Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs December 6, 2015

ANNIE’S ORGANIC SOUPS

Annies Organic SoupsAnnie’s has long been known for bringing you the best in Natural and Organic Foods and now there is a new way to enjoy Annie’s.  Introducing Annie’s NEW Certified Organic Soups. Annie’s Organic Soups are a whole NEW take on some traditional favorites, but without artificial flavors, synthetic colors, preservatives or MSG. The soups come in a variety of delicious flavors and feature happy pasta shapes your kids will love.  Enjoy Annie’s Star Pasta and Chicken, Tomato and Bunny Pasta and Bunny Pasta Chicken Broth varieties. Look for Annie’s Organic Soups in the Soup aisle today!

BERTOLLI RISERVA PASTA SAUCES

Inspired by our Italian roots, each Bertolli Riserva Sauce with a special blend of unique specialty ingredients that pair Bertolli Riserva saucebeautifully together to add an extra touch of deliciousness. Bertolli Riserva Pasta Sauces come in four varieties: Marinara, made with vine-ripened crushed tomatoes, freshly crushed garlic, butter, imported Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Balsamic Vinegar & Caramelized Onion, made with aged Balsamic vinegar and sweet caramelized onions for a delicious tangy taste experience.  Serve this sauce with fusilli pasta or chicken. Asiago & Artichoke, made with aged Asiago Cheese and tender artichokes.  Serve this sauce with farfalle pasta or chicken. Porcini Mushroom & Truffle Oil, made with shade grown porcini mushrooms and decadent white truffle oil to create a rich taste experience.  Serve this sauce with fettuccine pasta or chicken Look for all of these Bertolli Riserva Pasta Sauces in the Pasta Sauce aisle at your local Price Chopper or Market32 store. Written by Sara Lilkas, Marketing Intern December is here and I’m honestly not quite sure where this past year went. All I know is that since the holiday season is here with all the merry cheer and holiday beer I’ve never been more ready for December!  Get your growlers ready the tasting events this month are sure to get you into the holiday spirit! First up is the Hop Hunter IPA by Sierra Nevada. Sierra Nevada has developed a unique method to gather pure hop oil which makes for a Sierra-Nevada-Logo1uniquely aromatic beer. The Hop Hunter Sierra Nevada pairs nicely with wood-grilled salmon (stop by the seafood department after you’ve filled up your growler to check out our signature salmon options! ) Try Sierra Nevada’s Hop Hunter IPA: December 4th, 2015 December 5th, 2015 Just in time for the last few nights of Hanukkah the Shmaltz Brewery shmaltz-brewing-logofrom Clifton Park will be featuring their Hanukkah, Chanukah: Pass the Beer. Bring home a growler of this dark ale to pair with your latkes! Happy Hanukkah! Try Shmaltz Brewery’s Hanukkah, Chanukah: December 10th, 2015 from 4-6pm at Market 32 in Clifton Park, NY. December 11th, 2015 from 4-6pm at Market Bistro in Latham, NY. December 12th, 2015 Now that the schedule is moving into mid-December hopefully the weather hasn’t gotten too cold and all of your holiday shopping is done. If davidson brewingit isn’t and you need a shopping break. I suggest stopping in for the Davidson Winter Ale tasting. Davidson Brother’s is a brewpub out of Glens Falls, NY and is family owned and operated. Try Davidson Brother’s Winter Ale: December 18th, 2015 December 20th, 2015 The tastings at Market Bistro and Market 32 in Clifton Park will be extra special today! Both tastings will feature a Barbershop Quartet singing Christmas Carols! One of my personal favorites will be featured the week leading up to Christmas. Straight from Cooperstown, NY Ommegang’s Three brewery-ommegang-85412382Philosophers will be featured in tastings for three days. Three Philosophers is a unique beer that actually ages in a way similar to wine when stored correctly.  Featuring a mix of Belgian-style dark ale and cherry ale, Three Philosophers is known for its sweetness making it the perfect brew to serve with desserts. Try Ommegang’s Three Philosophers: December 22nd, 2015 December 23rd, 2015 December 24th, 2015 A seasonal beer tasting wouldn’t be complete without the current seasonal offering from Samuel Adams. Brewed with cinnamon, ginger, and orange peel, the Winter Lager is a holiday season staple. Try Samuel Adams Winter Lager: SamuelAdamsLogo-575December 19th, 2015 December 31st, 2015 Last up for the month of December is Brown’s Brewing Company out of Troy, NY. Their Oatmeal Stout is a staple at the brewpub located in downtown Troy and has even won a gold medal at the World Beer Cup! Try Brown’s Brewing Company Oatmeal Stout:browns December 29th, 2015 December 31st, 2015 As always let us know what your favorite brews were this month in the comments below! Please enjoy responsibly.         Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs November 29, 2015

RIENZI ITALIAN STYLE BREAD CRUMBSrienzi-bread-crumbs-italian-100223

Rienzi is a family owned company with their own farms in southern Italy.  The farms are located in Santa Maria, Italy. The Rienzi family has taken pride in growing the quality healthy ingredients found in the Rienzi Bread Crumbs for their customers.  They wanted to find a way to bring authentic Italian taste to kitchens across America.  In order to do this, they needed to grow the ingredients on their pristine farm land filled with nutrients in Basilicata, Italy. This allows them to control what is found in every canister of the Italian Style Breadcrumbs.  They help bring the great taste of the Italian Countryside to your kitchen.  The special Rienzi spice flavored recipe is enhanced with imported Pecorino Romano Cheese. The natural flavors help bring the most out of your dishes and are great for a healthy meal.  These are authentic Italian Flavored Bread Crumbs – a taste of Italy in every bite.  Buon Appetito from the Rienzi Family. Look for Rienzi Italian Style Bread Crumbs in the Bread Crumbs, Coating, and Stuffing aisle.

RIENZI SUPER PREMIUM PASTA SAUCE

RIENZI sauce Rienzi is a family owned company with their own farms in southern Italy.  The farms are located in Santa Maria, Italy. The Rienzi family has taken pride in growing the quality healthy ingredients found in the Rienzi Pasta Sauces for their customers.  They wanted to find a way to bring authentic Italian taste to kitchens across America. In order to do this, they set aside 500 acres of pristine farm land filled with nutrients in Basilicata, Italy.  This is where they grow the premium tomatoes needed for production of their new Super Premium Pasta Sauce line. All the ingredients are 100% Italian and will bring the taste of the Italian Countryside to your Kitchen.  What better way to impress your family and friends than to be an authentic Italian cook!! The following varieties of Rienzi Super Premium Pasta Sauce are available in the Pasta/Sauce aisle of your favorite Price Chopper/Market32 store: Rienzi Arrabbiata Super Premium Pasta Sauce Rienzi Marinara Super Premium Pasta Sauce Rienzi Tomato with Basic Super Premium Pasta Sauce Rienzi Vodka Super Premium Pasta Sauce Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs November 15, 2015

DOLE FRUITOCRACYDole Fruitocracy

Dole is proud to introduce new and improved Dole Fruitocracy – Squeezable Fruit Pouch – a replacement for Squish’ems! You are pretty authentic and uniquely you, right?  That is the way Dole thinks snacks should be made too.  With Dole Fruitocracy, it is what’s inside that matters most.  That is why Dole Fruitocracy pouches are made with straight up, delicious, all natural fruit.  So, go ahead, enjoy a snack that is as real as can be – just like you.  Straight Up Fruit, Straight Up You! Try them all – Apple, Apple Strawberry, Apple Mixed Berry, Apple Pineapple, Apple Banana and Apple Cherry. They are naturally Gluten Free, No High-Fructose Corn Syrup, No refined sugar and Non-GMO.  The packaging is BPA-Free. Look for Dole Fruitocracy in the Canned and Glass Fruit aisle.

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A new trend in sauerkraut is coming to your favorite Price Chopper/Market32 store! Saverne Artisanal Sauerkraut, in delicious on-trend flavors of Sriracha, Craft Beer and Dill & Garlic, is naturally fermented to promote good digestive health and is non-GMO, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, fat-free and a good source of Vitamin C. Re-sealable glass jars provide convenience and served hot or cold, thee flavors and clean ingredient panel of Saverne Artisanal Kraut is a perfect meal complement, a side dish, topping or recipe ingredient. Look for Saverne Artisanal Kraut in the Canned and Jarred Vegetable Aisle. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs November 15, 2015

FUNWICH from BLUE BUNNY

New Blue Bunny Funwich!  Ice cream and cookies will never be the same! Your family loves cookies and loves ice cream…Now you and your family can have the best of both treats in just the right size!Funwich from Blue Bunny Enjoy Vanilla Chocolate Chip, creamy vanilla ice cream layered on an indulgent chocolate chip cookie and dipped in a smooth milky chocolate coating – or Cookies ‘N Cream, creamy cookies ‘n cream ice cream layered on an indulgent chocolate cookie and dipped in a smooth white confectionary coating. Both come on a stick for a convenient treat.  Indulge! Look for Funwich from Blue Bunny in the Ice Cream section of the Frozen aisle.

LAWRY’S SEASONED COATING MIXES

Lawrys oven bakesTry Lawry’s new line of delicious breadings made with panko bread crumbs and flavored with irresistible blends of salt, spices and seasonings.  Crispy Seasoned Oven Baked Mixes in three delicious flavors – Buffalo Chicken, Homestyle Chicken and Signature Southern.  Your family will love the outrageous flavor and crunchy texture of this mouthwatering, crispy baked chicken. Lawry’s Buffalo Chicken Crispy Oven Bake Mix has crisp panko bread crumbs and the traditional tangy and spicy Buffalo-style flavor you love.  It’s fantastic on all types of chicken and pork. Lawry’s Homestyle Chicken Crispy Oven Bake Mix has crisp panko bread crumbs and is perfectly seasoned with paprika and rosemary for a rich and savory flavor – all you need for delicious chicken or pork. Lawry’s Signature Southern Crispy Oven Bake Mix has crisp panko bread crumbs and Lawry’s Seasoned Salt – our signature blend of salt, spices and herbs that has been a family favorite for over 75 years.   This traditional seasoning is all you need for delicious chicken or fish. It’s amazing what a little Lawry’s flavor can do.  Bring the Zing! Look for Lawry’s Seasoned Coating Mixes in the Spice aisle. Written by Sara Lilkas, Marketing Intern  Thanksgiving is right around the corner and for almost everyone it is a day to be thankful for what they have, spend time with family, and most importantly eat a delicious Thanksgiving Feast. Since the majority of us are guests at these Thanksgiving events we do not have to worry about cooking many of the complex dishes that are expected to be served as part of the festivities. Now even for experienced cooks, the Thanksgiving meal can be a daunting task. Even if you aren’t cooking for a large group of people there are usually high expectations that go along with Thanksgiving dinners and no one wants to disappoint their guests. Holiday dinnerIf you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, it is essential to sit down and plan out the tasks that need to be completed ahead of time and create your plan of attack. At this point you have to think about what kind of planning works for you. I like making lists where I can check things off as I do them. (For some reason the physical act of checking something off makes me feel like I’m actually accomplishing something and makes the whole task seem more bearable.)  I find it especially helpful when I am presented with tasks that seem overwhelming or difficult. As with almost everything in this world what works for me might not work for you, so it might be beneficial to host a smaller gathering (maybe with a few friends) as a test run to see how you like to plan or organize these kind of events. Now that you know how you want to organize your Thanksgiving dinner, it’s time to actually plan it. Starting to prep around two weeks in advance is the ideal time frame. This is when recipes should be gathered and narrowed down to the final menu. When planning the menu think about what time you are planning to serve dinner as well as what kitchen tools will be needed for each dish and how long everything takes to prep and prepare. As part of the planning process you will want to make sure you have everything required to complete those recipes. Timing is another thing to consider. Since it’s safe to assume most people only have one oven, planning out the space andiStock_000006683483_Medium time every dish needs to be fully cooked is essential. At this point go back through your planned menu and see what can be prepped and prepared ahead of time. Items such as pie crust dough and cranberry sauce can be made a few days ahead a time. Many vegetables can also be chopped and prepped ahead of time. Take a look at the menu and decide which items can be prepped early to save you some time on Thanksgiving Day. Now let’s get talking about that turkey. The weight of your turkey determines how long it takes to defrost if you have purchased a frozen turkey. It could take DAYS!( Please refer to our We Know Turkey guide for more information about defrosting and cooking turkeys!)Make sure you plan accordingly, no one wants a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving Day! Also make sure you have a safe environment to thaw your turkey out in. Plan out how you are going to cook your turkey and if you are worried about how it will turn out, it’s not a bad idea to practice on a smaller turkey or a whole chicken in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Pricechopper has plenty of different turkey recipes to try out and who knows maybe one will become your new holiday favorite! I hope these tips help to make your holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable! Make sure to share your Thanksgiving table pictures with #PriceChopper and #Market32 on Twitter and Instagram! joseph carrThanksgiving will be here before you know it, so there’s no better time than now to start planning your upcoming feast.  While you may be more focused on prepping the food menu, make sure you don’t forget about the wine!  Thankfully, with a traditional spread of appetizers, savory meats, mashed potatoes, yams, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pickled this and peppered that, all the way to pumpkin or pecan pie, there are dozens of wine pairing possibilities.  Make the most of your Thanksgiving dinner with a few easy and classic wine selections sure to please any palate. Founded by world-class sommelier Joseph Carr, Josh Cellars wine was created and named in honor of his Dad.  With 6 varietals in the portfolio, Josh Cellars wines are bold yet approachable, affordable and perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration. For those who prefer white wine, offering a crisp Chardonnay with ripe fruit flavorsjosh cellers chard is always a good idea.  Josh Cellars Chardonnay is balanced with hints of citrus and subtle oak that can stand up to rich foods like corn pudding and green bean casserole.  It also pairs particularly well with stuffing, especially if it’s made with apples. Josh Cellars Pinot NoirFruit forward and food-friendly, Pinot Noir is a classic favorite and common fixture at the Thanksgiving table.  Josh Cellars Pinot Noir is bursting with flavors of cherry, strawberry and a hint of chocolate.  Balanced with bright acidity, this medium bodied wine won’t overpower the delicate flavors of turkey or holiday ham. Last but not least, try serving a more robust wine to round out your meal.  Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is bursting with dark fruits and flavors of cinnamon, clove and toasted oak. It has firm tannins and a long finish that complement a flavorful holiday roast or rich chocolate dessert.Josh-Cellars-Cabernet-Sauvignon While there may be many competing flavors on the Thanksgiving table, selecting a versatile wine doesn’t have to be a challenge fit only for a sommelier.  You can worry less and enjoy more this Thanksgiving by selecting affordable, quality wine like those from Josh Cellars. Cheers! Written by Sara Lilkas, Marketing Intern  Now that we can put the frightening antics of Halloween behind us we can focus on the upcoming holiday and winter season. Even though I am not a fan of the inevitable snow storms that come along with living in the Northeast, I am a fan of the seasonal flavors breweries put out for the holiday and winter season. This November we have a spectacular preview of winter flavors put out by a variety of different brewers. We are happy to welcome the Chatham Brewery, a local favorite out of Columbia County! They will be featuring their brew Farmer’s Daughter during their Growler Station debut. Farmer’s Daughter is a Rye India Pale Ale featuring rye malts from Hillrock Farm Distillery. Chatham Brewery’s Farmer’s Daughter is a locally brewed beer from start to finish! chatham brewingTry Chatham Brewery’s Farmer’s Daughter: Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy Cherry Doppelschwarz is an Imperial Schwarzbier featuring chocolate and coffee flavors, balanced off with cherries. The various flavors present in this brew, makes it perfect for the holiday season! Try Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy Cherry Doppelschwarz:big eddy Our friends at Magic Hat are at it again with their Feast of Fools Raspberry Stout. The name of this brew dates back to Medieval Times and the celebration of the winter solsticemagic hat feast of fools. The seasonal brews of the past may be long gone, but the Feast of Fools is an ode to a time where you couldn’t just switch on a light. The Raspberry Stout reflects the long winter nights and the sweetness of the holiday season. Try Magic Hat’s Feast of Fools Raspberry Stout: Thanks to Samuel Adams we have a special early release of the Grapefruit Rebel IPA this November! You will be able to try a growler of the newest release from Samuel Adams before it’s available in bottled packs! Samuel Adams Grapefruit Rebel IPA is brewed with real grapefruit that only compliments the citrus notes from the hops. On tap just in time to bring a growler home to share with family and friends this Thanksgiving! rebelgrapefruittaplg--en--6a0409e2-9510-4b4e-82a5-79b7d18950acTry Samuel Adams Grapefruit Rebel IPA: The next selection for the month is Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout. An imperial stout aged in a bourbon barrel, it features chocolate, vanilla, and caramel flavors. This incredibly flavorful stout is perfect for the holiday season! Try Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout:goose-island-logo-2014 Let us know what your favorite brews were from this month’s tasting schedule and as always please enjoy responsibly! Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs November 8, 2015

GORTON’S EVERYDAY GOURMET FILLETS

Bring chef-inspired seafood to your table with Gorton’s Everyday Gourmet Fillets.  Extra-large, wild caught Cod fillets and white and flaky Tilapia fillets.  Gorton’s is so proud of these fillets, they have even included a window in the package so you can see the quality!  Flavors you’ll love.  Quality you can see.  All are extra-large fillets with no msg or artificial flavors. Gortons parm crusted codTry one of these three new delicious varieties today! Gorton’s Parmesan Crusted Cod.  Extra-large, wild caught Cod fillets in panko breadcrumbs seasoned with aged parmesan cheese and a hint of black pepper. Gorton’s Pub-Style Beer Batter Cod.  Extra-large, wild caught Cod fillets in a crispy batter, made with real draft beer. Gorton’s Tuscan Garlic & Herb Tilapia.  Extra-large, flaky Tilapia fillets in crispy Italian breadcrumbs seasoned with roasted garlic, basil and oregano. Look for Gorton’s Everyday Gourmet Fillets in the Frozen aisle.

McCORMICK SLOW COOKER SAUCES

McCormick Slow Cooker Sauces are a completely new line of recipe sauces packed full of flavor that help you to create a home cooked, fresh tasting family meal in your slow cooker. Convenient and easy – with the high quality McCormick’s flavor you have come to trust.McCormick slow cooker Try these three delicious comfort food favorites: Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions and Cracked Black  Pepper Hearty Beef Stew with Savory Herbs and Onion Smoky Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Just add meat and vegetables and a delicious meal will be waiting when you and your family are ready for dinner!  Enjoy! Look for McCormick Slow Cooker Sauces in the Spice aisle. Written by Sara Lilkas, Marketing Intern  Scarey Pumpkins BOO! Did Halloween sneak up on you too? Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. Growing up I took every single excuse I could to wear a princess dress and ran with it. (I mean there was also the free candy thing, but who doesn’t love running around in a poofy ball gown?) Now that I’m 23 and trick or treating is no longer an option, more creative measures have to be taken to celebrate this spooky and sugar high inducing holiday. For adults, even those who are reluctantly adults, there a couple of fairly simple and budget friendly options that can be planned out in almost no time at all! The Scary Movie Marathon A movie marathon is an easy and fairly cheap way to get the spook factor in. Even though video rental stores are no longer a thing, RedBox sometimes has seasonal offerings and for around $1 a night you can’t really go wrong. Another option is to ask your friends to bring over their favorite scary movie DVDs if they have any. I personally don’t believe any scary movie marathon is complete without The Shining, a film from the Scream series, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. I am sure there are some horror aficionados out there who will disagree with me, but these are the scary movies I grew up not being allowed to watch, so obviously they became my favorites….well at least once they stopped giving me nightmares. Now for those who are feeling nostalgic I would recommend the Halloweentown series or Nightmare Before Christmas (or really anything done by Tim Burton since he has mastered the art of being creepy and awesome without being terrifying.) And there is simply no such thing as a Halloween movie marathon without Hocus Pocus. I don’t care what you are doing when Hocus Pocus is on TV, you sit down and watch. iStock_000048683394_MediumBut the pillowcase full of free candy is still missing. Now this is the true tragedy of growing up. What hits the sweet spot (see what I did there) is inviting your friends over for a spooktacular movie marathon with Halloween themed baked goods and snacks. One of my favorite Halloween time movie snacks is this sweet and salty popcorn recipe featuring peanut butter and the sugary goodness known as candy corn!  Now I have personally decided that the calories from candy corn consumed in October simply do not count. So I recommend adding it to as many snacks as possible such as Halloween themed trail mix and cupcakes. The Halloween Party Now if you do not think it is fun to watch movies that are meant to terrify you, a more low-key affair may be more your style. And by low-key I mean anything from a few friends over to a raging costume party. Halloween can also be the perfect excuse to throw a masquerade party(I’ve always wanted to go to a masquerade party so I’m just throwing that out there.) At any Halloween event costumes should be required, it does not hinder your cool factor to dress up, in my opinion it makes you more awesome, but let’s talk about planning this thing. No matter how extravagant your Halloween affair may be (or how big your party budget is) there are plenty of easy food and decoration ideas, using a lot of things you may already have around the house. Creepy pictures can be printed out and put into the frames you already have, and food dye can go a long way for making regular drinks look like something you’d find in the Haunted Mansion. Instead of having all the lights in your house on, save some electricity and use candles where you can.Black Label with Halloween Party on Wood Painting items is also a fairly cheap way to decorate, but is obviously more permanent. Using black paint on every-day items can go a long way in creating a spooky feel for your party. Try painting your pumpkins in addition to carving them and I’m sure you will win spookiest house on the block. (Plus make sure you save the pumpkin seeds while carving, you can bake them to make a tasty snack!) Whether it’s black painted pumpkins, frames, or other items, matte black paint can make decorations look eerily goth, but not childish (chalkboard paint is another cool option here, since you can then write and draw on the decorations as well.) As you may have guessed with my ramblings about the black paint, black is my go to decorating theme for Halloween (and let’s face it, for everyday life), but I’m also a girl who happens to love glitter. A can of black glitter spray paint costs around $4 and can be purchased at any home improvement or craft store. I personally believe that glitter can be added to almost any decoration depending on the feel you are going for with your party, but beware once you put glitter on one thing it will get everywhere, there’s just no stopping it. As always check out our Pinterest board for more holiday recipes and ideas!