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Did you know that Christmas Eve is National Eggnog Day? Many people celebrate this yummy foodie holiday without even knowing. If you’re a fan of traditional eggnog, make a stop this week to Bianchini’s to pick up a bottle of Straus Family Creamery Organic Eggnog. It’s delightfully rich and creamy, but not overly sweet. Straus eggnog is made with just five simple ingredients: organic milk, organic cream, egg yolks, sugar, and a touch of nutmeg. Straus eggnog is minimally processed and never ultra-pasteurized. It contains no gums, has zero thickeners or stabilizers, and no artificial ingredients or colors. Straus eggnog is such a holiday favorite, many eggnog connoisseurs are saying it’s well worth the yearly wait!

If you’ve never experienced Straus Organic Eggnog before, stop into one of our stores for our sampling event. Join us this Tuesday, 12/19, from 11am -2pm at our San Carlos location, or Wednesday, 12/20, from 11am-2pm at our Portola Valley location.

Make a trip to Bianchini’s this week to pick up a box of Sees Holiday Chocolates! Treat everyone on your list to something extra special with sweet chocolate shaped Santa’s made of solid See’s milk chocolate. Each chocolate is individually wrapped in colorful foil, making them the ultimate stocking stuffer for people of all ages. See’s has an assortment of festive box chocolates that make holiday gifting and seasonal traditions especially merry by providing sweet, chocolatey goodness to those special moments.

Eat, drink, and be merry with Bianchini’s amazing and mouthwatering Christmas recipes! Follow the link to find appetizers, snacks, treats, entrees, sides, drinks and so much more! We have it all: green beans with bacon, caramelized onion mashed potatoes, homemade dinner rolls, crunchy and savory snack mixes, popcorn balls, pork roast, beef ribeye roast, lobster tail, turkey breast, roasted lamb, cranberry sauce, ambrosia salad, mashed potatoes, Christmas quiche, cranberry punch, peppermint hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies, and a whole lot more!

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Get ready for an extra sweet foodie holiday this Sunday because, 12/17 is with Maple Syrup Day! Did you know that Canada and the New England area of the United States are the two leading producers of maple syrup? While the most popular use for maple syrup is to pour over a hot stack of pancakes and French toast, there’s so much more maple syrup can do! It’s a delicious addition to sauces, marinades, dressings, desserts and even cocktails. Shake up the norm by replacing the jelly in a PB&J with maple syrup, it’s richer, sweet, and terrifically tasty! Try maple syrup as a glaze for your holiday ham in place of the traditional brown sugar glaze. Or drizzle maple syrup over your roasted vegetables to add a bit sweetness without being sugary. And if you’re bold enough, try a Maple-Bourbon Smash or Maple Old Fashioned. Browse our maple-themed recipe collection for some extra sweet ideas.

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Stop in your local Bianchini’s and discover the joy of delicious gourmet foods from around the world. We carry an excellent assortment of international favorites, such as Walkers Shortbread from Scotland, as well as Christmas Pudding, Sticky Pudding, and Mincemeat filling from England. We also have a wonderful selection of coffees, cheeses, and wines from around the world. Shop our stores to find the best international foods from all corners of the globe!

The holidays are now a little sweeter thanks to panettone. For those unfamiliar with panettone, it’s a tall dome-shaped sweet bread loaf with a light, cake-like texture that’s filled with either candied fruits or bits of chocolate. Panettone derives its name from the Italian word panetto, a small loaf cake. Historical records show an early version of panettone from the Roman Empire, who made a type of leavened cake sweetened with honey. While the panettone we know and love today can be traced to Milan in the early 20th century. If you’ve never tried panettone before, make your way to your Bianchini’s and pick one up! We carry the largest selection of panettone on the Peninsula, so, come in and browse our selections.

Stock up on your favorite wines for the holiday season. Save 10% every day when you purchase six or more 750 ml bottles of wine, including champagne and sparkling wine. Bianchini’s features a variety of locally sourced wines, national favorites, as well as an assortment of wines from around the world. We are continually sourcing new product to share with you. Mix and match your favorites or try something new! Stop by and explore our wine selection, we have a bottle for every occasion!

Pick Me Bean coffee wears its heart on its sleeve or should we say their packaging. Founder Lauren Franco took her passion for healthy eating, organic foods & sustainable farming, and applied it to Pick Me Bean coffee. After a bit of searching, Lauren found a young couple that worked with her to develop small batch original coffee blends that are organic, sustainably grown, and exclusively bought from either micro lot farms or cooperatives where the local farmers pool their coffee beans together to mutually benefit. Pick Me’s beans are purchased from direct trade importing to ensure their quality and they meet organic standards. Pick Me Bean’s aspiration is to deliver top tier coffee with a heartfelt impact and give back to the community, ensuring they grow together hand in hand in perpetuity. To achieve their goal, Pick Me Bean donates a portion of their proceeds to the Loyal To My Soil foundation. A program that engages the youth in sports, helping them build self-esteem and learn healthy lifestyles. Founded by MLB Veteran Tyson Ross, Loyal To My Soil serves the community by hosting free camps and donating equipment, empowering the kids in underserved communities to flourish. With three roasts to choose from, it’s a win-win for coffee and the community! Visit our stores to sample Pick Me Bean coffee.

Thursday, 12/7, from 3 – 6 pm at our Portola Valley location

Friday, 12/8, from 3 – 6 pm at our San Carlos location

Saturday, 12/9, from 3 – 6 pm at our Portola Valley location

Sunday, 12/10, from 3 – 6 pm at our San Carlos location

Let Bianchini’s help make your Hanukkah celebrations extra delicious. As many know, Hanukkah will begin at sundown on Thursday, December 7th and end the evening of Friday. December 15th. Throughout the 8 Days of Hanukkah, Jewish families across the world will enjoy an array of traditional homestyle foods and treats, like, beef brisket, challah bread, kreplach, matzo ball soup, potato latkes, babka, blintz, hamantaschen, jelly doughnuts, kugel, macaroons, and rugelach. We hope that you make Bianchini’s your holiday food shopping destination. Let our staff help you find all the ingredients you need to make the dishes both you and your family love and cherish.

Today Only, you can purchase a $100 Bianchini’s gift card for just $75! This deal is available online only and for one day only, November 27th. Limit 4 per household. Sale ends at 11:59 pm PT. Available Online Only.

Visit www.bianchinismarket.com/cybermonday to place your order.