Author Archives: Lauri Youngquist

Let’s Get Cooking!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

One of the great things about good food is that it can bring the whole family together not only eating it, but also making it! There is a great deal of discussion about childhood obesity associated with soft drinks and … Continue reading →

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Off to a good start…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

Since it seems we will be spending Saturday in the house thanks to snow, rain, and wind and whatever else Mother Nature throws at us, why not do some cooking and snuggle in to watch the Kentucky Derby and some … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the air… almost

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

Is there anyone who isn’t suffering from Cabin Fever after these long months of snow & cold? Hopefully the weather forecast is correct for the weekend – 70+ degrees by Sunday! The arrival of spring calls for a celebration with … Continue reading →

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Just for the Halibut!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

The fresh Halibut season has begun in the US and the fillets have been awesome! One of our favorite recipes for Hallibut is Fish Tacos with Chunky Guacamole. This recipe also works well for Shrimp Tacos, use some shredded Spanish … Continue reading →

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Hop on it – Easter is almost here!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

Our Premium Quality Double Smoked Bone-In Ham has been a holiday tradition for many families. Our ham is twice smoked over hard wood, it is fully cooked so you may simply bake covered with foil or lid at 325 degrees … Continue reading →

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And a fine Irish Stew…

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

A fine stew seems appropriate for this time of year! Even more so a Beef Stew with Beer and Paprika, a recipe from The Pioneer Woman. Made even better by our lean stew meat, well-trimmed by our expert butchers.   … Continue reading →

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and the Oscar goes to…you for the food

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

Well we might not be invited but there’s no reason we can’t have our own fabulous “Governor’s Ball”. The menu by Wolfgang Puck for the 2013 Governor’s Ball is somewhat intimidating but there is no reason we can’t whip up … Continue reading →

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Without Reservations

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays at Festival Foods and it will be here before you know it! Step into our stores and you’ll be swept away by the festive atmosphere of our floral and gift departments and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate with Food

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

Food is an important part of celebrations throughout the world, regardless of culture. The next several days have many celebrations so we’ve been sorting through recipes to share with you that you and your family might prepare together to recognize … Continue reading →

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Get in the Game!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Lauri Youngquist

  With Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans we thought a Muffuletta Sandwich might be on your menu. This recipe for Muffuletta sandwich with Olive salad is a hearty sandwich with lots of tradition, our recipe is for individual Mufulletta … Continue reading →

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