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To commemorate the delicious seafood extravaganza, we are featuring Scottish Salmon. Sustainably raised off the coast of Scotland where the frigid waters and strong currents promote a robust salmon with a naturally higher omega-3 content. Scottish salmon is widely considered to be among the best salmon in the world, with its milder flavor profile and buttery texture mouthfeel. Whether it’s baked, broiled, roasted, seared or grilled, you’ll have one amazing meal on your dinner plate! Browse our salmon recipe collection for to find some truly tasty menu inspiration.

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The Masters Golf Tournament begins this Thursday, April 6th and ends on Sunday, April 9th. The Masters is held annually in Augusta, Georgia, and is the first of four major championships for men’s professional golf. To kick things off, Bianchini’s famous Pimento cheese spread will be available. Inspired by the traditional pimento cheese sandwich served during the Masters Tournament, we make our pimento cheese spread using a combination of aged cheddar, Jack and cream cheeses, diced pimentos, a dollop of mayonnaise, with a few secret ingredients to make it extra special. Our Pimento cheese spread is highly versatile, enjoy it on crackers, a toasted English muffins, on a burger for some heat or made into a classic Pimento sandwich.

Bianchini’s Lenten Seafood Festival continues with Local Tomales Bay Hog Island Oysters. Grown and harvested on their 160-acre intertidal farm on Tomales Bay, Hog Island offers several varieties of oysters, with their Sweetwater oyster being the star of the show. Prized for its rich, smoky-sweet flavor and plump texture, Sweetwater oysters make for excellent hors d’oeuvres. And for all the Bay Area oyster aficionados, this Friday, March 31st, is Oysters on the Half Shell Day. Feel free to stop by our seafood department any time to pick up your own fresh oysters to celebrate this shell-tastic foodie holiday or enjoy them with for you Lenten meals. And as always, we will shuck your oysters at no charge.

The clock is ticking to take advantage of Bianchini’s Frozen Food Stock Up Sale. When you purchase $50 or more of frozen foods and ice cream in March, you can receive a $10 Instant Reward in April when you enter your phone number at the register. Fill your freezer with all of your favorite frozen breakfast, lunch and dinners, frozen fruits & vegetables, snacks, appetizers, ice cream and desserts. Please remember to enter your phone number at the register during checkout to receive the instant reward.

We know that ever since Tin Pot Creamery scoop shops closed, Tin Pot fans have been eager to enjoy their frozen treat again. Did you know that Tin Pot began as a Flavor of the Month Club in 2012? Founder and pastry chef Becky Sunseri set out with a simple goal from the beginning, to create the most delicious ice cream available. Tin Pot’s take on handcrafted French-style ice cream that’s churned in a gelato style machine is what sets it apart. This unique process creates ice cream with a custard-like base, it’s creamier, richer and more flavorful compared to traditionally made ice creams. Stop our frozen section today to find your favorite flavor of Tin Pot Creamery ice cream.

All 30 teams will be playing their first games of the season. Our home team, the SF Giants will be facing the Yankees in New York at 10:05 pm Pacific Time. And the Giants’ home opener will be on April 7th! Before you sit down to watch the games from home, stop by Bianchini’s to pick up your game day favorites! We have them all, in-shell peanuts, hot dogs and sausages, chips and dips, burgers, brats and beer. Whatever you’re craving you can count on Bianchini’s to deliver!

Here are the Top Five Baseball Foods we love:

• 1 Valencia Peanuts in the Shell
• 2 Bianchini’s Sausages and Bratwursts
• 3 Niman Ranch Hot Dogs
• 4 Bianchini’s Own Tortilla Chips
• 5 Craft Beers.

What’s not to love about the ravioli? It’s two layers of pasta dough with a filling, usually cheese and meat or vegetable and served in a broth or pasta sauce. Ravioli is most often served as an entrée, but it also makes a great appetizer or side to the main course. For those sweet tooths out there, ravioli can also be served as a dessert. These dessert raviolis are filled with chocolate and ricotta or cream cheese and caramel sauce. The earliest mention of a ravioli dates back to the 14th century when Francesco di Marco Datini, a merchant of Prato, wrote of them in his personal letters. Around the mid-14th century, a cooking manuscript detailed green herbs and cheese ravioli in a broth with ‘sweet and strong spices’. If you’d like to try making your own ravioli at home, browse our ravioli recipe collection.

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We are excited to announce that Bianchini’s Own Olive Oil and Whole Peeled Tomatoes with Basil Leaf are now in-store! We have two great types of olive oil to choose from, Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Infused Imported from Italy. Our Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is made with the highest quality of olive oil that’s been extracted from the olive fruit without the use of heat or chemicals, just pure olive oil. Our Infused Imported from Italy Olive Oil will have your taste buds saying Buono! Its rich and flavorful profile makes it an excellent choice for spicing up your favorite dishes. Our Whole Peeled Tomatoes with Basil Leaf are produced and packed in the Napoli area of Italy. They’re the perfect addition to a homemade pasta dinner, adding freshness and subtle aroma to each dish. Bring home a bottle of Bianchini’s Own Olive Oil or Whole Peeled Tomatoes with Basil Leaf today!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the use of olive oil dates back to 5000 B.C.? Olive trees were introduced to several Mediterranean countries, including the island of Sicily. Today, Italy is considered one of the largest consumers of olive oil. Italian cuisine has a long tradition of including olive oil many recipes from appetizers to entrées, there’s usually a splash of olive oil somewhere!

Ahi tuna is a lean white fish that’s rich with protein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. Often cooked rare or medium-rare and served in sushi and sashimi, it’s also great when lightly seared and served as a filet, similar to a premium steak. Find ahi tuna and many more fresh seafood selections in-store during our Lenten Seafood Festival. And be sure to try our mouthwatering recipe below.

Seared Ahi Tuna with Avocado Salsa

Each bite is wonderfully fresh and highly flavorful.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely diced serrano pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
• 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ahi tuna steaks
• Salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 avocado peeled and diced to 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup diced fresh tomato
• 6 cilantro sprigs

Directions

Create a vinaigrette by combining the red bell pepper, serrano pepper, red onion, rice wine vinegar, chili sauce, Kosher salt and 4 tablespoons olive oil in a mixing bowl. Stir together until well combined. Set aside.

Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet and bring to high heat. Season both sides of the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet and sear both sides for about 3 minutes each, for rare. Transfer the tuna steaks to serving plates.

Top each tuna steak with an equal amount of avocado and tomato. Spoon the vinaigrette over the tuna steaks and garnish with three cilantro sprigs each.

Servings 4

Do you have a favorite food or drink you enjoy specially for St. Patrick’s Day? Local
Woodside Bakery specially bakes and delivers to our stores. For over 40 years, Woodside has made their version of the traditional bread with just four simple ingredients, flour, baking soda, salt and milk. Their Irish soda bread has a distinctively firm crust and tender, yet firm inside. If you enjoy your Irish soda bread as a snack, try Kerrygold Aged Irish Cheddar Cheese. Kerrygold’s
aged cheddar is a grass-fed cow’s milk cheese that’s been and aged for one year. The extended aging process imbues the cheese with a rich, strong flavor and a silky-smooth texture, making it great for spreading on bread or crackers. And what’s a St. Patrick’s Day celebration without some libations? We’ve stock up our beer and liquor department for the special day. We carry a large selection of imported beers including Guinness, Harp & Smithwick, and Jameson, Bushmill & Teeling whiskeys. We hope we can help make your St. Patrick’s Day meal delicious and your celebrations memorable.