In this issue

• Brillat Savarin
• Sweet Slices
• Dr. Liz: Holiday Eating Survival Guide
• Uncommon Elixir
• Shower = Relaxation

Sparkle Sparkle

New Year’s Eve just isn’t complete without a bottle of bubbly.

Veuve Clicquot

The venerable favorite at a great price! When giving a gift or looking for the “real deal” in sparkling wine, you can’t go wrong here.

$39.99, save $15.00

Domaine Ste. Michelle

Bringing sparkling wine to a party is always a classy option. This is one of our favorite values in a traditionally made (bottle fermented) sparkling wine. It’s rare to get this quality for under $10.

$8.99, save $3.00

For more New Year’s Eve wine ideas, pick up our Holiday Gifts and Entertaining Guide, in stores now.

Uncommon Elixir

Whether you’re low on electrolytes from a long workout or a long night with a few too many adult beverages, coconut water might be just the hydration solution you need. O.N.E Coconut Water is excellent for replacing those lost electrolytes and promoting overall hydration.

Shower = Relaxation

When you need to wind down from the stress of the holidays, dial up the relaxation quotient of your shower: Try Kiss My Face’s organic shower gel, in yummy-sounding flavors like sweet orange & lime or grapefruit & lemongrass.

Headache Fixer

Will a little too much, ahem, celebrating leave you with a pounding head come Jan. 1? Reach for our double-pack of Bayer Asprin. Great for halting headaches, this double-pack is also a great deal — two for the price of one!

Prices effective through December 31, 2008.

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Fresh to Market
Dec. 23, 2008
Volume 2, Issue 26

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.

Ring in the New Year

Featured Recipe: Standing Rib-Roast

Nothing says “the holidays” like a big, juicy roast beef. The standing rib roast is the king of all roast beasts. You start it off very hot to seal in all the juices, and then slow roast it so that you get a nice large patch of medium-rare in the middle. There is an optional pan-gravy attached to this recipe, but it’s certainly not essential because this roast is so juicy and tender. If you are hosting a smaller get together, no need to worry: we have a recipe for a Standing Rib-Roast for 6.

— Jeff Clark, chef de cuisine, Nugget Markets

Brillat Savarin

Imported from Normandy, France, this decadent triple-crème is sure to please. Rich, creamy and slightly sweet, it is perfect for any course, especially dessert. Best served with ripe fruit and crusty bread (and a little honey, if you dare).

Sweet Slices

Did you know Nugget now sells ten of our fabulous layer cakes by the slice? Big enough to share, these cake slices alternate layers of spongy cake with decadent fillings, covered in creamy icing. For a festive New Year’s Eve celebration, try the Night on the Town Cake, with alternating layers of white and chocolate cake with vanilla and chocolate buttercream and rich ganache, iced with vanilla buttercream.

Health Notes with Dr. Liz

Holiday Eating Survival Guide

The bounty begins at Thanksgiving and relentlessly persists into January – office parties, family gatherings and holiday cocktail parties galore. Keep your weight steady and at the same time enjoy the festivities of the season with this no-stress holiday eating guide.

Here are a few survival tips:

1. Breakfast is a must. Eat a solid breakfast that includes some protein and fiber — oatmeal, nuts and yogurt — that will keep you feeling satisfied. Skipping meals (in particular breakfast) may lead to overeating later in the day along with the faulty rationalization that you “deserve” to indulge.
2. Get your workout in early rather than late. A morning workout helps you stay on a schedule and you’re less apt to miss a workout. Afternoon or early evening workouts plans quickly fade when a holiday gathering is on tap.
3. Visualize the spread. Here are eating strategies at various types of holiday affairs:
   • Sit-down dinners: Think of your dinner plate as a clock and make sure you serve yourself “45 minutes” of vegetables, fruit salad and whole grains and reserve “15 minutes” for meats and foods with heavy sauces.
   • Buffet tables: Use the sample technique to avoid the typical five-pound buffet plate. Try just a dab — you can always go back for more.
   • Cocktail parties: Keep your distance from the appetizers to minimize mindless nibbling. And when you make a selection, go for items less pedestrian — you can get cheese and crackers any time of year, but sampling a special holiday cookie or appetizer keeps eating festive.

—Liz Applegate, Ph.D.