It's That Time of Year...
And, no, I don't mean the Superbowl this weekend, although we do have plenty of flowers available for your Superbowl festivities, including fragrant 3-stem California-grown Oriental lilies for $7.99/bunch.
Valentine's Day is a little over one week away (on Sunday this year) and it's time to start planning ahead now!
Of course, we will have a wide selection available on the BIG day, but beat the crowds on the weekend and come visit us earlier in the week! This way, your sweetheart can enjoy his/her flowers ALL week long!
Of course, you can always treat yourself, too! Also, don't forget about CM Floral for class Valentine's Day parties or teacher gifts, as we have plenty of single stem flowers and great arrangements ready to go. Our CM Floral Designers can create a custom bouqet or arrangement especially for you, or choose from our pre-arranged selections.
My favorites for this holiday are: garden roses (who can resist?), fragrant hyacinth or stock and freshly cut tulips direct from California. Other selections that are available include long stem traditional roses in a multitude of varieties, twelve stem bunches of roses, and both cut and potted orchids. There are plenty of unique, specialty cuts available, so come check us out! We purchase product when it is seasonally at its best, so we can offer a great value everyday, even on Valentine's Day.
See you next week! We've got your buds covered!
Love. Its in the Bag.
LOVE: Its in the Bag!
Nesting on V-day? Let Central Market cater to you with a special Valentine's Day dinner for two and the movie of your choice. After you decide on your menu and movie, give your store's Catering department a call. Then on V-day, swing by the Catering Desk to pick up a little love to go!
Movie choices are: 500 Days of Summer, The Proposal, or Ratatouille and menu choices include:
Heart Warming Soup
Central Market has introduced three great ready to eat soups. The soups are made in Texas and free of MSG, no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Three new all natural flavors are:
Italian Tomato Asiago – a creamy tomato soup with basil and the sharp, nutty flavor of Asiago. Great served with a Mozzarella grilled cheese.
Spicy Hatch Pozole – a traditional Mexican hominy stew with a Hatch chile twist. This soup is zesty with a slight bit of heat from the Hatch.
Roasted Red Pepper – a creamy soup with the sweet flavor of roasted peppers. Great with a thick, toasted slice of garlic bread.
My favorite is the Hatch Pozole. Serve with warm tortillas, or add finely chopped cabbage, sliced radishes and sour cream for a more traditional pozole. Please stop by our stores and see what I am talking about.
Romance on the Mezzanine
Romance on the Mezzanine
How about something different this Valentine's Day? On Sunday, February 14th, CM North Lamar is offering a romantic dining option upstairs on the mezzanine. The menu is divine, the atmosphere delightful, but seating is limited so we're taking reservations now!
Reserve your table today at: 206-1024 or stop by the catering desk to place your reservation. Choose from:
Garden Roses!
Come by our Floral departments and check out our many varieties of garden roses. We carry up to 25 different varieties of the roses with only a limited amount available. The garden roses are not the typical varieties you would find on a rose bush; rather, they are developed and hybridized for cut-flower use, so they have a 7-10 day vase life. We carry garden roses, developed from English, French and German hybrids, as well as David Austin English Garden roses.
Some varieties open very quickly, but hold for a long time in vase arrangements, so it is a great addition for parties or for design work. Not all varieties are fragrant - the ones that are more fragrant usually have a shorter vase life, but it is worth it!
Mardi Gras @ CM
Described as "one of the great sandwiches of the world," the Muffuletta originated in 1906 in the New Orleans French Quarter at Central Grocery. A typical Muffuletta consists of one Muffuletta loaf, split horizontally and covered with a marinated olive salad, then layered with Capicola, Salami, Mortadella, Emmentaler cheese and Provolone cheese. The olive salad is considered the heart of the sandwich, and consists of olives, celery, cauliflower, and carrot, combined and marinated with olive oil and seasonings. Though we can’t take you to the French Quarter, we can take your taste buds there with our selection of deli meats and cheeses, Muffuletta bread and olive salad.
The King Cake of Mardi Gras tradition is a ring of twisted bread topped with sugar icing colored purple (Justice), green (Faith), and gold (Power), taking its name from the Biblical three kings. Tradition states that their journey to Bethlehem took twelve days (the Twelve Days of Christmas), and that they arrived to honor the Christ child on Epiphany. The season for King Cake extends from the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Twelfth Night and Epiphany Day), through to Mardi Gras day.
King Cakes come with a small plastic baby, which is to be hidden inside the cake, and the person who gets the baby is declared king or queen of the party. The monarch is usually obligated to supply the next King Cake or host the next party or both. This year, Central Market has three new varieties of King Cake to offer, and they are delicious! In addition to the traditional King Cake, we now have Almond Cream, Strawberry and Cream Cheese-filled varieties.
Mardi Gras Partner Parade at CM Fort Worth
We'll be dancing in the aisles for this Cajun celebration! Every year our Partners build floats and get decked out in costume for a parade through the store, throwing beads all the way. Bring the kids and come join the fun at Central Market Fort Worth on Saturday, February 6th at 1:30 p.m.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
The Big Candy Show
I'm here in Cologne, Germany for the biggest candy trade show of the year. Called ISM (translated from German meaning the "International Sweet Goods Show") this annual trade-only event is the place to find the best new candy items from all over the world. As CM's candy buyer, I'm at the show meeting with current suppliers and developing relationships with new suppliers to bring items to shelf at Central Market. One of my objectives is to select items for sale this Christmas. I know it seems early but in the imported candy world it is right on time. I'm also looking for unique and great tasting everyday items. I've found some really exciting things for us. I'll share the details as we get closer to putting them in our stores. Gotta watch out for the spies. As always, we want to keep the best new items just for Central Market customers!
Here are details on the show for the curious. Shh, please, keep it to yourself :)
All Hail to the Queen- Queensgate Wine that is!
All Hail to the new Queen in Texas. Queensgate Shiraz and Chardonnay is here and found only at Central Market!
Brand new to Texas, Queensgate Shiraz and Chardonnay are the true representation of iconic Australian wine. These wines are an unbelievable steal at $7.95 each and they truly represent how the people from South Eastern Australia meant the wine to be, that everyone can enjoy, anytime, any place.
The Chardonnay shows off with hints of ripe melon, fresh peach flavors and great finish for this medium bodied white. Perfect with Rotisserie Chicken on sale this week and Peeled and Deveined Raw Shrimp as a starter!
The Shiraz is easy drinking with aromas of dark fruit, soft ripe tannins and a nice touch of sweetness to finish it off! What a great bottle of red to compliment the Big Game this weekend with a NY Strip or Central Market's own Italian Sausage!
Cheers and enjoy responsibly!
Wine Buyer, Chris Potestio
Hey Ladies! Join us at CM Fort Worth On Super Bowl Sunday
MyChelle Demo In Healthy Living on Super Bowl Sunday at Central Market Fort Worth.
MyChelle Dermaceuticals develops all natural products for all skin types to balance, nourish and hydrate even sensitive skin by supporting the skin’s immune system. They uses unique botanicals and fruit pulps, pioneering a new generation of skin care that delights health-conscious, educated consumers.
If you're not a fan of football, and are more interested in pampering yourself, then join us in Healthy Living on Sunday, February 7th from noon until 3pm. We'll have a representative from MyChelle demonstrating their line of skin care products. Do something nice for yourself this Super Sunday!
Varietal EVOO
Varietal EVOO - a New Concept in Olive Oil and a CM Exclusive
The flavor profile of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) depends upon the variety of olive as well as the region and altitude where the olives are cultivated. With this in mind, Daniele Salvagno, of the family-owned REDORO farm estate is introducing a new line of four varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oils, which will be offered exclusively at Central Market.
Olive Growers Since 1895
The REDORO farm estate is located in Gressana, just north of Verona, Italy and has been cultivating olives in keeping with tradition and a devotion to the soil that has been handed down from father to son. These valleys are covered in olive groves and vineyards and are served by two oil mills – one in Grezzana and one in Mezzane. This area is in the final stages of gaining approval to receive the appellation of origin for its production of DOC extra virgin olive oil.
Hand Picked
Olives are hand picked at just the right degree of ripeness and taken to the oil mills on the same day. To preserve their nutritional quality, the olives are cold-pressed using stone grinders and the entire production process is carefully monitored by specialized staff.
Daniele Salvagno
Born in Verona in 1970, Daniele continued in the family tradition and committed to continuously improving product quality by staging "tastings" every morning at the mill. Producer by producer, he grew production and today over 1000 producers send their best olives to Redoro mills.
This family-owned and operated company's philosophy is to produce quality EVOO that is 100% Italian, and the "i" series of oils reflect that goal. The "i" stands for integrale, which means full or complete. Each oil has it's own distinctive flavor profile.
Central Market is pleased to offer the full line:
i LECCENO - fragrant and fruity, great for vegetables or salads
i NOSTRANO - almond-peppery finish, the most versatile for any application
i FRANTOIO - spicy, full-bodied, great on meats or for dipping
i PERLAROL - sweet with intense green color, good on fish, cheese or salads
Come by for a taste of Northern Italy as you sample these superb oils.
