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Can you believe that St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday? To celebrate, Bianchini’s has specially prepared two mouthwatering varieties of premium corned beef to serve as the main course. Stop in to find Bianchini’s Signature Brined Corned Beef or Guinness-Infused Corned Beef. Our Signature Brined Corned Beef is based on a family recipe that’s been passed down for over three generations. We start with a cut of high-quality beef brisket that’s trimmed and brined on site. Delivering the traditional corned beef flavor you know and love, but with a unique Bianchini’s twist that you can’t find anywhere else. Our Guinness-Infused Corned Beef is a delicious spin on our Signature Corned Beef. We’ve added Guinness to the brine, imbuing richer, more complex flavors into the beef. Whether you love your corned beef more traditional or crave yours with a little something extra, make Bianchini’s your first place to find this St. Patrick’s Day delight.

What’s your favorite food or drink to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day? If you love a traditional soda bread, stop by our bakery to find loaves from local Woodside Bakery. For over 40 years, Woodside has made their version of traditional Irish soda bread with just four simple ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt and milk. Each loaf has a distinctively firm crust and tender, yet firm inside; perfect with a side of Kerrygold cheese. Kerrygold features a variety of Irish cheeses, including Dubliner, aged cheddar, reserve cheddar, and blarney cheeses. It all begins with milk from Irish grass-fed cows, which create some of the highest quality, superior tastings cheeses on the market. Let’s not forget about the St. Patrick’s Day libations! Stop by our beer department to find all-time favorites, Guinness and Harp. We hope we can help make your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations memorable and your meals delicious.

We are excited to announce that Rock Cod is the new featured fish of the week. Rock cod or rockfish is a lean fish with a medium to firm texture, and a delicately sweet, nutty flavor. Rock cod is an ideal choice for homemade fish and chips and fish tacos, it’s great when fried or baked. Visit our seafood department this week to find rock cod and many other delectable seafood options. And be sure to try our tasty fish taco recipe below.

Rock Cod Fish Tacos

Homemade fish tacos at their best.

Ingredients

For Fish Tacos:

• 4 oz. rock cod, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 4 corn tortillas
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cabbage

For Rustic Salsa:

• 1 oz. can of fire roasted tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 red or yellow onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 jalapeno, stem removed and pepper sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

For the tacos:
Preheat a grill pan or large skillet over high heat with a generous splash of olive oil. Add fish and sear on both sides, approximately 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Assemble taco fillings by adding homemade salsa, cabbage, and avocado slices, placing each piece of fish on top. Garnish with extra lime wedges and salsa to serve.

For the salsa:
Pulse all ingredients quickly in a blender, to your desired consistency. Store any extras in a sealed glass jar for up to 1 week.

Servings 4

Did you know that this Thursday, March 14th, is a very special day for mathematics? It marks the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi, as in 3.14. March 14th is also theoretical physicist Albert Einstein’s birthday. Pi Day was unofficially founded in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw but was not officially recognized as a National Holiday until 2009, when the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation. To celebrate Pi Day, you can find custom Pi Symbol Pies that were baked and delivered by local favorite Woodside Bakery. There will be a variety of flavors to choose from, so finding your favorite should be breeze. So, whether you are a math enthusiast, love delicious pies, or you’re somewhere in between, you can count on Bianchini’s to have the tastiest pies for Pi Day.

Bianchini’s Lenten Seafood Festival is well under way and going strong. This week we are highlighting scrumptious Scottish salmon. Sustainably raised off the coast of Scotland where the frigid waters and strong currents produce salmon that’s strong and robust with a high omega 3 fat-content. Interestingly, Scottish salmon naturally has a milder flavor compared to other salmon and have an almost buttery texture due to their higher omega 3’s. Scottish salmon is excellent when baked, fried, seared, roasted and even grilled. Browse our salmon recipe collection for a delicious start to a memorable meal.

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Bianchini’s has one of the coolest deals in town to celebrate Frozen Food Month! Throughout March, when you purchase $50 or more of frozen foods and ice cream, you can receive a $10 Instant Reward in April! Simply enter your phone number at the register during checkout. It’s that easy! Stock up and save on all your favorite frosty breakfast, lunch and dinner items, frozen fruits & vegetables, snacks, appetizers, desserts and of course ice cream. Please remember to enter your phone number at the register during checkout to receive this instant reward. Join us at our San Carlos store this Tuesday, March 5th from 11am – 2pm, to sample local handcrafted Marianne’s Ice Cream. It’s sure to be sweet!

The Academy Awards are this Sunday, March 8th, and that means it’s time to prepare a gourmet spread that’s worthy of the special event. Create a mouthwatering charcuterie board with Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog as the star of the show. Humboldt Fog is a handcrafted soft-ripened goat milk cheese that has a ribbon of edible vegetable ash in the center and surrounding rind. While the vegetal ash is nearly tasteless, the cheese permeates with flavors of fresh cream, a mild tanginess, light floral notes and a citrus finish. Pair Humboldt Fog with aged cheddar, brie, camembert and gruyere for a delectable cheeseboard. Add premium sliced meats, like mortadella, prosciutto, salami and serrano ham, dried fruits, nuts, and honey to create an irresistible charcuterie board.

Calling all pistachio lovers, today, February 26th, is National Pistachio Day. Pistachios have a long history, first being cultivated in the Middle East over thousand years ago and arriving in the United States around the 1880’s. Called the “smiling nut in the Middle East and “happy nut” in China, pistachios are one of the most popular nuts for snacking, due to their unique flavor and nutrition. They’re low in calories and high in protein, about 6 grams of protein per a 1 ounce serving. Pistachios are rich with potassium, fiber, vitamin B6 and natural antioxidants. They’ve been shown to improve overall gut health and heart health. Not just for snacking, pistachios are great mixed into salads, crumbled on oatmeal or toast, and makes for a delicious crust for salmon and chicken when crushed. Stop by Bianchini’s today to pick up one of our resealable tubs of pistachios and be sure to check out our recipe collection for even more delicious pistachio ideas.

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Did you know that 2024 is a Leap Year? And this Thursday, February 29th, is Leap Day! Julius Caesar first introduced Leap Day over 2,000 years ago. We have Leap Day because the Earth’s orbit around the Sun is not exactly 365 days, but 365.2421 days. This means that an additional 24 hours are built into the calendar to keep the seasons aligned. Celebrate the extra day by preparing a delicious family dinner. We have a wide assortment of dinnertime recipes, from pot roast to meatloaf, baked salmon, fish tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, baby back ribs, spaghetti bolognaise and so much more.

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Our Lenten Seafood Festival is in full swing! We continue to have fresh seafood delivered daily to ensure our customers receive only the highest quality seafood available. Keep a look out for our seafood specials on some of our tastiest offerings. We hope we can help make your Lenten meals truly memorable with our superior selection of succulent seafood. From the dock to your plate, you’ll find the freshest seafood at your local Bianchini’s. Find over 80 seafood recipes that are perfect for the Lenten season.

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