Difference for the Food Bank Blitz, a one-day food-and-cash donation drive. All donations are accepted and will stay local. Hands for Hope is a youth-driven outreach organization, and all donations will benefit the Food Bank of EDH and Hands for Hope’s programs to benefit the hungry. For more information on Hands for Hope, visit hands4hopeyouth.org

Lincoln Showcase 2009
September 26th

Nugget Market in Roseville supports the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s centennial at this year’s Lincoln Showcase, an evening of art, food, spirits, and entertainment. The celebration goes from 5:30pm to 10pm on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Beermann Plaza in downtown Lincoln. For more information, call the chamber at 916-645-2035.

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

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Fresh to Market
September 16, 2009
Volume 3, Issue 20

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.

Wine Country

Featured Recipe: Portabella & Heirloom Tomato Napoleon

With heirloom tomatoes in season, don’t miss out on trying this great recipe before the season ends!

Harvest Report: Napa and Sonoma

I was just in the Napa and Sonoma wine country, and it looks once again like it’s going to be a high yield, and high quality, year for the grape harvest. The relatively cool growing season has allowed the fruit to mature slowly and develop flavor, and most of the growers I talked to were very happy with the quality. The USDA crop report for 2009 forecasted that 3.3 million tons of wine grapes are on the vine. Though that is well under the record 3.76 million tons harvested in 2005, it is well over last year’s 3.06 million-ton figure. This should bode well for consumers, because large crops usually translate to lower prices.

– Hank Beal, Director of Adult Beverages

Rustic Baguette

Our hearth-baked French-style baguettes are made with premium wheat flour, sea salt, water, and a touch of yeast. A delicious, soft crumb with a hint of sweetness combines with a crispy crust to make a wonderful dinner bread. Purchase one Rustic Baguette, $2.99 ea., and receive one complimentary large Ciabatta, a $3.49 value. Offer valid 9/16/09 – 9/22/09.

Health Notes with Dr. Liz

Wine-Country Foods at Their Best

Grape harvest is a favorite time for foodies who relish in the bounty of delicious wine country offerings. But whether you head over to the Napa Valley for a gourmet picnic or make your own wine-country meal, relish in the fact that many of this region’s eats are loaded with health-boosting properties besides luscious flavor.

• Olive oil: Known world-wide now as a notable olive growing region, these local olive oils contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat shown to reduce circulating cholesterol levels as well as cut heart disease risk. Many extra virgin olive oils also contain powerful antioxidants called phenols that also protect your heart by promoting better blood flow.
• Local cheeses: Regional cheeses made from cow’s and goat’s milk provide a seductively delicious source of live bacteria from the cultures used in cheese making. These cultures help promote healthy bacteria growth in your intestine, which in turn may boost immune health.
• Seasonal produce: From freshly picked squashes to vine-ripened grapes, this region’s local produce has a wealth of good-for-you nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, and potassium for healthy blood pressure. Also, the bounty of colorful produce showcases the variety of phytonutrients such as lycopene and quercitin that may help lower risk for a variety of age-related ailments.
• Wine: In moderation wine, whether white or red varietals, has been shown to lower risk for heart disease. Red wine (as well as red and purple grapes) also contain phenols that research suggests may protect blood vessels and regions in the brain against aging.

—Liz Applegate, Ph.D.