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Stop by our produce department to find farm fresh artichokes from local grower Lakeside Organic Gardens. Artichokes thrive in California’s coastal climate, which is why they’re considered one of the many jewels in California’s agriculture crown. Lakeside growers Dick and Juan walk the artichoke fields daily ensuring that optimal quality and flavor standards are met. Lakeside Organic Gardens artichokes are hand harvested and the sharp tips snipped for hasslefree cooking and easy enjoyment. When selecting an artichoke, look for one with a healthy green color, compact center leaves and is firm to the touch. Follow the link to our artichoke recipe collection for appetizer, entrees and delicious dips.

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Here’s a Fun Fact: Nearly 100% of artichoke crops in the United States originate in California. And 80% of artichoke crops are grown in Monterey County and Santa Cruz County.

Stop by this Saturday, September 2, to our Portola Valley location from 11 am to 1 pm or our San Carlos location 2 pm to 5pm, to learn more about Lakeside Organic artichokes.

Elevate back to school lunches with Boar’s Head deli meats and cheeses. Since 1905, Boar’s Head has stood for top tier delicatessen products. Following time-honored recipes, hand-trimming only the finest cuts of meat and applying a unique blend of seasonings and spices by hand, has ensured that Boar’s Head products are among the best for over 110 years. Stop by the deli department this week to taste the Boar’s Head quality for yourself.

Sample Boar’s Head meat at our San Carlos location this Thursday, 8/24, from 11am – 2pm, or at our Portola Valley location on Friday, 8/25, from 11am – 2pm.

What’s not to love about tacos? They’re easy to prepare, completely customizable and perfect for feeding the whole family. The real question is, what will you be serving this Taco Tuesday? Ground beef, steak, shredded pork, grilled chicken or maybe vegetarian? You can find all your favorite taco ingredients in our stores. Whether you love a crunchy hard-shell taco or a soft flour tortilla, we have some of the tastiest Taco Tuesday recipes for the best taco night.

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We are looking for energetic, service-oriented people to join our staff in serving our local community. If you have a passion for food and are interested in becoming a part of the Bianchini’s team, please complete an application form and click submit or print and hand it in at one of our stores. We offer union positions with competitive pay and benefits. We are excited for you to Join our Bianchini’s Team! Follow the link for current openings and a career application.

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Enjoying your favorite Bianchini’s sandwich is now even easier! Place your sandwich order online through the Bianchini’s website and pick it up in-store. First, select your location and then choose from a list of specialty deli sandwiches or Build-Your-Own customized sandwich just how you like it with your choice of fresh-baked bread, premium deli meats, freshly sliced cheeses, fresh veggies, and condiments. Once you’ve had our famous deli sandwich, you’ll know why Bianchini’s was voted the Readers Choice Best Sandwich for 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022.

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We are looking for energetic, service-oriented people to join our staff in serving our local community. If you have a passion for food and are interested in becoming a part of the Bianchini’s team, please complete an application form and click submit or print and hand it in at one of our stores. We offer union positions with competitive pay and benefits. We are excited for you to Join our Bianchini’s Team! Follow the link for current openings and a career application.

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It’s hard to believe that summer break is over and now school is back in session. One of the biggest challenges is getting back into a routine. Bianchini’s is here to help make planning out and shopping for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with snack time favorites a breeze. We have an excellent selection of organic milk and yogurt to start your day, fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks, ready-to-eat entrees, award winning deli sandwiches, grab-and-go salads, high-quality meats for dinner time, fresh baked breads and rolls, premium deli meats, artisan cheeses, and all the grocery staples you and your family love. Count on Bianchini’s to help make this Back to School easier than ever!

We are looking for energetic, service-oriented people to join our staff in serving our local community. If you have a passion for food and are interested in becoming a part of the Bianchini’s team, please complete an application form and click submit or print and hand it in at one of our stores. We offer union positions with competitive pay and benefits. We are excited for you to Join our Bianchini’s Team! Follow the link for current openings and a career application.

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Have you heard of My Menu? It’s our easy-to-use tool that saves you time when planning out your weekly menu and helps you organize your grocery list, so you’re ready to start shopping when you arrive at the store. My Menu allows you to create a customized menu for the whole week with just a few clicks! While viewing one of our recipes, you can click on “Add to My Recipes” to save for later, click “Add to My Menu” to add the recipe to a specific day or click “Add All Ingredients” to Shopping List to start a digital grocery list. Follow the link to start using My Menu.

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This Thursday, August 10th is National S’mores Day! The summertime favorite that the whole family can enjoy before school starts. The combination of graham crackers, chocolate squares and fluffy marshmallow come together to create one spectacular confection. Exactly when the yummy treat was invented is unknown, but as early as the 1920’s Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts enjoying the yummy treat. With the first recorded recipe appearing in Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts published by the Campfire Marshmallows Company in 1927 under the name Some More. You can celebrate National S’mores Day by making one of these ooey, gooey treats at home, in your backyard or by a campfire.

Backyard S’mores

Sometimes simplicity is best!

Ingredients

• 8 graham cracker squares
• 2 Hershey milk chocolate candy bars, 1.55 oz. each, halved
• 4 large marshmallows

Directions

Place 1 candy bar half on 4 graham cracker squares.

Spear each marshmallow on a long-handled skewer or fork. Toast the marshmallows over coals or on the grill over low heat.

Place 1 toasted marshmallow on top of each graham cracker square with a chocolate square. Press a graham cracker without the chocolate on top of the marshmallow and hold for a few seconds until the chocolate begins to melt. Pull out the skewer or fork from the marshmallow and enjoy!

Serves 4