Some of the sweetest holiday memories are made in the kitchen, like tackling an old family recipe or stealing a lick of batter off the spoon. But perhaps the sweetest memory comes after, when you get to see the look of yum spread across the faces of loved ones who receive your homemade holiday treats.
Category: Tips and Tricks
Summer Grilling
Foodland shoppers, meat summer. It’s the season for grilling and we’re here to supply your beach picnics, backyard BBQs and neighborhood block parties with the highest standard of beef a grill master can buy. Certified Angus Beef® passes 10 quality standards, making it superior to USDA prime. It’s the most tender, juicy and flavorful beef
Chef Keoni's Top Grilling Tips
Follow these steps for grilling success! 1. Choose a steak that’s at least 1” thick. This will ensure the steak can sear nicely on the outside without overcooking. 2. Take your steak out of the fridge one hour prior to grilling. At room temperature, your steak will cook more evenly. 3. Pat steak dry before
How to eat a Dragon Fruit?
Ever wonder how to cut open this exotic unusual looking Dragon Fruit? Here are a couple quick tips on how to enjoy a delicious locally grown Kona Dragon Fruit: •Slice the fruit in half, lengthwise, as shown in the picture to the left. •Scoop out the white (sometimes red or fuchsia) flesh onto a separate
Ask the Chef: What are Rib Tips?
Recently, Chef Keoni was asked about an item we offer in our Weekly Ad. The item was Rib Tips. A customer wanted to know what they were and where they came from. First off, to make sure we are on the same page, the rib tip we are referring to comes from pork. Now onto
Kitchen Tips: How to keep produce fresh longer
It is always disappointing when fresh produce goes bad before you can use it. What can you do to keep your produce fresher longer? Chef Keoni’s shares a few tips on how to keep a few produce items stay fresh. Avocado Tips Apple Tips
Floral Care and Handling
Customers sometimes ask how they can make their flowers last as long as possible. Here are a few tips for anyone who wants to get the most out of their flowers: Keep cut flowers cool until you can get them into water. Remove any leaves that will be under water in the vase. With stem
The Meaning Behind Colors of Flowers
Flowers come in a rainbow of beautiful colors, but did you know that specific flower colors relate to certain emotions and moods? Here are some of the meanings behind the colors of flowers: Yellow: symbolizes happiness, friendship, enthusiasm, luxury, and pride. Red: symbolizes the feeling of emotions like love and passion. Orange: symbolizes satisfaction, confidence
Top 5 Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas!
The countdown to Christmas is on and so is the scramble to find gifts for everyone on our lists. And while you may not typically think of our stores as a place to do your holiday gift shopping, we have some great offerings that are sure to be a hit. Here are some of my
Walla Walla Sweet Onions at Foodland!
It’s that time of year for Walla Walla Sweet Onions! You need to get these sweet onions while we have them, as the season is short and we’ll only have them through early September. Walla Walla Sweet Onions have a thin golden paper skin and creamy sweet insides. They are best described as an onion