Written by Tyler Blance, Marketing Program Coordinator – Local  It’s maple season in the Northeast and we’re celebrating at Price Chopper and Market 32! HG_maple_1200X628We’re proud to team up with a variety of different maple farmers and producers across the 6 Northeast States we operate in! Our maple friends supply different stores with a range of items like pure maple syrup, maple cream, maple candies, and even maple cotton candy! Our Price Chopper brand of maple syrup is produced in Vermont from the sap of Vermont maple farms! Maple is a delicious seasonal flavor, but did you know that it’s also an important agriculture product of our region? The Northeast is home to the ideal weather climate for turning maple tree sap into pure maple sugar (syrup): Vermont alone produces over 5% of the world’s maple syrup supply! Pouring maple syrup from a ladle onto fresh snowThere are a lot of different maple sugar farms in our region, ranging from small hobby farms who tap trees for personal consumption, all the way to folks who tap 17,000 trees, like our friends at Mapleland Farms in Salem NY !  Many of these farms offer sugar house visits and seasonal tours that are open to the public, and multiple Northeast state associations provide resources on visiting these local maple farms. You can see the process of maple production and become a Maple Master! Check out the links below to see what resources your state has to offer! Maple_NY1200x628Visit a New York Maple Farm Visit a Vermont Maple Farm Visit a New Hampshire Maple Farm Visit a Pennsylvania Maple Farm Visit a Connecticut Maple Farm Visit a Massachusetts Maple Farm And if you aren’t able to make it out to your nearby farm this year, our Vermont pals at Coombs Family Farms offer this pretty cool video that tells the story of their maple farm. For more information on our Northeast maple producers, visit our home.grown. maple page. May your maple season be extra sweet this year! Written by Jane Golub, Director In-Store Marketing Programs February 19, 2017 HEX PERFORMANCE ADVANCED LAUNDRY DETERGENT hex2017 is the year you reach those big health goals.  Hex is here to make sure your laundry room is part of that! Wait, laundry room?  Yup, you read it right!  Your bright new workout clothes are going to become sweaty piles of laundry and that jug of blue detergent isn’t going to get them clean.  Why not?  Because those detergents were built for yesterday’s fabrics. What’s different about this new laundry detergent? Hex started with tough-to-clean synthetic fabrics (like your workout clothes).  They found that since they clean those better than the legacy brands, everything else is easy! Learn more at hexperformance.com/transparency. With HEX, one detergent works for everything and you get a true clean on the first wash. They know you have something that stinks, so pick up HEX Performance today in the Laundry aisle!  Available in Single Dose or Liquid and Free + Clear or Fresh Clean Scent.                                 JNG/ sutton-beer-wineWe have so many ways to help you show your love! What are you serving on Valentine’s Day? Market 32 Sutton has everything you need to show you care – inspired meal ideas, wine, beer, and now… spirits! Find your sweetheart’s favorite rum, gin, tequila and liqueur, or toast each other with some sparkling bubbly. Visit our bakery and pick up a chocolate covered strawberry… we have a sweet assortment of treats that will touch her heart. Nothing says “I love you” like a dozen red long-stem roses from our floral department. Market 32 also offers an array of greeting cards, plush toys, chocolates and more to make your Valentine’s Day complete. For more information, click here.   tyson-1200x628Price Chopper and Market 32 have everything you need to satisfy all your hungry fans! Gear up for the big game with savings across the store on pizza, ribs, snacks, adult beverages and more! Snap up these deals and view our weekly flyer for more tasty savings!   View Weekly Flyer pizza-wings-generic iStock-509686328.jpgThe BIG game is a great time to give old favorites a new twist. Global flavors are finding their way into new foods, and guacamole is no exception. Make a play for flavor with these fun avocado recipes from our friends at Avocados From Mexico! Check out the great variety of tortilla chips in the snack aisle and Deli – pita, blue corn chips, scoops and multi-grain are all options to round out your party plan.   Freshen up your guac strategy with this rustic and ready dip. http://avocadosfrommexico.com/recipe/guacamole_dips/rustic-guac-with-corn/   Global flavors up your game – a lime flavored tortilla chip will take you through the halftime fun! http://avocadosfrommexico.com/recipe/guacamole_dips/guacamole-masala/   Go long with a Mediterranean guacamole that’s full of flavor and texture, and brings your party in for the win!
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  More to love… in Fort Edward! FE ribbon cutting.jpgWe are proud to announce our first ground-up location in New York! Our Fort Edward, NY store opened its doors on Tuesday, January 10th. Check out pictures below! More on Market 32: Our new store name is inspired by the year our family-run company was founded – 1932. Over nine decades, we have successfully dedicated ourselves to helping our neighbors feed and care for themselves and their families. With Market 32, our goal is to go one step further and ‘feed your imagination’ with a shopping experience unlike any other. If you want food prep tips or need product information, our highly trained teammates are always close at hand to share their knowledge. Their focus is on providing you with solutions that make your shopping experience a rewarding one. For more information on Market 32, please click here. Written by Sarah Palmer It’s never been easier to cook like a chef! Market 32 presents Chefs’ Menu, an easy way to cook gourmet meals at home in less than 15 minutes! Look for the Chefs’ Menu offering in the Butcher section at your store. fb_chefsmenu1080 In 3 easy steps you can whip up a delicious meal!

Step 1: Pick an entrée from our menu

Step 2: Select the ingredients

Step 3: Follow our simple cooking instructions & serve!

Chefs’ Menu offers a wide variety of protein options and flavors. Choose from chicken, beef, pork or seafood entrees. Pick-up a brochure and select one of the recipes inside, or mix & match sauces and sides to make a custom meal of your choice! Each entree serves 3-4. Click here to learn more about Chefs’ Menu and view recipes!     Written by Maureen Murphy & Sarah Palmer Hosting a cocktail party! Appetizers ready to be served with wine at a partyWith New Year’s Eve approaching this weekend, you may be hosting your final celebration of 2016!  We have some great tips for hosting a simple cocktail party! A cocktail party is a convenient way to entertain guests ranging from neighbors to business associates. The duration of a cocktail party is usually 2-3 hours, and foods usually consist of simple hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods, allowing guests to graze as they mingle. Let us help you prepare for your cocktail party with our wide assortment of party platters! We offer everything from finger sandwich trays to fresh seafood & vegetable platters. Call us at 1-800-666-7667, option 4, Monday –Friday, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, or click here to order online. Looking for recipe ideas? Be sure to check out our Pinterest board!     By Morgan Valachovic & Sarah Palmer As December’s craziness begins to trickle down, we gather with family, friends and pets to remain warm, as we get “snowed in” with abundances of food & drink! With just a couple weekends left in 2016, we invite you to close the year with us at the Growler station. After all, our hearts are filled to the brim, why shouldn’t our glasses be? Join us for a tasting of the following beers to bring home with you this holiday season! Oh and check out this week’s ad for a $5 OFF coupon, good for any New or Refill at the Growler Station. December 22nd & December 23rd  brewery-ommegang-85412382Ommegang Rare Vos is a Belgian style Amber Ale that is brewed with sweet orange peel and grains of paradise to give you a mellow and spicy taste! Ommegang Brewery is based out of Cooperstown NY, not far from one our Price Chopper locations! Sample and enjoy this beer at our Growler Stations the following days: December 29th & December 30th geneseeGenesee Brewhouse Black IPA  is noted for its notes of caramel with a combination of roasted and black malts. Its bitterness is balanced with hops from East Kent. With its dessert notes, it is guaranteed to add some warmth to a cold winter evening! Come and sample this beer on the following days at our Growler Stations: Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Cheers. As always, please enjoy responsibly!         Written by Sarah Palmer glenville-1Another Capital Region store is complete! Our Glenville, NY location officially became part of the Market 32 family on Tuesday, December 13th! We are so excited to have another remodel complete! Check out pictures below! More on Market 32: Our new store name is inspired by the year our family-run company was founded – 1932. Over nine decades, we have successfully dedicated ourselves to helping our neighbors feed and care for themselves and their families. With Market 32, our goal is to go one step further and ‘feed your imagination’ with a shopping experience unlike any other. If you want food prep tips or need product information, our highly trained teammates are always close at hand to share their knowledge. Their focus is on providing you with solutions that make your shopping experience a rewarding one. For more information on Market 32, please click here. glenville-2glenville-4glenville-5