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The Sazerac, the classic cocktail from "The Big Easy", is a great drink to serve while relaxing in the evening. The absinthe rinse and lemon garnish come together with the Peychaud’s bitters and rye for a long, chocolatey finish.

Get the recipe for The Sazerac on our blog, The Cocktail Post… https://piedmontgrocery.com/the-sazerac/

Caprese Vegetable Kebobs Recipe
A new way to eat your salad! This recipe feeds a crowd, so you dial back the ingredients as needed. You can also keep some prepped veggies and marinate them in the fridge for an easy weeknight batch of delicious leftovers.

Get the recipe from our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/caprese-vegetable-kabobs/

Fathom Events Porgy and Bess—Met Summer Encore on August 14th
Fathom Events Porgy and Bess tells the story of Porgy, a disabled black street beggar living in the slums of Charleston. It deals with his attempts to rescue Bess from the clutches of Crown, her violent and possessive lover,
and Sportin' Life, her drug dealer.

In an unforgettable Met performance from 2020, one of America’s greatest operas returns, featuring soprano Angel Blue and bass-baritone Eric Owens alongside a phenomenal ensemble cast. David Robertson conducts.

Get the links to a theater near you and purchase tickets…https://piedmontgrocery.com/fathom-events-porgy-and-bess/

Piedmont Avenue Night Market is this Thursday from 5 to 8 PM.
Come down to The Avenue for a late summer celebration.
Over 25 businesses will stay open late for the Piedmont Avenue Night Market. And, there will be a variety of offerings including discounts, tastings, pop-ups, live music, special menus, and more!

Bring your friends and family for an evening of fun, food, and great deals. Look for the beach balls to find participating businesses and see below for more info.

Get the details… https://piedmontgrocery.com/piedmont-avenue-night-market/

Best Burger Recipes
Amy has been away from the office this week so we have compiled a list of some of her all-star best burger recipes for your inspiration. It is impressive how many unique variations can be made from the humble burger. Whether you are grilling or cooking on the stovetop, there is something for everyone on this list.

Get the list of recipes… https://piedmontgrocery.com/best-burger-recipes/

Amy’s Guacamole Recipe
There ain’t nothin’ better than fresh guacamole with fresh chips. Mine is SO easy to make. Just make sure the avocados are super ripe…but not brown.

Get the recipe for Amy’s Guacamole from our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/amys-guacamole/

Tomatillo Enchiladas Recipe
Enchiladas are a no-brainer meal usually made with whatever is on hand. This means they are not the same every time. Sometimes the enchiladas are rojo and sometimes verde, but they are always exactly what the doctor ordered.

This is a favorite recipe from Rick Bayless. Making the sauce yourself means eating a few minutes later and it’s worth it.

You can find the recipe for Tomatillo Enchiladas on our blog, the Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/tomatillo-enchiladas/

Fresh Elote Salad Recipe
This recipe takes a favorite street food and reworks it into a much easier-to-eat form and with enough cheese and other goodness to make the challenge of cleaning out your braces worth it.

This delicious side can also be served as a dip with tortilla chips.

You can find the recipe on our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/fresh-elote-salad/

Focaccia-Style Sheet Pan Pizza recipe
While this recipe does qualify as pizza, it is not your typical neighborhood delivery-type pie. It’s actually got a crust more like focaccia.

The dough for this crust is pretty wet, so the trick to making this sheet pan pizza is to not use fresh mozzarella and to top it with ingredients that do not have a lot of moisture to keep the top from getting too soggy.

Get the recipe for Focaccia-Style Sheet Pan Pizza on our blog, The Kitchen Table…https://piedmontgrocery.com/focaccia-style-sheet-pan-pizza/

Grab n Go Sandwiches
Looking for a quick lunch? Stop by our Deli Department and pick up one of our fresh, house-made sandwiches that are packaged and ready to roll. We also have a great selection of salads to go with. Easy-peasy!

Our selection changes daily and includes great sandwiches such as:

Maple Ham, Hard Boiled Egg, and Bacon on Swirl Rye; Pastrami Turkey Reuben, Peppered Turkey and Cheddar on Swirl Rye; Peppered, Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado on Pullman White; Corned Beef, Swiss, and Pickle on Rye, Cashew Chicken Salad on a Croissant; Tuna Salad with Tomato and Romaine on Wheat; Roast Beef Munster Cheese on Bruschetta; Salame, Provolone, Red Peppers, and Onions or a Ciabatta Roll; Black Forest Ham and Swiss with Tomato on a Dutch Crunch Roll; Simple Roast Beef, Cheddar, and Romaine on Sprouted Wheat.

Pork Adobado Tacos anyone?
We use this sauce as a marinade with everything: chicken, brisket, lamb, and especially pork. It’s also a great barbecue sauce.

You can find the recipe on our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/cinco-de-mayo-taco-party/

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The 2024 Gravenstein Apple Fair is on August 10th and 11th in Sebastopol.

Celebrate the best of Sonoma County at The 2024 Gravenstein Apple Fair with local chefs, farmers, artists, entertainers, craft cider & beer makers, and winemakers. Saturday and Sunday, August 10th and 11th.

Since 1973, this sweet country fair and music festival takes place every August during peak Gravenstein apple season. The heart of the Fair is first and foremost the celebrated heirloom, the Gravenstein Apple which is intimately tied to the region and praised for its flavor and versatility. At the fair, you can purchase fresh apples, pies, juice, cider, fritters, caramel apples, and more.

Get the details and the link for tickets… https://piedmontgrocery.com/2024-gravenstein-apple-fair/

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Affogato recipe
If you are looking for an easy but delicious dessert, Affogato is perfect for a simple-to-prepare sweet treat.

If you’ve never heard of it, Affogato is basically vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso poured over it. It’s absolutely simple and incredibly tasty. It’s even better if you use a vanilla chocolate chip gelato and then sprinkle more chocolate chips on top…yum!

Of course, you can use whatever gelato you want—coconut would be really good. Or maybe something boozy…Bailey’s anyone?

You can get the recipe for Affogato on our blog, The Kitchen Table…https://piedmontgrocery.com/affogato/

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Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad Recipe
What's for dinner? This recipe comes together easily and goes well with just about any main. Even better, it makes enough to cover lunch the next day (and tastes even better).

You can get the recipe from our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/sesame-ginger-noodle-salad/

Gam’s Sunday Dinner Spoonbread Recipe
This is one of those down-home recipes that always reminds me of our dinners at my grandmother’s house. So good served warm with melted butter, and a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

You can find the recipe on our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/gams-sunday-dinner-spoonbread/

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Coffee BBQ Rub Recipe
This rub recipe is adapted from the Lee Brothers who authored a favorite Southern cooking book.

We added some garlic powder to the mix ‘cause it’s how we roll but feel free to leave it out. You could also play with the chili powder a bit and add some cayenne for heat or chipotle for the smokey flavor.

You can find the recipe on our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/coffee-bbq-rub/

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Shrimp and Grits with Bacon
These typical shrimp and grits are served for breakfast, but they are good any time of day. We love the addition of bacon!

Get the recipe on our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/shrimp-and-grits-with-bacon/

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Sparkling Rosé Margarita Recipe
The iconic drink, The Margarita, is a summer essential. And, we have quite a few variations in our recipe archives. Our latest infatuation, The Sparkling Rosé Margarita, is tasty, fresh, and a tad bubbly.

We prefer using a dry sparkling rosé for this recipe so the flavors are not overpowered by sweetness. And, feel free to switch up the fruit to reflect the season.

Get the recipe from our blog, The Cocktail Post… https://piedmontgrocery.com/sparkling-rose-margarita/

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Panzanella With Fresh Burrata recipe
Panzanella is a classic Italian bread salad that comes in many iterations. Good tomatoes are the key to this recipe. So look for the best ones you can find.

Get the recipe for Panzanella With Fresh Burrata on our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/panzanella-with-fresh-burrata/

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Greek Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
This Greek Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner is served with sweet potato fries and lots of Tzatziki sauce. Combine all this in a bowl with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and a tasty olive and feta dressing. Serve this easy dinner with fresh pitas bread for a meal that hits the spot!

Get the recipe… https://piedmontgrocery.com/greek-meatball-sheet-pan-dinner/

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Peach Scone Recipe
This weekend is a great opportunity to take a little extra time with breakfast, and these scones are the perfect tasty treat. They make delicious leftovers for weekday mornings!

You can find the recipe for peach scones on our blog, The Kitchen Table…https://piedmontgrocery.com/peach-scones/

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This week's staff pick is Mitchell’s Kahlúa Mocha Ice Cream. It is potentially life-changing.

If you are a fan of all things coffee and chocolate, you need to try this flavor. The flavor is rich and the aroma is delish! The sweetness is perfectly balanced and creamy with a touch of liqueur.

Mexican Kahlúa liqueur has the flavors of rum and arabica coffee. And, Mitchells has added cocoa to the recipe for the perfect mix.

Learn more… https://piedmontgrocery.com/mitchells-kahlua-mocha-ice-cream/

Looking for a weekend baking project?
Our recipe for Blueberry Cornmeal Streusel Cake is one that you can eat any time of day. The flavor combination of cornmeal and blueberries is perfect. And, corn adds a wonderful texture. And, the berries are baked-in and not just spooned on top. You can use frozen blueberries off-season with fantastic results.

The streusel suggests that this cake would work well for breakfast…or brunch…or lunch…or tea…or a midnight snack!

Read the full post and get the recipe on our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/blueberry-cornmeal-streusel-cake/

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Amy's Beat Bobby Flay Chicken Parm recipe
If you are a fan of crispy fried chicken in all forms, this particular version is a favorite because it adds melted mozzarella on top. What’s not to love?

Bobby adds ground toasted fennel to the flour dredge for the chicken—because it was how his mother would make it. However, finding a published recipe that includes the fennel is difficult. So, here it is!

Get the recipe… https://piedmontgrocery.com/amys-beat-bobby-flay-chicken-parm/

This week's cocktail recipe is for a Rusty Nail Frose.

The Rusty Nail is a classic winter beverage. And, the Rusty Nail Frose is a summer spin on this familiar theme. As with many traditional cocktails, recipes for The Rusty Nail vary. Our favorite is two parts scotch to one part Drambuie. And, this is the ratio we use for our frose version.

Get the recipe on our blog, The Cocktail Post… https://piedmontgrocery.com/rusty-nail-frose/

Our latest newsletter is titled Dinner in France!

The Olympics have us dreaming of France.
We love French food and need zero excuses to indulge in the richness and subtlety of flavor of this sophisticated cuisine. There are so many options for Olympic noshing—from competitive snacking, to a quickly assembled charcuterie board on a weeknight, to a full-on Julia Child spread.

This newsletter is filled with wonderful recipes. And, we have delicious products on our shelves. Here is a list of some favorite French product recommendations.

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Grilled Tuna with Spicy Garden Salsa Recipe
Not all fish does well on the grill. But, Tuna is one of them. Because they are hearty and firm, Tuna steaks are perfect for the grill, and are a great alternative to red meat. They even work well as a burger.

Get the recipe on our blog, The Kitchen Table… https://piedmontgrocery.com/grilled-tuna-with-spicy-garden-salsa/

Oakland First Fridays August 2nd

Family Fun!
Get ready for some Family Fun before the school year kicks off. Join Oakland First Fridays August 2nd in an exciting evening of fun activities, delicious food, and live performances that the whole family can enjoy. It’s the perfect way to create lasting memories and celebrate the end of summer.☀️

Let’s come together and make the most of this special time before the school year begins!

Get the details… https://piedmontgrocery.com/oakland-first-fridays-august-2nd/

Elote Recipe (Mexican Grilled Corn)
Try this recipe for Elote! We have delicious corn on the cob in the market. So, now is the time to indulge—straight off the grill or stove top with plenty of butter and salt, or try it in one of our favorite recipes.

Get the recipe for Elote on our blog, The Kitchen Table…
https://piedmontgrocery.com/elote-recipe-mexican-grilled-corn/

This week's recipe is for Strawberry Milkshakes!
During the summer when the berries are at their peak, there is nothing that compares to a fresh strawberry milkshake. I’m not talking about those neon pink strawberry-flavored milkshakes you get in the drive-thru. No way. I’m talking about the real deal—good quality strawberry ice cream with pieces of actual strawberry—the kind of milkshakes that are so thick your spoon can stand up in them. Bonus points if you get strawberry seeds in your teeth. That, my friend, is summer in a tall glass with whipped cream.

Read the post and get the recipe… https://piedmontgrocery.com/strawberry-milkshake/