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Attention all Bay Area Seafood Lovers, this Wednesday, March 5th, Bianchini’s Lenten Seafood Festival begins! In the upcoming weeks and throughout the celebration of Lent, fresh seafood will be delivered daily to our stores, ensuring that Bianchini’s has the finest seafood available for our customers. We hope we can make your Lenten meals memorable and delicious. And be on the lookout for spectacular seafood specials in the upcoming weeks. If you need a little Lenten menu inspiration, browse our delectable seafood recipe collection. From baked to blackened, broiled or grilled, our seafood collection is as vast as the sea!

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The 97th Academy Awards are this Sunday, March 2nd. A night of glitz, glamor and film excellence. Before the show begins, stop by Bianchini’s and let us help you create an Oscar worthy cheese and charcuterie board to enjoy with your friends and family. Our cheese department carries everything from specialty to domestic and imported cheeses, like aged cheddar, brie, camembert and gruyere. Our deli department has an assortment of premium meats, like mortadella, prosciutto, salami and serrano ham. And if you want to add some savory and sweet additions to your board, we carry a selection of olives, roasted peppers, dried fruits, nuts, jams, jellies and spreads, along with gourmet crackers and artisan baguettes. As always, our staff will be on hand to assist to offer serving suggestions and answer pairing questions.

Today we’re celebrating the crunchy triangle we all love, the tortilla chip! National Tortilla Chip Day is held annually on February 24th. The triangle-shaped tortilla chip was popularized by Rebecca Webb Carranza in the 1940s. She sought a way to use the misshapen tortillas that were rejected from the automated tortilla manufacturing machine. She cut the tortillas into triangles, fried them, and sold them for a dime a bag. Stop by our store and pick up a bag of Bianchini’s tortilla chips and enjoy their crispy, crunchy goodness. And be sure to try our nacho recipe below.

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We are excited to announce an all-new sampling event for MILKish, the World’s First Watermelon Seedmilk. This may come as a surprise to many, watermelon seeds are in the category of superfood. These little morsels pack more protein than almonds, are rich in vitamins and minerals, and are full of antioxidants. All of which makes watermelon seeds an excellent choice for a milk alternative. Watermelon seeds are eco-friendly, needing only a fraction of water to grow compared to almonds. In fact, MILKish has a 99% lower water footprint than almondmilk. MILKish is an excellent source of calcium, rich with daily vitamins and minerals, has zero grams of sugar, zero carbs, 2 grams of protein and only 50 calories per serving. Launched locally by founder and entrepreneur Guilherme Maia Silva, who earned a degree in Plant Sciences from UC Davis. Guilherme created MILKish with the mission of empowering healthier lives through plant-based foods while also giving back to the planet and allowing it to thrive for generations to come. MILKish is a better-for-you and better-for-the-planet milk alternative that is silky-smooth, deliciously creamy and perfect for cereal, coffee, smoothies, and baking. We’d love for you to stop in and sample MILKish for yourself this Friday and Saturday.

Friday, 2/28: San Carlos from 12-3 p.m. / Portola Valley from 4-7 p.m.
Saturday, 3/1: San Carlos from 12-3 p.m. / Portola Valley from 4-7 p.m.

Get ready to party, because next Tuesday, March 4th, is Mardi Gras! But you can start celebrating this weekend by preparing New Orleans-style creole foods. Prepare sweet treats like, beignets, king cake, bananas foster, and pecan pralines. Cook up flavorful dishes like, gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, shrimp etouffee, shrimp po’ boys, red beans and rice, and pan-fried fish for lunch and dinner. Did you know that the first American Mardi Gras occurred on March 3, 1699? French explorers Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and Sieur de Bienville landed on what is now present-day New Orleans, Louisiana. Shortly afterwards, the explorers held a small celebration to commemorate the occasion and dubbed their landing spot Point du Mardi Gras. Prepare a Creole feast for Mardi Gras with our recipe collection.

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Save even more during your next shopping trip with digital coupons from Bianchini’s Markets. Gone are the days of clipping coupons from the paper. We’ve streamlined the process and gathered the best offers all in one place. Simply follow the link to visit our coupon page,
then click on the items you want, and start saving on the brand name products you love.

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Did you know that this Thursday is National Muffin Day? Every February 20th, we celebrate this simple yet highly enjoyable baked treat. The term “muffin” may be rooted to the French term “moufflet” meaning “soft bread”. The muffin that most of us know today was developed in the United States around the 19th century when English immigrants brought their traditional recipes over. Their recipes were revised over time, culminating in a denser and sweeter pastry with a cake-like texture. Today, muffins are typically served during breakfast as a sweet pick-me-up. But across the pond, they’re served with afternoon tea and topped with butter or jam. Whether you prefer your muffin in the morning with coffee or later in the day with a cup of tea, there’s no wrong time to enjoy this delightful pastry. Stop in to pick up a few from our bakery or bake a batch at home by following one of our muffin recipes.

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This just in, Freshpet Dog Food is now available at Bianchini’s. Freshpet does things a little different, they gently steam cook their food to preserve nutrients and lock-in the freshness, meaning there are zero preservatives. From the fridge to their bowl, every batch of Freshpet dog food is made with high-quality, farm-raised proteins like beef & poultry, and farm fresh fruits & vegetables. It’s not just dog food, its real food made with real ingredients. Find Freshpet at Bianchini’s today and watch your four-legged friend light up with joy.

While February may be the shortest month of the year, it’s also one of the sweetest! Thanks to February being National Chocolate Month. Do you have a favorite way to enjoy chocolate? Maybe in the form of a cake? A batch of brownies? Light and airy cupcakes? Chocolate chip or double chocolate cookies? A soufflé? Molten lava cake? Or maybe you just enjoy the simplicity of a chocolate bar? Join us in celebrating this decadent confection and be sure to check out our chocolate recipe collection for something extra sweet.

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There’s nothing sweeter on Valentine’s Day than a box of See’s! Some might say it’s love at first bite! Since 1921, See’s candies and chocolates have been making their famous candies and chocolates from scratch following the original recipes of Mary See. Using fresh, premium ingredients and time-honored techniques, See’s candy makers create real magic in their candy kitchens. Stop in this week to pick up a special heart-shaped box for your sweetheart and get a small box for yourself. We have a delicious selection of irresistible See’s candies and gourmet chocolates.