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If you love your foods to be on the fiery side, January 16th, AKA Hot and Spicy Foods Day, is your day to celebrate. Check out our recipe collection to find a variety of spicy dishes, from hot wings to five alarm chili, we have so many recipes that are sure to tickle your taste buds with spiciness. Did you know that spices have been used to add flavor to dishes for over 6,000 years? The Ancient Greeks used a variety of spices, like, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, nutmeg, turmeric and most of all, pepper. Along with livening up their foods, spices were used medicinally to alleviate arthritis, headaches and nausea. If you’ve been on the fence with spicy foods, there’s no better time than now to add some spice to your day! Browse our spicy recipe collection by following the link.

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The NFL Division Playoffs are this Saturday and Sunday, January 21st and 22nd. Stop by your local Bianchini’s before the games to find all of your backyard tailgate favorites. Our meat department carries a wide variety of mouthwatering meats for grilling, smoking and slow cooking. Bring home premium steaks and ground meats for burgers, hearty chili and flame kissed kabobs. Pick up a high-quality roast for pulled meat sandwiches, tacos or dips. And don’t forget about hot dogs. We have a great selection to satisfy all of your grilling needs. If you’re looking for tailgating ideas, check out our delicious grilling recipe collection for some truly tasty starters.

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The Lunar New Year is this Sunday, January 22nd. Join us in welcoming 2023 and The Year of the Rabbit. The sign of the rabbit is a symbol of peace, prosperity and longevity in the Chinese Culture. And the traditional dish that is served on The Lunar New Year is a whole chicken. The white meat of the chicken symbolizes purity and serving the entirety of the chicken represents unity. In honor of this special occasion, we would love for you to try our roasted chicken recipe.

Chinese Whole Roast Chicken

Perfectly tender, light crisp and wholly flavorful.

Ingredients

• 5 lb. whole chicken
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon five spice powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

The chicken will roast more evenly when trussed. Begin by tucking in the wings into the body and tying them tight to the body of the bird with cooking twine. Then pull the legs together and tie tightly. After trussing the bird, place it into a large sealable bag.

Combine the soy sauce, honey, five spice powder and garlic in a mixing bowl to create the marinade. Pour the marinade into the sealable bag with the chicken and rub all over, coating the chicken evenly. Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade.

Place the chicken breast side up on a rack over a roasting pan. Let the chicken sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature to dry the skin. This will help the skin crisp when it cooks.

Preheat the oven to 400° F.

Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 45–60 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F in the thighs.

Servings 4

Your local Bianchini’s has some of the tastiest bagels in town. Stop by our freezer section to find Boichik bagels, New York-style bagels that are made in Berkeley. Bagels can be traced back to 1300’s Poland, where locals made a precursor to the modern bagel called an obwarzanek, a thin ring of dough that was first boiled then baked. We hope you join us in celebrating National Bagel Day by grabbing your favorite smear and spread it over a bagel.

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.