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Wine & Spirits
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New Wines Arriving Soon!

The innovators in the Wine and Spirits Department are at it again! In the coming months we will be releasing our second varietal in our SKS Estates line of wines.  We have once again teamed with von Stiehl Winery and will soon be releasing SKS Estates Ruby Cabernet. Full bodied with a very smooth finish,

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Natural Foods
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Have you ever had So Delicious Coconut Milk?

It’s So Delicious!

Have you ever had So Delicious Coconut Milk?

Coconut milk products are growing in popularity because of their taste and health benefits. You can use it as a regular milk substitute on your cereal, as a coffee creamer, or drink it

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Produce
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New: Apple Flavor Profiles

When it comes to apples there are a lot of choices out there. I’ve heard that there are about 2,500 known varieties of apples grown in the U.S. and around 7,000 varieties worldwide, but not all of these varieties are grown commercially. To make your choice easier, at Festival we only carry between 10 and

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Mark Skogen
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Imagine saving 12% on your grocery bill every week!

Shoppers today are looking for new, creative ways to save money.  I’m going to let you in on a secret – private label products are a great way to save a bundle.

Private label is just a different way of saying store brand.  I know what you’re thinking, “I’m not buying dented, rusted cans with

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Nutrition
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The Truth About Chocolate

With Valentine’s Day this Sunday, you may want to buy the one you love some chocolate or make a special dessert, but may feel guilty eating the treat. So, I thought this was a great opportunity to decipher some of the truths about chocolate.

Chocolate, a product of the tropical cacao tree, is a cholesterol

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Front End
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The Battle of Counterfeit Coupons

Back when coupons were distributed primarily through the newspaper, cashiers didn’t have to worry if coupons were valid or not. Things have definitely changed. We received notice from the Coupon Information Corporation (www.cents-off.com ) of 70 or more counterfeit coupons being circulated via the internet, in one week alone.

Advancements in technology have made coupons

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Food Safety
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Referee a Safe Party!

Here are great tips from the USDA on how to Referee a Safe Party:

When planning a party, hosts should have a defensive strategy against foodborne illness for their guests. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends closely refereeing the following food safety violations so every partygoer returns home a winner.

Illegal use of hands Avoid

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Bakery
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Sweet Tooth Versus Health

It seems these days we’re all trying to eat healthier, but we’re all torn between health and our sweet tooth.

Over the last few months, I’ve discussed this with customers shopping in our Bakery Department. Some of them tend to stay away from donuts and other sweets completely while others would consider eating more

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Grocery
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Game Time!

It never ceases to amaze me how big of a deal the Super Bowl has become. I can reflect back on each one and remember where I was and who I watched it with. (My wife finds that odd considering I sometimes struggle to remember what she told me the day before.) I remember all

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Mark Skogen
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Apple Creek Inn

Festival Foods purchased Apple Creek Inn, a catering company located in De Pere, in November of 2009.  Apple Creek Inn was owned by Sue Cashman and had a solid 25 year history of catering events in and around the area.  Adding Sue and Apple Creek to the Festival team has allowed us to expand our

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