Whether you’re getting your bake on in the kitchen or attending a holiday party, we know the next few weekends are going to be jam packed.  Make sure you schedule some time to just relax and enjoy the perks of the season, especially good food!  Some of our bloggers have created awesome recipes and we’re highlighting a few below.  To see more recipes and decorating ideas, visit our Pinterest board and follow #HolidayAdvantEdge on Twitter! If you’re dreaming the warmer weather already, enter our Winter Getaway Sweepstakes for your chance to win $4500 in SOUTHWEST & Marriott Gift Cards! This recipe for Portuguese Kale Soup from Fatherly Stuff would be perfect on a cold winter’s night!  

        This Kahlua Cream Trifle from I am THAT Lady would absolutely steal the show at your next holiday gathering!  

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

DOLE ALL-NATURAL CHOPPED SALAD KITS and BLENDS

                Do you crave a salad loaded with crunch in every bite?  Dole’s NEW All-Natural Chopped Salad Kits and Blends deliver layers of big crunch and bold flavor with the perfect combination of bite-sized veggies, kale and lettuce.  Three restaurant-inspired kits with unique toppings and dressings make meal prep easy – whether you’re creating a quick dinner for two or a side dish for a family gathering.  Try the classic flavors of Dole’s Chopped BBQ Ranch Salad Kit or the savory combination of ingredients found in the Chopped Bacon and Bleu Salad Kit.  If you prefer a zesty kick to your meal, then the Chopped Chipotle and Cheddar Salad Kit is the one for you! Or if you like to make your salad from scratch, Dole’s Chopper Asian Blend and Chopped Summer Garden Blend are the perfect base for a great-tasting salad creation. Visit http://bit.ly/janesitems for recipe ideas and be sure to look for Dole Chopped Salads in the Produce Department. One of the best parts about the holiday season is getting together with friends & family.  We know food plays a huge role in any festive gathering and we thought we’d share some recipes & entertaining tips with our shoppers!  Whether you’re always testing new ideas in the kitchen or constantly relying on your cherished family recipes, we know each of our shoppers has their unique #HolidayAdvantEdge! If you haven’t already, check out our Holiday Pinterest board filled with recipes and helpful entertaining tips!  There, you’ll also find one-of-a-kind recipes from some of our bloggers.  Learn how they incorporate household brands like Betty Crocker, Lindsay Olives, & Hellmann’s into dishes that would be a hit at any holiday party.  They’ll also show you how to decorate like a pro, using basic items like colored sugar!  Below is a sneak peak of what our bloggers have already created and you can find even more on our Pinterest board! @SweetLilYou shows us how to decorate the perfect table here. Check out @AHappyHippyMom’s blog to find a delicious & Gluten-Free recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies! Whenever you feel inspired this season, share you’re holiday entertaining ideas with us and your fellow shoppers using #HolidayAdvantEdge!

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

LAUGHING COW CHIVE & ONION CREAM CHEESE WEDGE

                Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread from The Laughing Cow makes it easy to start your day off right without over thinking it.  Masterfully churned for a delectable creaminess and individually portioned at 45 calories per 1/3 less fat cream cheese spread wedge, Smooth Sensations is a tasty enhancement to your breakfast routine, adding the perfect pick-me-up for your whole grain toast, bagels and fruit. Rich and flavorful, Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread is available in the Dairy department in four delicious varieties:

• NEW Chive & Onion
• Classic Cream – 1/3 Less Fat
•  Strawberry & Cream
• Garden Vegetable

LAUGHING COW WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE WEDGE

                Individually portioned at 35 calories per rich and creamy light cheese wedge, The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges make it easy to choose the right snack without over thinking it. Perfect for satisfying your cravings while maintaining your shape. The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges are available in a variety of delicious flavors and is now available in LIGHT WHITE CHEDDAR.  They all come with endless tasty pairing and recipe ideas and are available in the Dairy Department.

• NEW LIGHT WHITE CHEDDAR
• Light Creamy Swiss
• Light Garlic & Herb
• Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle
• Original Creamy Swiss

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

LINDSAY NATURALS GREEN RIPE OLIVES

                Packed fresh from California orchards, Lindsay Naturals Green Ripe Olives add a delicious dash of sunshine to any meal or snack.  These all-natural beauties are harvested just once a year to capture the smooth, nutty buttery flavor – nothing like those tart Martini olives. With no added colors or preservatives, these olives are melt-in-your-mouth nutritious.  And if you look closely, you’ll see the natural golden freckles that ensure your olives have been certified by the California sun. Lindsay Naturals Green Ripe Olives are perfect for dressing up a deli platter, perking up a pizza, boosting a burger or simply snacking right out of the jar.  The possibilities are practically endless. If you think you’ve already tasted green olives, think again.  Or better yet, pop a few in your mouth and taste the difference for yourself. Look for Lindsay Naturals Green Ripe Olives in the condiment aisle.  Visit LindsayOlives.com for more information.

NATURE’S GARDEN

                More than ever, today’s consumer wants healthier food choices at reasonable prices.  Nature’s Garden has travelled far and wide to bring you a wide assortment of products to meet your needs.  Not only does Nature’s Garden offer Tasty Dried Fruits, Unique Special Blend Trail Mixes and Chocolate and Yogurt Covered Pretzels, they  now have available the widest assortment of fresh nutritious nuts for baking, entertaining or as a natural wholesome healthy snack alternative. All of our new Nature’s Garden products are of the highest quality and grade and are presented to you at the peak of freshness.  Whether for your own personal enjoyment or as an attractive addition to your Holiday table, you will always be pleased with Nature Garden’s great products. Look for the Nature’s Garden label in the Produce Department along with their great high quality assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

OLIVIO OLIVES in SINGLE SERVING CUPS

Look around, olives are everywhere!  And now Olivio has packed delicious Mediterranean olives into single serving cups so you can take them anywhere.  The office, soccer practice, the train or dropped on top of a Greek salad. Olivio olives are the perfect snack.  Lightly seasoned, without pits and without juice, they come in four different varieties:  Cajun Style, Sea Salt and Vinegar, Greek Kalamata and Lemon and Garlic.  Enjoy them all and live well with Olivio! Look for Olivio Olives in Single Serving Cups in the Olive aisle.  They are shelf stable.

SWHEAT SCOOP

                Looking for a natural solution to litter box odors?  Try Swheat Scoop, the natural clumping litter that stops odors instantly, clumps fast and firm and tracks less around the house.  Since this litter absorbs moisture fast, the rest of the litter stays fresh and clean, which means it can last longer than other clumping litters. But this litter isn’t only good for people and pets, it’s also good for the environment.  Unlike clay litters that are mined and never decompose, it’s clay free, chemical free and 100% biodegradable. Thanks to their patented process, Swheat Scoop works continuously to neutralize litter box odors, no matter how many cats you own.  Discover why cat owners across the country are making Swheat Scoop their natural clumping litter brand.  Look for the 12.3 lb. box of Swheat Scoop in the Pet Products aisle.

Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

GARELICK FARMS LIMITED HOLIDAY ITEMS

Garelick Farms TruMoo Lowfat Chocolate Peppermint Milk has the delicious chocolaty taste of regular TruMoo with a hint of refreshing peppermint flavor.  TruMoo Lowfat Chocolate Peppermint milk is also nutritious as it starts with lowfat white milk from Garelick Farms and is packed with calcium and vitamins A & D!  Warm it up for hot cocoa with a peppermint twist! Garelick Farms Holly Nog is a creamy egg nog flavored beverage perfect for any holiday gathering.  Garelick Farms Holly Nog starts with Garelick Farms reduced fat milk and has fewer calories than regular egg nog. The Garelick Farms Limited Holiday Items are sure to win over kids and adults alike!  Try both TruMoo Lowfat Chocolate Peppermint Milk and Garelick Farms Holly Nog while supplies last. Visit www.GarelickFarms.com for more information.

POM WONDERFUL BLENDS

More Americans were introduced to pomegranate products last year than any year in history.  POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice is the nation’s best-selling pomegranate juice and helped kick off the country’s pomegranate craze more than a decade ago.  POM Wonderful is launching new blends to complement its pure pomegranate juice with delicious flavor varieties that appeal to the whole family. POM Hula evokes an off-the-map beach getaway with a mix of pomegranate, pineapple and organic apple juice.  POM Mango offers a delectable mix of pomegranate, mango and pear juice.  POM Coconut mixes pomegranate juice, coconut water and pineapple juice. The new blends slip POM’s iconic curved bottle into eye-catching tropical graphics in a convenient 12 oz. size.  POM Hula shimmies into a green grass hula skirt, POM Coconut pairs POM’s signature red wrap with white coconut and green leaves, while POM Mango features a splash of yellow with green leaves. Look for POM Wonderful Blends in the Produce Department. We are thrilled to be partnering up again with the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll Committee  to give away two family weekends to the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll!  The two lucky families will be chosen to stay in Lake Placid and enjoy the endless activities, nightlife, shopping, dining, and entertainment throughout this special weekend.  In order to be entered into this giveaway, we are asking you to share with us your favorite family holiday tradition.  Entries must be submitted by Sunday, November 10^th.  Please post your entry both on our Facebook Page and on our blog to be qualified. One family will win a two night stay at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid with breakfast each morning.  A second family will be selected to stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Lake Placid with complimentary breakfast each morning!  Both of these packages are valid for the weekend of the Holiday Stroll, December 6^th-8^th 2013. “Like” the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll Facebook Page to learn more about the weekend events. Read official contest rules here.  Contest package awarded to each family is at the discretion of the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll Committee & Price Chopper.  We cannot accommodate any special requests or changes. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

CAKE BOSS MIXES and FROSTINGS

                Now fans of the Cake Boss can bake like the Boss.  With Buddy’s irresistibly delicious cake mixed and frostings, you can bring out your inner baker and serve up a slice of that legendary Cake Boss taste! “To deliver the authentic taste and quality of Carlo’s bakery, my mixes and frostings include my main secrets for great tasting cakes: Delicious flavors and premium ingredients,” said Buddy Valastro, start of TLC hit TV series Cake Boss, Next Great Baker and Bakery Boss.  When it comes to a great tasting cake, it starts with the right ingredients.  Each cake mix comes with a pouch of bakery crème.  It’s Buddy’s secret to making a velvety moist cake. The premium frosting gives you a taste experience you would expect to find at Buddy’s bakery.  Made with high quality ingredients and zero trans fat, the frosting pairs perfectly with Cake Boss cake mixes. Look for Cake Boss Mixes and Frostings on the Baking aisle!

FOXY QUINOA CRUNCH

                Foxy Grains introduces a healthier side to snacking with the quinoa and granola based, Q8uinoa Crunch.  With three flavors – Original Almond, Blueberry and Honey Almond, there is a mouthwatering option for every palette.  This snack can be mixed into yogurt to add some crunch, sprinkled on top of that late night ice cream treat or simply snacked on throughout the day. Regardless of how you enjoy it, you won’t be able to get enough of this sweet and satisfying crunch.  With all three containing protein and iron, who says healthy snacks can’t taste great?? Visit Foxy Grains at www.mothernaturesfarms.com and discover all the delicious ways to give yourself a simple and delicious boost of nutrition to your everyday favorites. Look for Foxy Quinoa Crunch in the Produce Department. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

BUMBLE BEE HERITAGE PACK

Bumble Bee Heritage Pack Tuna satisfies consumers’ demand for simple, healthy, high-quality branded seafood products that hearken back to simpler times.  The Heritage Pack tuna products utilize the highest quality albacore and yellowfin tuna with no additives or preservatives, resulting in a clean ingredient statement: Tuna, Spring Water, Salt. The line includes 7 oz. cans of Solid White Albacore and Solid Light Tuna, both packed in Spring Water. The Bumble Bee Heritage Pack helps contribute to a more nutritious diet by offering products that are uncomplicated, trustworthy and better-for-you. Genuine tuna.  Just as simple and wholesome today as it was yesterday.  Look for Bumble Bee Heritage Pack in the Canned Tuna section!

DURACELL’S QUANTUM BATTERY

Introducing new Duracell Quantum, the world’s #1 more advanced alkaline battery.  The breakthrough technology in Quantum’s Hi-Density Core uses a proprietary compression process and unique formulation of ingredients to pack more advanced power into the same size battery.  With more power boosters and improved energy flow throughout the battery, Quantum provides unbeatable long-lasting alkaline 0power for both high and low drain devices.

• Unique Fuel, exclusive Materials with Superior Longevity
• Duralock Power Preserve Technology that has a 10 Year Guarantee in Storage
• Improved Power Check; Premium Indication using exclusive materials
• Only brand with on cell power indicator that’s calibrated for better accuracy

AA and AAA sizes available in 2 count, 6 count and 12 count.  Look for Duracell Quantum Battery on the Battery rack!