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Your Go-To Guide for Cooking Salmon

Posted on April 25, 2022 by


Get So-fish-ticated with Your Salmon Did you know that salmon is the most-eaten fish in the United States? Salmon are freshwater fish found in rivers, with a season starting in late April. Despite its popularity, many people are wary of cooking salmon at home out of fear of overcooking it. We’re here to tell you

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Your Guide to Spring Produce

Posted on March 23, 2022 by


Spring is in the air, and so are delicious in-season produce options! We have the freshest produce in stock to spring your meals to life with refreshing and bold flavor. This guide will help you find the fruits and vegetables that fit your family’s tastes. Let us send you home with the ingredients that will

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Wine Not: Your Guide to Vino

Posted on February 28, 2022 by


Great minds drink alike! At Ward’s, we have all the domestic and imported wines to make your life wine-derful. From date night to birthday parties, we’ve got all your occasions covered. Let us help you find the wine that will leave you saying “Another glass? Wine not?” It’s Wine-O-Clock Red Wines Cabernet? More like, caber-yay!

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Four people clink champagne glasses together while one person pours sparkling wine. The festive scene, with bubbles, sparklers, shimmering attire, and delicious new year foods in the background, captures a joyful celebration.

Ring in the New Year With These 8 Lucky Foods

Posted on January 20, 2022 by


Luck isn’t just for the Irish! In addition to the traditional American New Year’s Day dinner of ham, cabbage, black-eyed peas, greens, and cornbread, plenty of other foods are thought to bring good luck to the eater year-round. Thanks to Ward Supermarket’s expansive selection of fresh, delicious meats, produce seafood, and more, you can start

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Assorted spices and seasonings on vintage spoons, including coarse salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, paprika, and white salt—perfect for adding a touch of holiday spice—all arranged on a dark surface with scattered spices and twine.

Spice Is Nice: How to Add Flavor to Your Holiday Dishes

Posted on December 13, 2021 by


One of the quickest ways to make your holiday party memorable — in a bad way — is to serve bland, tasteless dishes. But giving your palate some pizzazz is easier than you think. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned Michelin-worthy chef, Ward’s Supermarket has the ingredients you need to make

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thanksgiving turkey

Six Ways to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Turkey This Year

Posted on November 15, 2021 by


Christmas is coming in hot, but first we get to stuff our bellies during everyone’s favorite stretchy pants holiday — Thanksgiving! It’s time to bring back those tried-and-true recipes and brainstorm creative ways to put a twist on them so as not to put your guest to sleep, which the tryptophan will do on its

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A pot of creamy tomato soup with a wooden spoon, topped with a swirl of cream and herbs, surrounded by fresh tomatoes and basil—an easy fall soup perfect for cozy nights in the kitchen.

Easy Fall Soups: Cozy Up with These Soup-er Warm Recipes

Posted on October 20, 2021 by


While we don’t have a traditional fall full of chilly weather here in Gainesville, we can enjoy some cozy activities like cuddling up on the couch, watching holiday movies with a favorite blanket, and enjoying a warm, comforting meal when the temperatures drop. If you’re looking to cozy up this season, there’s no better comfort

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assortment of school lunches

Pack a Punch for Back to School Lunch

Posted on August 16, 2021 by


School is officially back in session, and if the thought of coming up with foods for another roughly 180 lunches is making you want to hit the wine aisle, just know that you’re not alone. Satisfying your kiddos’ tastes, let alone if you have a picky eater, can be difficult, and years of packing lunches

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