by Cal Mart | Dec 20, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Gift Baskets, Party Food, Wine
New Year’s Eve is almost upon us, and the focus will be upon enjoying the festivities and various celebrations leading up to the coming of the New Year itself. Fun, food, frolicking, and – especially in Napa Valley – fabulous wines all combine to make the New Year’s...
by Cal Mart | Dec 17, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Charcuterie
We don’t typically associate the term “meal prep” with snacks, but when it comes to healthy snacks it often requires some “do it yourself” prep work. Normally, meal prepping refers to the concept of preparing whole meals or dishes ahead of schedule. It’s particularly...
by Cal Mart | Oct 20, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Catering, General Grocery, Gift Baskets, Lunch Boxes, Party Food, Seasonal Menu
What used to be one of the highlights of the year for every child under the age of 14 has now become one of the most celebrated “not-quite-a-holiday” by adults in America. Halloween has come a long way since those vintage costumed trick-or-treat outings that many of...
by Cal Mart | Oct 14, 2022 | Barbecue Ideas, Barbecue Meats and Seafood, Cal Mart Deli, Catering, General Merchandise, Outdoor Entertaining, Party Food
To those who are not native to Napa Valley and only visit us occasionally during the Harvest, the region can seem to be solely given to wineries, wine tasting, and fine dining. And, while all of that is certainly at the heart of Napa Valley and the wine country here,...
by Cal Mart | Sep 2, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Charcuterie, Deli Trays, General Merchandise, Harvest, Seasonal Hors d’oeuvres
“The juice of the grape is the liquid quintessence of concentrated sunbeams. – Thomas Love Peacock, Melincourt; Or Sir Oran Hautton If anything epitomizes the spirit of Napa Valley, it is arguably the annual grape harvest. Every year from August through October, the...
by Cal Mart | May 18, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Party Food
Of course, one of the best things about charcuterie is that it is for all seasons. While some specialty foods and dishes are traditionally tied to a particular season or holiday (think turkey and stuffing) charcuterie board meats are a fitting addition to gatherings...
