Fruit of the Month, February 2012

FRUIT OF THE MONTH

Sierra Sweet Kiwis
from Shanley Farms, California

Sierra Sweet Kiwis are unique because Shanley Farms has held their kiwis on the vines much longer than what is traditionally done in California, up to eight weeks longer than the first of the season harvest. The minimum legal sugar level (brix) to harvest kiwis in California is 6.2. Most kiwis are harvested in the 6.2 to low 7 brix, which provides extremely stable storability to the late season. Kiwi Fruit

Sierra Sweet Kiwis were harvested the week of November 28th with sugar levels between 11.5 and 12.5 points. All kiwis will gain an additional 4-7 points between harvest and optimal ripeness.

"Over the years, people have gotten away from eating kiwis due to a lack of optimal flavor," said grower Jim Shanley. "In fact, we only eat the kiwis that the pickers missed six weeks after the commercial harvest. We are now trying to bring that flavor back to the consumer."

The name says it all; Sierra Sweet Kiwis are extremely SWEET. In fact, they should be the sweetest kiwis most people have ever eaten! Sierra Sweet Kiwis are now available at Draeger's though February or while supplies last. For more information on Shanley Farms visit their website.

3 for $1

Available at all Draeger's Markets throughout February.

The Half Sheet Pan

One of our best selling bakeware products, 20% off thru Feb.

USA Pan bakeware has been designed with many of the same features of industrial baking pans. Each pan is constructed of aluminized steel, the material of choice for commercial bakeries. Metal thicknesses have been selected that allow even heat distribution and maximum service life. USA Pans also use steel wires in the rim construction of most pans to provide additional strength and resist warping. USA Pan Bakeware logo

Each pan is coated with AMERICOAT© Plus, a proprietary silicone coating that nearly all North American bakers prefer over dark non-stick coatings. AMERICOAT© Plus is a clear non-stick, environmentally friendly USA Pan surface coating that is specifically formulated for superior baking and does not contain any PTFE's or PFOA's.

Another unique feature of USA Pan bakeware is the corrugated, or fluted, design. The corrugation maximizes pan strength and prevents warping, denting and other effects of everyday use. Corrugation also minimizes surface contact with baked goods which translates into an evenly baked product that is easily released.

Regular: $24.95

Sale Price: $19.99 + tax

FEBRUARY 2012

For The Latest Produce News

both conventional and organic, please visit our website where we post regular season reports from our Produce Market.

Kiwi Nutritional Facts

Nutrition-wise, kiwi fruits contain about as much potassium as bananas, and also contain 1.5 times the DRI for Vitamin C. It is also rich in Vitamins A and E.

Studies have proven that kiwifruits are useful in improving conditions of asthmatic children, and in decreasing the probability of colon cancer by providing a good amount of dietary fiber. For more information please refer to kiwifruit health benefits.

Valentine's Day at Restaurant Viognier

Our three course tasting menu offers seasonal selections for each course. $65 dinner/ $30 wine pairing. Click for Reservations.

Draeger's
Gluten-Free Club

Saturday, February 25th,

10:00 AM, San Mateo Market

Tips for Optimizing Digestion for Children and Adults
The Pure Pantry will be doing a hands on class/demo which will appeal to all ages! Children are welcome (accompanied by an adult).
We will also have Nutrition Consultant Marlese Carroll, GF/DF Lifestyle Coach Kim Rice and GF/DF vendors throughout the store. This is a free event, no registration is required.

(The experts hosted by the Draeger's Gluten-Free Club are not in any way affiliated with Draeger's Markets. Their advice is their own. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice.)

The Draeger Family
Draeger's Supermarkets, Inc.

www.draegers.com

650-244-6500