Picked At Its Peak
We've picked this week's best tastes, just for you. Check back here for the latest Picked at its Peak items in store.
This Week's Best Flavors
Washington Grown Green Asparagus
- Washington’s mineral-rich, volcanic soil and warm spring days give its asparagus a one of a kind flavor.
- Its distinctive, slightly nutty flavor is a great addition to any pasta dish
- Select asparagus with firm, crisp, dark green stalks and tightly closed heads
- Choose bunches with spears of uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Rinse asparagus before use and snap off the light colored base –it will naturally break between the tender spear and woody base when bent.
- Store asparagus in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days with a moist paper towel wrapped around the base of the spears to retain moisture.
- Asparagus is a very labor-intense crop requiring hand cutting one spear at a time.
Raspberries
- Raspberries grow best in warmer climates such as Southern California, Baja, and Mexico
- Each raspberry has up to 100 “drupelets”, each having their own seed
- Their flavor comes out best at room temperature
- The tiny hairs or “styles” on raspberries are natural and do not affect the flavor of the berry.
- Raspberries are perhaps the most delicate item in the produce department and should be eaten within 2 days of purchase.
- To freeze: wash, freeze on a flat tray and transfer to an air tight container in the freezer for up to 9 months.
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Discover lower prices on your favorite produce
We know you want to eat better for less, which is why we've lowered every day prices in our produce department. From apples to zucchini, you'll find your favorite produce items or discover new ones at a lower price. Look for the above Orange icon throughout the department and in our circular to find the same high quality you've come to expect with an all-new price we know you'll love.
