Father’s Day is right around the corner and we’re all thinking about how to show our appreciation for our amazing Dad and all they do for us. Now is your time to get creative and give back to the amazing Dad in your life! Does your family love celebrating Fathers Day with your furry friend?  Send us a picture of your dad and dog or cat to photos@pricechopper.com to enter to win a customized gift basket from Dad’s Pet Care!  Look for your photos on our Facebook page!  We will be selecting one cat winner and one dog winner. Submit your photos by Friday, June 15th to be entered! Dad’s Pet Care is focused on making nutritious and delicious food and treats that help your pet thrive-which is why they have a “farm to the bowl” philosophy. Dad’s Pet Care works directly with local farmers to make sure they are always including the freshest ingredients in their pet foods. Read the official contest rules here.
 Written by Jane N. Golub
 Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 

EAS BARS – LEAN 15 and MYOPLEX 30

If you are looking to get or stay lean, toned and full of energy, EAS LEAN 15 Bars are for you!  Each bar contains 15g protein, 19 vitamins and minerals and 7-8 B-vitamins.  Available in Chocolate Mint and Chocolate Peanut Butter varieties.

If you are looking to build muscle mass and keep pushing limits, EAS MYOPLEX 30 Bars should be your choice.  Each MYOPLEX 30 Bar contains 30g protein, 19 vitamins and minerals and 7 B-vitamins.  Available in Chocolate Caramel and Chocolate Peanut Butter varieties.

 Look for EAS Bars – both LEAN 15 and MYOPLEX 30 in the Nutritional aisle.

PERFECTLY SIMPLE by ZONE PERFECT

 Perfectly Simple Bars by Zone Perfect are filled with what you want:

 and are free of what you don’t want:

 

Available in Peanut Crunch and Cranberry Almond varieties. Look for Perfectly Simple Bars by Zone Perfect in the Nutritional aisle.

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

EAS BARS – LEAN 15 and MYOPLEX 30

If you are looking to get or stay lean, toned and full of energy, EAS LEAN 15 Bars are for you!  Each bar contains 15g protein, 19 vitamins and minerals and 7-8 B-vitamins.  Available in Chocolate Mint and Chocolate Peanut Butter varieties.

If you are looking to build muscle mass and keep pushing limits, EAS MYOPLEX 30 Bars should be your choice.  Each MYOPLEX 30 Bar contains 30g protein, 19 vitamins and minerals and 7 B-vitamins.  Available in Chocolate Caramel and Chocolate Peanut Butter varieties.

 Look for EAS Bars – both LEAN 15 and MYOPLEX 30 in the Nutritional aisle.

PERFECTLY SIMPLE by ZONE PERFECT

 Perfectly Simple Bars by Zone Perfect are filled with what you want:

 and are free of what you don’t want:

 

Available in Peanut Crunch and Cranberry Almond varieties. Look for Perfectly Simple Bars by Zone Perfect in the Nutritional aisle.

It’s that time of the year where we’re all looking for that perfect, delicious but slimming summer treat! New Lipton Tea & Honey is a great tasting low-calorie drink that will satisfy your thirst and your sweet tooth! Lipton Tea & Honey reminds Hilary Scott from Lady Antebellum of their hit song “American Honey”. Scott says her fans really love this song because it “takes you back to your childhood”. Do you love Lady Antebellum? Want to win two tickets to their concert? Tell us why you’d love to go to their concert next week! Post your story below as well as on our facebook page by today at 2:00PM today to be entered. We will choose two winners to each receive two tickets to the Lady Antebellum concert next Wednesday, June 13th in Bethel NY. New Lipton Tea and Honey comes in six refreshing flavors: Mango Pineapple, Pomegranate, Lemon, Peach Apricot, Strawberry Acai, and Black Currant Raspberry.  Each Lipton Tea & Honey iced tea mix is only 5 calories per 8 fl. Oz. serving- so you can feel good about enjoying your tasty summer refreshment! Each Tea & Honey tea flavor is available in to-go easy to use packets that you can take with you anywhere as well as family friendly pitcher sizes to share with all your friends! Learn more about Lipton Tea & Honey at www.makinglifebetter.com. Read official contest rules here!
Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 
PediaSure Sidekicks Clear PediaSure SideKicks Clear beverages are nutritious with 6g protein and 19 vitamins and minerals to make sure your picky eater gets nutrition support for an uneven diet.  Available in Tropical Fruit natural fruit flavor with other natural flavors, SideKicks Clear contain no artificial colors or flavors and no preservatives.  Each SideKicks Clear contains as much protein as one egg and is non-staining. PediaSure SideKicks Clear is available in an 8 count tetra-pack with straw.  Looks for PediaSure SideKicks Clear in the Infant Formula aisle. PediaSure SideKicks Shakes PediaSure SideKicks Shakes help balance out a picky eater’s uneven diet by filling specific nutritional gaps.  The two kid-approved flavors – Vanilla and Chocolate – provide: PediaSure SideKicks Shakes are now available in 6 packs.  Look for them in the Infant Formula aisle.
 
 
Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 
PediaSure Sidekicks Clear PediaSure SideKicks Clear beverages are nutritious with 6g protein and 19 vitamins and minerals to make sure your picky eater gets nutrition support for an uneven diet.  Available in Tropical Fruit natural fruit flavor with other natural flavors, SideKicks Clear contain no artificial colors or flavors and no preservatives.  Each SideKicks Clear contains as much protein as one egg and is non-staining. PediaSure SideKicks Clear is available in an 8 count tetra-pack with straw.  Looks for PediaSure SideKicks Clear in the Infant Formula aisle. PediaSure SideKicks Shakes PediaSure SideKicks Shakes help balance out a picky eater’s uneven diet by filling specific nutritional gaps.  The two kid-approved flavors – Vanilla and Chocolate – provide: PediaSure SideKicks Shakes are now available in 6 packs.  Look for them in the Infant Formula aisle.
 
 
Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 
Sierra Mist Natural Strawberry Kiwi Splash Introducing Sierra Mist Natural Strawberry Kiwi Splash – lemon lime soda with a delicious splash of strawberry kiwi flavor.  Like Sierra Mist Natural, it’s a clear soda made with real sugar and natural flavors that shine through for a fruity and delicious strawberry kiwi flavor experience.  Sierra Mist Natural Strawberry Kiwi Splash is the perfect summertime beverage for the beach, the park or a barbecue.  Kick off the summer with natural flavorful refreshment!  Look for Sierra Mist Natural Strawberry Kiwi Splash in the beverage section of your local Price Chopper! Ensure Clear Ensure Clear is a refreshingly clear nutritional drink appealing to Boomers and Seniors. Ensure Clear comes in a four pack of 10 fl. oz. bottles and is available in two varieties-Blueberry Pomegranate and Peach.  Ensure Clear is fat-free, provides 9g of protein and contains 19 essential vitamins and minerals. Look for Ensure Clear – the refreshingly clear choice – with the other Ensure items in the Nutritional aisle. 
Written by Jane N. Golub
Director In-Store Marketing Programs
 
Sierra Mist Natural Strawberry Kiwi Splash Introducing Sierra Mist Natural Strawberry Kiwi Splash – lemon lime soda with a delicious splash of strawberry kiwi flavor.  Like Sierra Mist Natural, it’s a clear soda made with real sugar and natural flavors that shine through for a fruity and delicious strawberry kiwi flavor experience.  Sierra Mist Natural Strawberry Kiwi Splash is the perfect summertime beverage for the beach, the park or a barbecue.  Kick off the summer with natural flavorful refreshment!  Look for Sierra Mist Natural Strawberry Kiwi Splash in the beverage section of your local Price Chopper! Ensure Clear Ensure Clear is a refreshingly clear nutritional drink appealing to Boomers and Seniors. Ensure Clear comes in a four pack of 10 fl. oz. bottles and is available in two varieties-Blueberry Pomegranate and Peach.  Ensure Clear is fat-free, provides 9g of protein and contains 19 essential vitamins and minerals. Look for Ensure Clear – the refreshingly clear choice – with the other Ensure items in the Nutritional aisle. 
Written by Kevin Schulke
Category Manager of Beer, Wine and Salty Snacks
 

Well, that tiny bit of snow that all of us in the Northeast experienced this winter is now but a fading memory.  The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, (hopefully you’re getting this picture) and it’s time to turn our concerns to some of the more important things in life, that is the next Great Barbecue and of course planning the all important adult beverages to go along with it.

The first rule of beverage planning is to go for something a little different. After all, if you want your guests talking about the great barbecue that they went to over the weekend you’ll definitely need to include something more than your typical drink options.

For starters, we’re recommending a blast from the past- Sangria. At one time this was a very popular wine offer, now it’s just the retro beverage offer to start your BBQ event, and strangely enough you’ll find that even non-wine drinkers will enjoy your efforts. Here is a simple recipe that takes almost no time to prepare and has a great balance of alcohol and fruit with an acidic backbone to stand up to any spicy rub or BBQ Sauce and other strong grilled flavors.

Simply Simple Sangria 1 Bottle Red Wine (medium body dry red wine) 1 to 2 cups Brandy – Start with 1 cup and adjust after sampling 1 to 2 cups Price Chopper sugar – Adjust to your taste as you sample 1 lemon 1 lime 1 orange 5 strawberries 1 apple 2 cups Price Chopper club soda

Method: Slice the fruit and place in a large pitcher with all ingredients except for the club soda. Allow to sit for at least 2 hours. If you have the foresight, make it the night before. Just before serving, add club soda and plenty of ice cubes. If it tastes too strong, just add more club soda.

As a time saving alternative, purchase the fresh fruit as noted in the recipe above and pick up a couple bottles of Madria Sangria. It’s inspired by an original Spanish recipe and really quite good.  You’ll still need to pre-chill the wine and don’t skip the fresh fruit. Be certain to have a back-up supply as everyone will love your “starter” beverage and you’re going to need more than you think.

Let’s turn our attention next to a wine to serve with the food. Be bold and try something intensely fruity with deep color and fruit aromas followed by a palate of dark plum, blackberry, and spice; let’s try Brazin Zinfandel. The vines are old, the grapes are small, and the fruit is quite intense. The Lodi Region where Brazin comes from is known for the blistering daytime heat which is always followed by the cooling ocean breeze that floats along the Sacramento River and arrives late every afternoon just in time to cool the grapes before a good night’s sleep. The winemakers efforts speak for themselves and your guests will love it. 

Additional recommendations:

Don Miguel Malbec is full bodied with deep violet color aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberries, plum, dark cherry and a heavenly hint of mocha.

Alamos Chardonnay enjoy its flavors of ripe apple, apricot, and peaches with a pinch of spice and butterscotch.

We all know it would not be a barbecue season if we did not include the beer. Before we select our special beer make certain your plan calls for a cooler with plenty of ice as your beer is not to be kept in the refrigerator, never ever in the refrigerator.  Our highlighted selection has been around for quite awhile; in 1842 this pilsner marked its debut and is actually the first pilsner beer ever. In spite of its 160 year history it’s unlikely that many of your guests will be familiar with this brew full of malty, buttery flavor, and a crisp, clean finish. The bitter finish is from the hops and it is the perfect contrast to the common sweetness of barbecue sauces, it’s a virtual palate cleansing with each and every sip. Allow me to introduce Pilsner Urquell, its home is in the Czech Republic but you’ll be happy to have it visit your home any day.

Additional recommendations:

Long Trail Double Bag is a dark amber strong ale, also known as “Stickebier” German slang for “secret brew”. It isn’t secret anymore….

Killian’s Red is made with a unique level of bitterness and carbonation from its caramel malts that will tantalize your taste buds while it compliments dishes with traditional barbecue sauces.

We all know what an involved process it is to plan a successful outdoor party; it would be a shame to have your best efforts wasted because you didn’t plan the all important beverage accompaniments!  The secret to a good plan is simple:

Most important note, have numerous outdoor grilling parties this summer and enjoy each and every one, as next winter we’re all going to need bigger shovels.  Cheers, and always remember to celebrate responsibly!

How are you honoring Memorial Day this weekend?  Are you attending any summer BBQs to kick off the summer season, visiting a memorial site or going to a parade?  Tell us how you are remembering and honoring this national holiday.  Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony in which a small American Flag is placed on each grave.  It is also customary for the President or Vice President to give a speech honoring the contributions of the fallen and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At your local Price Chopper this Monday from 7am-7pm you can enjoy a free 12 oz. coffee and donut on us to honor all who have served our country.  Our floral department is also making an effort to support our veterans.  The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to honor American’s veterans for all their sacrifices.  They transport our many heroes to Washington, D.C. so that they have the opportunity to visit and reflect at their memorials.  When you purchase this bouquet for only $7.99, partial proceeds will benefit this great organization and cause. Send us a photo who you’re honoring this Memorial Day and you could be chosen to receive a $50 Price Chopper gift card!  Send us your photos and a short story to photos@pricechopper.com and we will display them on our Facebook page this Memorial Day weekend!  Read official rules here.