Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN We are savoring summer at Price Chopper and Market 32, and continuing to celebrate July’s summer entertaining season with an amazing array of cheese! Our Big Cheese, Chris Boyle, is an explorer extraordinaire, and his passion brings you everything you need to build a delicious summer cheese adventure. We carry local, artisan, domestic and imported cheeses from around the corner and around the world. Explore with us, and discover a world of flavor and fun! iStock_75836931_MEDIUM.jpgThere are some basics to the anatomy of a cheese board. Generally, you should choose about 5 -7 different cheeses, and accompany them with something sweet, savory, and crunchy. Some tips, tricks and twists to merit oohs and ahhs from your partygoers:
  1. Know your guests – are they into basics or excited to try new things? If you have a mix, plan on some favorites like aged New York cheddar, and something different like Red Apple Sriracha Cheddar.
  2. Consider a theme – all cow’s milk cheeses, or cheese from Italy, or cheese that starts with the letter “B” – it is fun and inspiring.
  3. Choose a range of textures and flavors – textures from soft to hard, and flavors from mild to intense. This is where the store cheese monger can be a great resource.
  4. Savories – charcuterie like prosciutto lends a salty-sweet element; olives or cornichons add a light vinegar kick to cleanse the palate.
  5. Sweets – dried fruit, fruit paste or preserve, fresh fruit like grapes or sweet cherries (in season!) are easy and their jewel colors decorate your cheese board. You can take it up a notch by roasting or grilling fruits – roasted grapes on the vine are easy, delicious and dramatic. Honeycomb is another sweet idea.
  6. Bread and crackers – Slice baguettes up just before your guests arrive. Or, drizzle with a good olive oil, and toast on a cookie sheet. Crackers are as diverse as cheese – look for multigrain types with seeds like sesame or flax, to bring in a nutty flavor that also has some nutrition benefits.
  7. Speaking of nuts – they are another way to put crunch on the board. Marcona almonds, toasted walnuts or pecans bring texture and taste.
  8. Cut cheeses ahead of time – use a wire cutter for soft cheeses like blue and brie, and a sharp knife for harder cheeses. Avoid cubing – they do not sit well on crackers or bread.
  9. Finally – summer food safety. Cheese should be served at room temperature, BUT -summer’s warm temperatures can impact the time you keep cheese out – experts recommend about a two hour time frame. If you see a sheen on the cheese, it is starting to lose fat and flavor. I love the ice filled trays that can be placed under plates and boards – consider using one to balance temperature on very warm days.
Savor summer, and say CHEESE!!!! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs July 10, 2016 TRESEMME BEAUTY – FULL VOLUME SHAMPOO and CONDITIONER The new TRESemme Beauty – Full Volume is a totally game-changing range that means you don’t have to compromise.  It’s specifically formulated to give you beautiful bouncy hair that feels as great as it looks. tresemme How does it work?  The TRESemme Beauty – Full Volume collection has rewritten the rules of voluminous hair by reversing the traditional wash and care routine. Step 1:  Pre-condition to soften: The moisturizing pre-wash conditioner softens the hair and reinforces the hair’s natural protective layer using the Fiber Polishing technology Step 2:  Wash Away Weight The shampoo gently cleanses and removes excess weight from the hair and leaves an ultra-light conditioning layer on the surface of the hair. Your hair is left with bounce while still controlling static, leaving full-bodied touchable locks and a salon-quality finish. Look for TRESEMME Beauty – Full Volume Shampoo and Conditioner in the Hair Care aisle Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs July 10, 2016 TYSON CRAFTED CREATIONS Tyson Crafted Creations products deliver pre-seasoned, pre-marinated meats that shine with flavor and versatility.  Sure to please any palate, it all starts with an exciting variety of modern flavors, meticulously tailored for quality cuts of beef, pork and chicken. tyson crafted Crafted Creations meats are decidedly different than other seasoned and marinated products, not only in quality but in flavor.  Enjoy the smoky taste of mesquite flat iron beef, the citrus notes of orange peel chicken strips or the authentic Tex-Mex flavor of seasoned pork for fajitas: there’s always something to keep you coming back. Created with a global breadth of inspiration, the options for delicious mealtime experiences with Crafted Creations products are endless – from the taste of a local taqueria to an Asian fusion restaurant to a backyard pig pickin’ Look for Tyson Crafted Creations items in the Fresh Meat Case and visit www.craftedcreations.com for regularly updated recipes! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs July 3, 2016 SOFTSOAP BRAND LUMINOUS OILS Softsoap invites you to empower your shower with the new Luminous Oils Body Washes. Achieve soft and radiant skin with a fragrant-rich luxurious body wash with no extra steps required. softsoap-luminous-oils-review-3.pngAvailable in two varieties: Avocado Oil & Iris and Macadamia Oil & Peony.  Both scents have a floral fragrance and the added oils will make your skin silky soft. Softsoap won’t irritate your skin and will give your body a nice clean and refreshing feeling. Easy opening flip top – lathering up has never been easier. The new Softsoap Luminous Oils Body Washes offer you endless possibility to maximize your time in the shower. Look for Softsoap Brand Luminous Oils in the Soap aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs July 3, 2016 TONNINO GOURMET TUNA The finest cuts of yellowfin tuna are dipped in olive oil and hand-packed in signature glass jars. Tonnino TunaTonnino Gourmet Tuna is available in four innovative, different and amazing flavors that will help you create the most mouthwatering recipes in your kitchen – or, why not, just eat it my itself!! Besides being a convenient item for your food cupboard, Tonnino has low-mercury levels.  It is Non-GMI certified, gluten-free, sea salted and responsibly caught.  This amazing product will be tempting your taste buds from the first glance onto the next time you delight yourself with it. Look for Tonnino Gourmet Tuna in the Canned Fish aisle. Written by Sara Lilkas, Marketing Intern  I cannot believe that it is already July! The year has been flying by and it’s already time to make plans for the 4th! (Check out our community calendar to find fireworks shows near you!) No matter how grand your 4th of July celebration may be, there’s plenty of time to have backyard barbeques and enjoy the summer weather. So you don’t have to stress about the drink menu at your backyard bash, we have an awesome line up of craft beers being featured at the Growler Station! Make sure to check the weekly flyer on July 3rd for exclusive savings on your growler refill!1 First up from the Adirondack Brewery is their Tangerine Dream. The Tangerine Dream is brewed with tangerine peel and wheat for body, it is a fruity pale ale that is perfect for hot summer days! Try Adirondack Brewery Tangerine Dream:adkpublogo Thursday June 30th     Friday July 1st     To help kick off your 4th of July celebration Samuel Adams is back on tap with their Summer Ale. A popular American Wheat ale, the Samuel Adams Summer Ale is light, refreshing, and features hints of lemon. Try Samuel Adams Summer Ale: SamuelAdamsLogo-575Saturday July 2nd     Sunday July 3rd Next on the list is Shmaltz Brewing Company. If you enjoy hoppy beers the Shmaltz Wishbone tasting is for you. Wishbone is a Session Double IPA, brewed specifically to feature the hops citrusy and tropical tones, it also is 8% alc. by vol. Try Shamltz Wishbone Session Double IPA:shmaltz-brewing-logo Friday July 7th Saturday July 8th Brown’s Brewing Company is the next brewery to be featured at the Growler Station and they are featuring one of my personal favorites, their Hefeweizen. A hearty wheat beer, with a hazy golden color, this refreshing beer is true to its Bavarian roots. brownsTry Browns’ Hefeweizen: Friday July 14th     Saturday July 15th     Next from Ommegang Brewery is their Hopstate NY. Hopstate NY is an American Pale Ale brewed exclusively with hops grown in New York State. The Hopstate NY features citrusy undertones and has a moderate bitterness. Try Ommegang’s Hopstate NY:brewery-ommegang-85412382 Friday July 22nd     Saturday July 23rd     The final tasting of July features the Brooklyn Lager from Brooklyn Brewery. The Brooklyn Lager uses  a “Vienna” style, but also features dry hopping, a technique that is most widely used in Britain, for a uniquely American style lager. Brooklyn-Brewery-Company-LogoTry Brooklyn Lager: Friday July 29th Saturday July 30th Everyone have a safe and happy 4th of July! Please enjoy responsibly.

1. Offer available at locations with Growler Stations (Price Choppers in Malta, Bethlehem, and Route 50 in Saratoga Springs, NY, Market 32s in Clifton Park and Wilton, NY and Market Bistro in Latham, NY.
Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 26, 2016   MYLANTA – Three New Flavors Try new Mylanta Liquid Antacid/Antigas Try new Mylanta Gas Antigas Mini-Tablets Find Mylanta in the Antacid/Laxative aisle Mylanta Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 26, 2016   GARNIER WHOLE BLENDS Discover the wholesome goodness of Garnier’s newest haircare collection, Garnier Whole Blends, an authentic, loving brand that’s centered around tradition, family values and community. Whole Blends offers six unique, gentle, paraben-free, effective formulas with carefully-selected ingredients that nourish deeply, hydrate and repair for naturally beautiful hair that’s incredibly smooth, full of shine and flows effortlessly. The Collections: Garnier Whole Blends, wholesome loving care blended for naturally beautiful hair, now available in the Beauty aisle. Whole Blends_Garnier Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN  Senior Nutritionist Dairy farming is New York State’s primary agricultural industry. It is a tight knit community, and encompasses more than the farm families – dairy milk haulers, the tireless truckers that move milk from farm to plant, are also an integral and symbiotic part of this landscape. Husted Trucking, based a few miles from Terry’s farm, picks milk up from about 200 farms across a 50 mile radius. Thirty-two trucks and experienced drivers maintain this lifeline connection to plants and processors, with Chobani receiving a lion’s share of local milk. As part of our day, we met the company’s second generation owners, David and Penny. Their son, the third generation, is on the runway, working in the office while we learn more about their operation. milk cansDavid started working with his father hauling milk cans in 1953. Like farming, milk transportation gets no days off – no weekends, no weather can interrupt the schedule. Dairy farms are located on narrow, uneven back roads – drivers must be dedicated and very skilled, navigating through rain, sleet or snow. Drivers are also part of the quality and safety team – every milk load is tested. Drivers take samples from the farm holding tank, and the milk is tested again before it enters the plant to be sure there is no quality issue. The management team works with brokers to direct and deliver fresh milk orders that change daily. The trucks take milk to the plants, and the leftover whey back to the farms – a sustainable circle that promotes land and animal health. The truck are washed and sanitized after they deliver the milk to the plant. The whole system is regularly inspected– local, state and federal agencies all have a role. Regionally, farms collectively manage their food safety and must pass all inspections or they lose their market – their ability to sell their milk. All of these regulatory requirements ensure a safe supply chain from cow-to-cup. Commitment and collaboration rise like cream to the top of this discussion – David’s dedication to his team, longstanding working relationship and friendship with Terry, andTerryandDavid pride in their company’s heritage and role are evident. The boxes are always checked, the additional work done, the extra mile driven to protect their cargo and deliver it safely and efficiently to its destination. Three cups of milk make one cup of Greek yogurt. To highlight this part of our tour, we have some wonderful recipes to sip (or slurp!) and transform Greek yogurt into a delicious smoothie. Check them out, and tell us which one is your favorite! Pack a delicious, protein punch – substitute Greek yogurt in recipes and power up taste and nutrition. Check the blog next week for the rest of our Greek yogurt tour with Chobani! https://www.pricechopper.com/recipes/9177/Cranberry-Berry-Smoothie http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/berry-banana-smoothie/ http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/mango-liquados/ http://www.chobani.com/culture/recipes/pina-colada-simply-100-smoothie/ http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/pineapple_green_smoothie.html http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/strawberry_banana_protein_smoothie.html
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Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs June 19, 2016   QUAKER BREAKFAST FLATS   Full of delicious ingredients to help fill you up and help satisfy even the busiest of mornings – introducing NEW Quaker Breakfast Flats. Quaker Breakfast Flats   At the heart of their newest creation, you’ll find delicious ingredients like crunchy almonds, tart cranberries, sweet bananas, golden raisins and whole grain oats.   Open a box of Quaker Breakfast Flats and discover a treasure trove of taste with three delicious flats in each serving!   With real fruit, crunchy nuts and 18g of whole grains – all at less than 200 calories – Quaker Breakfast Flats are a great snack to help satisfy your morning hunger, wherever the day takes you.   Look for NEW Quaker Breakfast Flats in the Granola Bars aisle.