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Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and many of us celebrate with picnics, parties, weekend getaways and other popular summer activities over the holiday weekend. Food is what ties most of these events together so lets get busy and figure out what to serve! If you have weekend guests you don’t want to fuss with a complicated breakfast, best solution an oven breakfast that some of the work can be done the night before serving. This recipe for Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs is perfect for beginning the day whether breakfast or brunch. Leave lunch up to our Deli team and pick up a couple of The Grillers for lunch, throw them on the grill for a short time and you have an awesome sandwich that you can enjoy between activities. After activity filled days you should plan on some appetizers. A staple for any … Continue reading

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  I’m always looking for simple ideas for entertaining and it seems that I often come back to serving cheese and wine with crusty baguettes. Some of my favorite cheeses of late come from Sartori in Wisconsin. Their Bellavitano Reserve Cheeses are heavenly.  Here are some descriptions of the line that we carry at Festival Foods, my personal favorite is the Balsamic: BellaVitano Gold begins in the mouth like a premium Parmesan and finishes in award-winning style with hints of melted butter. Balsamic BellaVitano, the sweet, nutty, fruity flavors of our most-sought-after BellaVitano become even more desirable when blessed with a few prized drops of Modena balsamic vinegar. Merlot BellaVitano weds this rich, creamy cheese to the berry and plum notes of Merlot, creating a marriage of flavors destined to make your taste buds say, “I do.” Raspberry BellaVitano is soaked with handcrafted Raspberry Tart ale. The bright notes of … Continue reading

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Nothing gets our team energized more than holidays! Since we are all passionate about food, food is always a focal point of how we celebrate with our family and friends. Our associates bring that passion and joy of food to our stores, presenting you with ideas and solutions to make celebrations specials and everyday life a little easier. This week the Deli offers a fabulous value with our 8-piece bucket of chicken either seasoned grilled or fried for only $6.99! Combine the chicken with our special Homestyle Potato Salad and you have a delicious, easy meal without turning on the oven! If you have a large crowd we have our 50-piece chicken available as well as many family style salads that you may order on line at this link. We have a Family Style Catering brochure to help you with your planning and if you prefer phoning your order call … Continue reading

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  We are always brainstorming about how to make food prep and cooking easier for our customers.This week we introduce our Pineapple kabob, a juicy fun treat for the grill! We included a buttery marinade recipe on the package that you might enjoy as well. Our Premium Choice Black Angus Top Sirloin Kabobs have been a customer hit for years providing a quick meal on the grill. All you have to do is season them and put them on the grill. Chicken kabobs are another customer favorite and our team makes all of these kabobs extra special. If you are looking for a side dish to accompany something you are grilling, perhaps you would like our vegetable kabobs, another item that you may season or marinate and toss on the grill for a quick side. I can’t think about summer food without thinking about our Corn Tomato & Avocado Salad! A … Continue reading

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Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the love of football or like me to watch the creativity of the commercials and the half-time show, it’s a great excuse to put out a spread of food and invite a crowd. Tune into our Youtube channel and watch our Super Bowl video for some hints on great party food! We have been brainstorming ideas and developing recipes and products to bring you simple yet delicious options to serve your guests and family. Our pot roast sliders are the perfect comfort food to serve to your guests, just a few ingredients and made in the crock pot so no fuss for you. Our store teams have been busy crafting displays because we believe Food is Fun! Here is quick peak at some of our Big Game Feast ideas! One of our associates brought this dip to a meeting at our office and … Continue reading

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