Produce Blog 3-3-13

March 3, 2013, 7:00 am

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Madness, I tell you produce madness! Yes friends, it’s March already & the fresh savings are crazy around here! But you knew that already. I’ve seen Smart Shoppers smiling every day at the bright peaches, nectarines, plums & grapes; I’ve even seen a few of you jumping for joy at the green tag price (I originally assumed you were practicing your slam dunks, but I knew better! =))

I’ve also seen more of you near the apples (Braeburn, Red Delicous & Fuji), yellow onions, asparagus (some of you are even trying the white variety!). I can’t quite figure out if it’s the Extra Savings, or you’re trying out the Mediterranean — or is it the Dash Diet all of you are shopping for? Both of them are based on fresh fruits & vegetables, and include these items on their lists. Hmmm…I’ve got it! I just saw another okra (or ‘lady finger’) and a fresh avocado go straight from hands to the cart. Since it must be the Mediterranean diet, be sure to pick up a few Roma tomatoes & blueberries to try this delicious salsa recipe.

But wait! I just saw a brilliant purple eggplant picked up & headed to bulk foods with another Smart Shopper. If this is you, I would recommend perusing the spices and trying this recipe for the Dash Diet. And that’s the buzzer friends, find me on the produce court if you need help filling your basket!

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Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats

March 5, 2013, 9:07 am

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Notes: For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.

Prep Time: 20 minutes  
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients:
12 Plastic snap apart 3×2 in. Easter Eggs
3 tbsp butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz. about 40) regular marshmallows
OR
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 c M&M’s Brand Chocolate Candies
Canned frosting or decorating gel (optional)

Directions:
1. Clean, then coat inside of plastic eggs with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
3. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
4. Using greased hands, firmly press 1/4 cup of the cereal mixture into each plastic egg half. Use fingers to make hollow center in each half. Remove from molds. Place on wax paper. Cool slightly.
5. Place about 6 M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies in one half of each egg. Gently press two halves of each egg together until they stick. Cool completely.
6. Decorate with frosting and additional M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies (if desired). Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Follow step 1 above. In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 3 through 6 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Crunchy Cheese Chicken Tenders

March 5, 2013, 9:41 am

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Sunshine® Cheez-It® Original crackers combine with Parmesan cheese in the crispy coating on these chicken fingers. They’re great for lunch or as a snack during the big game.

Preparation Time: 15 Mins.
Total Time to Serve: 30 Mins.
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
2 cups Sunshine® Cheez-It® Original Crackers (crushed to 1 1/3 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing or spicy ranch salad dressing

DIRECTIONS
1. Lengthwise cut chicken into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Set aside.

2. Place flour on wax paper. In shallow dish stir together egg whites and water. In another shallow dish combine SUNSHINE CHEEZ-IT Original snack crackers, Parmesan cheese and oregano. 3. Roll chicken pieces, one at a time, in flour. Shake off excess flour. Dip into egg white mixture. Coat with cracker mixture, gently pressing onto chicken. Place in single layer in shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray or lined with foil. 4. Bake, uncovered, at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. For food safety, internal temperature of the chicken should reach at least 165ºF. Serve with salad dressing as dipping sauce.

Homemade Almond Milk

March 5, 2013, 12:12 pm

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Prep Time:

2 Minutes

Cook Time:

7 Minutes (plus overnight soaking)

Yields:

40 Ounces

Author: Kim B.

Find more delicious recipes like this, featuring Bulk Foods and more at www.thefamilypracticeblog.com

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Almonds, WinCo Bulk Bin# 2037
• 5 Cups Hot Water (not boiling hot, just hot to the touch)
• 1/2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tbsp Honey

Method:

In a food processor, chop the almonds into large chunks. You can also do this on a cutting board – neatness does not matter.

In a large container (I used a gallon-sized freezer bag), combine the chopped almonds with the hot water. Refrigerate and let soak overnight.

Pour off the remaining liquid into a large pot.

Place the water-logged almonds back into the food processor. Process to as fine a mash as your gadget will allow.

Add the mashed almonds to the liquid in the large pot.

Add in the vanilla extract and honey. Heat over a medium heat about seven minutes – stirring occasionally.
Use a cheese cloth or tea towel to strain off the pulp. See photo below for example. I placed a tea towel over a tall glass (something with a wider mouth will work much better – use whatever you’ve got). I secured the tea towel in place using a rubber band. Then, slowly pour the heated almond concoction into the towel/cheese cloth. You can use a whisk to assist in getting the liquid to pass through the cloth.

Once all of your almond mixture is transferred to the cheese cloth, gather the edges and begin to wring out the remaining liquid. Twist in one direction til you think you have all the liquid, unwind and twist in the opposite direction. Do this several times until you are sure you have all the liquid.
Transfer to a container for storage in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to a week.

PHOTO CREDITS: www.thefamilypracticeblog.com

Chicken Satay with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce

March 5, 2013, 12:26 pm

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Author: Kim B.

Find more delicious recipes like this, featuring Bulk Foods and more at www.thefamilypracticeblog.com

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 as a side dish

Ingredients:

• 3 Chicken Breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 ½ Cup Unsalted Peanuts, WinCo Bulk Bin #2019
• 1 ½ Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Chili Pepper Flakes
• 2 Cloves Garlic
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 ½ tsp Curry Powder

Method:

Place cut chicken onto skewers.

In a food processor, combine peanuts and olive oil. Process until smooth.

Add spices to the peanut butter and process again to fully incorporate.

Using half of the sauce, spread the peanut sauce over the skewers.

Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet. 350° for 20-25 minutes. Turn over 10 minutes into cooking.

Serve hot, using the remaining peanut sauce for dipping.

PHOTO CREDITS: www.thefamilypracticeblog.com

Bumble Bee Foods

March 6, 2013, 12:28 pm

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Bumble Bee Foods Issues Voluntary Recall On Specific Codes Of 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore And Chunk Light Tuna Products Due To Loose Seals

Contact
Consumers:
800-800-8572

Media:
Della Sweetman/Erika Ulring
(Fleishman-Hillard)
619-237-7700
della.sweetman@fleishman.com
erika.ulring@fleishman.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 6, 2013 – Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness.

Loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reports to date of any illness associated with these products.

Products subject to recall follow:

Brunswick Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 6661332803)

Can Label UPC	Can Lot Code	Can Best Buy Code
6661332803	3018SB1CLP	Best By Jan 18 2016
6661332803	3018SB2CLP	Best By Jan 18 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000020)

Can Label UPC	Can Lot Code	Can Best Buy Code
866203	3016SBCCLP	Best By Jan 16 2016
866203	3016SBDCLP	Best By Jan 16 2016
866203	3016SBECLP	Best By Jan 16 2016
866203	3017SB1CLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866203	3017SB3CLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866203	3017SB4CLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866203	3017SB5CLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866203	3017SB6CLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866203	3018SB2CLP	Best By Jan 18 2016
866203	3018SB4CLP	Best By Jan 18 2016
866203	3018SB5CLP	Best By Jan 18 2016
866203	3018SBACLP	Best By Jan 18 2016
866203	3018SBBCLP	Best By Jan 18 2016
866203	3018SBCCLP	Best By Jan 18 2016
866203	3018SBDCLP	Best By Jan 18 2016
866203	3018SBECLP	Best By Jan 18 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000021)

Can Label UPC	Can Lot Code	Can Best Buy Code
866213	3016SACCLH	Best By Jan 16 2016
866213	3016SADCLH	Best By Jan 16 2016
866213	3016SAECLH	Best By Jan 16 2016
866213	3016SAFCLH	Best By Jan 16 2016
866213	3018SAFCLH	Best By Jan 18 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 24 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000025)

Can Label UPC	Can Lot Code	Can Best Buy Code
866253	3017SA1CKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866253	3017SA2CKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866253	3017SA3CKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866253	3017SADCKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866253	3017SAECKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
866253	3017SAFCKP	Best By Jan 17 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 6 Count Case of 4-Pack Cluster (Case UPC 8660000736)

Cluster Pack UPC	Can Label UPC	Can Lot Code	Can Best Buy Code
8660000736	866203	3017SBACLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000736	866203	3017SBBCLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000736	866203	3017SBCCLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000736	866203	3017SBDCLP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000736	866203	3017SBECLP	Best By Jan 17 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 6 Count Case of 8-Pack Cluster (Case UPC 8660000775)

Cluster Pack UPC	Can Label UPC	Can Lot Code	Can Best Buy Code
8660000776	866253	3017SABCKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000776	866253	3017SADCKP	Best By Jan 17 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 6 Count Case of 8-Pack Cluster (Case UPCS 8660000776)

Cluster Pack UPC	Can Label UPC	Can Lot Code	Can Best Buy Code
8660000776	866253	3017SA3CKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000776	866253	3017SA4CKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000776	866253	3017SA5CKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000776	866253	3017SAACKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000776	866253	3017SACCKP	Best By Jan 17 2016
8660000776	866253	3017SB2CKP	Best By Jan 17 2016

These products were distributed for retail sale nationwide between January 17, 2013 and February 28, 2013.

Bumble Bee Foods SVP of Technical Services and Corporate Quality Assurance Steve Mavity said: “Due to can integrity concerns, our top priority at this time is to remove these recalled products from distribution as soon as possible. We are working closely with our sales team and with retailers to help expedite the recall. We must assure our consumers and retailers of a safe and quality product so we very much appreciate everyone’s part in disposing of the products with the specific codes indicated.”

Mavity added, “There have been no consumer reports of illnesses attributed to these products, but because we’ve identified an issue with seal tightness, we’re voluntarily recalling products to ensure the highest margin of safety and quality.”

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard the product by disposing in the garbage.

For any questions concerning this voluntary recall or reimbursement, consumers can contact Bumble Bee Consumer Affairs 24 hours a day at (800) 800-8572.

Orange Cream Chia Smoothie

March 7, 2013, 10:32 am

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Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of orange juice
1/2 banana (peeled)
2 Tablespoons plain or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds – Bulk Bin #1407 (in the bulk spice section)

Your Choice of:
1/2 cup mango (peeled) or
1/2 orange (peeled)

Directions:
In a cup or container, soak chia seeds for a about 10 minutes in orange juice, this will allow seeds to absorb juice and soften. Place juice, followed by all other ingredients in blender.
Blend until creamy. Do not let sit, enjoy after blending (seeds continue to absorb moisture and smoothie will thicken as it sits).

Nutra Nuggets

March 8, 2013, 10:33 am

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM: In the pet food aisle of your local, employee-owned WinCo Foods.

HAVE YOU BOUGHT THEM? TELLS US WHAT YOU THINK:
• On Facebook
• Through email

New at WinCo

Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal & Rice Formula:
Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal & Rice Formula is the optimum formula for dogs who prefer the taste of lamb. Supplemented with glucosamine and chondroitin and formulated with the proper balance of omega fatty acids to promote overall health and a beautiful, shiny coat.

Nutra Nuggets Performance:
Nutra Nuggets Adult Performance contains the perfect amount of nutrients for the health and performance of athletic or active dogs. The 18% fat helps to maintain stamina while the 26% protein helps promote the proper maintenance of strong muscles. Plus, Nutra Nuggets Adult Performance is omega fatty acid balanced for optimum health.

WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT THEM:
• One formula for dogs who prefer the taste of lamb
• One formula with nutrients for the health and performance of athletic or active dogs

WHY WE LIKE THEM:
• Good source of Omega-3s for overall health, and beautiful, shiny coat

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Bumble Bee Tuna – Expanded

March 8, 2013, 11:54 am

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Bumble Bee Foods Expands Voluntary Recall on Specific Codes of 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna Products Due to Loose Seals

Contact:
Consumer:
888-820-1947

Media:
Della Sweetman/Erika Ulring
Fleishman-Hillard
619-237-7700
della.sweetman@fleishman.com
erika.ulring@fleishman.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SAN DIEGO – March 7, 2013 — Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, is expanding a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness.

Loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reports to date of any illness associated with these products.
Bumble Bee initially announced the voluntary recall on Wednesday, March 6 after identifying an issue on a manufacturing line, which has been corrected. The company’s final assessment of all products affected with the recall include the following products with “best by” and code dates:
Brunswick Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 6661332803)
Can Label UPCCan Lot CodeCan Best Buy Code
66613328033018SB1CLPBest By Jan 18 2016
66613328033018SB2CLPBest By Jan 18 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 24 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000990)
Can Label UPCCan Lot CodeCan Best Buy Code
8662033014SAECLPBest By Jan 14 2016
8662033016SB1CLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033016SB2CLPBest By Jan 16 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000020)
Can Label UPCCan Lot CodeCan Best Buy Code
662033015SA1CLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SA2CLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SA3CLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SA4CLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SA5CLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SAACLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SABCLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SACCLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SADCLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033015SAECLPBest By Jan 15 2016
8662033016SB2CLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033016SB3CLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033016SB4CLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033016SBACLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033016SBBCLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033016SBCCLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033016SBDCLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033016SBECLPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662033017SB1CLPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662033017SB3CLPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662033017SB4CLPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662033017SB5CLPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662033017SB6CLPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662033018SB2CLPBest By Jan 18 2016
8662033018SB4CLPBest By Jan 18 2016
8662033018SB5CLPBest By Jan 18 2016
8662033018SBACLPBest By Jan 18 2016
8662033018SBBCLPBest By Jan 18 2016
8662033018SBCCLPBest By Jan 18 2016
8662033018SBDCLPBest By Jan 18 2016
8662033018SBECLPBest By Jan 18 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000021)
Can Label UPCCan Lot CodeCan Best Buy Code
8662133016SA1CLHBest By Jan 16 2018
8662133016SA5CLHBest By Jan 16 2018
8662133016SAACLHBest By Jan 16 2018
8662133016SABCLHBest By Jan 16 2018
8662133016SACCLHBest By Jan 16 2018
8662133016SADCLHBest By Jan 16 2018
8662133016SAECLHBest By Jan 16 2018
8662133016SAFCLHBest By Jan 16 2018
8662133018SAFCLHBest By Jan 18 2018

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 24 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000025)
Can Label UPCCan Lot CodeCan Best Buy Code
8662533016SA2CKPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662533016SA3CKPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662533016SA4CKPBest By Jan 16 2016
8662533017SA1CKPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662533017SA2CKPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662533017SA3CKPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662533017SADCKPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662533017SAECKPBest By Jan 17 2016
8662533017SAFCKPBest By Jan 17 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 6 Count Case of 4-Pack Cluster (Case UPC 8660000736)
Cluster Pack UPCCan Label UPCCan Lot CodeCan Best Buy Code
86600007368662033017SBACLPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007368662033017SBBCLPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007368662033017SBCCLPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007368662033017SBDCLPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007368662033017SBECLPBest By Jan 17 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 6 Count Case of 8-Pack Cluster (Case UPC 8660000775)
Cluster Pack UPCCan Label UPCCan Lot CodeCan Best Buy Code
86600007768662533017SABCKPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007768662533017SADCKPBest By Jan 17 2016

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 6 Count Case of 8-Pack Cluster (Case UPCS 8660000776)
Cluster Pack UPCCan Label UPCCan Lot CodeCan Best Buy Code
86600007768662533017SA3CKPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007768662533017SA4CKPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007768662533017SA5CKPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007768662533017SAACKPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007768662533017SACCKPBest By Jan 17 2016
86600007768662533017SB2CKPBest By Jan 17 2016

These products were distributed for retail sale nationwide between January 17, 2013 and March 6, 2013.
Bumble Bee Foods SVP of Technical Services and Corporate Quality Assurance Steve Mavity said: “Due to can integrity concerns, our top priority at this time is to remove these recalled products from distribution as soon as possible. We are working closely with our sales team and with retailers to help expedite the recall.

“We must assure our consumers and retailers of a safe and quality product so we very much appreciate everyone’s part in disposing of the products with the specific codes indicated. We’re voluntarily recalling products to ensure the highest margin of safety and quality,” Mavity said.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard them by disposing in the garbage. Consumers should also direct any questions on the recall or reimbursement by contacting the 24-hour dedicated recall line at (888) 820-1947.

Bulk Whip Topping Mix

March 13, 2013, 12:12 pm

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Ingredients:
4 oz. bulk whip topping mix #2453
1 cup cold milk
1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla

Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Blend with electric mixer on low speed until it reaches a desired texture. Enjoy on anything from cakes, pies, to coffee and more.

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Find this whip topping mix in our bulk department, look for bin number 2453.

KOOL-AID Tie-Dye Easter Eggs

March 14, 2013, 2:07 pm

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Make it

MIX contents of 2 (same-flavored) KOOL-AID envelopes with 2 Tbsp. water in 6- to 8-oz. container; stir to dissolve drink mixes. Repeat in 3 separate containers with remaining KOOL-AID envelopes.

PLACE eggs on cooling rack in sink; rinse eggs with tap water.

SPOON KOOL-AID mixtures, 1 at a time, over wet eggs to create tie-dye patterns. Repeat with remaining eggs.

POUR a little tap water over each egg to set colors. Use tongs to transfer eggs to paper towel-covered baking sheet to dry. Rinse sink immediately as needed.

How to Make Solid-Colored Easter Eggs:
Pour contents of 1 envelope of each KOOL-AID color into separate 10- to-12 oz. container. Add 2/3 cup water to each; stir to dissolve drink mix. Use spoon to place 1 hard-cooked egg in each cup, keeping egg submerged until desired color is reached. Continue with remaining eggs. Let dry as directed above.

What You Need

Prep Time: 20 min. | Makes: 18 servings

• 2 envelopes (0.13 to 0.16 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any red color (try Cherry, Black Cherry, Strawberry or Tropical Punch flavor)
• 2 envelopes (0.14 oz. to 0.15 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any orange color (try Orange, Mango or Peach Mango flavor)
• 2 envelopes (0.13 oz. to 0.23 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any yellow or green color (try Lemonade, Piña or Lemon-Lime flavor)
• 2 envelopes (0.22 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any blue color (try Mixed Berry or Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade flavor)
• 1/2 cup water, divided
• 1 – 1/2 doz. hard-cooked eggs, cooled

Special Extra: Place assorted rubber bands around hard-cooked eggs before dipping in cups of KOOL-AID mixtures; let dry completely before removing rubber bands. For a two-tone effect, dip the dry colored eggs again in a lighter-colored prepared KOOL-AID.

Substitute: Experiment with other KOOL-AID flavors for different color patterns.

Tip: Wear disposable gloves.

Jonah Crab with Mustard Remoulade

March 14, 2013, 3:25 pm

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Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ancho powder or Chipotle Ground Pepper from the bulk bins.
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dozen Jonah Crab claws, cooked

Directions:
Combine mayonnaise, powder, mustard, and lemon juice. Serve as a dip for crab claws and enjoy!

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Jonah Crab claws are on special this week in our seafood counter

Pocatello, ID Grand Opening

March 18, 2013, 8:03 am

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BOISE, Idaho, March 18, 2013 – WinCo Foods, LLC announced today that it will open its newest discount supermarket at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 24th. The almost 98,000 square foot Pocatello store is located at 1030 Yellowstone Avenue and replaces the company’s much older 42,000 square foot store located on Pocatello Creek Road. The new store will employ approximately 210 individuals, 101 of whom transferred from the closed store joined by more than 100 new employee owners.

WinCo Foods is an employee owned discount food chain known primarily for being the supermarket low price leader in each market where it operates. Store Manager, Melissa L., transfers to the new store with nearly 22 years of experience with the company and over 11 years serving customers in Pocatello. The entire management team is enthusiastic about opening a new WinCo Foods store in Pocatello. Melissa indicated that the community has been waiting a very long time for a store like the new WinCo. She looks forward to working with all of the employees to provide a great customer experience for long time and new customers. The entire WinCo Foods team looks forward to serving the community with a large selection of grocery items and our low price approach to the market.

As customers enter the new store they’ll see the traditional “Wall of Values” featuring special low pricing on a wide variety of popular items. Moving onto the main floor of the store, customers will appreciate the large fresh produce department; the seafood and meat, deli, and bakery service departments; and a large, unique bulk foods department. The bulk foods department displays over 700 items, including many natural food products, some organics, snacks, candies and more. We are excited for customers to come in to check out the new store and to continue to benefit from the everyday low pricing and quality that WinCo Foods is known for.

WinCo Foods is an employee owned company founded in 1967 in Boise, Idaho. WinCo Foods operates as a regional discount supermarket company currently employing over 14,000 individuals and operating 87 stores and 4 distribution centers in the states of Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California, Oregon, Arizona and Utah.

NEW Hillshire Farm Sausage

March 20, 2013, 3:51 pm

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New at WinCo Foods

Hillshire Farm Angus Rope Sausage: Angus high quality cuts of premium beef with NO MSG added and 20% sodium reduction. Fully cooked and easy to prepare with 2 great flavors Regular Angus and Polska! Hillshire Farm® consistent good quality and great taste!

WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT THEM:
• No MSG
• Reduced sodium

WHY WE LIKE THEM:
• Fully cooked, so they’re quick and easy to prepare
• Two flavors to chose from

WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM: In the Meat Department of your local, employee-owned WinCo Foods.

HAVE YOU BOUGHT THEM? TELLS US WHAT YOU THINK:
• On Facebook
• Through email

NEW Ball Park® Beef Patties

March 21, 2013, 9:46 am

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New at WinCo Foods

Ball Park® Beef Patties: Give your taste buds the delicious, hot-off-the-grill taste of Ball Park, now in beef patty edition. Ball Park Beef Patties are made with 100% beef and available in different flavors: Beef and Beef & Cheese. Even better, they’re microwave ready in about a minute, so you can enjoy them in no time.

WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT THEM:
• The great taste and quality you love from Ball Park®, but now in a burger patty
• Made with 100% beef

WHY WE LIKE THEM:
• Ready in about a minute
• Hot-of-the-grill taste has never been easier

WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM: In the frozen section of your local, employee-owned WinCo Foods.

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Bunny and Chick Cupcakes

March 22, 2013, 2:42 pm

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Didn’t use up all of the frosting and decorations? Spread leftover cookies with frosting for a sweet treat.

To make ahead, bake and freeze the unfrosted cupcakes for up to three months. Frost and decorate the frozen cupcakes, and let thaw at room temperature.

NUTRITION FACTS:
1 Cupcake: Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 3g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 190mg; Total Carbohydrate 49g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 2%
Exchanges: 0 Starch, 0 Fruit, 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 0 Skim Milk, 0 Low-Fat Milk, 0 Milk, 0 Vegetable, 0 Very Lean Meat, 0 Lean Meat, 0 Medium-Fat Meat, 0 High-Fat Meat, 2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 3

2012 © and ®/™ of General Mills

These cute bunny and chick cupcakes will keep the kids hopping at your spring party.

Prep Time: 35 Min
Start to Finish: 2 Hr 15 Min
Makes: 24 cupcakes

Cupcakes
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Decorations
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla or creamy white frosting
Red food color
Yellow food color
2 bags (6 oz each) assorted flavor stretchy and tangy taffy candies (strawberry, grape and banana)
6 large orange gumdrops
48 purple candy-coated chocolate candies
48 miniature chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, divide frosting between 2 small bowls, about 1 1/4 cups each. Mix 7 drops red food color into one bowl, yellow into the other.

3. Remove paper baking cups from cupcakes. Place upside down on serving platter.

4. To make bunny cupcakes: Frost 12 cupcakes with the pink frosting. Cut shapes out of strawberry taffy candies for ears, feet and tail. Cut shapes out of grape taffy candy for ears and nose. Make ears by stacking grape candy on top of pink candy. Trim to shape into bunny ears if necessary. Press firmly into cupcake. Slide strawberry taffy cutouts under cupcake to make feet. Make small ball out of taffy and press onto back of bunny cupcake for tail. Add small nose. Gently press chocolate candy on face and use frosting to place miniature chocolate chips on chocolate candy for eyes.

5. To make chick cupcakes: Frost 12 cupcakes with yellow frosting. Cut shapes out of banana taffy candies for beaks and feet. Cut shapes out of orange gumdrops for wings and comb. Press orange gumdrops firmly into cupcake. Slide banana taffy cutouts under cupcake to make feet. Add beak. Gently press miniature chocolate chips on face for eyes.

Digging Bunny Cake

March 22, 2013, 2:50 pm

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Need to bake cake layers in batches? Just cover and refrigerate batter in the mixing bowl while the first batch is baking. An extra minute or two for baking the second batch may be needed.

Sprinkle chocolate cookie crumbs behind the feet and around the carrots to make it look like the bunny was digging.

NUTRITION FACTS:
1 Serving: Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 190); Total Fat 21g (Saturated Fat 9g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 340mg; Total Carbohydrate 60g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 2g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 6%
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 0 Fruit, 3 Other Carbohydrate, 0 Skim Milk, 0 Low-Fat Milk, 0 Milk, 0 Vegetable, 0 Very Lean Meat, 0 Lean Meat, 0 Medium-Fat Meat, 0 High-Fat Meat, 4 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 4

2012 © and ®/™ of General Mills

Hop to it and make this sweet and silly bunny butt cake for your spring party.

Prep Time: 40 Min
Start to Finish: 3 Hr 40 Min

Ingredients:
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow or white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
Tray or cardboard covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
Red food color
1 large marshmallow, cut in half
3 cups shredded coconut
Green food color
2 strawberry or cherry stretchy and tangy taffy candies (from 6-oz bag)
1 roll Betty Crocker® Fruit Roll-Ups® punch berry chewy fruit snack (from 5-oz box)
3 green-colored sour candies, separated into strips
Construction paper

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart ovenproof bowl (8 inches across top) with shortening; coat with flour (do not use cooking spray). Lightly grease 3 muffin cups in regular-size muffin pan.

2. Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour cake batter in 3 muffin cups, filling two-thirds full. Pour remaining batter into 1 1/2-quart bowl.

3. Bake cupcakes 17 to 21 minutes, bowl 47 to 53 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cakes from muffin cups and bowl; place rounded sides up on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour. If necessary, cut off rounded tops of cakes.

4. Spoon frosting into large bowl. Add red food color to make desired pink color. Place bowl cake on tray cut side down; spread 1/3 cup frosting over cake. Use frosting to adhere cupcakes to bowl cake for feet and bunny tail. Use toothpicks if necessary. Place marshmallow halves, cut sides down, on tops of 2 cupcakes to make heels of feet. Spread thin layer of frosting over side and top of cake to seal in crumbs. Freeze cake 30 to 45 minutes to set frosting.

5. Spread remaining frosting over cake. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the coconut; press gently to adhere. Shake 1 cup coconut and 3 drops green food color in tightly covered jar until evenly tinted. Surround bunny with tinted coconut. Use rolling pin to press strawberry candies into 2 large rectangles. Cut 2 large ovals and 6 small circles out of candy. Press onto bottoms of bunny feet, using frosting if needed.

6. Roll up fruit snack to make carrot shapes. Cut green sour candies in half crosswise; press into large end of each carrot to make greens on carrot. Cut ears from construction paper; wrap ends that will be inserted into cake with plastic food wrap. Insert into cake. Remove ears, plastic wrap and toothpicks before serving. Store loosely covered.

Kale Superfood Salad

March 25, 2013, 11:35 am

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New at WinCo Foods

Kale Superfood Salad: Why “Superfood”? Because our new kale salad packs a powerful, nutritional punch. Add a great source of fiber, Vitamin K, Iron and more to your diet through this delicious salad; new at the Deli counter of your local, employee-owned WinCo Foods.

WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT IT:
• Full of Iron, which is essential for good health
• Full of antioxidants, Vitamin K and overall goodness

WHY WE LIKE IT:
• A nutritious alternative to an on-the-go lunch, or a perfect side for a stay-at-home meal
• Available by the pound in the Deli area

WHERE YOU CAN FIND IT: At the deli case, available by the pound, next to other delicious salads.

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Quinoa Berry Bloom Salad

March 25, 2013, 12:56 pm

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Quinoa Berry Bloom Salad: So you’ve been meaning to try this grain everyone is talking about, but don’t know where to start? Stop by our Deli counter, where you can pick up our brand new berry salad, packed with all of the goodness that is quinoa.

WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT IT:
• Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat, and a great source of fiber
• Our salad is a perfect blend of quinoa and fruits; imagine a nutritious dessert you can eat without guilt, or a light but filling salad you can enjoy at the park on your next picnic

WHY WE LIKE IT:
• Enjoying quinoa has never been easier, simply stop by our Deli counter and pick some up
• Made fresh daily, in our Deli Department

WHERE YOU CAN FIND IT: At the deli case, available by the pound, next to other delicious salads.

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Asian Grilled Chicken Salad

March 25, 2013, 2:25 pm

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Prep: 10 min. Marinate: 30 min. Cook: 20 min. Makes: 4 servings

2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pkg. (12 oz.) DOLE® Very Veggie® or other DOLE salad blend
Thai Peanut Dressing (recipe below)
Chopped peanuts (optional)
Sliced green onions (optional)

• Combine sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, lime juice and red pepper in shallow non-metallic dish. Add chicken; turn to coat both sides with marinade. Cover; marinate 30 minutes in refrigerator.

• Remove chicken; discard marinade. Grill chicken over medium-high heat 8 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook 8 to 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center, brushing with additional sesame oil, if necessary. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into thin slices.

• Toss salad with Thai Peanut Dressing, to taste in large bowl. Divide equally on 4 large plates. Arrange sliced chicken on top of each. Garnish with peanuts and green onions, if desired.

Thai Peanut Dressing: Whisk together 1/4 cup each reduced fat peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar and lime juice. Add a pinch of each crushed red pepper and ground ginger and whisk until blended. Makes 1 cup.

Variation: Salad mixture and chicken can be rolled-up in warmed flour tortillas and served with additional Thai Peanut Dressing for a dipping sauce.

Per Serving: calories, g fat (g sat.), mg cholesterol, mg sodium, g carbohydrate (g dietary fiber, g sugars), g protein, % Vit A, % Vit C, % calcium, % iron, % potassium, % folate