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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will begin at sundown today and will end at nightfall on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025. Traditionally, round challah is eaten during the Rosh Hashanah celebrations. The circular shape of the bread symbolizes the cyclical nature of time, representing the wheel of seasons and the hope that the new year will be filled with many blessings. Challah is a delight for the senses. It has a subtly sweet taste with a soft texture, similar to a brioche, with a rich, slightly eggy flavor. Make a stop by our bakery to pick up a delicious, freshly-baked round challah for your Rosh Hashanah celebrations. Shanah Tova!

Get ready for a scary good time, because this Friday is Halloween! So, put up the decorations, bring out your costume, and rustle up something sweet. If you’re planning on hosting a Halloween bash, make Bianchini’s your one-stop shopping destination. Visit us this week to pick up our monstrous assortment of snacks, drinks, sweet treats, and everything you need to create a terrifyingly tasty Halloween spread for your ghouls and goblins. Want recipe inspiration? Check out our Halloween recipe collection and try making Apple Cranberry Orange Cider, Apple Pie Punch, The Perfect Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Chocolate Fudge, Homemade Popcorn Balls, Cheese Ravioli in Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce, Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese, and Voodoo Pasta.

A panel of chefs from Allrecipes.com chose Rao’s Homemade Marinara as their favorite. They liked that Rao’s sauces taste great on their own and don’t need anything added. The simple ingredient list includes Italian whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, onions, salt, garlic, basil, black pepper, and oregano. Rao’s makes their sauces in small batches using quality ingredients like Italian olive oil and ripe tomatoes from southern Italy. There are no tomato blends, pastes, added water, starches, fillers, colors, or sugar in Rao’s. It’s a reliable, authentic sauce you can enjoy with any meal.

This Wednesday, October 22nd, is National Nut Day. We’re looking forward to celebrating by enjoying walnuts, almonds, cashews, macadamias, pecans, pistachios, and hazelnuts. Nuts are a favorite food for many reasons. They give you energy and are packed with nutrients for both people and wildlife. You can eat them raw, sprouted, or roasted, and they make a great snack. Nuts are also known for their healthy fats, most of which are unsaturated. At Bianchini’s, we offer a wide selection of prepackaged nuts. We pick only the best quality to make sure you get a great product. Our nuts come in sturdy, resealable tubs to keep them fresh and easy to take with you. They’re also ready to use in your favorite recipes. Just follow the link and type in the nut you want in the search bar. It’s simple!

This week is packed with exciting sports and the perfect chance to fire up the grill. There’s a big game almost every day. The NBA season tips off on Tuesday, October 21st. On Thursday, October 23rd, the Warriors play their home opener against the Nuggets. Friday brings the first game of the World Series. Saturday, Stanford Football takes on Miami, and on Sunday, the Forty Niners face the Texans. With so much action, figuring out what to serve can be tough. We’re here to make it easier. Stop by and check out our great selection of meats and seafood for grilling. We also have plenty of snacks and drinks to keep everyone happy before, during, and after the games. Browse our recipes to find new grilling ideas and make your game day even better.

We are excited to celebrate National Meatloaf Day this Saturday, October 18th. This dinner favorite is a staple in many households for its simplicity and heartiness. One of the original meatloaf recipes called for a mixture of minced meat, oats, and spices that were baked to a golden brown. Meatloaf originates from a combination of German, Scandinavian, Czech, Swiss, and Belgian cuisines. 18th-century Pennsylvania Dutch settlers brought their recipes to America, adjusting the ingredients to what was readily available. One of the early versions of what many Americans call meatloaf is a di sh called scrapple, which is made with pork and cornmeal shaped into a lo af. Today, ground beef is the standard base for most meatloaves, but nearly any meat can be adapted to fit the recipe, like lamb, pork, chicken, turk ey, veal, or venison. Celebrate National Meatloaf Day by preparing your family recipe or try one of ours from our meatloaf collection.

We’re celebrating an all-time foodie holiday favorite this Friday, it’s National Pasta Day! Every year on October 17th, people across the country celebrate by enjoying their favorite pasta dishes. The first written record of pasta production dates back to around 1154 in Sicily. The basic pasta recipe involves unleavened dough that’s mixed with water or eggs, formed into a shape, and either served freshly cooked after shaping or dried and stored for later cooking. Pasta is beloved by so many because of its variety of shapes and sizes. From fettuccine to spaghetti, ziti to lasagna, and stuffed ravioli, there are so many to enjoy! Need a bit of menu inspiration? Browse our pasta recipe collection for lunch and dinner ideas.

Join us on October 15th to celebrate National Mushroom Day. This holiday is perfect for anyone who loves good food and wants to eat healthily. Did you know there are more than 200 types of edible mushrooms in North America? Some favorites include chanterelle, cremini, portobello, shiitake, and white button. Mushrooms are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. You can bake, braise, fry, grill, roast, or sauté them. To mark the occasion, we’re sharing some of our favorite mushroom dishes. Try Bruschetta-Stuffed Mushrooms, Herb-Roasted Mushrooms, Pan-seared Ribeye with Sauteed Mushrooms, Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom Swiss Hamburger, or Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff. Whether you already love mushrooms or want to try something new, we have a recipe for you. Check out our full recipe collection.

Attention Bay Area seafood lovers. Let’s celebrate! October is National Seafood Month. That’s right, a whole month to enjoy the best and freshest seafood. Whether you love halibut, bass, tuna, trout, salmon, swordfish, crab, shrimp, scallops, or oysters, you can find your favorites in our seafood department. And if you want sushi, check out our freshly made options. Need some ideas for your meals? Check out our seafood recipe collection! We have Catfish Tacos, Extra Crispy Baked Fish Sticks, Fish and Shrimp Seafood Stew, Blackened Salmon, Lobster Thermidor, Orange-Ginger Shrimp, Crab Linguine Alfredo, Shrimp Risotto, Classic Ceviche, and much more. Check out our seafood recipe collection for tasty ideas.