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Give mom a box of Sees candies this Mother’s Day to show her how much she means to you. Since 1921, See’s candies and chocolates have been made from scratch using the finest fresh ingredients. Following their time-honored recipes and candy making techniques, have been making magic happen for over 100 years. Each box of See’s is delightfully wrapped and packaged with care, offering that personal touch you won’t find anywhere else. Stop by your local Bianchini’s to pick up a box of mom’s favorite Sees treats before Mother’s Day.

It’s that time again, the polls are now open for The Almanac 2024 Readers Choice. We are excited to announce that Bianchini’s is eligible in four categories: Best Grocery, Best Produce, Best Place to Buy Meat, and Best Sandwiches. Bianchini’s is a proud to be your local grocer, offering a taste of all things local. Over the years we’ve created close bonds with many local farmers, ranches, and vendors, which has allowed our stores to custom tailor their inventory to provide you, our customer, with a unique shopping experience. We love what we do and hope it shows. Vote for Bianchini’s Market today!

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Make this Mother’s Day extra special with a little help from Bianchini’s. We’ve created a special recipe collection for this very occasion. Follow the link to find delicious brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert ideas. Browse our collection to find delicious dishes like: Bacon and Broccoli Quiche, Mandarin Chicken Salad, Broiled Citrus Salmon, Filet Mignon with Mushroom Gravy, Easy Chicken Parmesan, Chocolate Silk Pie, Cream Cheese Stuffed Cupcakes, and so much more! And don’t forget to pick up Bianchini’s Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice and a bottle of her favorite sparkling wine for Mother’s Day mimosas.

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Enjoy gourmet comfort food that’s not only delicious but wholesome too! Rise & Puff Quesadillas are a healthier option for all the Bay Area quesadilla fans. Each quesadilla begins with award-winning low-calorie flour tortillas that are topped with a generous amount of high-quality cheese, perfectly seasoned & marinated meat, sauteed veggies and much more. Why order out when you can have a hot and crispy Rise & Puff Quesadilla on a plate, ready to enjoy in minutes? Join us this Saturday and Sunday for Rise & Puff Quesadillas sampling events.
May 3rd, from 10 am – 1 pm at our San Carlos location
May 4th, from 10 am – 1 pm at our Portola Valley location

We’re sharing one of the tastiest grilled cheese sandwiches featuring an exceptional aged cheese as the centerpiece. Beecher’s Flagship Cheese is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese that boasts a uniquely robust, nutty flavor. Each wheel is carefully aged for 15 months to ensure the cheese’s complex flavor and ever-so-slight crumble have fully developed. Did you know that the first wheel of Flagship was handcrafted just as the doors to Beecher’s Handmade Cheese opened in November of 2003 in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market?

Beecher’s Grilled Flagship, Tomato and Basil Sandwich

A Beecher’s Café menu original you can now enjoy at home.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-natural mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 2 dashes Tabasco or other hot sauce
• 8 slices hearty artisanal white bread
• 4 oz. Beecher’s Flagship cheese
• 2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 12 fresh basil leaves
• 2 oz. Havarti cheese, cut into 8 thin slices

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, and Tabasco until fully combined.

Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture across four slices of bread. Layer 2 slices of Flagship cheese, 2 slices of tomato, 3 basil leaves, and 2 slices of Havarti cheese on each slice of bread with the mayonnaise mixture.

Spread the remaining mayonnaise mixture on the other four slices of bread. Place these mayo side down on top of the bread slices with the cheese to complete the sandwich.

Bring a large pan to medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan. Cook until the cheese has melted and the bread has become golden then flip and cook, about 3 minutes per side.

Remove the sandwiches from the pan and place on serving plates. Serve warm with tomato soup.

Servings 4

Can you believe that this Sunday is Cinco de Mayo? Let Bianchini’s help you create a menu that’s memorable and delicious. Get the party started with Bianchini’s Signature Homemade Tortilla Chips and ready-to-eat salsas. Browse our aisles to find the ingredients you need to make mouthwatering entrees for your family and friends. And get a little menu inspiration from our recipe collection below to find some of our favorite Cinco de Mayo dishes: yummy tacos, meaty burritos, saucy enchiladas, fruity margaritas, grilled corn, homestyle tortillas soup, cheesy quesadillas, grilled steak, handmade guacamole, seasoned rice and so much more!

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Join us today and celebrate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day. It’s astonishing to think the first Earth Day was in 1970. 20 million people rallied together seeking positive changes to ensure a bright future for the planet. Calling for clean air, clean water, healthy soil, and for the world population to unite to protect the planet. We are pleased to share with you that California’s own Lakeside Organic Gardens has made it their mission to provide the local community with a highly diverse selection of 100% organic produce. Lakeside delivers their produce to Bianchini’s Market three times a week to ensure each item is at the peak of freshness. Their commitment to the environment is unmatched. Lakeside Organic Gardens practices many sustainable farming practices encourage a healthy ecosystem with soil enrichment, water reduction and natural pest control. We hope you join us in celebrating Earth Day and let’s continue to make positive changes for this wonderful planet we call home.

Start a new weekly tradition this Monday by incorporating the most delicious, nutritious, and Earth-friendly foods into your menu, we’re of course talking about mushrooms. What’s not to love about mushrooms? They’re packed with vitamins and minerals, incredibly versatile, pair well with just about everything, and there are so many kinds to enjoy! Check out our mushroom recipe collection to find a variety of dishes that are sure to have everyone gather around the table.

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Throughout April, we’ve been celebrating one of the tastiest comfort foods by sharing some of our favorite grilled cheese recipes. This week is no exception, we’re shaking things up with Point Reyes Original Blue. It’s a rindless classic style blue cheese that is all natural and gluten-free. Original Blue has an ultra-creamy texture, and a pronounced blue flavor that’s softened by a sweet, fresh milk taste and peppery finish. Point Reyes uses sustainable farming practices, like, carbon sequestration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and a water recycling program to conserve the nutrient-rich pastures and surround land. Every Point Reyes cheese is carefully crafted and thoroughly checked by hand, ensuring they are the highest quality cheeses on the market. Try Original Blue in the recipe below, we think you’re going to love every delicious bite.

Point Reyes Original Blue, Bacon & Fig Grilled Cheese

Sophisticated yet highly approachable.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 8 slices raisin bread
• 6 tablespoons fig jam
• 12 oz. Point Reyes Toma, shredded
• 1/2 cup crumbled Point Reyes Original Blue
• 6 slices Bianchini’s thick sliced bacon, cooked & cut in half

Directions

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Then flip the slices over and spread on the fig jam. Place equal amount of Toma, Original Blue, and bacon pieces on top of the fig spread. Place two bread slices together to create the sandwich, with the butter sides facing out.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches into the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown, and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Transfer the sandwiches from the skillet to serving plates. Cut in half and enjoy!

Servings 4

Passover will begin next Monday evening, 4/22, and will end eight days later the evening of Tuesday, 4/30. The springtime celebration combines themes of family, remembrance of Jewish history and the Jewish homeland. Bianchini’s proudly features Manischewitz line of Passover products. The Manischewitz Company has been making traditional Jewish foods since 1888. Founded by Rabbi Dov Behr Manischewitz, opening a small Matzo bakery in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a bit of tinkering, he created a matzo making machine, leading to Manischewitz becoming the first fully automated Kosher matzo production facility. Manischewitz is now the leading provider of Jewish cuisine, helping create family memories in the kitchen with delectable foods made with simple ingredients. Stop by your local Bianchini’s to find an assortment of Manischewitz and other Passover staples.