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pizza10/03/2022

This may come as a surprise to many, October is National Pizza Month!

That’s right, 31 days of delicious pizza exploration! The first record of pizza dates back to 997 A.D. in Southern Italy. Very early pizzas were variations of focaccia bread with toppings or matzah bread with olive oil and cheese. While the pizza that we all know and love today was created around the 19th century in Naples, Italy, with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Did you know that pizza’s popularity grew after WWI, when soldiers returned home and shared their culinary experiences from overseas? Browse our pizza recipe collection by following the link.

people drinking beer09/26/2022

Did you know that this Wednesday 9/28, is National Drink a Beer Day?

To celebrate, we’re raising a glass to local brewer Fort Point Beer Company. Located in San Francisco, Fort Point set out to make craft beer more approachable for everyone, and they succeeded! Their small core line-up of craft beers highlights Fort Point’s strong roots in traditional craft beers, while their monthly releases of limited runs showcase their ability to innovate in creating beers that taste great, are never boring and leave you craving one more sip. If you love locally crafted beers, join us at our San Carlos location this Wednesday from 4pm – 6pm to sample some of Fort Point’s finest.

food prep09/26/2022

Love Local 2022 Finale

Join us for the final week of Bianchini’s Love Local Event. Throughout the week we will be hosting several experiences, sharing some truly delicious recipes, and offering specials on local products we think you’ll love as much as we do. We are so happy we are able to share our love for all things local with you and look forward to next year’s event. Remember, Think Local, Love Local. Browse our Love Local booklet for more details on local items and tastings.

chef baking in kitchen09/26/2022

Beckmann’s Old-World Bakery has been proudly baking high-quality artisan breads and pies in Santa Cruz since 1985.

Peter Breckmann got his start in when he apprenticed bread-making in Heidelberg, Germany in his younger days. He eventually made his move to the United States in 1982. The first commercial loaves of bread from Beckmann’s Old-World Bakery were baked in his kitchen and hand delivered by bicycle. Within a few short years, the business expanded and began to deliver to the neighboring cities of the Bay Area. Making deliveries to grocery stores, wholesalers and farmers markets. And as of 2002, Beckmann’s Old-Word Bakery is a Certified Organic bakery. Join us and sample Beckmann’s traditional pies this Saturday, 10/1, at both Bianchini’s locations. San Carlos location from 11am – 1pm and Portola Valley from 2pm – 4pm.

challah bread09/19/2022

Fresh Baked Challah for Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah, The Jewish New Year, will begin the evening of Sunday, September 25th. Fresh baked round challah from local Woodside Bakery will be available at Bianchini’s on Saturday, September 24th. The circular shape of the bread symbolizes the hope that the New Year will be filled with many blessings. Woodside Bakery is a traditional European style “scratch” bakery that prepares everything in-house using of the highest quality ingredients available. Along with their famous challah, they specially bake a variety of other goods and delivers them to our Portola Valley and San Carlos stores daily. Stop by our bakery to pick up a delicious fresh baked round challah for you Rosh Hashanah celebration.

cheeses09/19/2022

We Love Local, We Love Cheese!

Join us this week and taste delicious local artisan cheeses. All week long, we are hosting cheese tastings events for Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. and Spring Hill Jersey Cheese.

Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese is a four-generation family owned and run dairy farm & cheese maker located in Modesto. Beginning with a 160-acre dairy farm in 1914 and expanding throughout the years, Fiscalini now operates a state-of-the-art cheese making facility that is only 30-feet from their milk parlor. This close proximity guarantees the milk is at peak freshness and gives each cheese an exceptional taste you won’t find anywhere else. Try Fiscalini Farmstead Cheeses at our San Carlos location on Saturday, 9/24, from 10am – 2pm.

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. is a multi-generation family run dairy farm that began making cheese in 2000. Located about 40 miles North of the Golden Gate Bridge, overlooking the Tomales Bay. Point Reyes uses sustainable farming practices, like, carbon sequestration to reduce greenhouse has emissions and a water recycling program to conserve the nutrient-rich pastures and surround land. Every Point Reyes cheese is carefully crafted and thoroughly checked by hand, ensuring they are the highest quality cheeses on the market. Try Point Reyes Farmstead cheeses at our San Carlos location on Sunday, 9/25, from 11am – 2pm.

Spring Hill Jersey Cheese is located in Petaluma, California, and is part of the historic Petaluma Creamery dairy farm. Using the highest quality, freshest milk available, Spring Hill Jersey Cheese has a range of styles to choose from, like, classic yellow cheddar to spicy Firehouse Jack. Try Spring Hill Jersey Cheeses at our Portola Valley location on Wednesday, 9/21, from 9:30am – 12pm, and at our San Carlos location on Friday, 9/23, from 9:30am – 12pm.

biscotti09/19/2022

Locally made Roxanne’s Biscotti prove that biscotti are not just for breakfast anymore.

It is a fantastic snack for morning, noon and night. Fantastic when paired with coffee, tea, milk and even a glass of wine! Roxanne has been baking her famous biscotti for her family, friends and loyal fans for over 30-years. She uses only the freshest ingredients and locally sources them when available, ensuring that her small batches of biscotti and granola taste great each and every time. Join us this Thursday, 9/22, at our San Carlos location from 12pm – 4pm, and our Portola Valley location on Friday, 9/23, from 12pm – 4pm, to try Roxanne’s Biscotti.

farmers and artichokes09/12/2022

Fresh Organic Artichokes

California’s own Lakeside Organic Gardens is the largest family-owned and operated organic grower in the United States. Growing over 50 varieties of organic produce on their 55-acre farm. A fresh harvest of artichokes have arrived this week. When selecting an artichoke, look for one with a healthy green color, compact center leaves and a firm feel. Artichokes have a uniquely nutty flavor that makes them a great choice for steaming, roasting or grilling, made into dips or paired with chicken, lamb and steak. They are high in fiber and essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, like, vitamins B6, C & K, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and potassium! Stop by our produce department this week to pick up Lakeside Organic Gardens Organic Artichokes.

How to Prepare an Artichoke

Thoroughly rinse and pat dry. Use a serrated knife to trim about 1/3 off of the top and trim a small portion of the bottom stem off. Trim the thorns off of the leaf tips.

Now you’re ready to steam the artichoke

Add 1 inch of water to a large pot. Place a steamer basket inside the pot and place the artichoke in the basket. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 34-45 minutes. The artichoke is ready to enjoy when the stem is fork-tender, and you can easily peel away the outer leaves.

tortilla09/12/2022

This just in, new to Bianchini’s, M & P Gastronomy Fresh Tortillas. M&P (Mark and Philip) set out with the goal to create a great tasting food that’s good for you.

Their Rise & Puff Tortillas are made with 4 simple ingredients, flour, water, avocado oil & salt, and zero preservatives. M&P tortillas are NON-GMO, Vegan and Kosher. They’re great for burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, wraps, tortilla pizza and much more! Since these tortillas contain zero preservatives, you can find them in our refrigerated section. And if your interest has been piqued, you can join us for a tortilla tasting! Portola Valley on Thursday, 9/15, from 11am-2pm, and San Carlos on Friday, 9/16, also from 11am-2pm. Check out our tortilla recipe collection, there are some incredibly tasty dishes inside!

chicken09/12/2022

Did you know that September is National Chicken Month?

To celebrate, we’re featuring Mary’s Chicken. Mary’s is a family owned and operated chicken ranch that’s been producing some of the finest chickens since 1954. Incorporating an organic all-vegetarian diet of non-GMO corn and soybean meal, with no added antibiotics and no synthetic amino acids. Every chicken is able to roam outdoors, with plenty of shade and ample amounts of water. These practices have led to chickens that are larger and as natural as they come. Join us at our Portola Valley location on Saturday, 9/17, from 11am-3pm, and or San Carlos location on Sunday, 9/18, from 12pm-4pm, for your chance to Taste Mary’s Chicken. See you there! Be sure to browse our chicken recipe collection for many mouthwatering ideas.

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