Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs February 3, 2019 Skippy Bites Are you ready for even more delicious fun? Made with real dried fruit, Skippy PB Fruit Bites come in two varieties:  strawberry flavored dried cranberry and dried grape –providing the classic taste of peanut butter and jelly in one bite. This is the perfect snack for any peanut butter lover on the go! Find these perfectly-sized resealable pouches in the Peanut Butter aisle. homegrown_FEB_HOTsauce_1200x628 Hot sauce junkies, heat connoisseurs and spiciness fanatics: Our February Hot Sauce of the Month is here! Each month we’re bringing you fresh stories on a different sauce brand, sharing some flavor insights, stories behind the brands and more. Travel with us on an adventure consisting of varying degrees of heat each month! February’s Feature: High River Sauces! Hailing from Kings Village NY, High River brand is becoming increasingly popular High River Product Shotamong hot sauce fanatics. This comes partially because of their unique and entertaining commercials, but also because of their dedication to crafting high-quality sauces that stray far from the norm in the condiment world. In their own words, High River’s goal is “to rid the world of bad hot sauce”. They’ve been on that mission since their founding, and we think they’re doing a great job so far! Want to cop some High River swag and watch some of their entertaining videos? Check out their website: highriversauces.com How much High River heat can you handle? Tears of the Sun is a deliciously dangerous blend of habanero peppers and tropical fruit. Your taste buds are greeted by the sweetness, then rising like the sun on a hot summer day the heat settles in. Cheeba Gold is a fiery, mustard-based sauce that combines curry, sweet peach and scotch bonnet peppers to create a zesty tropical flavor. Hellacious Hot Sauce is High River’s most intense sauce, and features a unique combination of the hottest peppers and a variety of spices. Robust and bold with expressive flavor. It packs a punch! Turn up the heat this winter. Tune in next month for our March Hot Sauce of the Month! hotsauce_of_the_month_FB.jpg

Our February home.grown. Brewer of the Month: Paradox Brewery!

We love all things local, and one of our favorite sectors of local food is local beer. There are so many different brews, flavors, and styles, and so many stories to tell! That’s why we’re embarking on a new home.grown. adventure: to bring you fresh craft beer stories each month from our Northeast region; the best region in the United States if you ask us!

Up next: Paradox Brewery!

This February, or should we say “Febrewary,” we’re highlighting Paradox Brewery. Located on Route 9 in Schroon Lake, Paradox is the home of Pure Adirondack Craft Beer. The brewery was founded in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains and they pride themselves on creating pure, authentic brews with all the tastes and feelings of the area.  If you ask the team over at Paradox, they’ll tell you their foundation is the water they use; it can only be found 600 feet below the Adirondack Park. Water so pure it needs no filtering or treatment before being brewed!

The beginnings of Paradox date back 30 years to when President and Founder Paul Mrocka fell in love with brewing while stationed in Germany as an Army Pilot. Mrocka began brewing for family and friends around Paradox Lake, and those lucky enough to know where to go on the lake could go share a beer with him. Mrocka became fairly well-known for his beer and in 2013 eventually received enough encouragement to open the brewery in Schroon Lake.

When following the Paradox Brewery Beer Trail you will find a wide variety of unique, and tasty Adirondack Beers. Check out their core beer selection including Paradox Pilsner, a crisp and highly-drinkable cross between a Czech and German style lager. Also, definitely don’t forget their Off Trail Series, where Paradox enjoys trying new ingredients and different ideas. Off Trail brews include American Wheat, a beer full of wheat, with esters from their house yeast blend, white wine, and a hint of lemon character. American Wheat brings lots of hop flavors and aromatics. Paradox also offers a menu full of seasonal brews and bottle releases.

Interested in trying some Paradox Brewery brews?

Check out our in-store tasting schedule below to sample Paradox Brewery’s craft beer, take home some brewery swag and more.

Saturday 2/3, 11am – 2pm at our Lake Placid Price Chopper

Saturday 2/9, 11am – 2pm at our Malta Price Chopper

Saturday 2/16, 11am – 2pm at our Wilton Market 32

Saturday 2/23, 11am – 2pm at our Amsterdam Market 32

Interested in visiting the brewery?

Make the most of everything Paradox Brewery has to offer! Visit paradoxbrewery.com for taproom hours and menu, get info on brewery tours and more.

Brewery & Taproom Address: 154 Route 9 Schroon Lake, NY 12870

 

 

 

Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN  Senior Nutritionist Breakfast pancakesPancakes are a warm and cozy breakfast that is loved by adults and children alike. January 28th is national Blueberry Pancake Day, a fun day to jazz up your pancakes with a sweet burst of flavor from fresh blueberries! It is a classic combination that never gets old. Bonus, blueberries add nutrition benefits like Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. We have delicious fresh Blueberries from Chile in stores, ready for your pancake-paloooza! Make it easy with our PICS Pancake Mix – follow the directions on the box, add the blueberries to the mix or drop the blueberries onto the pancake right after you pour the batter into the pan. Have a little fun with them – you can ‘’draw” smiley faces, hearts, or whatever you like with the blueberries as you place them in the batter. Make extra, and you can freeze them to enjoy another day! Happy Blueberry Pancake Day! January 27, 2019 Panera Organic Creamy Buttermilk Ranch The salad dressing – and dip — we’ve all been waiting for. Whether you dip, dunk, drizzle or dollop, one thing is for sure: Americans love Ranch, and now you can enjoy our 100% clean version from Panera at Home.00018959754103_CF__GS1_JPEG Made with creamy buttermilk as the very first ingredient and traditional ranch seasonings, our Ranch has a bright, fresh flavor — all with no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors or colors from artificial sources. This is a delicious, clean Ranch made with organic ingredients that you can feel good about serving, making it totally kid friendly.  And, a great way to sneak vegetables into any snack or meal. Ready to bring Panera’s Organic Ranch home? Look for all of our Panera at Home Dressings in the refrigerated produce area, next to the lettuce. Visit www.paneraathome.com for recipe ideas. January 27, 2019 Introducing: Milk Bone Wonder Bones from the Smucker’s Pet Company For over 100 years Milk Bone has been the most “trusted” Brand in the Pet Food category.Milk Bone Wonder Bones image There are all made with USA-Raised Beef or Chicken and have No Meat By Products. Your dogs will thoroughly enjoy these uniquely shaped “Pawable” and Fun Dog Treats. Look for all varieties of Milk Bone Wonder Bones in the Pet Food Aisle. FB_1200x628 Paczki is a big deal for us at this time each year. Lots of folks enjoy this pastry, but do you know the history behind it? Check out the story below! Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, marks the last opportunity to indulge in tasty sweets and treats before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It is the final feast before those delicious desserts are given up for Lent. Fat Tuesday is the much-anticipated precursor to Easter, falling 47 days before the holiday each year. Back in the day, meat and meat byproducts could not be eaten during Lent. Therefore, GettyImages-920035666.jpgcooks would use up all their dairy and eggs during Fat Week, from Shrove Thursday to Shrove Tuesday. They made crepe-like pancakes known as nalysnyky in Ukraine, doughnuts called spurgos in Lithuania, krofne in Serbia, and pączki in Poland. In Poland, Fat Thursday is known as Tłusty Czwartek. The final six days of Carnival season (karnawal) from Tłusty Czwartek to Shrove Tuesday are known as Zapusty. In 16th Century Poland, Paczki were made with bread dough, filled with pork fat and fried in lard. Later, they evolved into a sweet pastry. These sweet treats used to be only available for a short 24-hours once a year on Fat Tuesday, but luckily today most bakeries in the United States and Poland offer these chubby fry cakes the entire Carnival, and even during Lent (shhh!). In Poland, some bakers fill a few Paczki with almond paste instead of the traditional marmalade, and the person who gets one of these is said to have good luck for the coming year! On the contrary, an old Polish proverb says that those who fail to eat at least one doughnut on Shrove Thursday, will no longer be successful in life…quite the consequence! At Price Chopper we’ve been offering fresh-baked Paczki for over 20 years. We love being able to make such tasty treats available to our customers. Not only is Paczki a great treat for your pre-Lent celebration, it also has a great story and long history to it. At Price Chopper, we cherish the opportunity to continue this tradition with Paczki of our very own. It’s Paczki time: Join us in celebrating! January 20, 2019 Need a snack? Fuel up with a satisfying Pepperoni & Cheese snack. Each one of our Hormel Pepp_cheddar_snackcarefully crafted snacks includes 100% natural meat and cheese – all minimally processed, without artificial preservatives or ingredients.  Filled with 11g of protein and delicious anyway you stack it! Find this item in the Refrigerated Snacking section in the Meat Department at your local Price Chopper/Market 32 store. January 20, 2019 Looking for wholesome organic veggies?  Try Little Green Sprout’s Organics by Green Giant.  They go from our farm to the freezer for fun the whole family can enjoy. Little Green Sprouts come in three different varieties:Little Sprouts veggie spirals Sprout’s Organics Veggie Spirals – spiralized vegetables are the “in” veggie right now. Convenient, prepped and ready. Organic spiralized vegetables can be served as a side or enjoyed as a main dish. Sprout’s Organics Riced Veggies –Riced Veggies spare consumers the time and the mess.Little Sprouts riced veggies Little Sprout’s riced veggies are convenient, prepped and ready to cook. Organic cauliflower based vegetable blends can be served as a side or in a recipe. Little Sprouts mashed cauliflowerSprout’s Organics Mashed Cauliflower – Great organic alternative to traditional rice, potatoes and pasta. Skip the carbs and prep work of making your own mashed potatoes. Little Sprout’s are made from 100% USDA Organic Vegetables, the Spirals have 65%-90% fewer calories than traditional pasta and fewer carbs vs.traditional pasta. Little Sprout’s have no sauce or seasoning, artificial flavors or colors. Look for Green Giant Little Sprout’s in the Frozen section. January 13, 2018 What’s easier than peanut butter and jelly?  PB&J that is already made! Real Skippy Peanut Butter meets Grape Jelly in wholesome bakery white (or whole grain) bread.  Each serving contains 7 grams of protein and is made without high fructose corn syrup. Toss Skippy Frozen PB&J Minis in your lunch bag, or warm them up – they are the perfect new on-the-go snack! Look for Skippy Frozen PB & J Minis in the Frozen Food aisle. skippybites