FR E S H Northwest
March 2016 FREE
Local Artisan Cheeses page 2 New offerings from Twin Sisters Creamery and Ferndale Farmstead
Mini Quiche recipes page 4 Put those eggs to good use
local salish sea halibut page 11 Locally caught tender white fish— season opens in March and is only available for a few weeks
GRASS FED Dairy page 14
Discover the benefits of grass fed butter and yogurt
easy AS Check out Haggen’s collection of pies for every occasion. page 6
Store Locations www.haggen.com Barkley Haggen, Bellingham 360-676-5300 Sehome Village Haggen, Bellingham 360-676-1996 Meridian Haggen, Bellingham 360-671-3300 Fairhaven Haggen, Bellingham 360-733-4370 Burlington Haggen 360-814-1500 Burien Haggen 206-243-8080 Clearview Haggen 360-668-1132 Federal Way Haggen 253-946-4002 Ferndale Haggen 360-380-9000 Lake Forest Park 206-363-5397
Marysville Haggen 360-530-7700
local artisan
Mount Vernon Haggen 360-848-6999 Oak Harbor Haggen 360-679-8058 Olympia Haggen Cooper Point Road
360-754-1428 Olympia Haggen Pacific Ave
360-459-9340 Puyallup Haggen 253-841-4700 Port Angeles Haggen 360-452-2307
Whatcom Blue
Redmond Haggen 425-836-8112
An approachable, smooth and creamy blue. Made with milk sourced from local Jersey cows, this unique raw milk blue cheese has the golden color of straw.
Snohomish Haggen 360-568-1395 Stanwood Haggen 360-629-4400
Lake Tapps Haggen 253-876-1700
Walla Walla Haggen 509-529-1710
Lake Stevens Haggen 425-377-7100
Wenatchee Haggen 509-663-8547
Lakewood Haggen 253-582-5844
Woodinville Haggen 425-398-6700
Twin Sisters Creamery Inspired by their twin girls
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Lindsay & Jeff Slevin, Owners
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to pursue a dream of starting a family business. Lindsay, an American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional, blended her 18 years of industry experience and passion for cheese with Jeff’s IT and manufacturing background to embark on a journey to become artisan cheese makers in Ferndale, WA.
Cheeses fior di latte
or “blossom of milk� translated in English, is a fresh, whole milk mozzarella with a delicate flavor and texture. Great as an ingredient in cooked dishes or marinate with your favorite balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
Ferndale, WA
Our Artisan Cheese buyer searches for the very best
handcrafted cheese. Find these cheeses in the local section of
our artisan cheese department.
ferndale farmstead Daniel Wavrin, Cheese Artisan
caciotta
A traditional Italian table cheese. Mild yet irresistible flavor with a soft texture, this cheese is tasty and versatile. Makes a great pairing with raspberries, apples and nuts, or atop crusty bread with beer or wine.
Between Puget Sound & Mt. Baker
within the farmlands of Whatcom County, Ferndale Farmstead creates traditionally crafted cheeses in a closed-loop system. The grass they grow is fed to the cows they breed and raise that produce the milk which becomes your cheese. Their cheeses come to life under the principles of traditional Italian cheese making, with a focus always on purity and flavor.
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best eggs
Gone are the days when the only decision you had to make was white or brown. Today there are a half a dozen other things to consider when selecting the perfect egg! Understanding the differences between labels will help you to choose from the many options of high quality eggs we have at Haggen.
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Organic
Free-range
Eggs labeled “organic” by the USDA come from chickens that are kept cage-free with outdoor access. These chickens can’t be given antibiotics and their food must be organic and free of animal by-products.
Hens that are “free-range” are not only cage-free but are also given access to the outdoors. However, free-range does not necessarily mean that the hens were pastured; it simply means that the hens had the option to go outside.
omega -3
pasture-raised
These specialty eggs come from hens that were fed a diet rich in omega-3 sources, like flaxseed or algae. These eggs are richer in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3’s are thought to promote a healthier nervous system as well as a healthier cardiovascular system. 4 Haggen Northwest Fresh | March 2016
Pastured hens often eat diets that include greens, seeds, worms and bugs, which are more akin to a natural chicken’s diet. Studies have shown that eggs from pastured hens may have more omega-3 fatty acids, more vitamins and less fat and cholesterol.
2 refrigerated pie crusts 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup cream 2 Tbsp butter, melted 1/8 tsp nutmeg Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup Gruyère, grated 1/2 cup smoked ham, cubed Preheat oven to 350°. Cut 6 circles out of the dough. Press cut dough into well-greased quiche pans. Trim and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom and sides of the crusts with a fork. Line the pie crust with parchment paper. Add pie weights (you can use beans or rice) to weigh down the pastry. Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove parchment and weights and continue baking until the shells are golden, about 7–10 minutes. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, butter, salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Add the cheese and whisk a little more. Divide the ham among the shells, then pour the filling into the shells. Bake until the filling is set and puffed, around 15 minutes.
alternative: To make a spinach and Gorgonzola quiche,
substitute the smoked ham and Gruyère for 1 cup sautéed fresh spinach and 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese.
Mini Quiche Lorraine
spinach and Gorgonzola quiche
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A true classic filled with scrumptious Northwest apples, cinnamon and sugar. Warmed (or not) this pie perfectly pairs with vanilla bean ice cream.
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get your piece of the pie Our pies begin with a flaky, rich crust made with butter, eggs and locally grown non-GMO wheat. They’re then loaded with lots of luscious filling making it easy to serve up a delicious dessert or sweet afternoon treat.
Plump, juicy, ruby red cherries bring a delicious, sweet tartness to this classic crowd pleasing pie.
strawberry rhubarb
Fresh, sweet strawberries are paired with tart rhubarb for a delectable pie that’s a treat for the taste buds.
Marionberry
Considered the “cabernet of blackberries”, Northwest marionberries pack our pies with an intense sweet yet tart flavor that fruit pie fans and blackberry aficionados will love.
Pumpkin
Aged pumpkin and a signature blend of spices create this smooth, traditional Haggen holiday favorite that’s delicious. Available seasonally.
banana cream
Fresh bananas and sweet cream blend beautifully to create a truly luscious and decadent pie that will bring a smile to any face.
coconut cream
Coconut pie is rich, delicious and a perfect marriage of coconut and cream. Topped with coconut shavings for a true taste of the tropics!
lemon meringue
chocolate cream
Chocolate, fudge and cream come together in this decadent pie that’s a chocolate lover’s delight. Indulge!
lemon meringue
Tart yet sweet lemon cream filling is topped with a golden meringue topping for a taste of summer to come.
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Assemble and grill
Butter one side of each slice of bread, place butter side down on flat surface. Drizzle the other side of the bread with Haggen Thousand Island dressing. Pile it high with corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Preheat your pan and grill like a pro!
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Prized for its delicate sweet flavor, snow-white color and firm flaky meat, halibut is an excellent source of high-quality protein and minerals. From the chef’s perspective, it’s a very versatile fish with tender white flesh that retains a buttery and moist quality when prepared correctly—such as in this simple pan seared preparation. Easy, healthy and delicious!
Lucas & Dana 3rd Generation Tribal Fishers
Fresh SALISH SEA Halibut’s COMEBACK For years, our local Salish Sea halibut was thought to be a thing of the past, but thanks to sustainable fishing methods and environmental protection efforts this fishery is now thriving and abundant. Haggen is proud to partner with sustainable, local fisheries to bring this exquisitely flavored fish back to your table. To keep Salish Sea halibut available for years to come, the season is only open for a few weeks in March.
Pan-Seared Halibut Fillets SERVES 4 Prep time: 2 min Cooking time: 10 min
Sheena, Seafood Manager Meridian Haggen
EXQUISITE FLAVOR FROM OUR SALISH SEA The unique habitat in the Salish Sea provides the halibut with a rich diet of spot prawns and Dungeness crab and a protected environment, yielding a premium halibut with exquisite flavor. Considered one of the best tasting halibuts in the world, fresh Salish Sea halibut has a flavorful, tender bite that will long be remembered.
4 halibut fillets (approximately 24 oz) Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lime or lemon, cut into wedges Season the halibut liberally with salt, and season with pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil. Add the halibut and cook until opaque (3-5 minutes per side). Serve with lime wedges and enjoy. st r ait
Our partners at Lummi Island Wild will be out on the grounds with their tender, The Galactic Ice. Once the halibut are in, they are cleaned and shipped the same day to Haggen Seafood departments.
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Support Our Local Food Banks Share beef with our neighbors in need In March, Haggen has partnered with the Washington beef community and is donating a portion of all Double R Ranch Beef purchases to local food banks through Beef Counts, benefiting Food Lifeline.
Will Derting and family raise beef in Moses Lake, Washington.
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“Caring for and feeding cattle in a sustainable way is the foundation of my family’s livelihood. We take care of our animals and the land. They take care of us. And our commitment to sustainability is a big reason we’re partnering with Haggen to fight hunger.”
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Did you know?
That half of all food bank recipients are seniors and children in critical need of the high quality protein found in beef to sustain a healthy, well-balanced diet. Less than 11% of all food bank donations are high quality protein, yet the USDA recommends 6 oz per day.
USDA choice From the northwest Tender, Juicy, flavorful
All Double R Ranch beef is raised with a commitment to animal well-being, environmental stewardship, and the recycling of natural resources. It’s a sustainable beef production model that is unlike any other in the US.
vine to wine
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Browne Family Vineyards, Columbia Valley, Washington
approach
Unhurried, bold, focused and persistent—that’s how Browne Family Vineyards describes their award-winning wines carefully crafted from their Columbia Valley grapes. Being able to produce from “vine to wine” makes it possible to monitor external factors and balance fruit and sugar during the harvest. Hand-selected grapes are aged in fine French oak barrels chosen to complement each variety and vintage individually. Give their Chardonnay a spin for Golden Delicious apple, sweet pineapple flavors, and oak and vanilla aromatics. It pairs well with white-fleshed fish like our sustainably caught Salish Sea Halibut. See page 11 for details.
March is Washington Wine Month
Andrew Browne, Principal of Browne Family Vineyards
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Check with your local store to find a tasting schedule featuring our favorite Washington wines
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always greener on the grass fed side
indulge
While the grass fed phenomenon is nothing new—grass is a cows native diet and what they’ve been raised on since the dawn of agriculture—the grass fed movement gets back to basics on how cows can live healthy, happy lives. And doesn’t everyone want their food to come from a happy place?
in a healthy yogurt sauce
It’s great on seafood or just for dipping. And with our Organic Valley Grassmilk Yogurt, you know it’s healthy for you and our environment.
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
1 cup Organic Valley Grassmilk yogurt 2 cloves garlic, mashed 2 Tbsp lemon zest 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice in bowl. Dice cucumber and drain for half an hour in a strainer. Fold in cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Chill and serve.
Scallion-Herb Yogurt Sauce
2 cups Organic Valley Grassmilk yogurt 3 scallions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped 2 tsp white wine vinegar Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste Combine yogurt, scallions, olive oil, parsley, dill and vinegar in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill and serve. 14 Haggen Northwest Fresh | March 2016
Grass-fed benefits include: • More nutritious due to the animals’ healthier, natural diet. • No antibiotics or synthetic hormones since the cows are already healthy in their natural pasture grazing mode. • Better for the environment since pasture-roaming animals can organically fertilize over a wide area and diminish the waste control issue common with factory-farming. Look for Organic Valley Pasture Butter and Grassmilk Yogurt in our refrigerated section for artisanal quality grass fed dairy that delivers a bigger dose of Omega-3 than conventional milk.
NEW at Haggen
Via Nature
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Barry Firth and Cindy Rimer, Owners Vancouver, Washington
Biokleen
Family Owned and operated since 1989 Biokleen’s products, including laundry, kitchen and cleaners, are a delightful alternative to harsh cleaners. Offered in a fresh citrus scent or the popular free and clear for those with sensitivity to perfumes, these products use non-petroleum based surfactants, are phosphate free, biodegradable and never tested on animals. From the kitchen to the bathroom to the laundry room, Biokleen products will leave your home clean and fresh, and your family safe from toxic fumes or residues.
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Bring home some
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Haggen receives a wonderful variety of fresh daffodils every day from local farms in Sumner and Mount Vernon. You can choose cut flowers or potted daffodils can be found in our garden department. We have everything from full size daffodils to the sweet Tête-à-Tête variety.