Bristol Farms

At Jeni’s “We create ice creams we fall madly in love with, that we want to bathe in, that make us see million-year-old stars. We devour it out of Mason jars, coffee mugs—whatever we can get our hands on. Handmade American ice cream = Bliss with a big B. Every single thing we put in our ice cream is legit. Generic chemist-built ice cream bases and powdered astronaut-friendly gelato mixes? No, ma’am. We build every recipe from the ground up with luscious, Snowville milk and cream from cows that eat grass. With that exquisite base, we explore pure flavor in whatever direction moves us at any moment, every day, all year.”

Bristol Farms is proud to offer Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams!  Hand-crafted using amazing and unique flavor combinations.  Our stores will be offering: salty caramel, dark chocolate, pistachio and honey, brown butter almond toffee, brambleberry crisp, and whiskey and pecans.  Each pint features a cute and personal hand-written label.  You can really tell how much love is put into crafting these ice creams.  I can’t get enough of the salty caramel and pistachio and honey flavors!  These pints pack a lot of punch and even though you will want everyone to know how good Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams are, you may not be able to give up even one spoonful to someone else.  Stop by your local Bristol Farms, pick up a pint of Jeni’s and let us know if you agree with us in saying: “One pint is just NOT enough!”

Stop by our Dairy Department today and say “hi” to Clo the cow.  The beloved mascot Ms. “Clo the Cow” is the face of Clover organic dairy products, a new arrival to our dairy case.  Everyone at Clover, from Clo the mascot to the folks milking the cows, work hard to make sure they deliver the freshest product with the highest quality right to your local Bristol Farms.  The mission of Clover  is to deliver great dairy products to our consumers.

Clover Organic Dairy products are made using milk & cream that’s sourced locally from a very small selected group of 100% organic family farms in Sonoma and Marin counties, in the North Coast of California.  The local California family farms, or “Clover Producers,” are committed to the sustainability of their land, welfare of their cows, and produce the highest quality milk pool in the country.  The milk and cream that’s produced by the “Clover Producers” is sent to the plant the same day the cows are milked and it is fresh pasteurized to ensure quality while preserving its fresh farm taste and nutritional value.

Not only are Clover Dairy items produced using the highest quality standards in the industry, but the product also reflects that in the taste.  Besides having a great fresh taste, Clover milk also prides itself on being rBST and antibiotic-free, gluten free, Kosher, low sodium, and of course, an excellent source of calcium.  Amongst all of its great attributes, in 2000, Clover Dairy became the first U.S. dairy processor to be awarded the American Humane Certified label for humanely produced dairy products by the American Humane Association.

We invite you to Clo ahead and enjoy Clover Organic Farms Milk and Cream products in a good conscience and good health!

The days are longer, the sun is brighter, and the candies are pastel. It’s springtime for many parts of the world once again, and in celebration of its triumphant return we enter into the a world filled with marshmallow Peeps, jelly beans, and other well packaged bits of sweetness sure to bring about a sugar-induced coma.

Easter has risen high in the candy hierarchy over the years. It is now the second top-selling candy holiday, just barely behind the epic to sugar that is Halloween. Of the estimated 8 billion pounds of candy consumed in the United States each year, Easter makes up a very large portion of the pie.

It all started with Hot Crossed Buns, when in 1361 a monk named Father Thomas Rockcliffe began the tradition of giving Hot Crossed Buns to the poor of St.Albans on Good Friday . Another treat that became a well known part of early Easter tradition was the baked pretzel. This baked food also became a symbol of Easter Goodness in the early 1800’s.  During the same period, chocolate was all the rage. It was the choice of the middle and upper classes in Europe for a treat. Chocolatiers started forming chocolate in shape of eggs (symbolizing fertility and re-birth) to celebrate the Easter season.

Fast forward to the 20^th century: In the 1930’s, the ever popular jelly bean was added to the Easter lineup. Jelly beans, believed to be descendants of a Mid-eastern confection known as Turkish Delight, were already a very popular candy in America by this time and were featured in glass jars on store counters all over the country. In 1954, the Just Born Candy Company introduced the first Peep Chick. This most well known gooey, marshmallow, sugary staple for this holiday; Americans buy 700 million annually.

We could go on and on. Instead, come on in to Bristol Farms and see what we have. From the traditional Easter egg, to the delectable cupcakes. We have chocolate Easter bunnies, spring lollipops, robin malted Eggs and more. Everything you will need to treat a love one or yourself!

Valentine’s Day certainly has a hand in the rise of confection and candy sales each year. Sure, the typical box of chocolates or assorted truffles is a go-to for many during this holiday, but what about the fun old-time candies like licorice? Bristol Farms offers several varieties of natural licorice that yields the true flavor of the herbal candy. From Europe and Australia to product produced here in the good old USA, there is something for every taste preference. This Valentine’s Day, visit us and gift your licorice lover some great varieties like Bassett’s Licorice Alsorts from England, RJ’s Natural Licorice from New Zealand, and Newman’s Own Organic Licorice from Aptos, CA.

Ever Wonder How Licorice is Made?

There are two ways to produce licorice. Companies producing licorice on small production scales often use the corn starch molding process, while larger-scale production companies use the licorice rope extrusion process.

In the starch molding process, a tray with long rows of molds is filled with corn starch to keep the licorice from sticking. Next, hot syrup containing licorice is poured into the molds and cooled. How the syrup is cooked determines if the candy is tough, chewy or soft. After the cooling process, the licorice is dumped onto a packaging table and given a glaze.

The licorice rope extrusion process is another way to make licorice candy. It starts with boiling a mix containing licorice root extract to an exact temperature. Next, flavorings and colorings are added and the mix is slowly cooked until it is a dough-like consistency. Afterwards, it is placed in an extruder that resembles a meat processor. The mix is forced out of tiny holes making it into a rope. The rope is sometimes twisted to give a more interesting form.

To see a video on the process of making licorice, visit the link below.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!

http://youtu.be/AVAnYMVRmdI

Source: National Confectioners Association

We are proud to introduce our artisan-style, all-natural tortillas and wraps – delicious and perfect for making any night a taco or burrito night.

Tortillas
Our tortillas are made fresh with no preservatives, using traditional recipes from old world Latin America. Tortillas are rolled in single serving size dough balls, formed and then flame cooked on a “comal” (cooking plate) – the traditional process used for centuries. Signature to this process is the fluffy texture with the occasional burn point that visually distinguishes our tortillas on the shelf. Only with this process can a tortilla truly deliver the great artisan taste that connoisseurs and neophytes alike will enjoy.

Wraps
Our wraps combine traditional Latin-inspired flavors with classic European Mediterranean ingredients to create a new and inspiring flat bread to use with your own traditional family sandwich recipes. Serve hot or cold as a wrap for your meal or add olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt then place the wrap in a conventional oven at 350° for 5 minutes to make the perfect appetizer. With these products, Bristol Farms aims to deliver the very best from our ovens to your table.

Looking for a little help in the kitchen this holiday season? Help can come your way with a conveniently packaged pre-seasoned all natural stuffing mix made by Marcy’s. It’s like no other!  From the freshly toasted Calabrese Bread, autumn flavors of orange zest and tart cranberries, to the high quality all natural ingredients, any consumer would be hard pressed to make a better stuffing from scratch. With the simple addition of fresh celery, onion, eggs, and butter to this heavenly stuffing mix, anyone can be a home chef and put a wow to their holiday table.  The seasonings are delicately blended not to overpower but to enhance the flavor. Bristol Farms is proud to offer this all natural stuffing mix for the holidays. Pick some up for your holiday celebrations and let us know what you think.

Marcy’s provides a simple assembly and recipe to prepare the stuffing mix:

Marcy’s Cranberry Orange Stuffing

• 6 tbsp (90 mL) unsalted butter or olive oil

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) each chopped onion and celery

• 1 pkg (300 g) Marcy’s Cranberry Orange Stuffing Mix

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) boiling water

Microwave: Place the butter, onions and celery in a microwave safe dish. Heat on high, stirring once, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large bowl and gently toss with the stuffing mix and boiling water to combine. Add the beaten eggs and stir well. (Cool to room temperature before stuffing poultry. Turkey cooking instructions are on bottom of package). Transfer the prepared stuffing to an 8-cup (2 L) microwave safe dish. Cook for 12 minutes (fluff twice during cooking). Fluff with a fork just before serving.

Oven: Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet set over medium-low. Add the onions and celery. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until softened. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large bowl and gently toss with the stuffing mix and boiling water to combine. Add the beaten eggs and stir well. (Cool to room temperature before stuffing poultry. Turkey cooking instructions are on bottom of package). Transfer the prepared stuffing to an 8-cup (2 L) greased casserole dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Fluff with a fork just before serving.

For more recipe and products by Marcy’s, visit the website at http://www.marcys.tv/en/index.html

The night of October 31^st is full of celebrations and sometimes fears. It is now a secular holiday that combines what’s left of the traditional harvest festival celebration. This is celebrated with particular customs which is based on the occasion to wear costumes, trick-or-treating, pranksters, and decoration which is based on some mystic or of the imagery of death. Halloween is also known as Samhain, Summer’s End, All Hallow’s Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, and Snap-Apple.

The history of Halloween like any other festival’s history is inspired through traditions that have transpired throughout the ages from one generation to another. And as these traditions go on, much of their originality have been distorted with newer additions and alterations. This happens so gradually, spanning over so many ages, that we hardly come to know about these changes. In digging into its history helps sieve out the facts from the fantasies. Yet, uncertainties still prowl deep in our soul, especially when the truth differs from what has taken a deep seated root into our thinking.

This year, on the last night of October, millions of children across the U.S. will dress as everything from Angry Birds to Dora the Explorer to the Transformers and will take to the streets to beg for treats from the neighbors. Adults, too, will join in the fun and, chances are, the night will spawn more than a few Lady GaGa look-alikes.

However you plan to celebrate the traditions of Halloween, know that at Bristol Farms we have plenty of treats and maybe a few tricks to satisfy any guy or ghoul. In our Bakery you will find delectable cookies and cupcakes that will scare any monster into sweet delight. Our Produce Dept has first of the season apples for the bobbin and pumpkins for carving Jack O Lanterns. Bristol Kitchens has decorations, party supplies and Halloween gifts for the dead and not so dead. Our Floral Dept has Botanical Skulls and Bride & Groom Corpse arrangement to decorate your Halloween table. And do not forget the candy; everything for Snickers Bars to Candy Body Parts to rattling the bones of the local mummy.