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Before the first down, be sure to stop by our meat department to pick up all your tailgating favorites. We have a wonderful assortment of premium steaks, fresh ground meats for burgers, meaty sausages, hots dogs, roasts and so much more! Once you’ve seen our selections, you’ll know why Bianchini’s was voted Best Place to Buy Meat for 2018, 2019 and 2021. If you have any questions about specific cuts of meat or want serving suggestions, our staff will be more than happy to help make assist you. Let’s make this a Playoff to remember!

Are you excited to celebrate Slow Cooker Month throughout January? Do you have a favorite slow cooker recipe? Tender pot roasts? Hearty chili? Pulled pork? Jerk chicken? Homemade soup? Or extra cheesy Mac & Cheese? The history of the slow cooker is just as delicious as the food it cooks! Inventor Irving Nachumsohn obtained his patent for a slow cooking device on Jan. 23, 1940, which was later named the Crock-Pot. The original intent for the cooking device was to make cholent, a traditional Jewish dish of meat, potatoes and beans that is typically eaten on the Sabbath. While the original intent of the device has expanded over the decades, there’s one thing that is for certain, it’s time to start slow cooking! Check out our recipe database by following the link.

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Whether that means being more physically active throughout the week or making smarter choices for mealtimes, we want to help you succeed. Visit our Wellness page to find valuable articles on diet and exercise, eating in season and wonderful recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Let’s make 2023 a happy, healthy and delicious year! Visit our Wellness page by following the link.

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Harvard Medical School released a list of the Top 10 Super Foods that can boost immunity, support heart health, promote weight loss, improve energy levels and reduce the effects of aging.

1. Berries: These small fruits range in color from vibrant reds to deep purples. They’re a good source of daily vitamins, minerals and fiber, and they’re rich with antioxidants that may help fight heart disease and lower blood pressure.
2. Fish: A very healthy choice for heart healthy meals. Fish is naturally low in fat and high in protein. Salmon, cod, halibut and tuna are all rich with omega-3’s, which has been shown to help prevent heart disease.
3. Dark Leafy Greens: Arugula and Romaine lettuce are a good source of vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium, and natural fiber. Dark leafy greens also contain several phytochemicals that have been shown to support the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body.
4. Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans and pistachios are a great source of plant-based proteins. Nuts are low in monounsaturated fats, which are attributed to weight loss, decreasing inflammation and lowering the risk of heart disease.
5. Olive Oil: A very good source of monounsaturated fat and vitamins E and K. Consuming olive oil been shown to help fight heart disease, strengthen the immune system and lower the risk of type-2 diabetes.
6. Whole Grains: A cornerstone of a well-balanced diet. Consuming whole grains have also been shown to help lower cholesterol and protect against diabetes and heart disease. And they’re a good source of soluble and insoluble fibers which promote a healthy digestive system.
7. Cruciferous Vegetables: Kale, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collard greens are all excellent sources of daily essential vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals, fiber and chlorophyll. These nutrients aid in healthy blood flow, digestion, energy production and building a strong immune system.
8. Yogurt:A natural source of probiotics, which are a good bacteria that aids in digestion, helps strengthens the immune system. Yogurt is also a very good source of calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus, and a great source of protein and B vitamins.
9. Legumes: A very diverse group of food that includes kidney beans, black beans, peas, soybeans, garbanzo beans and many more. Legumes are a good source of plant-based protein, they’re rich with fiber and folate which been shown to help reduce heart disease, promote healthy digestion, lower blood pressure and also blood sugar levels.
10. Tomatoes: Take your pick of Roma, grape, beefsteak or cherry, they are all a great source of lycopene and vitamin C, which have both been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.

They provide a variety of plant-based certified organic, non-GMO, gluten and dairy free, ready-to-eat meals, salads and wraps, wholesome snacks and bars. You will never find any white flour, white sugar, unhealthy oils, artificial flavorings or preservatives. Along with their delicious meals and snacks, Urban Remedy also offers low glycemic juice cleanses to help reset your body. A juice cleanse can help eliminate toxins, reduce inflammation, aid in healthy digestion, boost immunity, improve metabolism support, and increase energy levels with a combination of electrolytes, enzymes and antioxidants. Every Urban Remedy item is lovingly made locally in Richmond, California. Stop by your local Bianchini’s this week to find Urban Remedy meals, snacks and juice cleanses.

Serving fresh oysters on New Year’s Eve is a long-standing tradition celebrated by people across the globe. Often times as synonymous as toasting with champagne when the clock strikes 12. If you enjoy this tradition or want to try it this year, stop by our seafood department this week to find fresh Hog Island oysters for your New Year’s celebrations. Hog Island has been farming oysters for nearly 40 years in Tomales Bay. Their prized Sweetwater Oysters is the standout among their five oyster varieties. Sweetwater oysters have a rich, almost sweet taste and slightly smoky finish, a delicious choice for oyster newcomers and aficionados alike. For all of your New Year’s celebrations, count on Bianchini’s to deliver the finest and freshest seafood.

Let’s celebrate these two fantastic events with the finest champagne available! Did you know that champagne is defined as a sparkling wine that originates from the Champagne wine region in France? And must follow specific guidelines for grape sourcing, grape pressing and bottling techniques to be labeled champagne. Stop in Bianchini’s to find many of the most popular French champagnes, like, Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon and Tattinger. We hope you make Bianchini’s your first stop for celebratory champagne and fine wines to ring in the New Year.

Some of the most popular options are sandwiches, chips and dips, marinated chicken skewers, BBQ meatballs, saucy chicken wings and loaded nachos. Check out our appetizer recipe collection by following the link below. You’ll find everything you need to keep your guests partying until the clock strikes 12! Speaking of 12, here’s a yummy tradition from Spain, eating 12 grapes during the 12 strokes of Midnight, to welcome in good luck and prosperity for the New Year.

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Hanukkah, or The Festival of Lights, will begin this Sunday evening, December 18th and will end on the evening of Monday, December 26th. Throughout the 8 Days of Hanukkah, Jewish families will enjoy traditional homestyle foods, like, matzo mall soup, beef brisket, potato latkes, kugel, challah bread, and sweet treats like rugelach, blintzes and Hanukkah jelly doughnuts. We hope that you make Bianchini’s your shopping destination for the holiday ingredients you need to make the dishes both you and your family love!

For those unfamiliar with panettone, it’s a tall dome-shaped sweet bread loaf with a light, cake-like texture that is filled with candied fruits or bits of chocolate. Panettone derives its name from panetto, a small loaf cake. An early version of panettone can be traced back to the Roman Empire, who made a type of leavened cake sweetened with honey. While the panettone we are accustomed with today originated in Milan during the early 20th century. If you’ve never tried panettone before, make your way to your Bianchini’s and pick up a loaf. we carry the largest selection of panettone on the Peninsula, so, come in and browse!