Family Time Recipes: Do You Know the Muffin Pan?
It doesn’t take much to energize your family with the benefits of family meals. You have most of the ingredients before you even open the refrigerator! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks can all be counted as family time, no matter where you are.
Tailgating dinner on a busy sports night? Check!
Waking up heat-and-eat breakfast muffins you can enjoy together in the morning? Check!
This week, we can help you bring on the fun with muffin pan meals and deals you’ll love to share with your family. Our Family Mealtimes Matter page has tips for quick and fun muffin pan meals that are sure to get your crowd smiling: Check it out here! Easy to make and quick to clean up, it’ll be easy to get everyone to the table. Our Eat Smart New York and Cooperative Extension partners have more fun to share on their page here.
Feeling great after some quality family time together? Check! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
September 16, 2018
Casaro Whole Milk Ricotta and Low Moisture Mozzarella
Carrying on the same family tradition and methods used for decades, Casaro Cheesemakers are true artisans, handcrafting the highest quality Italian specialty cheese
since 1929.
Their milk comes fresh daily from local farmers who provide the highest quality milk needed to produce their Casaro Italian Cheese locally in Schenectady, New York.
Each cheese is ALL NATURAL, GLUTEN FREE, made from rBST free milk and KOSHER.
Look in the Dairy case for Casaro Italian Cheeses: including Parmesan and Fresh Mozzarella.
Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
September 16, 2018
Juicy Juice Organic Splashers
A refreshing blend of organic fruit juice and water, Juicy Juice Splashers Organic is a new organic pouch that has no High Fructose Corn Syrup and no artificial sweeteners or colors. Their delicious sweetness comes from the organic fruit, that’s it!
It’s a better for your kids beverage with 50% less sugar vs. the leading juice*
Plus, this fruity pouch is packed with 100% Vitamin C. Parents love the goodness, kids love the deliciousness!
Available in three juicy flavors: Fruit Punch, Berry Lemonade and Tropical Twist. One carton contains eight 6 oz. pouches.
Look for Juicy Juice Organic Splashers in the Shelf Stable Juice Aisle.
(*Juicy Juice Splashers products contain 9 grams compared to the leading juice at 221 grams of sugar.)
Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN
Senior Nutritionist
Eating more meals with your family, eating more healthfully, and staying focused on your priorities – we make it easy with meal kits, grab-n-go fresh-prepared meals, one-pan plans – quick solutions for that 4 PM question of what’s for dinner. Did you know, family meals make your family stronger and promotes healthy kids? Learn more at our Family Mealtimes Matter page: pricechopper.com/family-mealtimes-matter.
Each week, we will be sharing family meal ideas with hacks, tips and tricks to make them easy and delicious. Check out one pan-plans (like muffin pan and sheet pan meals!) and recipes that take AdvantEdge of sales and promotions, along with family-friendly ways to connect that will energize everyone at your table. Your family is important to our family – let’s eat well together! Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
September 9, 2018
Country Crock with Sunflower Oil, the buttery taste you love, made better with Sunflower Oil. No artificial flavors or preservatives, 50% less saturated fat than butter. Country Crock with Sunflower Oil delivers on delicious taste with a melt that virtually mirrors butter. Superior culinary performance with a rich and creamy texture.
ICBINB with Coconut Oil is dairy free, made with real simple ingredients. Less saturated fat, good source of Omega 3 – ALA. A buttery taste with a hint of coconut.
Pure Blends is a new delicious buttery spread that believes in the benefits of plant-based eating. Pure Blends keeps it simple, using plant-based oils to create a delicious buttery spread.
Available in two varieties, Avocado Oil and Coconut Oil. Good source of Omega 3 – ALA, Vegan and dairy free. No artificial preservatives, flavors or partially hydrogenated oils, no trans fat.
Find Country Crock Plant Based Spreads in the Dairy Aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
September 9, 2018
Finlandia’s NEW Imported Cheese Dips are made with pure ingredients and are naturally Lactose Free. These addictively delicious and creamy dips are made with Non-GMO ingredients and free of artificial hormones, which makes them the perfect ingredient for 
you to use for your family.
Finlandia Cheese Dips are available in Original and Cheddar varieties and can be served hot or cold. Use them to dip your favorite vegetables or chips in or make amazing macaroni and cheese. Finlandia Cheese Dips are also the perfect topping for tacos and nachos. Each container comes with custom recipes under the labels.
Both the Original and Cheddar Finlandia Cheese Dips can be found in the Dairy aisle. 
Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN, CDN Senior Nutritionist
There is a lot of energy in talk about food these days. Where and how it is grown, and how it is processed and packaged are all part of the wider view shoppers are looking for when choosing the items they bring home to their families. Shoppers are also looking for traditional ingredients, and diverse flavors. POMI Chopped and Strained tomato products, naturally sodium-free and high in lycopene, deliver all of these attributes in each unique package. The authentic terroir and flavor is drawn from a specific region in Northern Italy. POMI tomatoes are grown by over 300 farmers that have collectively worked to bring sustainability into their farming and processing practice. Every detail has been attended to – each batch of chopped or strained tomatoes can be traced back to its roots via the code on the package, and the responsibly sourced packaging is even verified by a third party. Delicious recipes, beautifully photographed, are available on their website. Up next on my list – Spinach and Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, made with POMI Chopped Tomatoes. (https://www.pomi.us.com/en-us/recipes/recipes/spinach-ricotta-stuffed-mushrooms-tomato-sauce/). September is Family Meals Month – how will you enjoy them with your family? Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs September 2, 2018Listerine Sensitivity Zero Alcohol
Listerine Sensitivity Zero Alcohol Fresh Mint Mouthwash shields and protects sensitive areas of teeth for 24 hour relief from painful tooth sensitivity. It starts working immediately and blocks tooth sensitivity at the source for 24 hour relief.
Listerine Sensitivity Zero Alcohol Fresh Mint Mouthwash has a Zero Alcohol formula and contains Potassium Oxalate. It is FDA approved.
Listerine Sensitivity Zero Alcohol Fresh Mint Mouthwash is from the #1 Dentist recommended mouthwash brand and is located in the Oral Care aisle. Written by Jane Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs
September 2, 2018
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Pods
5 Easy Care Tips for Cast Iron
Maureen Murphy, Manager Consumer Trends, Nutrition and Lifestyles
I fondly remember my grandmother’s well-seasoned cast iron pan, and the wonderful foods prepared in it. For many years I wanted one, but up until several years ago I was under the mistaken impression that cast iron still required a lot of care. An incredibly useful tool in the kitchen, cast iron is ideal for searing meats, retaining heat, and can go from stovetop to oven so you can even bake in it!
Once upon a time, cast iron skillets had to be seasoned before using for the first time, whereas today they are pre-seasoned in the factory making them ready for use after a quick rinse and thorough dry.
Thanks to these tips from Lodge, maker of cast iron cookware, it’s easy to keep cast iron looking and performing well.
- Cast iron can be washed – wash by hand using a nylon bristle brush, and if needed, use a pan scraper for any stubborn cooked-on bits.
- Do not: soak in water, use a dishwasher or metal scouring pads
- A mild detergent may be used, but isn’t necessary after each washing
- For particularly sticky food, simmer a little water for 1 minute, then use a pan
scraper after skillet has cooled. - Dry immediately and thoroughly
- Rub with a little food-safe cooking oil/shortening (vegetable or canola oil recommended), preferably while skillet is still warm
- Use it frequently as the more often you use it the better it gets as the seasoning (oil) builds up on the pan creating a nonstick layer
- Scrub with a metal scouring pan
- Wash
- Dry
- Oil interior and exterior
- Place upside down with piece of foil or sheet pan underneath
- Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour; allow to cool completely in oven