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Compliments of Kowalski’s October 2013 the joy of good food At Home with Kowalski’S a season of celebration Our All-Time Favorite Signature Items kowalski’s through the years The Kowalski’s 30th Anniversary Cookbook special 30 anniversaryissue th w w w . ko w a l s k i s . co m thoughts from the kowalski’s Thank You! There always seems like so much to say, and yet here the only thing we really can say is “Thank you!” Lyndale Market 5327 Lyndale Avenue S. 612-822-2935 [email protected] Uptown Market & wine shop 2440 Hennepin Avenue 612-377-3448 [email protected] Mary Anne, Kris and all of us at Kowalski’s Markets! Parkview Market 5615 Chicago Avenue S. 612-824-2430 [email protected] www.kowalskis.com The Kowalski family and the entire staff appreciates how generous, caring and kind our customers have been to us through this recent difficult time. store calendar White Bear Lake Market 4391 S. Lake Avenue 651-429-5913 [email protected] Woodbury Market & wine shop 8505 Valley Creek Road 651-578-8800 [email protected] We could never have guessed what was in store for us when we opened our first market on Grand Avenue in the summer of 1983, but we are very thankful for your loyal business during the intervening years. You’re not just our customers; you are our neighbors and our friends, and we thank you sincerely for sharing these first 30 years with us. We can’t say it enough. Thank you. It’s been a joy. KOWALSKI’S HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING EVENT Saturday, November 9th at all locations from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Grand Avenue Market 1261 Grand Avenue 651-698-3366 [email protected] Eden Prairie Market 16500 W. 78th Street 952-937-9585 [email protected] 9 Stillwater Market & wine shop 5801 Neal Avenue N. 651-439-9161 [email protected] KOWALSKI’S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 7th at all locations from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EAGAN Market & wine shop 1646 Diffley Road 651-328-8300 [email protected] through the years 1983 Kowalski’s purchased a 22,000-square-foot market, a former Red Owl store on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota 1986 Kowalski’s purchased a 27,000-square-foot market, a former Red Owl store in White Bear Lake, Minnesota 1991 Kowalski’s opened their Central Bakery and Kitchen in Mahtomedi, Minnesota 1993 Kowalski’s built a freestanding Cub Foods franchise in White Bear Township, Minnesota 2000 K owalski’s opened their first freestanding store, built from the ground up, a 48,000-squarefoot market in Woodbury, Minnesota 2002 Kowalski’s acquired GJ’s Supervalu markets in Minneapolis, which included the Hennepin (18,000 square feet), Lyndale (18,000 square feet) and Parkview (12,000 square feet) neighborhood markets 2004 Kowalski’s acquired a 16,000-square-foot market in a former Driskill’s New Market in Eden Prairie, Minnesota 2005 Kowalski’s opened a 40,000-square-foot market in Oak Park Heights/Stillwater, Minnesota 2008 Kowalski’s opened a 36,000-square-foot market in Eagan, Minnesota including the first Wine Shop and Catering by Kowalski’s 2010 The Wine Shop opened at the Woodbury market 2012 Wine Shops were opened at the Hennepin and Stillwater markets A special thank you to SuperValu and Kemps for sponsoring our 30th Anniversary issue of At Home with Kowalski’s. Page 2 Editor-IN-CHIEF Rachael Perron Culinary Director, Kowalski’s Markets [email protected] 651-796-6043 proofreader Rachel Carlson, Kowalski’s Markets Design & Layout Hooker & Company www.hookerandcompany.com Food Stylist Maggie Stopera www.maggiethefoodstylist.com Printing & Production Visual Expressions 612-729-1649 Photographer Phil Aarrestad www.philaarrestadphoto.com © Kowalski’s Companies, 2013 All Rights Reserved. www.kowalskis.com kowalski’s There are wines great for everyday drinking, and there are wines worthy of a celebration. Whether you are hosting a party or looking for a giftable bottle, these are our wine picks worth a little splurge, with Brian’s insights as to what makes them the right choice: Wine Shops SPARKLING WINES S ince the Kowalskis opened their first Wine Shop in the Eagan Market in 2008, the now four stores have become destinations for wine lovers looking for interesting wines and, very importantly, great counsel on both pairings and information about what makes each of our wines unique. At the heart of that effort is Kowalski’s Wine Expert, Brian Mallie. Delamotte Blanc de Blancs This small-production Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay grapes is a multilayered, sophisticated choice. Chaput Brut This creamy, mouthfilling Champagne stands up to the big boys at a fantastic price. Before coming to Kowalski’s, Brian worked in several well-known restaurants around town as well as some of the Twin Cities’ largest and most innovative wine retail companies – experiences which have given Brian an extensive knowledge of both local and national wine suppliers and their inventories. And while Brian takes his job very seriously, he admits there are perks to his job. WHITE WINES Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay This organically grown Chardonnay excels balancing California’s power with unrivaled elegance and nuance. Emilio Rojo Ribeiro Spain’s greatest white wine is as compelling as it is ageable. Nino Negri Ca’ Brione This Italian white wine from the Lombardy region is one of Italy’s shining stars. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc This is the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that started it all. It’s a must with shellfish. RED WINES Raimondi Amarone della Valpolicella This voluptuous Italian red is as delicious by itself as it is with a rack of lamb. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape Generous and aromatic, this is an absolute textbook example of a rich southern French red. Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Extraordinarily skilled blending has created something special and separates this Meritage from lesser Cabernet blends. DESSERT WINES BLUEBERRY AND GOAT CHEESE SPINACH SALAD 4 oz. log cranberry goat cheese, crumbled, or more to taste 5 oz. Kowalski’s 50/50 Organic Spring Mix & Baby Spinach 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 pt. fresh blueberries - Salad Girl Blueberry Basil Salad Dressing, to taste - Kowalski’s Honey Toasted Pecans, chopped, for garnish In a large mixing or salad bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Add dressing; toss. Garnish with pecans; serve immediately. Serves 8. Notes: • Our Wine Expert recommends a dry Riesling, such as Clean Slate, with this salad. • Find cranberry goat cheese (or substitute a favorite flavor) in the Imported Cheese Department. Selection and availability of products and ingredients vary by market. Page 3 Isole e Olena Vin Santo One of Tuscany’s finest dessert wines has flavors that linger on the palate for what seems like an eternity. Tuyttens Sauternes Nothing puts the exclamation point on a great meal like a glass of Sauternes, the great dessert wine of Bordeaux. Visit the Wine Shop in our Woodbury, Stillwater, Hennepin and Eagan Markets for professional assistance in selecting wines for any menu or occasion. For wine pairing suggestions at any time, please contact our Wine Expert, Brian Mallie, at 612-418-7043. www.kowalskis.com “It’s not unusual to have sampled close to a thousand wines in a month as I search for quality wines to bring Kowalski’s customers,” says Brian. “This gives me the chance to select wines in a wide price range to satisfy the taste and budget of every shopper. This is my dream job, and I can’t imagine doing anything else.” I getting Personal n this special issue of At Home with Kowalski’s, it’s not about me. It’s about a celebration! And what’s a celebration without a cake? This festive creation is inspired by our Signature Champagne Cake, the most festive of our offerings, with a praline pecan twist (my favorite flavor of ice cream – and my recommendation for serving with this recipe, too!). It’s all made super-easy when you start with a boxed cake mix and our Family Favorite Icing. Warmly, Rachael www.kowalskis.com You can reach me at [email protected], find me on Facebook or follow my tweets. I’m Twittering as @chefRachael. PRALINE PECAN CARAMEL CHAMPAGNE CAKE 1 boxed white cake mix with ingredients to make the cake, substituting Champagne for the water called for in the recipe 3 cups Kowalski’s Family Favorite Caramel Icing, at room temperature, divided ¼cup Stonewall Kitchen Dulce de Leche Sauce, divided 5 oz. Kowalski’s Honey Toasted Pecans, finely chopped, divided Prepare cake according to pkg. directions in two 8" round nonstick cake pans (bottoms only lined with parchment). Cool cakes in pans 30 min. Run a flat spatula around the edge of the pans and remove cakes (with parchment still attached) to wire racks to cool completely. Remove parchment from cake layers and place bottom layer on a cake plate. Spread 1 cup of icing on top of first layer; sprinkle with ¼ cup nuts. Drizzle with half of the dulce de leche. Top with the second layer; cover top of cake with another cup of icing. Ice sides of cake with the remaining icing. Press ¾ cup nuts into sides of cake. Drizzle top of cake with remaining dulce de leche; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Let stand at room temperature 30 min. before serving. Serves 8. Notes: • About ½ hr. before frosting the cake, place cake layers in the freezer to help keep them from crumbling while you frost them. • Find Kowalski’s Family Favorite Icing in the Bakery Department in the Cake Case. •F ind Kowalski’s Honey Toasted Pecans in the Bulk Foods Section. Page 4 rachael’s HOT list: What I’m buying now Barolo wine Parsnips Bartlett pears Monte Enebro cheese Baby kale Kowalski’s Pancake Mix Frozen brown rice Veggie chips Yellow cornmeal Kowalski’s Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips Kowalski’s Bacon Kowalski’s Chocolate Chunk Cookies K one call does it all owalski’s has been sharing the Joy of Good Food in our markets for 30 years, but our newest venture is but a few years old. In 2008, Kowalski’s launched Catering by Kowalski’s, a full-service catering company pairing the same top-quality products and services found in each of Kowalski’s nine Twin Cities markets with complete, expert event coordination. Whether you’re planning a simple or simply spectacular corporate gathering, entertaining in your home, planning a wedding or celebrating one of life’s most special occasions, Kowalski’s can provide everything you need to make your event easy, tasteful and memorable. Event planning begins at Kowalski’s, where in a single stop staff can assist clients in coordinating any event (including linens and other rentals) with an experienced, professionally uniformed service team. We combine the best of the catering menu with delicious and beautiful party trays, special-order bakery, flowers from our award-winning floral program and wine from one of our four Wine Shops. Our secret recipe is presentation, menu and service, customized for every client and event in keeping with their unique needs and requests. To place an order or to consult with any of our event coordinators, contact us at 1-888-972-7890. The Catering by Kowalski’s menu combines top-notch technique with an appreciation for fresh, flavorful, healthful foods and a taste for modern style and easy sophistication. Our chef-crafted menu, designed and overseen by Chef Amy Elliott, features these flavorful selections that will wow your guests this season: Mini Pork Shanks Harissa Beef Skewers Herbed Goat Cheese Tartlets with Ginger Pear Compote Gourmet Short Rib Sliders with Guinness Onion Rings Cajun Tenderloin Bites with Tempura Onion Rings Scallop Ceviche Served in Mini Martini Glasses Beef and Boursin Crostini Roasted Red Pepper and Corn Dip Stuffed Mushrooms (Sausage and Gouda or Artichoke and Parmesan) Jamaican Jerk Rubbed Mini Pork Shanks Eggnog and White Peppermint Dessert Shooters Mini Tartlets (Chocolate Truffle, Bourbon Maple Pecan or Fresh Fruit) did you know? All of the unique, specialty and gourmet products available in our markets are also available through Catering by Kowalski’s. Page 5 www.kowalskis.com menu highlights s g g E _ k l i _M 3 t e l e c a r B _ _Bread 3 . . . e l d n a C d e t n e c S 3 _ W www.kowalskis.com e’d like to say it surprises us when people claim our Gift Department as their favorite department in our store, but quite honestly, it’s not a surprise at all. We’re just as guilty as you of lingering to look when we’ve stopped in for just a few steaks for dinner. Our homes are filled with tchotchkes both handsome and humorous. We, too, wear scarves and bracelets and all kinds of fashionable jewelry from our boutique. Mark Wachter, Director of the Gift and Floral Departments, works closely with local artists and designers as well as local distributors to search out gifts and housewares that are uniquely beautiful, stylish, whimsical or even slightly eccentric to offer Kowalski’s customers. It’s a special facet of our business that makes shopping Kowalski’s all the more fun (as if it could be!) and makes the Gift and Marketplace selection hard to resist. Each of our markets has a unique selection of Gift and Marketplace Departments tailored to the tastes of the community around it. Department leaders take a role in getting to know their customers to inform their selection appropriately. Frasier Fir from Thymes has been a customer favorite for years, and it returns to all markets this month. This perennially favorite home fragrance collection smells of crisp Siberian fir, heartening cedarwood and relaxing sandalwood with undertones of floral musk. It’s available in candles, cleaners, hand lotion and more. in fall Bloom Whether it is an exquisite arrangement customdesigned by our award-winning floral team or a spontaneous purchase to brighten your day, Kowalski’s flowers are always an excellent value. The same care that goes into buying meat, produce, and great all natural and local products in every corner of each market also goes into crafting a seasonal selection that is the freshest in town. Here are some of our favorite flowers that are in bloom this season: Sunflowers are symbols of strength and vibrancy. These extralarge, long-stemmed beauties in orange, red, maroon, yellow and other sunset and harvest colors are a staple of a classic fall floral arrangement. Chrysanthemums can look somewhat daisylike, depending on their variety. They make great bedding plants, and there are several varieties of long-stemmed mums that make great filler for cut arrangements. Mums come in a range of fall shades, from yellow and gold to deep, rich reds. Planted outdoors as late as October, pansies will survive fairly well into temperatures in the 20s. More of a bedding or planter-box choice, they’re not well suited to cut arrangements. Pansies are available in a wide variety of colors. Dahlias are vibrant, sunny flowers that fall somewhere between daisies and carnations. Some dahlias feature a modern honeycomb design, which makes a nice contrast with classic “smooth” flowers like roses and tulips. Inexpensive but attention-getting dahlias are some of the most popular fall flowers for a wedding. Hardy snapdragon stems prefer cooler weather and come in a wide variety of colors. Ornamental kale makes a great bedding plant, and some varieties also make interesting textural additions to cut arrangements. They are often available in various shades of green, white, violet and dark purple to rosy pink. did you know? We consider our customers to be stakeholders, too. We encourage their feedback and have held consumer group meetings at every market since 1983. Page 6 Selection and availability of products and ingredients vary by market. in the kitchen with kowalski’s F amily recipes have been a fundamental element of the Kowalski’s customer experience and a key point of difference for Kowalski’s since the very beginning. Recipes for some of our all-time best-selling and most beloved foods originated in the kitchens of the Kowalski’s, or in those of our families and our family of employees. From Grandma Betty’s Famous Chip Dip and Aunt Nettie’s Potato Salad to Mary Anne’s Family Favorite Buttercream Icing, we’ve been sharing our best with you from day one. The Kowalski’s 30th Anniversary Cookbook presents a special celebratory collection of more than 300 of Kowalski’s best recipes, including several never-before-published but often-requested recipes like Kowalski’s Coffee Cake (a la Mary Anne’s), Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta Salad, Krispy Kale and Craisin Salad, Veggie Lasagna and many, many more. In it you’ll also find Kowalski’s Signature recipes, Good Foods for Good Health recipes, as well as fast and easy recipes for any meal or occasion. Loaded with culinary tips, tricks and ideas and some of the most stunning food photography from Kowalski’s history, this is a volume every Twin Citian will want to add to their collection. did you know? The Kowalski’s 30th Anniversary Cookbook is the Kowalski’s first published recipe collection. This limitededition book presents a special celebratory compilation of some of the best recipes we’ve shared over the years. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing us into your homes and your kitchens over the past 30 years. We look forward to sharing more delicious foods and recipe ideas with you in the years to come. SMOKED TURKEY AND PEAR QUESADILLAS 8 (10" diameter) Kowalski’s Flour Tortillas 8 oz. thinly sliced smoked turkey 1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced 2 cups shredded or thinly sliced Kowalski’s Havarti Cheese (about 8 oz.) - pastry brush - canola oil Layer one side of each tortilla with an equal amount of turkey, pear slices and cheese, leaving a ½" border. Fold tortillas in half; press gently. Using pastry brush, very lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with a bit of oil. Heat nonstick griddle over medium heat; cook tortillas, 2 or 3 at a time, until cheese melts and tortilla turns golden and lightly crispy, turning once (about 4 min. total). Let rest 1 min. before cutting each quesadilla in half. Serves 8. Page 7 Selection and availability of products and ingredients vary by market. www.kowalskis.com As these “Family Favorite” recipes became popular in every market and every department, customers began to ask for them – stopping in, calling or emailing, oftentimes to get a second or third copy of a favorite Kowalski’s recipe card that they’d held on to for years and misplaced. The recipe card program has been a unique facet of the relationship between Kowalski’s and our customers for years. Card kiosks in each store are often the first place customers stop to find new favorite recipes to add to their collections at home. We’ve always been happy to share our best recipes – on the cards, in At Home with Kowalski’s and in our electronic newsletter (“In Touch with Kowalski’s”), as well as on the company website and through various other media. the joy of good food 30 years of Kowalski’s Signature Products S ignature Items include items which are based on Kowalski’s family recipes and uniquely developed recipes that have withstood the test of time as well as products sold under our own label and many, many items available only at Kowalski’s. Among these are such customer favorites as Kowalski’s 100% Pure Honey, Kowalski’s Fresh Pasta, Kowalski’s Chicken Noodle Soup and one of our all-time best sellers – Kowalski’s Pizza Sauce. At Kowalski’s, we’re always on the hunt for products that are of exceptional quality and taste. We delight in creating Signature Products that we are proud to put our name on. We love them and are sure that you and your family will love them, too! kowalski’s favorite signature items These are some of our all-time favorite Signature Products: Grocery Kowalski’s Coffee Kowalski’s Sea Salt Caramels Kowalski’s Cheese Popcorn Bakery Kowalski’s Morning Buns Kowalski’s Family Favorite Cakes Kowalski’s Signature Homestyle Cookies Dairy/Frozen Kowalski’s Organic Eggs Kowalski’s Cheese Kowalski’s Hummus Meat and Seafood Kowalski’s Kalbi Marinade Kowalski’s Bacon Kowalski’s North Woods Grill Seasoning Produce Kowalski’s Fresh Cuts, including Mango Salsa and Cubed Butternut Squash Kowalski’s Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Floral Kowalski’s Signature Seasonal Bouquets Imported Cheese Kowalski’s Caseificio di Cavola 993 Parmesan Cheese Kowalski’s Fresh Mozzarella Cheese TORTELLONI SKEWERS 9 o z. pkg. Kowalski’s 4 Cheese Tortelloni, cooked according to pkg. directions, cooled 1 c up Kowalski’s Italian Viniagrette 8 o z. Kowalski’s Provolone Cheese, cubed in about 30 pieces 1 pt. grape tomatoes 8 o z. jar Kowalski’s Kalamata Olives, drained 8 oz. jar Kowalski’s Queen Pitted Olives, drained 8 oz. chunk Boar’s Head Salami, cubed in about 30 pieces 4 oz. chunk Boar’s Head Pepperoni, cubed or sliced in about 30 pieces - Kowalski’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil - freshly ground Kowalski’s California Sea Salt and Black Peppercorns In a large mixing bowl, gently toss tortelloni with dressing; cover and refrigerate 30 min. to overnight. Alternate marinated pasta with remaining ingredients on 4-5" bamboo skewers or party picks. Arrange on a serving platter; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Makes about 30. Deli Kowalski’s Salsa di Parma Kowalski’s Rotisserie Chicken Kowalski’s Cashew Chicken Salad Aunt Nettie’s Potato Salad Kowalski’s “Keep in Touch” program regularly offers the opportunity for customers to try Signature items with our compliments via a postcard mailed approximately every six weeks to the customer’s home. Information on how you can join the “Keep in Touch” program is available in your local market. Note: This is a flexible recipe – alternate the ingredients you like. Other great ingredients to try include: Kowalski’s Fresh Basil leaves, cubed Parrano® cheese (in the Imported Cheese Department), pepperoncini, Peppadew® peppers or marinated mushrooms (on the Olive Bar) and bite-sized fresh Mozzarella balls (in the Deli Department).
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