Written by our friends at Cabot Creamery   Cabot Creamery Co-operative, owned by 1,100 dairy farm families throughout New England and upstate New York, invite you to visit a farm on Sunday, October 9^th!   As a co-operative, our farm families own the business and all profits are returned to the farmers, which means that when you purchase Cabot products you are directly supporting farmers in your local communities.   That spirit of supporting your community is what we love about Price Chopper’s Homegrown Flavors program. Cabot is proud to be a part of this program that connects people to local food producers, and for that reason our farm family owners are opening their gates to show appreciation for their neighbor’s support. Every participating farm features different activities, such as farm tours, hayrides, scavenger hunts and games for families. It is a chance to meet neighbors, farm critters and the farmers responsible for the “World’s Best Cheddar”.   Open Farm Sunday events on Sunday, October 9^th will run from 11am – 2pm. Visit our Open Farm Sunday event page for more details and find a participating farm near you!   Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 2, 2016 HOT POCKETS FOOD TRUCK and FOOD TRUCK BITES ITEMS  Introducing Hot Pockets Food Truck and Food Truck Bites! Created with real food truck chefs. Available in four unique varieties: Food Truck Fiery Jalapeno Lime Chicken with Crispy Crust Food Truck Sweet and Spicy Asiana-Style Beef with Crispy Crust Food Truck Bites Smokin’ Bacon BBQ Recipe Burger Bites on Soft-Baked Bread Food Truck Bites Triple Cheesy Bacon Melt Bites on Buttery Crust What is the best way to celebrate the weekend?  By having Hot Pockets Food Truck and Food Truck Bites at the ready. Look for Hot Pockets Food Truck and Food Truck Bites in the Frozen aisle     Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs October 2, 2016 EHRMANN GRAND DESSERT Introducing new Ehrmann Grand Dessert – delicious, European-inspired Dessert Crèmes topped with Real Whipped Cream!  A unique line of fresh, anytime desserts made with over 85% real dairy ingredients. Ehrmann Grand Dessert is currently available in two flavors:  Chocolate Crème and Vanilla Crème – smooth chocolate or tasty vanilla on the bottom, combined with airy whipped cream on top. Ehrmann Grand Dessert has only the best ingredients:  Made with Grade A Milk and Cream, it contains no added water, no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.  Gluten Free & Kosher, Ehrmann Grand Dessert is an indulgent treat AND a good source of protein and an excellent source of calciu m. Look for Ehrmann Grand Dessert in the Refrigerated Dairy/Dessert section and try a Chocolate Crème and Vanilla Crème today.  Join the (Grand) Dessert Revolution! To find out more, go to:                http://www.ehrmann-usa.com/grand-dessert/index.php Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 25, 2016

CLEAR EYES PURE RELIEF

 Introducing Clear Eye Preservative Free Eye Drops for Dry Eyes. The revolutionary bottle system includes a purifying filter inside the bottle dispenser so the drops stay bacteria free without the need for preservatives.  The bottle system is fully micro-biologically tested to ensure one way flow.  There are over 220 drops in each bottle.  No more hard to use single use vials. Glycerin based formula for advanced comfort and long lasting relief.  Designed to match the natural viscosity of tears. Look for Clear Eyes Preservative Free Eye Drops in the Eye Care Section.   Written by Sara Lilkas  Fall in the Northeast means one thing, apples. We love going to orchards and getting apples, literally as fresh as they come, eating apple cider doughnuts, and drinking apple cider too! With the crisp feeling of fall in the air, what could be better? While many of us in the Northeast count down the days until apple season is back upon us, there is one apple product perfect for fall that often gets bypassed, and that’s hard cider. Since the early nineties, hard cider has had its first big popularity push since Prohibition. With Woodchuck Hard Cider from Vermont leading the way in developing the hard cider category. As a beverage choice, hard ciders are crisp, refreshing, and becoming a popular drink option when sitting down for dinner.  Hard cider has also gained momentum as a “beer-like” option for those who do not like the taste of beer or who have a gluten allergy (most are gluten free!) Even though hard ciders are not a seasonal item (with the exception of any limited releases put out) anything featuring apples in my opinion is a “fall item.” Unfortunately, hard ciders are often overshadowed by that other fall seasonal alcoholic beverage, pumpkin beer (not that I’m trying to take away from the pumpkin beers of fall, trust me I love them!). Plus, since the Northeast is known for its apples, many popular hard ciders are produced in the area! Check out some of our favorites below! Woodchuck Cider One of the first Cider Houses to start up after prohibition, Woodchuck Cider moved around a bit before finding their permanent home in Middlebury, VT. They essentially restarted the cider category in 1991. Starting with the Woodchuck Amber, they have since developed a line of seven core ciders including flavors like raspberry and pear in addition to their original Amber and granny smith. Woodchuck also releases seasonal flavors for fall, winter, and summer, as well as, their “out on a limb” line which explores the boundaries of what you would traditionally consider cider. If you are a fan of apple pie make sure to grab the fall seasonal Fall Harvest, it taste like apple pie in a bottle!   Angry Orchard Probably the most widely known brand of hard cider, Angry Orchard, is produced in Pennsylvania and Ohio and their innovation Cider House is located in Walden, NY. The Cider House is located on their orchard in the Hudson Valley and it is where they are constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional cider processes. Angry Orchard currently has five core flavors, two seasonal ciders (one for fall/winter and one for spring/summer), their artisanal cider house collection, and the Orchard’s Edge collection featuring some of the innovative ciders developed at the orchard in Walden, NY. With so many cider flavors to choose from it’s impossible to choose just one! Luckily the fall variety pack features the fall seasonal CinnFul Apple as well as the five core flavors. So which one is your favorite? Nine Pin Cider Nine Pin Cider not only hails from the heart of downtown Albany, but their cidery on Broadway is where all their cider is produced\. Nine Pin cider is a celebration of all that New York State has to offer, sourcing all their apples and fruit from orchards in the Capital Region and the Hudson Valley. In addition to distributing their product (currently Nine Pin can be found in Upstate New York, NYC, and Boston) they have a tasting room where they rotate between their staple ciders and their specialty craft ciders. Currently they are partnering with Ommegang brewery from Cooperstown, NY to create The Lion’s Share featuring their Belgian abbey ale yeast. So are you ready to join the cider revolution? Woodchuck, Angry Orchard, and Nine Pin Ciders are available at most Price Chopper and Market 32 locations. Call your local store for availability. Please enjoy responsibly. Written By: Sara Lilkas  We’ve got Mega Meat savings this week and in addition to all the great weekly specials we are featuring our Mega Meat Packs. There are five mega meat deals available to choose from ranging from 20lbs-37lbs (we did say mega!) These mega meat boxes feature a wide variety of your favorite cuts of meat from Certified Angus Beef boneless bottom round sirloin steak to Price Chopper all natural chicken wings! The Mega Meat Packs are perfect for prepping for a barbecue or just getting the best value possible. When you purchase a Mega Meat Pack you’ll have enough cuts of meat to make 12-20 meals and that’s not counting any delicious left-overs you may have from the night before! The Mega Meat packs are available every day at the meat counter at your local Price Chopper or Market 32 store. Whether you opt for the 20lb pack perfect for a fall barbecue or the 37lb mega pack for three weeks’ worth of meals, when you buy big, you’ll save big! The question that comes to mind for most Mega Meat pack purchasers, is what am to do with all this meat? Well we have hundreds of recipes on our website and Pinterest boards so you’ll never have the same meal twice! So what are you waiting for? Each box is made to order in minutes and is loaded with value! So which pack will you choose? Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN Family time is precious and rare in our busy lives these days, but there is a big opportunity ensure your family is stronger and your children have the skills they need to navigate in our distracted, over-scheduled world – it is the simple, old-fashioned family meal that can nurture and protect them in very significant ways. We have been highlighting some easy power bowl meals all month to help you with the time/budget/#everyonelikesit part – now we have some fun tips on the table talk part. The simple act of chatting around a meal gives your children better social skills, and builds communication connections. Given how busy we all are, it is sometimes hard not to use that time to discuss chores, or grades, or sports. Those conversations are important, but maybe we can inspire you to finish with them rather than start. Help build your children’s confidence and emotional intelligence with some simple questions and conversation starters. Tip – have everyone put whatever phone/device they use on silent, and leave them in a basket in a different room until your mealtime clean-up is done. Play games when they are little, and get different topics going as they get older. Check out these ideas from our  Pinterest board! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 25, 2016 PILLSBURY MINI PIES Take dessert a step further at home with trusted Pillsbury brand Frozen Mini Pies. Available in three popular trendy flavors – Apple Cinnamon – 4 Mini Pies – Filled with Apples and Spices – Caramel Icing Packets included Chocolate Lava – 4 Mini Pies – Filled with Chocolate – Vanilla Icing Packets included S’mores – 4 Mini Pies – Filled with Chocolate and Marshmallow – Chocolate Icing Packets included Fun and convenient size – ready in fifteen minutes or less. Look for Pillsbury Mini Pies in the Frozen Dessert aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 18, 2016 SABRA HUMMUS SPREADS Introducing Sabra Spreads made with Hummus.  A new line of fresh tasting, wholesome refrigerated spreads that are simply delicious – with 75% less fat than the leading mayonnaise. Sabra Spreads make better Sandwiches and are non-GMO, Gluten Free, 0mg cholesterol, 0g trans-fat, No sugars added, vegan and Non-Dairy. Sabra Spreads come in easy squeezable bottles in three different flavors – Garlic Herb, Honey Mustard and Sea Salt & Cracker Pepper.  They are line priced with your favorite Sabra Hummus @ $3.99. Look for Sabra Hummus Spreads in the Deli Department next to the Sabra Hummus and enjoy on Sandwiches and Crackers today! Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN Our relationship with food is changing, with so much more interest in sourcing, animal welfare and farming methods than ever before. This has opened up the conversation about how food moves from farm to table, as newer brands step into the arena and highlight their commitments to organic and sustainable practices. Exclusively offered at Price Chopper and Market 32, Strauss Brands Chiappetti Meats is one of those holistic companies bringing a variety of fresh meat items that speak to our customers in a new way. September is a busy month, and includes a return to routines and busy schedules for many.  Chiappetti is featuring their organic ground beef in our stores, a delicious foundation for recipes old and new.  Chiappetti highlights some great recipes with us – Mexican Stuffed Zucchini  puts their delicious ground beef together with the local bounty of fresh zucchini we have in stores right now. Their Caprese Burger recipe is an easy, fun addition to your burger repertoire, great for families or entertaining friends. September is National Family Meals Month™, and ground beef is such a family meals staple – easy favorites like meatloaf and hamburgers bring everyone to the table. Cooler weather inspires the return of casseroles – updated beefaroni, or a new version of shepherd’s pie. Try Chiappetti’s Mediterranean Meatloaf – global flavor and comfort food come together as an updated classic. USDA Certified Organic meats have to meet very important standards in order to merit the label. These standards include ensuring cattle have a safe area to graze, on certified organic pasture, for the maximum period of time outdoor grazing is available the area the farm is located in. They must follow strict care and health programs, with a written organic management plan that is certified and inspected by USDA agents. Chiappetti’s family farmers do not use antibiotics or hormones, or grains – all beef is grass fed and finished. You can learn more at http://straussbrands.com/. Enjoy a fresh approach with organic Chiappetti ground beef!