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Do you have a favorite New Year’s tradition you follow every year? Share a kiss with someone special. Eat a particular meal. Toast with champagne. Here are five food related New Year’s traditions we think are pretty fun.

1. 1) In Greece, families are known to bake a vasilopita, New Year’s Day cake that has a coin hidden inside. The cake is cut into at midnight and the person that finds the coin in their slice is said to have good luck in the new year.
2. 2) In Japan, families eat soba noodles, or toshikoshi soba, at midnight on New Year’s Eve to bid farewell to the previous year and welcome in the new year. The tradition is said to have begun in the 17th century. The long length of the noodles is said to symbolize longevity and prosperity.
3. 3) In Germany, a long-standing tradition is to eat sauerkraut and pork on New Year’s Eve. Many Germans believe that eating pork and sauerkraut will bring good luck and wealth in the new year.
4. 4) In Spain, there is a tradition of eating 12 grapes during the 12 strokes of midnight. The grapes are said to welcome in good fortune and success for the New Year.
5. 5) In the Southern United States, black-eyed peas are served on a bed of collard greens are a customary dish for a New Year’s supper. The two foods served together are said to represent prosperity and wealth for the coming year.

Are there any of these traditions you would like to try for ringing in 2025? Visit our Facebook page and share your favorite New Year’s traditions with us.

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Just in time for all the New Year’s celebrations, we have a toast-worthy deal you won’t want to miss. When you purchase six or more 750 ml. bottles of champagne or wine, get 10% off the total. Mix or match your favorites or try something new. Our wine department carries a wide variety of champagnes and sparkling wines that are perfect for toasting, along with an assortment of reds, whites, and blends from local, domestic and international vineyards. Let the New Year’s celebrations begin!

Pizza is one food that is sure to bring people together. It’s both wonderfully simple yet irresistibly good. Why order out this New Year’s Eve when you can make a delectable pizza at home with all the toppings? Our pizza recipe collection has a few classics and throws in a few delicious twists on classics we’re sure your guests will love. Browse our collection to find Italian Pepperoni and Sausage pizza, Easy Margherita pizza, Extra Cheesy BLT pizza, Three Cheese Mushroom pizza, and Philly Cheesesteak pizza. What could be better than raising a slice and a glass when the clock chimes at midnight?

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Short on time for holiday shopping? Don’t fret, Bianchini’s has you covered! We have a variety of sweets, treats and small gifts to fill their stockings. From See’s Chocolates and Candies to epicurious holiday finds and fresh fruits for healthy snacking, our selections are sure to leave them with a smile. Or give them the gift of fantastic food with a Bianchini’s gift card. When it comes to the perfect little gifts for stocking stuffers, you can count on Bianchini’s to deliver.

This year, Hanukkah begins the evening of Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 and ends on the evening of Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Known as he Festival of Lights, Jewish families will light a candle each of the eight nights, share special blessings, and enjoy good food with family and friends. Let Bianchini’s help you celebrate with our collection of traditional homestyle Hanukkah recipes. Follow the link to find 10-Minutes Apple Sauce, Homemade Matzo Ball Soup, Knish with Potato, Classic Latkes, a few mouthwatering beef briskets, along with sweets like Berry-Cheese Blintzes, Apple Cider Doughnut Cake, Simple Coconut Macaroons, and Homemade Hot Chocolate that can be made with leftover gelt.

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Let Bianchini’s help make your holiday meals especially delicious with our assortment of premium meats. Both San Carlos and Portola Valley meat departments are taking preorders for many holiday favorites like USDA Choice Certified Angus Beef prime rib roast, on sale for only $19.99 lb. When it comes to Certified Angus Beef, you’re getting the best of the best. Every cut of Certified Angus Beef has a generous amount of marbling, exceptional tenderness & juiciness, and a bold, beefy flavor that’s almost too good to resist. Our meat departments are also taking preorders for Mary’s and Diestel turkeys, duck, USDA Prime Niman Ranch prime rib roast, filet mignon roast, New York strip roast, and crown roast, along with the tastiest fresh seafood. Once you’ve seen our selections, you’ll see why Bianchini’s was voted the 2024 Readers’ Choice Winner for Best Place to Buy Meat. Call San Carlos at 650-592-4701 or Portola Valley at 650-851-4391, to place your order.

We have something that might make your holidays a little merrier, get 10% off your wine purchase when you buy six or more 750 ml. bottles. Mix or match your favorites or try something new to serve at your holiday party or simply give the gift of wine to someone special. Our wine department carries a large assortment of reds, whites, blends, along with champagne and sparkling wine from local, national and international vineyards. You could say we have a bottle of every occasion!

Get a bit of holiday menu inspiration from our Christmas recipe collection and plan a tasty feast from start to finish for your family and friends. We have it all, from appetizers to the main course, savory snacks, delectable side dishes, sweet treats, festive & celebratory drinks, and a whole lot more. Enjoy classics like, Holiday Cranberry Meatballs, Classic Deviled Eggs, Artichoke and Spinach Dip, Garlic Butter Prime Rib, Dijon Roasted Leg of Lamb, Bacon Garlic Green Beans, Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes, Honey Butter Rolls, Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce, Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, Easy Cranberry Apple Crisp, Chewy Gingersnaps, Cranberry Fudge, Apple Cranberry Orange Cider, Candy Cane Hot Cocoa, Apple Pie Punch, Champagne Cocktails with Strawberry Puree.

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It’s that time of year again, Straus Family Creamery’s Old-Fashioned Organic Eggnog is back! It’s the one holiday beverage that’s worth waiting all year to enjoy! Straus Old-Fashioned Organic Eggnog delivers a rich and creamy experience without being overly sweet. Straus makes their eggnog with five simple ingredients, premium organic milk, organic cream, egg yolks, sugar, and finished with a touch of nutmeg. You won’t find any gums, thickeners, stabilizers, artificial ingredients, or coloring agents, ever. You can taste the difference from the very first sip. Join us for a Straus eggnog sampling event this Tuesday, 12/17, from 11am -2pm at our Portola Valley location, and this Wednesday, 12/18, from 11am-2pm at our San Carlos.

Let Bianchini’s help make your holiday meals especially delicious with our assortment of premium meats. Both San Carlos and Portola Valley meat departments are taking preorders for many holiday favorites like Certified Angus Beef Standing Rib Roast, on sale for only $19.99 lb. When it comes to certified Angus Beef, you’re getting the best of the best. Every cut of Certified Angus Beef has a generous amount of marbling, exceptional tenderness & juiciness, and a bold, beefy flavor that’s almost too good to resist. Our meat departments are also taking preorders for Mary’s and Diestel turkeys, duck, filet mignon roast, New York strip roast, and crown roast, along with the tastiest fresh seafood. Stop by our meat department to find the perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. And as always, if you have any questions or need suggestions, our staff is more than happy to help. Call San Carlos at 650-592-4701 or Portola Valley at 650-851-4391, to place your order.