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April 2015 Cover Illustration and lettering by Justin Guerino Bacon! Fried & True Bacon has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence over the last decade, turning up as an unexpected ingredient in gourmet everything, from brownies and milk shakes to sushi and butter. And it’s still out there on the cutting edge of artisan cuisine. Just recently, we’ve seen bacon crafted into taco shells, crumpled in apple pie, even bacon shaped as little hors d’oeuvre cups for Bûcheron! The possibilities are endless, but the beginning must always be superior bacon and that’s where we come in. Market District Smokehouse Bacon — Swine is the Glory! It’s not easy to find bacon that lives up to what you remember. But, it is if you trust someone who’s never forgotten! Smith Provision Co., Inc. has been making premium quality bacon since 1927 — and they make ours! Illustrations by Justin Guerino Committed to an artisan, small-batch process brought over from Bavaria, all of their meat is bought fresh from small, independent farms, smoked for 12 hours over real wood embers and flavored using only fresh-ground spices. Their bacon is not just incredible, but MSG and gluten free, sliced extra thick (we mean really thick), fully cooked and handtrimmed for exceptional farmhouse quality. Use it to make the Market District recipes on the following pages or just sizzle it up on the side! See backa page for F $1 OFn ! o p u co Tr y bak bacon o ing your n paper a parchment t 325º F . It will get eve withou nly crispy t burnin splat ter g and ing. 2. Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! MarketDistrict.com y Vinaigrette Apple, Bacon & Endive Salad with Hone pment Team Compliments of Your Market District Recipe Develo For the Vinaigrette • 3 Tbsp. honey • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard • 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt • 1/8 tsp. cracked black pepper • 1/2 cup canola oil Serves 3- 4 For the Salad • 1 head frisée (curly endive) , chopped • 2 heads red endive, chopped • 2 heads Belgian endive, chopped • 2 Fuji, Washington or Gala apples, thinly sliced • 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese Prep Time 15 min. Add oil and whisk well until blended. 1.Combine all vinaigrette ingredients, except the oil, in a bowl and whisk. ; toss to evenly distribute. Top with desired as over tte vinaigre 2.Arrange the endive on a platter. Drizzle the honey apple slices, crumbled bacon, walnuts and crumbled bleu or goat cheese. Sat. Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 850mg, Nutritional Information (Per serving, 2 cups): Calories 670, Fat 49g, Vitamin A 170% , Vitamin C 50% , Calcium 25% , Iron 25% Nutritional values are based on data from the USDA National Nutrient suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding. Total Carbohydrate 47g, Fiber 16g, Sugars 28g, Protein 16g, Database for Standard Reference. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to Roasted Baby Beets with Bacon & Blue Cheese Compliments of Your Market District Recipe Development Team • 30 baby beets (about 6 bunches)*, any variety • 2 Tbsp. Market District extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 tsp. Market District sea salt • 2 Tbsp. chopped thyme, plus more for garnish Serves • 4 slices Market District smokehouse bacon • 2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar • 1/2 cup crumbled Amish blue cheese 6 Prep Time 30 min. Cook Time 1.Preheat oven to 425°F. Trim greens from beets*, leaving about a 1-inch top on each; rinse and gently scrub (no peeling needed). min. 2.Halve beets, place on a roasting pan and toss with oil, salt and thyme. Cover with foil and roast for 25 minutes. Remove foil and roast for another 25 minutes, or until tender. 3. Meanwhile, cook bacon according to package directions. Let drain on a paper towel-lined plate and chop when cool enough to handle. 4. Arrange beets on serving platter and drizzle with vinegar. Garnish with bacon, blue cheese and additional thyme if desired. Serve warm or chilled. Makes 6 servings based on 1/2 cup per portion. 50 *Beet greens are wonder ful sautéed with olive oil and garlic, or added to soups and stews. One pound of regular beets can be substituted in this recipe; just peel, chunk and roast. Nutritional Information (Per serving): Calories 170, Fat 11g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 540mg, Total Carbohydra te 9g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g, Protein 7g, Vitamin A 2% DV, Vitamin C 6% DV, Calcium 8% DV, Iron 6% DV Nutritional values are based on data from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding. MarketDistrict.com Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! 3. Roasted Capon with Goat Cheese, Bacon & Dirty Rice Compliments of Your Market District Recipe Development Team Serves For the Capon • 4 slices Market District smokehouse bacon • 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened • 4 oz. goat cheese, softened • 3 Tbsp. honey • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2-3) • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme • 8 lb. capon, with neck, giblets* and excess fat removed, and patted dry • Salt and pepper for seasoning For the Dirty Rice • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic • 1/3 cup capon giblets* (reserved from capon), chopped • 2 cups long-grain rice • 4 cups Market District chicken stock • 2 bay leaves • 1 tsp. dried thyme • 2 tsp. Tabasco ® sauce • 1/2 cup chopped scallions 12 Prep Time 40 min. Cook Time 3 hrs. 1.Preheat oven to 325˚F. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Cook bacon for 5-8 minutes until crisp. Leaving about 2 tablespoons of grease in pot, transfer bacon strips to a plate lined with a paper towels. 2.Cool slightly, chop and place in a medium bowl. Add butter, goat cheese, honey, shallots, mustard and thyme to bowl; mix well and set aside. 3.Place capon, breast side up, in a large roasting pan and season inside and out with salt and pepper. Turn wing tips under and tuck below breasts. Run clean fingers gently under the skin of the breast and thigh to separate from flesh. Spoon bacon mixture under skin, massaging to evenly distribute over breast and thighs. 4.Roast for about 3 hours, basting occasionally with juices. The internal temperature of thickest part must reach at least 165˚F. Remove capon from oven, tent lightly with foil, and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. 5.Prepare rice during last 40 minutes of roasting. In the same large pot, heat bacon grease over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic for about 5 minutes, stirring occasio nally; season with salt and pepper. 6.Add giblets and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme and Tabasco sauce. Bring to a boil; simmer covered over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. 7.Once cooked, stir in scallions. Carve capon at table; spoon pan juices over slices if desired and serve with rice. Makes 12 servings based on 7 oz. bone-in capon and 3/4 cup rice portion s. Nutritional Information (Per serving): Calories 590, Fat 27g, Sat Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 165mg, Sodium 410mg, Total Carbohydra te 33g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 7g, Protein 51g, Vitamin A 20% , Vitamin C 20% , Calcium 6% , Iron 25% Nutritional values are based on data from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding. Gear for Makin’ Bacon If You Care Parchment Baking Paper — Bakin’ Bacon! These Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, unbleached, greaseproof papers are made for a wide variety of baking and cooking needs — including bacon. Coated with silicone containing no chlorine, this fine parchment is produced with minimum waste. It boasts unbleached, recycled and recyclable cardboard packaging with vegetablebased inks for printing and non-toxic glues, plus, it is oven safe up to 428°F, microwave safe and allergen free. But, most importantly, it cooks our bacon like a champ, $6.89! Place parchment on say, a USA Half Sheet Pan, now 20% OFF at just $19.99, top with bacon and bake away! Lodge Cast Iron Cookware Cast in Quality & 20% OFF! Ask our Chefs what cookware makes them feel at home while old-school frying bacon and they’ll answer simply: “Lodge.” Lucky for them (and you), our entire line of skillets, griddles, grill pans and more are ALL 20% OFF! Nordic Ware 2-Sided Bacon/Meat Grill The ribbed surface of this microwave must-have drains fat while cooking, while the flat side is used for general heating and serving — also great for heating pizza, tortillas, bagels and more. Dishwasher safe. Reg. $9.99, Sale 7.99, SAVE $2! Griddle Me This — Cuisinart ® Griddler ® Five appliances in one! A hinged, floating cover and removable, reversible cooking plates turn it into a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle. Dual temperature controls and indicator lights make it easy to use. Plus, dishwasher safe plates, integrated drip tray and a cleaning/scraping tool make cleanup fast, $99.95. 4. Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! MarketDistrict.com Pancetta An Italian Take on Bacon (or Not) with Rich Rosenberg, Buyer of All Things Cured Pancetta and prosciutto. These quintessential cured meats are the Italian answer to bacon — and what a delicious answer they are. Though a devout traditional bacon fan, I couldn’t possibly let this issue go by without pausing to reflect on its charcuterie cousins. Parma Sausage Co. Pancetta LtoOPitCtsbAurLgh Some actually call it “Italian Bacon.” I call it pancetta. Salt-cured and spiced, this Italian classic is not smoked like bacon, but elegantly flavored with black pepper and simple, proprietary spices. You can purchase it rolled (arrotolata) or flat (tesa), and we offer both. Famous for its contribution to dishes such as spaghetti alla carbonara and cipollata (Tuscan onion soup), it is a staple of Italian cuisine. Who’s Rich ? “Le Grand Fromage,” ker with Rich is a native New Yor stry. A indu d foo the in rs 30+ yea y’s Cellar founding employee at Mac has traveled and Dean & DeLuca , he at food on gre for king loo e glob the arctica. Ant ept exc nt tine every con •Tesa — The Cadillac of pancetta, this flat version is made with 100% Berkshire pork bellies. It is cured with sea salt and spices and absolutely no preservatives. It is easy to chop and add to salads and other dishes. •Arrotolata — Dry-cured with salt, spices and rolled, this is the more traditional variety of pancetta indigenous to the Northern regions of Italy. It is typically used on antipasti trays for its pretty spiraled surface when cut. See backa page for F $1 OFn o coup ! And Then There’s Prosciutto … I have to admit, when it comes to prosciutto, I am a Europhile through and through. So, I am particularly thrilled to be adding Tanara Prosciutto di Parma to our prosciutto lineup. Aged for a mellow flavor unsurpassed by any of the excellent American prosciutti I have tried (and believe me, I have eaten quite a bit), Tanara’s sweetness is a merit won in small steps. Made by Giancarlo Tanara in Langhirano, Tanara prosciutto begins with strict selection of the best pork, ideal for a long maturation and certified by the production regulations of the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma. Slow curing in rooms wafting with the dry, downslope winds from the foothills of the Apennines is an irreplaceable variable in the making of this extraordinary ham. In fact, it is the opening and closing of the windows in the curing room that determine the fragrance and unique perfume of Tanara prosciutto. • The 18-month Tanara is crafted from whole, salted hams that are hung to dry for a year, cleaned by hand and then hand-rolled and tied. It is a rare and special treat to say the least. • The 24-month version is produced with pork meat from the best pig breeding areas of the River Po area. Upon arrival to the factory, each pork leg is inspected, trimmed, salted by hand with sea salt, cured, then coated with lard and herbs and hung in the aforementioned magical maturation room. This natural, slow-curing leads to the development of a rich, deep flavor with a well-balanced savory note. MarketDistrict.com Illustrations by Justin Guerino Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! 5. The Glory Porchetta with of Chef Annette Gray, Maker of All Things Hamtastic! Who is Annette? The reason I love porchetta is that it is fairly easy to make and soooooooooooo rewarding. Ideal for parties and holidays, it looks impressive and feeds a lot of people. Plus, once roasted and crispy on the outside, it stays warm and delicious for a long while. Chef Annette Grecchi Gray is a Certified Food Management Professional who spent much of her career inspiring menus for Walt Disney World ® Resort, as well as for upscale hotels, restaurants and markets. She brings to us her love of fresh flavor, friends, travel and food, as well as finesse for entertaining and experimenting — rustic to trendy. Annette has cooked on every continent except South America and loves fast cars! There are as many recipes for porchetta as there are cooks. I prefer using the pork belly with the loin rolled inside, as opposed to pork butt. It is a little easier to handle and makes the look of the finished porchetta dynamite. Be sure to pre-order the belly from your Market District Butcher a couple of days before cooking! Porchetta Compliments of Annette Gray Serves • 2-3 lbs. boneless, center cut pork loin, trimmed • 5-6 lb. piece of fresh pork belly, skin on • 3 Tbsp. fennel seeds • 2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes • 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary 6 • 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme • 3 garlic cloves, minced • Kosher salt, to taste • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh sage Prep Time 30 min. Cook Time 50 side down, around the loin so 1.Place pork loin in the center of a baking sheet. Roll pork belly, skin min. to make even. Unroll and set trim gs, the short ends of the belly meet. If the belly or loin overhan loin aside. heat until fragrant , about 2.Toast fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in a small skillet over medium transfer to a small bowl. 1 minute. Place spices in a bowl and cool; finely grind in a spice mill and Add sage, rosemary, thyme and garlic. pattern. Flip the belly skin side up. Using a paring 3.Using a knife, score the pork belly 1/3-inch deep in a checkerboard Generously season both the belly and loin with the knife, poke dozens of 1/8-inch deep holes through skin, all over belly. fennel mixture. crosswise with kitchen twine at 1/2-inch intervals, 4.Arrange loin down middle of belly and roll belly around the loin. Tie twice. Transfer roast to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. occasionally with paper towels. Remove from 5.Refrigerate uncovered, for 1-2 days to allow skin to air-dry. Pat skin refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours. skin for 3 minutes to tenderize, which will help crisp 6.Preheat oven to 500°F. Using the jagged edge of a meat mallet, pound center of roast. the skin. Season with salt and insert an instant-read thermometer into Reduce heat to 300°F, continue roasting, rotating once. turning , minutes 40 for roast and sheet 7.Place porchet ta on baking thermometer inserted into center of meat read the pan and porchet ta occasionally for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, until an instantand roast 10 minutes longer. 500°F to heat increase registers 145°F. If skin is not yet deep brown and crisp, rounds. 1/2-inch into slice knife, 8.Let rest for 30 minutes. Using a serrated 24g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholestero Nutritional Information (Per serving): Calories 690, Fat 66g, Sat. Fat Vitamin C 2% , Calcium 2% , Iron 6% Nutritional values are based on data from the USDA National Nutrient suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding. l 60mg, Sodium 60mg, Total Carbohydrate 1g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 0, Protein Database for Standard Reference. Actual nutritional values may vary 6. Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! 21g, Vitamin A 4% , due to preparation techniques, variations related to MarketDistrict.com God’s Country Creamery See backa page for F $1 OFn coupo ! Raw Milk, Pasture-Raised Pennsylvania Farmstead Cheese with Rich Rosenberg, Buyer of All Things Raw I love raw milk cheeses, not just because of the fresh flavor and healthful benefits (enzymes and nutrients like calcium), but because they are known for coming from unusually healthy, well-cared-for animals. Plus, they are super aromatic and taste insanely good. That said, it is a real treat to find local Pennsylvania raw milk cheeses made with milk from purely pasture-fed cows — the ultimate in natural. Nestled in the peaceful Potter County hills near the small town of Ulysses is God’s Country Creamery — a haven for authentically artisan raw milk cheeses. Family owned and operated for four generations, this small farm dairy not only crafts handmade, raw milk cheeses, but they maintain a unique relationship with their cows that (who?) play a personal role in the farm’s cheese-making craft. Just ask Java, Sweetie, Bella, Brooke, Hildie, Loralyn, Serena, Tango, Havannah, Jingles, Josie, Hadley, Sophie and Andes. These are just a few of happy Holstein, Jersey and Brown Swiss breeds that produce the exceptional milk for God’s Country. Some say it’s the fresh mountain spring water and lush green grazing grass that give the milk its noticeably fresh, sweet flavor. But, I think it has something to do with the kind treatment the cows receive (I know, I got a few welcoming licks from Sweetie and Java on my visit, and let me tell you, you can see it in their eyes!) Regardless, this clean, raw milk is the pivotal ingredient in every cheese God’s Country makes — on their farm and in small batches — the very definition of artisan. The following are two of my very favorites and I encourage you to stop by and give them a try. The best from Bessy, indeed! Golden Harvest Gouda — Famed for its melt in your mouth, buttery Hellish Havarti — This Havarti’s distinction is its creaminess and sweetness surprisingly peppered with habañero and chipotle to give it it’s “Hellish” character. The heat creeps up and leaves you devilishly delighted! Illustration by Rich Lewis texture and pleasantly mellow flavor, this mild cheese expresses a subtle nuttiness with cedar undertones. Aged about two months to bring odut its amazing natural raw milk flavors, it is not smoked and no coloring is added. Try melting this Gouda to showcase its collage of flavors in mac and cheese, a panini or omelet. Join Our Cheesemongers for Raw Milk Appreciation Day — Saturday, April 18! Learn about the virtues of raw milk cheeses and sample some of our best when you help us celebrate this day of cheesy tribute. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. MarketDistrict.com Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! 7. Bacon Sweets Go Ahead, Make a Pig of Yourself It’s no surprise that the bacon trend has made its way to the confection pen, and our Sweets Shop is a trough full of blissful bacon delights. Chocolate & Bacon-Covered Strawberries Fresh, juicy, long-stem strawberries hand-dipped by our Candymakers in European milk chocolate and coated in crispy, chopped Market District smokehouse bacon, $14.99 lb. Chocolate-Covered Smokehouse Bacon Sizzled and crisp Market District smokehouse bacon hand-dipped in fine European chocolate, 2-pc., $2. Vosges Mo’s® Milk or Dark Chocolate Bacon Bar These outstanding bars start with sulfite-free, hickory-smoked, uncured bacon hand-chopped into nibbles, blended with fine chocolate and sprinkled with alderwood smoked salt. The campfire aroma of the salt offsets the sweetness of the chocolate, and the bacon makes it totally irresistible. Available in 45% milk or 62% dark chocolate varieties, $6 ea. Chuao Chocolatier baconluxious chocolate bar This porcine-inspired bar is crafted from crisp bites of bacon drizzled with delicate maple sweetness and a sprinkle of bonfire-smoked sea salt — all then bathed in rich, creamy milk chocolate, $4.99 ea. Fresh Spring Flowers Show Your “Type” of Appreciation! This month brings us Administrative Professional’s Day on April 22 and our Florists have everything pretty, aromatic, colorful and bright to share your appreciation. And yes indeed, we deliver. Just place your order 48 hours in advance! • Tulips — A triumph of Dutch beauty grown in Pennsylvania, our brilliant, soft tulips come in big, bold spring bouquets. • Rose & Alstroemeria Vases — Commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, Alstroemeria, with its rich colors, lovely veining and long vase life, add gorgeous dimension to simple, classic roses. • Mixed Bouquets & Bunches — Select from a beautiful array of posies including hydrangeas, tulips, iris, sunflowers, alstroemeria and so much more! Mix and match to express your gift-giving palate! • Potted Indoor Plants — These lush and leafy gifts make a lasting impression in a wide array of blooming and foliage varieties. • Hanging Baskets — Select from sunny Gerbera daisies or handy, fresh herb gardens grown in Columbus, Ohio. 8. Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! MarketDistrict.com What’s Hot with Rebecca Plaza-Ponte Buyer of All Things Baconian It’s a bacon bash this month and being on the cutting edge of trends, Rebecca gives us the latest and greatest — one sizzling sensation after the other! Lightlife Smart Bacon® Finally, a bacon for vegetarians that actually delivers! Whether nestled up against some scrambled eggs or topping off a veggie burger, Smart Bacon brings that hearty bacon taste into the meatless world. Low in saturated fat and naturally cholesterol free, meat isn’t the only thing it’s missing, 2 for $7! Who’s Rebecca? nar y tastes Wit h multi-cultural culi l and fine loca h bot for flair and ng well in foods, Rebecc a makes eati friends an and ily fam of y pan the com über taste Her . rity prio ing etiz app position buds and diverse palate die on our foo g ttin dse tren a as her Cheers ... Market Distric t Team. ¡A la vida buena! Skillet Bacon Spread That’s right, a bacon SPREAD! We can’t believe we didn’t think of it first! Premium bacon rendered down with specialty vinegars, herbs and other spices until it is a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, savory and slightly sweet ... basically spreadable bacony goodness! Try it on your burgers, with baked potatoes, on grilled cheese sammys, and even as a base for a vinaigrette, 4 oz., $6.99; 10.5 oz., $14.99. Kettle Brand® Maple Bacon Potato Chips This natural flavor match combines the deep smokiness of bacon, the rich sweetness of real maple syrup and the subtle spice of chili pepper for a nostalgic, comfort snack food. We’re hog wild for these, 8.5 oz., Reg. $3.99, Sale 2 for $5, SAVE up to $2.98 on 2. Illustrations by Justin Guerino And an Exciting April Addition — Limited Edition, Regionally Exclusive Rigoni di Asiago Cansiglio Honey! Rigoni di Asiago has been manufacturing 100% organic, raw honey since 1922 in the certified Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Cansiglio Forest, located in the Venice region. Characterized by a unique micro-climate and extraordinary natural resources (about 500 bee colonies located in the middle of beech trees, fir trees and raspberry plants) the Cansiglio Forest environment is certified organic, non-GMO and the honey, completely traceable down to the bee keepers. Processed at room temperature (below 86°F) with a unique patented method, Asiago Cansiglio honey retains valuable micro-nutrients that are antibacterial, antioxidant and antibiotic — nutrients that degrade very rapidly at temperatures above 98.5°F, the way honey is typically made. It is also extraordinarily creamy, undergoing a slow process that lasts more than a week to become perfectly spreadable, with a unique, unmistakably delicate flavor. Find it exclusively at Market District, or drive far, far away to pick up a jar, $14.99. Then, maybe drizzle it on your bacon!! MarketDistrict.com Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! 9. Manffiia MuMffarkein t District Mu ns NEW! for Mother’s Day! See backa page for F $1 OFn o coup ! For a long time now, we have been on a quest for the PERFECT muffin. Believe it or not, we think we’ve found it — and just in time for Mother’s Day (everyone knows moms love muffins)! Our starting lineup includes something for every mom, everywhere! •Double Dutch •Butter Rum •Raisin Bran •Carrot Nut •Blueberry •Banana Nut •Cinnamon Chip •Chocolate Chip And they’re all so good, we don’t even know how to describe them yet, but we’re working on that, too! Mother’s Day Treats The Sweetest of Sentiments We tried to keep it undercover, but word got out that our Bakers’ treats are just dreamy. So, start mom’s day off with a tray — they’re not sleepers anymore! •Authentic Croissants — In crisp, flaky, rich varieties like traditional Butter, Chocolate and Multigrain, 4-pk. regular & 8-pk. petite, $4.99 ea. •Traditional Sour Cream Crumble Coffee Cake — Our signature recipe made with real sour cream, pure vanilla and all-butter streusel with a touch of cinnamon. Sweet, moist and old fashioned. We’ve got the coffee, too, $4.99. Let Mom Eat CAKE! A cake is at the center of every celebration and it should be no different for Mother’s Day. Show mom you’re sweet on her with one of our extraordinary pastry cakes or choose one of these baked-best faves: Illustrations by Justin Guerino and Mark Kinan •Spring Bonnet Cake — The decadent centerpiece of a Mother’s Day brunch, this unique cake comes in your choice of chocolate or yellow cake, layered and finished by our expert Cake Decorators with our real butter buttercream, complete with happy ribbons, bows and flowers — almost too pretty to eat — almost, $9.99. •5-inch Petite Cakes — Lovely little sweet surprises in an array of beautifully decorated varieties. Go ahead, buy one for yourself, too (in case mom doesn’t share), $8.99 ea. •Individual Cheesecakes — The coolest thing going, so keep ‘em chilled. Mini cheesecake rounds finished with a fresh strawberry half and dainty (edible) chocolate spoon, $3.49 ea. •On the Go? — Grab one of our fun and fabulous sweet treat Message Cookies and have it personalized for mom, $12.99 ea. 10. Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! MarketDistrict.com The Green Room Dramatic, Dark & Leafy C’mon in! Everyone here is rehearsing for a role in better health and nutrition with a focus on fabulous taste. The cast? Old favorites and new, including bok choy, broccoli, collard greens, kale, mesclun, mustard greens, spinach, turnip greens, watercress and a crew of others. Why the big production? Well, the USDA recommends 1-1/2 to 2 cups of dark leafy green vegetables per day for a variety of reasons, but primarily because they are an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, which offer these tasty benefits: • Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections. • Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy. It also aids in iron absorption. • Vitamin K plays a key role in helping blood clot. • And finally, because they are low calorie, they can satisfy and fill you up with less caloric intake. What to do with your leafy greens, short of making a salad? How about this satisfying recipe that stars our Market District smokehouse bacon (surprise, surprise) for additional appetite and audience appeal! Speaking of Green! — Market District Celebrates Earth Day Every Day! Earth Day is April 22, but our commitment to a clean and sustainable environment is realized every day! How? We offer reusable bags for purchase at all locations allowing you to make the choice for the ecosystem today and tomorrow. We also provide film plastic recycling bins at all Market District locations, which includes plastic grocery, retailer, newspaper, bread, dry cleaner, and produce bags, and package wraps. Last year alone: • Market District stores recycled 92,169 pounds of plastic bags and plastic film in 2014. • We recycled 8,293,520 pounds of corrugated cardboard in 2014. • We also recycle mixed office paper and provide bottle and can recycling bins for Team Member use in all of our operations! ns Braised Kale, Mustard & Collard Gree pment Team Compliments of Your Market District Recipe Develo • 1/2 lb. Market District smokehouse bacon, diced • 1 small yellow onion, sliced • 1 lb. bag chopped mustard greens • 3-1/2 cups kale, trimmed and chopped • 3-1/2 cups collard greens, trimmed and chopped • 3-1/2 cups water • 1 tsp. sugar • 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves • 1 tsp. smoked paprika • 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes • Salt and pepper, to taste until browned and crisp. 1.Place large stockpot over medium heat and add bacon. Cook bacon Add onions and cook until translucent. . Add water, sugar, thyme, 2.Add mustard greens, kale and collard greens, sauté for about 5 minutes smoked paprika , potatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. fork tender. 3. Simmer covered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are Serves 8 Prep Time 15 min. Cook Time 45 min. te 22g, Fiber 4g, 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 890mg, Total Carbohydra Nutritional Information (Per serving): Calories 220, Fat 10g, Sat. Fat 6% Iron , 15% Calcium , 50% C Vitamin , Sugars 2g, Protein 18g, Vitamin A 130% due to Database for Standard Reference. Actual nutritional values may vary Nutritional values are based on data from the USDA National Nutrient seasonal differences, or rounding. preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and MarketDistrict.com Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! 11. NEW & IMPROVED! Market District Salad Bars Build a Better Salad! with Annette Gray & Caroline Passerrello Deft Design When Annette Gray joined Market District nearly a year ago, she had a goal: to make our Salad Bars the best in the city — in all of our cities. But, if you think putting together a great salad bar (or for that matter, a great salad) means simply cutting some pretty veggies, meats and toppings and throwing them together, think again. The Base According to Annette, the ergonomics of the bar layout is crucial. First, as confirmed by our Registered Dietitian Caroline Passerrello, the healthy rule is to fill half of your plate with veggies. This means the first item you should confront on your trip around the bar is greens — and lots of them — mixed greens, baby spinach, arugula, and kale. Caroline also likes to recommend that you choose the three-section, to-go plate to build your salad because it makes portioning easier. Simply start by filling the biggest section with a bed of your favorite mixed greens. The Bar Next comes a wide variety of traditional and gourmet vegetables, purposefully sliced to be easy to eat with the inevitable plastic salad bar fork. Choose from mushrooms, peppers, onions, cucumbers, peas, tomatoes, etc., plus a lovely selection of legumes: chickpeas, edamame and more. Then, take a sweet break. At the far end of the bar comes a dessert-like breakfast selection including colorful, juicy, fresh-cut fruits and berries, as well as fresh Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. Feel free to fill one of your plate’s smaller sections with these. Mozzarella and finally, healthy proteins like fresh salmon, tuna and turkey breast. If you are trying to gauge just how much salmon or turkey to add, use the last small section of your plate and fill it half full. This will help you portion a healthy amount of protein. The Toppings The recommendation, in general, is to be reasonable about grain/carb and protein choices, and to treat cheese and bacon more like toppings. And the toppings? Well, here’s a treat. Sprinkle everything from wasabi peas and pumpkin seeds to sweet potato chips, nuts, flaxseed and croutons. Just not too much. The same goes for dressings, which are all natural, but not necessarily low in fat. If you are looking for easy ways to cut calories here, try our delicious balsamic vinegars mixed with a little of the Greek yogurt or squeeze some fresh lemon or lime with a drizzle of our fabulous Market District extra virgin olive oil. This way you get everything you are looking for in a salad — flavor, texture and surprisingly healthy taste or tasty health. See backa page for F $1 OFn coupo ! Then, continue down the alternate long end where you will move from grains to sides, dairy and protein. Select from fresh quinoa and wheat berries, teardrop peppers, olives, grape leaves, grilled asparagus, roasted potatoes, Feta, 12. Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! MarketDistrict.com Who Is Caroline?Corporate Dietitian. She our Caroline Passerrello is & wellness strategies and helps develop our health 10+ n Program. Caroline has directs our Ret ail Dietitia titian Die red iste nsed and Reg years experience as a Lice is She . ent em nag Ma ight We and is cer tified in Adult on ting the science of nutriti passionate about transla rition nut r you et me you p into the art of food to hel t foods were avocado and goals. Her daughter’s firs something ! quinoa , if that tells you IAN DIETIT Leaf Motifs Another way to make great use of our new Salad Bars is to theme your salads. It’s fun and really adds to the overall flavor balance. Annette and Caroline recommend these combinations to keep things fun and interesting for you and yours: Asian Mexican Proteins Edamame & quinoa Proteins Shredded rotisserie chicken Dressing Sesame oil & rice vinegar Dressing Salsa Toppings/Seasonings Sesame sticks & wasabi peas Toppings/Seasonings Shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, cumin, garlic, lime Base Veggies Shredded red & Napa cabbage, carrots, snow peas, water chestnuts, broccoli, onions & baby corn Base Veggies Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onions and red & green peppers Greek Base Veggies Artichokes, spinach leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms & red onions Proteins Salmon & Feta cheese Dressing Olive Oil Side Grape leaves Side Rice MarketDistrict.com Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! 13. Market District Beauty Experts Lauren LaScola is a Licensed Esthetician and graduate of North Hills Beauty Academy. She has served as a makeup artist for Bobbi Brown, Giorgio Armani and LORAC® Cosmetics. Lauren has also provided facials, waxing services, chemical peels and microderm abrasions for a day spa, as well as medical esthetic services for a local dermatologist. Lauren LaScola Beauty Expert Township of Pine, PA health & wellness topics to help customers achieve their skincare goals.” Lauren is also a certified Reiki master teacher (a Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing), who has a genuine passion for health & wellness. “I would love the opportunity to develop a personalized skincare routine for each and every customer! Stop in anytime for a customized consultation!” Nothing makes Lauren happier than helping others feel better about themselves from the inside out. Says Lauren, ”I enjoy staying current on the latest esthetic, cosmetic and Earth Day Picks in Beautiful Taste! John Masters™ Organics Expanded Selection for Women & Men Developed from a desire to create a luxury beauty line that treats the earth with respect, John Masters Organics cares for both your body and the environment naturally. No chemicals, no synthetics, just pure, and we quote, “sumptuous” haircare and skincare products for men and women. They’re super popular and we love them, so we’ve brought in even more. Find everything from shampoos, conditioners and scalp treatments to masks, cleansers, soaps, serums and even shaving bars! Prices vary. NEW! Bloom Natural Foods Bars — Spread Good Energy! Pledging that your interests and those of the global community will ALWAYS be paramount in guiding product development and business practices, Bloom guarantees that all of their nutrition bars are: Illustrations by Justin Guerino • DELICIOUS • Comprised of sustainable, natural ingredients • Dense with antioxidants, fiber, protein and calcium • Free of gluten, soy and added sugars • Vegan & kosher • Non-GMO Their Fruit & Nut Bars and Baobab Bites offer balanced nutrition, functional health benefits and (most importantly) amazing taste! Plus, they provide full transparency to consumers, instilling confidence that the choices they make are made with everyone in mind. The Probiotic Bars are available in Apple Cinnamon and Peanut Butter Raspberry for $2 ea. and Baobab Fruit Bites in Strawberry, Raspberry, Pomegranate and Mango for $2.50 ea. 14. Market District Newsletter: Bring Home the Bacon! MarketDistrict.com Colander of Events! MONDAYS TUESDAYS Pizza Night! Kids Eat FREE! Starting at 4 p.m., our 16" family-size pizzas are just 7 ! $ 99 Two Toppings. 4 Limit pizzas per customer. $5 Sushi Day! See Restaurant for details. For information about our Health & Wellness classes, visit www.MarketDistrict.com/Events. The following is just one of this month’s classes: Eat Well. Be Well: Beyond Basics! Get a taste of the science behind food: disease fighting phytonutrients, essential amino acids, complex carbohydrates, and antiinflammatory fats, 4 weeks, $60. Beer & Wine Tastings! Choose from select, fresh sushi in multiplepiece servings — vegetable combo to spicy shrimp rolls — all made by our Sushi Chefs! Two kids 12 and under can eat free with each adult meal purchase of $10 or more! Dine-in only. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Health & Wellness FRIDAYS WEDNESDAYS Eat, drink, share, learn and enjoy time with food, beer and wine lovers like yourself. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Photo ID required. Times & prices vary. Follow your local Market District on Facebook or see your store for details. Always Something Cooking at Our Demo Kitchens! Stop by our Demo Kitchens any day of the week to see what our Chefs are preparing & sharing! • Original Recipes & Tips • New Foods & Tricks • See your store for details & times Celebrate Earth Day with The Organic Gardeners Jessica Walliser & Doug Oster Come learn tips, tricks and more from organic authorities, columnists (Jessica with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Doug with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) and co-hosts of KDKA Radio’s The Organic Gardeners. Sunday, April 26 South Hills, 9:30 a.m. Waterworks, 12:00 p.m. Township of Pine, 2:30 p.m. MarketDistrict.com CurbsideExpress.com/shop Try it for FREE! A $4.95 Value! Service fee waived on first order. It’s Like Having 25 Hours a Day! Curbside Express is available at our Robinson, South Hills & Township of Pine, PA stores, and at our Solon, Green & Grandview Yard, OH Market District locations. 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