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 | 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 | Aug 29, 2022 | Barbecue Ideas, Barbecue Meats and Seafood, Charcuterie, General Merchandise, Outdoor Entertaining, Party Food
Barbecuing and grilling are synonymous for many people although purists will argue that they are not quite the same thing. However, the main distinction is in the “mechanics” of the cooking process, namely the application of heat. As one grilling blog has pointed out,...
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...