Written by Rainy McEwan, Jr. Business Analyst
It's officially here!
Summer is officially here! In the Northeast we know that means we finally get three lovely months of respite from the cold winter, so we have to make the most of it! Between beach trips, hiking, and days at the pool, there’s one thing they all have in common: they require energy! Instacart can save you time and energy by delivering your groceries straight to your door in as little as two hours! Now you can have a lovely picnic instead of spending that time at the store!
Sunrise hike.....
Time to pack up in preparation for a sunrise hike? You’ll want some protein on the way! Bring some granola bars or cheese and crackers to easily snack on and keep your energy up. Don’t forget plenty of water, too! Once you reach the summit, what better way to celebrate your accomplishment than a nice breakfast spread? Muffins, turnovers, or bagels, just don’t forget the coffee!
Something about the fireflies in the humid summer air feels romantic, doesn’t it? But why wait until the weekend to sweep your significant other off their feet? With Instacart, delivery is available in as little as two hours, so you can have everything right at your door soon after getting home from work! Start with a simple, light salad: greens and your favorite toppings, or save some time with a grab ‘n’ go salad! Then impress with your expertly prepared main course- some marinated chicken breasts, perhaps? Close out the meal with some fresh, ripe strawberries– light and refreshing, this aphrodisiac is everything to love about the season.
Cookout Classics
Classic cookouts require all the essentials: hot dogs, hamburgers, and snacky sides galore! You’ll need something for your guests to stack all your delicious treats on, just add some Simply Done designer tableware to your cart! But oh no, you realize you forgot potato salad and soda, and your guests are already arriving. Not a problem, Instacart here to save the day! Available at over 100 locations, just go to the website or app, add what you need to your cart and an Instacart shopper will pick up and deliver your items straight to your door! You can rest easy knowing that Instacart will be there for all your
mishaps, tight spots, and days where you really want to avoid leaving the A.C. this summer.
At the Price Chopper/Market 32 Kids Cooking Club we are celebrating berry season!
What’s on the menu?
Blackberry Rollups
Yum. The blackberries in the produces aisles at our Price Chopper/Market 32 supermarkets are ready for picking! Check out how to make a simple blackberry puree and turn it into a tasty snack roll up.
Blackberry Puree
½ cup blackberries
1 tablespoon PICS honey
¼ teaspoon raspberry extract
Rinse the blackberries. Place the blackberries, honey and raspberry extract into a food processor or blender. Chop/blend until it’s almost in looks like a syrup state; seeds will even blend into the mix. Set the mixture aside.
Note: You can also make a raspberry puree by substituting the blackberries for raspberries.
Honey Cream Cheese
3 tablespoons PICS whipped cream cheese
1 tablespoon PICS honey
Fold the cream cheese and honey together until well blended.
Building the Roll-Up
2 flour tortillas
Spread half of the cream cheese mixture onto each flour tortilla, and then spread with a tablespoon of the puree. Roll the tortilla up and dip in the extra puree if desired.
Note: You can use your favorite flatbread as well.
Strawberry Lime Freeze Pops
Oh my! Have you seen the strawberry display at our Price Chopper/Market 32 stores? They are scrumptiously delicious. Grab some and learn how to turn them into a delicious freeze pop!
2 cups fresh sliced strawberries, rinsed and hulled
½ cup Greek vanilla yogurt
¼ cup PICS honey
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Puree the strawberries, yogurt, honey, lime juice and vanilla extract together in a food processor or blender. Add in the yogurt and blend well.
Fill your freeze pop molds and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.
How many Freeze Pops does this recipe make?
The mixture should make approximately 1 ½ cups of liquid (12 oz.). It depends on the size of your molds.
I don’t have freeze pop molds?
Simply use PICS 5 oz. paper-coated cups as a freeze pop mold. Let them freeze for approximately an hour and add a craft stick in the center. Place back in the freezer and freeze another 4 hours or overnight.
Homemade Granola & Berry Parfaits
Learn how to make a homemade granola and then use it in a delicious berry parfait as part of a healthier dessert option or afternoon snack.
Granola
3 cups rolled oats
1 cups slivered almonds (optional)
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup flax seeds
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1tablespoon PICS brown sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ cup PICS canola oil
1/3 cup PICS honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
In a large bowl, stir the rolled oats, almonds, chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, brown sugar and sea salt together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, honey and vanilla extract.
Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is fully coated.
Spread the granola mixture onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the granola for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let the granola cool completely after removing it from the oven.
Building a Dessert Parfait
1 oz. water
1 tablespoon PICS honey
1 cup blueberries
1 cup sliced strawberries
½ cup granola
2 tsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
Whisk together the water and honey. Pour over blueberries and strawberries and combine.
Place some of the berries into a parfait glass, add half the granola and 1 teaspoon coconut. Add another layer of berries and granola. Top it off with remaining coconut.
Lesson for Kids in the Kitchen This Month
- List making
- Shopping for ingredients
- Measuring
- Pureeing
- Blending
- Folding
- Hulling strawberries
- Citrus squeezing
- Whisking
- Baking
- Oven safety
- Combining fresh ingredients
- Using fresh fruit in recipes
Where to find Jodie in July.......
I’ll be out in the community and schools cooking up some fun, and here’s where you can see me this month:
July 9th
Summer Kids Program – 1:00 pm
Burnt Hills- Ballston Lake Library
2 Lawmar Lane
Burnt Hills, NY
Call 518-399-8174 to register.
July 15th
5:30 pm??
Voorheesville Public Library
51 School Rd.
Voorheesville, NY
Call 765-2791 to register
July 16th
Summer Kids Program 10:00 am
East Greenbush Community Library
10 Community Way
East Greenbush, NY
Call (518)477-7476 to register.
July 17th
Summer Kids Program 10:00am -1:00 pm
Saratoga Public Library
49 Henry St.
Saratoga Springs, NY
No registration required
The Kids Cooking Club is also visiting the following this month:
Caroline Street Elementary School Camp, Saratoga Springs, NY
Halfmoon Club House Summer Camp, Halfmoon, NY
Glens Falls YMCA Summer Camp, Glens Falls, NY
If you would The Kids Cooking Club to visit your school or event please email me at jfitzcooking@yahoo.com
Stay tuned. Next month we will be releasing three more summer scrumptious bites,
Jodie Fitz
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PICS Avocado Oil - New Item
PICS’ 100% Pure Cold Pressed Avocado Oil is extracted from the fleshy portion of the avocado fruit and is a great multi-purpose oil for general cooking and baking. It’s delicious mild flavor lends itself well to stir-fry, searing, BBQ, roasting and sauteing and its high smoke point makes PICS Cold Pressed Avocado Oil perfect for frying and high heat cooking.
But you don’t have to just cook with it – Avocado Oil can be used for many cold purposes too! Use it for salad dressings, soups and dips, or even to drizzle over pizza, breads and fruits.
Avocado Oil is naturally high in monounsaturated fats (healthy fats) and Vitamin E which can help lower blood pressure & cholesterol and improve your overall heart health. It also contains Lutein which improves eye health, and is a good source of various other nutrients and antioxidants.
Gluten Free, Kosher, and Non-GMO! – Bring home our delicious, multi-purpose, and heart healthy cooking oil today!
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PICS CHEESE CURDS - NEW ITEM
Packed with protein and high in calcium, these all natural Cheese Curds are an excellent nutritious snack item for kids and adults alike! Try them fresh as a finger food, fried with a honey hot sauce as an appetizer, or with French fries and gravy for some poutine! If you’ve never tried a cheese curd, you’re missing out! They’re available in two varieties: classic cheese and garlic dill – look for them in the dairy aisle.
mmmmmm delicious
Try our new Cheese Curds today!
More from our dairy department
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February 10, 2019
Are you looking to add plant-based protein to your diet but have no idea what to do with that white block of tofu? Do you wonder how to sneak a healthy plant-based protein into the diet of the finicky eaters in your life? Are you trying to cut carbs, red meat and increase your plant protein intake? Pre-cubed, pre-marinated and baked to perfection, Toss’ables takes the guess work out of how to do it! Because all the hard work is already done for you, Toss’ables eliminate any prep time that tofu can require, making it convenient to instantly add to salads, sautéed vegetables, stir fry, pasta and more. This ready-to-serve tofu product makes it easy to enjoy flavorful, healthy protein packed meals with no tedious prepping or cooking.
Perfect for New Year’s resolutions like striving for healthy and mindful eating, Toss’ables are available in two delicious flavors, Balsamic Vinaigrette and Garlic & Herb. Balsamic Vinaigrette Toss’ables are especially good sprinkled over your favorite salad (who needs croutons?) or packed in your lunchbox for a quick and delicious protein fix on the go. Garlic & Herb Toss’ables are hearty and tasty enough to substitute for meat in all your favorite dishes. Try them in pasta, rice bowls, soup (your kids will think that they are noodle cubes)… even veggie burritos. There’s no craving these Toss’ables can’t fix.
Toss’ables have 14 grams of plant-based protein per 3 oz. serving and are packaged in a convenient pouch. Meal preppers, healthy eating enthusiasts and just about anyone looking for a convenient source of protein can rejoice in the simplicity and great taste ofToss’ables.
Toss’ables are Vegan, Certified Organic, Gluten-Free, and Non-GMO Project Verified and contain no preservatives.
Look for Nasoya Toss’ables in the refrigerated case in the produce section.
For more tasty ideas and recipes, check out http://www.nasoya.com/healthy-tofu-recipes/.
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February 10, 2019
PICS Kettle Popcorn
Have you seen our new PICS Kettle Corn? The four varieties are lightly sweetened and salted to perfection.
Honey BBQ Flavor – Wow! That sweet-sweet irresistible taste of honey combined with that savory blend of BBQ. Go ahead and snuggle up on the couch with that special someone; the aromatic smell and succulent taste of honey & BBQ is delightful and enchanting; This flavor will definitely ”bee” a home-run during home movie date night; every golden fluffed kernel is bursting with the sweetness of Honey and the sharpness of Barbecue – gluten free, who needs a grill!
Spicy Jalapeno – Whoa! The Spice is Right! This flavor is designed to leave an everlasting thrill to your palate. With just the right amount of heat and hint of sugar added to those fluffy, golden popped whole grain kernels, this flavor will definitely impact spicy lovers around the world. 0 trans-fat; the heat is on!
Apple Pie – Mmmm! This flavor will make you feel like you’re back home at grandma’s house; a perfect blend of apple seasoning sprinkled across each pleasantly crisp popped kernel; definitely a taste of home; once you munch down on these crunchy, premium quality, pure, superior, nut free flavored pops you will fall madly in love and live apple-y ever after!
Sweet & Salty – Oh My Goodness! A little bit of sweet mixed with a lil’ bit of salt; what a perfect kettle corn combination; this blend is definitely quintessential – why ask for anything more! The sugary coated sweetness creates an excessively sentimental meld to this popcorn; the crispness of these popped kernels coupled with sea salt makes this kettle corn exemplary! Low carbs, low calorie, go ahead and grab them handful!
All four are absolutely worth a try – each of the tasty flavors will add a pop to your day!
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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. 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.
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
- Designed to make chewing a rewarding challenge
- Made in USA with No Artificial Flavors
- Easy on the Digestive System
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.