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
“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...
by Cal Mart | May 4, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Gourmet Cheese, Party Food
Whether you live in Calistoga or the greater Napa Valley area, or simply love to visit and shop here, the beauty and culture of this wine country region provides many opportunities for get-togethers and for enjoying fine food. And few things can be finer – or more...
by Cal Mart | Feb 16, 2022 | Cal Mart Deli, Charcuterie, Deli Trays, Gourmet Cheese
Okay, so maybe you’ll never become a master charcutier, but you can be sure to dazzle your guests with your amazing meat displays. And, yes, meat. Keep in mind that, traditionally speaking, a charcuterie board is primarily an assortment of dried and cured meats. A...