In this issue

• Santa Cruz Organic Juices
• We all scream for…
• No Dairy? No Problem.
• Frosty Paws
• Health Notes from Dr. Liz
• Community Events

Sundaes All Around

More choices for both high-end and kid-friendly ice cream bliss:

Sauces:

For the Connoisseur: Try Fran’s Sauces in rich and delicious flavors like Pure Raspberry, Classic Caramel and Dark Chocolate. They’re also great drizzled over fresh fruit or mixed with seltzer for a yummy flavored soda.

Just for Kids: It’s hard to beat Magic Shell for sheer novelty value. This hardening chocolate is a magic trick and a taste treat, all in one. Try Hershey’s Chocolate, Reese’s Chocolate and Peanut Butter, or Smucker’s Caramel flavors.

Sprinkles:

For the Connoisseur: Who says grown-ups can’t have a few sprinkles on their sundaes? India Tree Sparkling Sugar and Decoratifs elevate ice cream to an art form. Look for them near the cake frostings and mixes in our stores.

Just for Kids: Cake Mate Decorators are undisputed classics, available in rainbow, chocolate and nonpareils.

And for everyone:

A waffle cone or bowl from Keebler elevates a good sundae to greatness, every time.

Soothe, Relax, Rejuvenate

Here’s a great way to cool off when the temperature soars: try a cooling and refreshing eye or facial mask from Bass. This beauty mask can be used warm or cold — we suggest throwing it in the freezer for about 20 minutes for a super-soothing cool-down.

Community Events

August 23rd

4th Annual Village Feast Davis CA
Presented by Slow Food Yolo and benefiting the Davis Farm to School Connection, this year's Village Feast takes place at Davis Central Park (4th and C streets in Davis). Aperitifs at noon, followed by lunch at 12:30. Nugget Market is thrilled to co-sponsor this fundraiser in support of school gardens, organic-farm field trips for kids, and more. For more information, go to www.davisfarmersmarket.org.

September 6th

Harvest of Hope 2008 Elk Grove CA
The Elk Grove Community Assistance Network hosts this annual gala evening event (6 pm to 10 pm) at Tsakopoulos Hall, with live music, fine food and wine, dancing and more. Nugget is pleased to support this fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting thousands of Elk Grove families in need and facing hunger. For more information, call (916) 685-8453.

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

Fresh to Market
Aug 22, 2008
Volume 2, Issue 17

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We all Scream for Ice Cream and Popsicles!

Featured Recipe:

Better Living through Juice

Try these Kid-Friendly Popsicles and Strawberry Smoothie Pops — easy to make at home in just minutes using Santa Cruz Organic juices.

Good for you, good for the planet, and great for the taste buds — Santa Cruz Organic juices get a gold star from us for all-around goodness! Try original Apple, or more exotic flavors like Berry Nectar and Orange Mango.

We All Scream For … Well, You Know

Whether you’re a connoisseur or just a big kid when it comes to ice cream, try these frozen treats for a tasty cool-down. For the connoisseur, Green and Black’s Organic Ice Creams are available in chocolate, vanilla and white chocolate with strawberry flavors. For kids, you can’t go wrong with locally made Crystal Neapolitan ice cream from Crystal Cream and Butter Co. in Sacramento.

No Dairy? No Problem.

Lactose intolerance doesn’t have to doom you to a summer devoid of creamy, icy goodness. Lactose-free “ice creams” are tasting more and more like the real thing all the time, particularly the flavors concocted by the folks over at Soy Dream. Non-dairy and all-natural, Soy Dream comes in luscious flavors like French Vanilla and Mocha Fudge. For a more adorable alternative, try Tofutti Cuties — perfectly portioned and dairy- and lactose-free.

‘Paws’ For Your Pooch

If Fido is always begging for a frosty treat, there’s good news: now he can have one. Available in original and peanut butter flavors, Frosty Paws Frozen Treats for dogs are refreshing and healthy.

Heath Notes with Dr. Liz

Chill Out, Lactose-Free

What hot summer day is complete without a frozen treat? With all your outside physical activity and working up a sweat, why not indulge in an ice cream cone or cup of frozen yogurt? But for the lactose intolerant among us, ice cream can be a real scream. Ice cream has a fair amount of the milk sugar lactose, which for some people causes discomfort (gas, bloating) in the lower intestinal tract. People who are lactose intolerant are unable to digest milk sugar, which leads to symptoms from the bacterial fermentation of lactose in the large intestine.

Good news: If you’re lactose intolerant, there is no need to miss out. Check the ice-cream case for lactose-free frozen treats made with tofu, nut milks and other dairy-free (lactose-free) bases. These ice cream-like goodies are quite tasty and come with similar “add ins” such as nuts and fruit, just like the real thing. Many of these lactose-free treats also supply calcium and a bit of protein like regular ice cream. But, as always, check the label for calories and fat counts for each ½ cups serving.

—Liz Applegate, Ph.D.