Graduation season is here and we couldn’t think of any better way to congratulate the graduates than with cake!  Tell us about the grad in your family and you could win a custom cake from our bakery department and $100 Price Chopper gift card to throw your graduation party! Leave your comment below and on our Facebook page by Sunday, June 9th to be entered.  One winner will be randomly selected to win a gradation cake from their Price Chopper bakery and $100 to help you shop for party essentials!  Read official rules here.         Iron Chef America combines the spirit of competition, creativity and the art of cooking – whether you are a professional chef or an aspiring kitchen warrior – there is an Iron Chef that lives in us all.  Based on Japan’s original TV series, the long-running American version of the cooking game show is produced by Food Network.  ICA is a weekly culinary battle that pits chefs from near and far against one of its own Iron Chefs.  With less than an hour on the clock, a panel of judges is asked to taste and decide “Whose Cuisine Will Reign Supreme?”   Inspired by the successful program, the “Allez Cuisine!” home meal kits by Iron Chef America, allow you to become your very own Iron Chef!  Equipped with the finest ingredients, your passion for cooking, as well as with an open heart and an empty stomach, “Allez Cuisine!”, (loosely translated as “Start Cooking!”), invites you to create your own Kitchen Stadium and serve a delicious and nutritious meal for 4 in less than 12 minutes! Check out our Facebook page this week for a coupon on the home meal kits and learn how you can be your very own Iron Chef! Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

CLARITIN TABLETS

            Get powerful non-drowsy relief from your worst allergy symptoms.  Claritin is the only brand proven to keep you as alert and focused as someone without allergies.

• 24-hour allergy relief
• #1 physician recommended non-drowsy brand
• Non-drowsy relief against pollen, mold, dust and pets
• Temporarily relieves runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and itchy nose or throat
• Now available in 70 Count!  Look for Claritin Tablets in the Allergy section of the Healthy and Beauty Care aisle!

COLGATE TOTAL ADVANCED PRO-SHIELD MOUTHWASH

            You use the toothpaste and the toothbrush.  Now you can complete your daily routine with Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash.  Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash kills germs on contact and keeps working for twelve hours – even after eating and drinking.

• Kills 99% of germs
• Significantly reduces plaque
• Helps prevent gingivitis
• No burn of alcohol
• Freshens breath

Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash is available in three varieties:

• Peppermint Blast
• Spearmint Surge
• Wintermint Rush

Go ahead, take the final step to a healthier mouth and start rinsing with Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash.  Look for Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash in the Dental Care section. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

BROWN RICE TRISCUIT VARIETIES

     Nabisco has recently introduced new Triscuit varieties made with Brown Rice. Triscuit with Brown Rice can be found in five flavors:

• Brown Rice with Sea Salt and Black Pepper
• Brown Rice with Tomato and Sweet Basil
• Brown Rice with Sweet Potato Roasted with Sweet Onion
• Brown Rice with Savory Red Bean
• Brown Rice with Red Bean and Roasted Red Pepper

Every cracker starts with Brown Rice!  Look for the new Brown Rice Triscuit varieties on the Cracker aisle.

NESCAFE MEMENTO’S

     Rich and creamy meets fabulously frothy!  Try one of Nescafe Memento’s expertly crafted café beverages and enjoy coffeehouse quality flavor and foam that lasts until the final sip.  Made with real coffee, real milk and real sugar, you’ll be amazed at how just one stick of Nescafe Memento’s can create that coffeehouse experience.  Conveniently packaged in stick form, you have an instant specialty drink on the go.  By just adding hot water, Nescafe Memento’s uses expert technology to infuse air bubbles into real non-fat milk to create a signature foam that lasts throughout your cup. Nescafe Memento’s comes guilt free at just 100 calories per cup at only a fraction of coffeehouse prices.  For just $0.50 per cup, why not treat yourself to all three varieties: Caramel Latte, Cappuccino and Mocha?  Now, that’s value!  Look for Nescafe Memento’s on the Coffee aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

TRESEMMÉ PLATINUM STRENGTH

            Having healthy hair is important, but exposure to damaging heat, chemical processing and frequent styling can cause hair to lose its naturally protective layer.  Wouldn’t it be great if you could strengthen hair’s resilience to the harmful effects it encounters? Introducing NEW Tresemmé Platinum Strength! Tresemmé Platinum Strength repairs two years of damage in just 5 uses and reinforces hair’s natural barrier to protect against future damage, so you can feel the freedom to style and process hair without worrying about damage. Available in 25 oz. Shampoo and Conditioner, 6 oz. Conditioning Treatment and 8 oz. Heat Spray, look for Tresemmé in the Hair Care aisle.

STEAK UMM SLICED CHICKEN STEAKS

            Steak Umm, America’s favorite sandwich steak brand, is proud to introduce new Steak Umm Sliced Chicken Steaks!  Steak Umm Chicken Steaks are great in sandwiches, salads, omelets – use your imagination! Quick and easy for any meal or snack, this product goes from freezer to plate in just two minutes – and is a healthy choice with no trans or saturated fat, only 40 calories and .5 gram of fat per serving. Look for Steak Umm Chicken Steaks in the Frozen Meat case. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

RED ROSE SIMPLY INDULGENT TEAS

              Red Rose Indulgence Teas deliver rich decadent flavors that demonstrate their passion for truly superior taste experiences.  From the quality of the tea leaves to the carefully blended flavors, you will be consumed by the allure, the aroma and the taste of these indulgent teas.  From Red Rose – a well trusted and respected brand for over 120 years!  Look for Red Rose Indulgence Teas on the Tea aisle! Available in 4 unique flavors: Cinnamon Streusel: Real cinnamon and the natural essence of sweet crumbly streusel for a decadent blend that is both sweet and savory. Lemon Chiffon: The natural essence of Lemon Chiffon is the perfect complement to the rich undertones of carefully selected tea leaves. Crème Caramel: The world’s finest tea blended with the luscious and natural essence of sweet caramel. Peach Cobbler: Natural essence of peach cobbler brings to life a one of a kind taste experience.

REV FROM HORMEL

           Running late?  Need something fast and full of energy to get you through your day?  REV from Hormel is what you need!  These 3 oz. wraps containing meat, cheese and a light flat bread can be eaten on the go, warm or cold and pack in a minimum of 14 grams of protein to help you feel fuller longer and full of energy at any time during your busy day.  Choose from 6 varieties that can be found for just $1.99 in the Lunchmeat Section of the Meat Department – Pepperoni Pizza, Spicy Italian, Meat Lovers, Italian Ham, Ham n Cheese and Pepper Turkey. By: Nancy Yannone, Senior Media Planner This modern day mix of a few simple old-fashioned favorites will have your whole family asking what are the magic ingredients in these bite-size wonders. I first came across this dessert when I had my family over this past Christmas.  How lucky was I to have both my sister and sister-in-law bring what they called Oreo Balls.  Both were delicious, but each took a spin of their own, milk chocolate versus white chocolate.  Regardless of your choice, these are sure to be a hit! These little bites of heaven are easy to make and very affordable.  The best part is you don’t even need to turn on your oven.  It’s just a few steps and so fun to do with your kids-  a perfect Mother’s Day treat! Ingredients 1 package of Oreos finely crushed 1 brick of Price Chopper Cream Cheese 1 bag of Price Chopper Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels Sprinkles or any topping you desire Beat cream cheese and Oreo cook crumbs until well mixed and smooth.  Roll mixture into one-inch balls and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.  Microwave chocolate morsels for 2 minutes, stirring often.  (Tip: Add vegetable oil or shortening to loosen chocolate).  Dip Oreo Balls into chocolate and place on tray lined with wax paper and sprinkle with toppings.  Refrigerate finished Oreo Balls until chocolate shell has hardened. Yields 30 The whole family can enjoy this recipe by making it their own favorite cookie.  For example, peanut butter lovers should try Nutter Butter cookies and Dark Chocolate Morsels! Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

JOLLY RANCHER GELATINS

          New Jolly Rancher Gelatins are an easy way to enjoy the well-known flavors of the candies in a bright & colorful gelatin dessert.  Each mix makes 4 half-cup servings of gelatin which are bursting with the tangy Jolly Rancher flavors that you know and love.  Jolly Rancher Gelatins are available in two flavors – Watermelon and Green Apple.  These gelatins make a great family dessert, so bring them home today.  Let everyone enjoy the popular Jolly Ranger Gelatins at home!

KIDZ ZONE PERFECT NUTRITIONAL BARS

            Introducing Kidz Zone Perfect Nutritional Bars.  Built directly with the help of parents and their children, Kidz Zone Perfect features five grams of protein, 23 vitamins and minerals and three grams of fiber, providing a nutritious snack option that meets kids’ selective tastes! Moms want their kids to make more nutritious choices and kids wish nutritious things tasted better.  In a bar development workshop, the Zone Perfect brand brought together a group of children ages 4 to 10 to design their dream nutrition bar.  The kids were given a wide array of ingredients from dried fruits to chocolate chips, to protein sources and grains – and asked to build bars to be judged by their peers.  With those ideas, Kidz Zone Perfect was born!  Kidz Zone Perfect is available in Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Caramel Crunch and new Yellow Cupcake.  Look for Kidz Zone Perfect in the Nutritional Bar aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

ENSURE CLEAR MIXED FRUIT NUTRITIONAL DRINK

            Did you know that one out of every three adults doesn’t get some of the nutrients they need?  Ensure is happy to be introducing a clearly refreshing new flavor from their Clear Mixed Fruit Nutritional Drink line.  Ensure Clear was rated as “Great Tasting” by consumers with one of Ensure’s highest products ever. Ensure Clear Mixed Fruit has 9 grams of protein, 21 essential vitamins and minerals, 180 calories, 18 grams of sugar and is completely fat free.  It’s a refreshing choice to help fill your nutritional gaps.  The Ensure family of products provides active adults with a source of nutrition that can help them focus on specific nutritional goals.  Ensure is ideal for supplemental use with or between meals and for interim sole source feeding in convenient ready-to-serve drink bottles.  Look for Ensure Clear Mixed Fruit and other fine flavors of Ensure in the Nutritional aisle!

SUNSWEET D’NOIR PRUNE JUICE

            Introducing Sunsweet’s amazingly delicious D’Noir, a prune juice so delicious, it is amazing!  Sunsweet D’Noir is unlike any other prune juice that you will taste.  Sunsweet’s premium prune-plums help make Sunsweet D’Noir Prune Juice a true masterpiece with an elegant complex taste, light texture and rich burgundy color.  Sunsweet is offering this special variety in a prune juice, which is made from Sunsweet’s special California Reserve prunes. The result is an amazingly light and delicious flavor that is unlike any other prune juice.  Whether you are looking for a natural food based solutio9n to digestive health or looking for a juice that just tastes amazingly good, try D’Noir.  Look for Sunsweet D’Noir next to Sunsweet’s Prune and Plum Start juices in the shelf stable Juice aisle at Price Chopper. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs

BENEFUL MEDLEYS

Stir up something savory!  Beneful brand DOG FOOD Medleys are a new line of inspired tastes from Beneful.  The line has three varieties available-  each in a savory sauce.  Beneful Medleys include real wholesome ingredients that you can see – now in a convenient single serve size.  Add a little indulgence to your buddy’s meal today!  Available in Tuscan Style Medley, Mediterranean Style Medley and Romano Style Medley.  They are great for mixing with dry dog food and providing a balanced nutrition for adult dogs.  Each package contains three cans to help ensure freshness with each serving.  Look for Beneful Medleys in the Pet aisle! HERSHEY’S INSTANT PUDDINGS New Hershey’s Instant Puddings are an easy way to enjoy a quick and tasty dessert treat for the whole family!  Each mix makes 4 half cup servings of delicious pudding which is easy to make.  There is no cooking required – just add milk, mix and pour!  The Chocolate and Dark Chocolate mixes are made with real Hershey’s Cocoa.  Hershey’s Instant Puddings are available in three flavors – Chocolate, White Chocolate and Special Dark.  Be sure to take some home today so you can experience the notable Hershey’s chocolate taste in a deliciously simple-to-make dessert.  Look for Hershey’s Instant Puddings on the Dessert Mix aisle!