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Celebrate National Mushroom Day this Tuesday, 10/15, by incorporating them into your everyday meals, from breakfast omelets to steak and mushroom dinner. Did you know there are approximately 2,200 different species of edible mushrooms? Each one unique in size, shape, color and flavor. In honor of this delicious foodie holiday, we’re sharing some of our favorite mushroom centric recipes, like Beef Wellington, Bruschetta Stuffed Mushrooms, Mushroom Risotto, and Easy Beef Stroganoff. We have several varieties of fresh mushrooms in our produce department, from the classic Button to the hefty Portobello, stop in and browse our selections. Whether you’re a mushroom enthusiast or looking to expand your palate, you can count on Bianchini’s to have what you need. Check out our mushroom collection to expand your recipe repertoire.

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Just in time for the beginning of Fall, our stores have a special delivery of everyone’s favorite gourd, pumpkins! While the traditional pumpkin we envision is tall, round and orange, pumpkins come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. While many enjoy baking delicious pumpkin pies and treats in October, the most popular activity by far is carving Jack-o’- Lanterns. The tradition began around the 1900’s in Ireland with root vegetables like rutabaga. Faces were carved into them and a lump of coal was placed in the bottom to create a lantern. These lanterns were intended to ward off evil spirits and supernatural beings. During your next shopping trip, pick up a pumpkin. We have a variety of carving pumpkins, minis and gourds to choose from, stop by take your pick!

Calling all Bay Area seafood lovers, did you know that October is National Seafood Month? That’s right, we’re celebrating all month long with the finest and freshest catches. Whether you love salmon, swordfish, crab, shrimp or oysters, our seafood department has what you’re craving. And if you’re in the mood for sushi, we have that too! Browse our seafood recipe collection to find: Fish and Shrimp Seafood Stew, Ahi Tuna Tacos, Blackened Salmon, Bang Bang Shrimp, Crab Linguine Alfredo, Shrimp Risotto, Classic Ceviche, Shrimp cakes, and much more.

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The arrival of Autumn brings bushels of orchard fresh apples to the local markets. And your local Bianchini’s has a delivery of deliciously crisp apples in-store today. Stop by our produce department to find over 25 varieties of fresh apples, from red to green and all in-between, we have the right apple for you. In honor of this latest apple harvest, we have curated a large variety of apple-centric recipes from desserts to appetizers. Try recipes like, The Perfect Caramel Apple, Apple Crumble Pie, 10-Minute Applesauce, Baked Dessert Apples, Fried Apples, Simple Apple Fritters, Cinnamon, Apple Bread, Autumn Fruit Salad, and much more! Look through our apple recipe collection to find even more delectable dishes.

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As if October wasn’t great enough, it also happens to be National Pizza Month. That means there are 31 days to explore the delicious world of pizza. Whether you love thin crust, deep dish, or Neapolitan-style, there are so many different pizzas to enjoy! To add to all the mouthwatering pizza celebrations, our San Carlos store has new Fresh Made Pizzas! We start with a 9 1/2-inch imported Italian pizza crust cooked in a wood-fired oven. We top the pizza with a delicious, locally sourced pizza sauce with basil, as well as locally sourced mozzarella and cupping pepperoni that curl to hold in that little bit of extra flavor. Order online through the link below and enjoy a gourmet pizza for lunch or dinner. Your choice of Extra Cheese or Pepperoni, both pizzas are $15.99 each. Available at our San Carlos location only.

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The MLB Playoffs begin this Tuesday, October 1st. Twelve teams will compete in a series of bracket-style games to determine who moves on to play in the World Series. Slide over to the couch and watch all the exciting action of postseason baseball. Enjoy stadium-style concessions during the games with our classic slider recipe.

Classic Sliders

Small in size yet big in flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. 80% lean Certified Angus Beef ® ground beef
• 1 package sweet Hawaiian rolls, 12 count
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons canola oi
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Morton and Bassett ground black pepper
• 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 24 pickle slices
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded

Directions

Separate the ground beef into 12 pieces, weighing around 2 ounces each. Roll the ground beef into a golf ball sized ball.

Slice the rolls in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact. Spread the butter across the cut sides. Bring the griddle surface to medium-high heat. Toast buns until they are golden brown. Remove from the griddle and set aside.

Drizzle the canola oil across the griddle surface. Place the diced onions on the griddle and spread into an even layer. Cook the onions for 3 minutes.

Place the ground beef balls on the onions and gently press down with a spatula to slightly flatten into patties. Carefully separate patties and onion pile to make 12. Season with salt and pepper. After about 2 minutes of cooking, the patties should have a nice sear. Carefully flip to keep the onion and patty together. Place a cheese slice on each slider patty.

Spread the mayonnaise and mustard across bottom buns, then place two pickle slices on each. Place the slider patties on top of the pickles. Top the patties with shredded lettuce. Place the top buns on the lettuce. Cut the sliders into 12 and enjoy!

Servings 4

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, translates in Hebrew to “Head of the Year”. Celebrations begin this Wednesday evening, 10/2, and ends at sundown on Friday, 10/4. Local bakery As Kneaded Bakery will be honoring the festive holiday by baking their famous round challah in three delicious varieties: plain, poppy, and raisin. They’re lightly crisp on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, with a touch of sweetness. The round shape of the Challah bread symbolizes the cyclical nature of the passage of time. Inspired by the long, rich history of breadmaking from her Jewish heritage, Iliana Berkowitz founded As Kneaded Bakery to share her passion of artisan quality baked goods with the Bay Area community. Find As Kneaded Bakery’s fresh baked round Challah in-store this Wednesday, October 2nd.

Autumn brings the changing of the leaves, cooler temperatures, and the release of the year’s new Rogue River Blue Cheese. Each wheel of this premier blue cheese is hand-wrapped in organic, biodynamic Syrah grape leaves that have been soaked in pear spirits, then cave aged for 9-11 months under watchful eyes. This involved aging process gives Rogue River Blue its unique veining, a distinctive fudge-like texture, and flavors of fig, poached pear, brandy, toffee, truffle, vanilla, with a pronounced “blue” taste. Once you’ve tasted this exceptional blue, you’ll know why it was named “World Champion Cheese” at the 2019/2020 World Cheese Awards. Savor Rogue River Blue on its own or pair with a fruit compote or dark red wine to enhance the experience. Act fast, this award-winning cheese is available for a short time and quantities are extremely limited.

This Thursday, 9/26, marks one of the yummiest foodie holidays, National Pancake Day. This may come as a surprise, pancakes are considered the oldest breakfast food in history, dating back over 30,000 years. It’s easy to see why they’ve been a part of breakfast for so long, they’re easy to make, they keep you full, and they can be tailored to suit anyone’s tastes. Whether you call them Johnnycakes, griddle cakes, hot cakes, or flapjacks, it’s almost time to heat up the griddle, warm up the butter, and bring out the syrup to celebrate National Pancake Day! Try this delectable pancake recipe featuring local Clover Sonoma organic cottage cheese.

Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Light and fluffy with a subtle tangy sweetness.

Ingredients

• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 16 oz. Clover Sonoma Organic Cottage Cheese
• 3 tablespoons Clover Sonoma European Style Unsalted Butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon brown coconut sugar, optional
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Butter, for serving
• Maple syrup, for serving

Directions

Stir together the beaten eggs, cottage cheese, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.

Add the brown coconut sugar (if using), lemon zest, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixing bowl. Stir together until incorporated. The batter should be lumpy.

Bring a lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet to medium heat. Once hot, in batches to scoop up the batter and add to the griddle/skillet. Cook until golden brown and flip and cook to golden brown. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

Serve warm with butter, maple syrup and a side of thick sliced Bianchini’s bacon.

Servings 16 pancakes

As our Love Local event is winding down, we’d like to end on a sweet note and get a head start on celebrating National Chocolate Milk Day on Friday, 9/27. Join us this Wednesday, 9/25, from 11am-1pm at our Portola Valley location and 2pm-5pm at our San Carlos location to sample local Straus Family Creamery Organic Whole Chocolate Milk. This rich and creamy chocolate milk is made with only five simple ingredients: premium organic whole milk, organic cane sugar, organic Fair Trade Certified cocoa powder, organic vanilla extract, and a lactase enzyme. Introduced in 2017, Straus Family Creamery’s Organic Whole Chocolate Milk is both wholesome and filling. Containing 31% less total sugar than other organic chocolate milk brands in the market, natural fat from whole milk, and a whopping 16 grams of protein per serving, this chocolate milk will keep you feeling satiated and fuel your body. The lactase enzyme pulls double duty for Straus’ chocolate milk. First, it helps balance the sweetness of the chocolate milk accommodating for the reduced sugar, and second, it breaks down the lactose in the milk creating a lactose-free chocolate milk. With no thickeners, no artificial ingredients, and no coloring agents, you can taste the Straus difference. Find Straus organic chocolate milk and many other delicious dairy items in your local Bianchini’s.