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 With Christmas just around the bend, many people are looking for that last minute gift idea for the hard-to-please person on their list. Once again the Festival Wine and Spirits Team has a solution; holiday gift packs! These gift packs come in many shapes and sizes and are sure to  This time of year is filled with temptations galore and little to no time to think about meal planning. We all hear talk about the 10 pound holiday weight gain and the New Year’s Resolutions to follow. Well, I am here to debunk the “10 pound holiday myth” today! I will begin with the good  The line I’m talking about is the cream line in a glass of Castle Rock’s Organic Milk. To maintain the flavor and physical integrity of their milk, the folks at Castle Rock use low temperatures during processing. Because their milk is non-homogenized, a cream line forms in the product. At first glance, many may think  Right now is a great time of year to buy citrus fruit because we are at the very peak of the season. That means when you bite in, you’ll experience the very best in flavor! One great citrus item I highly suggest you try is the Clementine! Once you try them, I know you’ll be Roasted vegetables are a welcome addition to the holiday feast, or any meal for that matter. Swap the traditional baked potato with butter and sour cream for ½ cup of roasted red potatoes. This simple change can save 300 calories and 9 grams of fat! So, do you want a recipe? It requires minimal prep  I just read a study that measured the amount specific bacteria on raw, packaged chickens. The study found that 62% of the raw chickens contained Campylobacter and 14% contained Salmonella. Both of these microorganisms are capable of ruining your day. Actually, I was surprised that the numbers were not higher. I have always been instructed  As someone who enjoys playing and watching sports, I am often reminded of athletes who learn to excel by “seeing the game slower.” While seeing things slower can help improve athletic performance, I think there is also a useful correlation here to the busy holiday season. Just like you perhaps, I know that if I’m  Growing up, my family always made seafood for Christmas Eve dinner. Ma was in the kitchen with two deep fryers going, one with sea scallops, and the other with shrimp. She also had a big pan of baked cod in the oven. About three years ago I first heard of Turducken from John Madden while  The grocery list is another one of those “lists” that seem to get a little longer during the Holiday Season. That’s why I thought this would be a great time to remind you of Festival’s Parcel Pick Up Service. Parcel Pick Up allows you to simply pull your car up to a designated location in  I love the holidays! The season allows me time to get into the aisles more often and focus on helping our guests. While helping in the aisles at one of our busier stores I was again reminded that not everyone who shops our store understands the work that goes into keeping our shelves full each |
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