Springtime artichokes

Meg, the manager of the East store, and Jerome, the East produce manager, were sharing stories the other day about their first impressions of fresh artichokes. What were these strange vegetables at the market? And how do you even prepare them?

How about you? When did you first get to know this the somewhat prickly, thorny, enigmatic vegetable? Tell me how those things are even edible! Maybe you are familiar with the glass jar or olive bar variety, but haven't been sure yet about how to cook a fresh artichoke yourself. Read on for our tips...

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Valentine's Day candies for your sweethearts!  From Equal Exchange (Fairly Traded Chocolate), you’ll find “My Fair Valentine Cards & Candy.”  Set includes organic and fairly traded milk chocolate minis, and cards with illustrated animals and punny messages (“Iguana tell you something….”)  We also have your favorite Chocolove and Green & Blacks Chocolate bars on sale and look for Divine Hearts, too!

New items distributed by our friends Tiny Footprints:
Frog Ranch Pickles! From Glouster, Ohio.
Zesty Bread & Butter: “An old family recipe combines cucumbers, natural sugars, onions, garlic, a few secret spices, and Frog Ranch jalapeño for a truly unique experience.”
Hot & Spicy Peppered Pickles: “A new twist on an old favorite! Hand-packed jars combine the freshest cucumbers with plenty of Frog Ranch jalapeño peppers, chilled quickly to retain their natural color and crispness. A delightfully spicy treat that is sure to please.”

Andy’s Mediterranean Grille: From one of Cincinnati’s “Best Of” restaurants, we bring you Andy’s frozen Falafel’s – Original and Spicy.  Clean ingredients, reasonable price, and easy to prepare!

Other new items to give a try:
BAR HARBOR (BAH HAHBAH):  Look for new Bar Harbor items: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Wild Herring Fillets in Mustard Sauce and canned Certified Maine Lobster meat….yum.

The East store wine department has many delicious choices for your Valentine's Day imbibing. If you are looking for a sparkling/champagne, the Gruet sparklers are wonderful. Made using traditional methods from the French Champagne region, these American sparkling wines are unbeatable in quality and price, at only $14.99. We also have a nice selection of French and Italian wines to compliment any culinary masterpiece you create.

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DUCK & HAM FOR THE HOLIDAYS

BELL & EVANS WHOLE YOUNG DUCKLING - Frozen, 6-8 lbs $4.29/lb ON SALE FOR $3.89/LB

A pioneer in the natural foods market, Bell & Evans has been providing high quality poultry to customers since the 1890s. Bell & Evans is part of a network of family owned companies that includes growers, feed producers, and hatchery operators. For those who prefer duck for the holidays, this is an excellent product from Pennsylvania Dutch country.

GUNTHORP FARMS WHOLE DUCK - Local, fresh $5.39/lb, 5-6lbs ON SALE FOR $4.99/LB

GUNTHORP FARMS BONELESS SMOKED HAM - Local, fresh $6.79/lb, 5-6lbs ON SALE FOR $6.19/LB

Raising purebred Durocs in virtually the same manner as the past 4 generations of Gunthorps, these pigs are raised “farrow to finish” on pasture. While on pasture, the pigs also receive a vegetarian diet of corn, soybeans, and Hubbard’s Homestead vitamin & mineral mix. Read more on their website.

GARRETT COUNTY FARMS HAM

Garrett County Farms produces all natural, minimally processed ham, 100% free of nitrates, nitrites, antibiotics, hormones, preservatives and artificial ingredients.

Black Forest Nugget Ham - $12.99 each ON SALE FOR $11.99

Black Forest Deli Ham - $6.89/lb ON SALE FOR $6.49/LB

Virginia Buffet Deli Ham - $6.89/lb ON SALE FOR $6.49/LB

Semi-Boneless Half Spiral Glazed Ham - $6.89/lb ON SALE FOR $6.49/LB

SMOKING GOOSE CITY HAM - Fresh Boneless City Half Ham, $6.99/lb ON SALE FOR $6.59/LB

*We try to make sure we have enough for everyone, but all items and pricing are subject to availability and while our supplies last.