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Sunset Foods publishes a quarterly newsletter for our customers.
We encourage you to pick up a copy of the current issue in stores
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On this page of the site you will find our most popular articles
from past newsletter issues.
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July, 2008 |
Hungry Hound comes to Sunset!
The Fourth of July this year was not just a day to watch fireworks. On Friday evening, ABC 7’s Hungry Hound, a feature on foods in Chicago, aired with Steve Dolinsky reporting at one of the most...
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July, 2008 |
Sunset Foods’ Service Lauded in HP Newspaper
Sunset Foods Does it All
This letter is in praise of Sunset Food Stores. They have always given me and everyone else super service - but I felt the other day was above and beyond.
Now that...
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June, 2008 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
California
Strawberries
For over a century, the Driscoll family has been growing premium strawberries that continually delight consumers. Taste one and you’ll know why!...
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April, 2008 |
Abundant Annual Blooms
For many of us, the summer months bring flowers in the form of colorful annual blooms. Usually Mother’s Day marks the green light for bringing out the gardening tools and digging up the ground to...
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April, 2008 |
Passover Panic Help
If Passover panic has not hit yet, relax, you still have plenty of time to stock up on all the essentials for your holiday observance. Although you may be worrying about how you will get the house...
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September, 2007 |
Local Specialties Featured on NorthShoreInsider.com
Visit http://www.northshoreinsider.com for a fun article on local specialty items available at Sunset Foods. Univeristy of Illinois student Michael Biegel and Highland Park’s Loren Greiff,...
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July, 2007 |
Highland Park, Deerfield & Northbrook Fourth of July Photos Online
Were you at the Fourth of July Parades this year" If so you may be in our photos. If not not, you will still want to check out photos from the Fourth of July Parade at...
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June, 2007 |
Libertyville Days Parade Photos Now Online
Check out photos from Libertyville Days’ Parade at community.webshots.com/user/sunsetfoods
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May, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Pacific Natural Foods
Organic Chicken Broth
Low Sodium
What do you get when a free range chicken is raised without hormones or antibiotics" High quality organic chicken...
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May, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Blueberries
Blueberries may be one of the smaller fruits, but they are "Big" on health benefits....
Studies have shown that blueberries are super high in antioxidants and...
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May, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
L’A’RABAR
Chocolate Coconut Chew, Cherry Pie, Banana Cookie, Apple Pie, Cashew Cookie
L’A’RABAR’s philosophy is “Simple. Pure. Delicious.” You can tell they mean it when you can...
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April, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Golden Ripe Bananas
Creamy, rich, and sweet, bananas are a favorite food for everyone from infants to elders. It makes a great snack, high in Potassium and good source of Vitamin...
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April, 2007 |
Free Nutritional Tours
NUTRITIONAL TOURS DESIGNED JUST FOR YOU
Would you like to:
*Eat and/or cook healthier but don’t know where to start"
*Learn how to better read and understand nutrition...
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April, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Jumbo
Cantaloupe Melons
You will love their sweet flavor and rich, fragrant smell. With high levels of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, as well as being a good source of folate, there...
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April, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Annie’s Homegrown
Mild Mexican Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, Shells & Real Aged Wisconsin Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, Whole Wheat Pasta & Alfredo...
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March, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Bella Terra
Rotini
This rotini will transport you to the beautiful hillsides of Italy. Made with only organic whole wheat, this pasta is all natural, free from additives and an...
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March, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
California Navel Oranges
Rediscover this oh-so-good-for-you citrus fruit. California Navel Oranges are the best oranges for eating fresh out of hand. They peel easy, are seedless and...
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March, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Nature’s Path
Toaster Pastries
Blueberry, Frosted Apple Cinnamon
This is a food your kids (and you) will love to start your day with. Made from organic ingredients and whole...
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February, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
California White Cauliflower
High in Vitamin C & Good Source of Folate!
The milk, sweet, almost nutty flavor of cauliflower is at its best from December through March...
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February, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Texas Rio Grapefruit
Rio Star grapefruit proves that redder is better! In addition to it’s sweet flavor, Rio Star grapefruit naturally contains Lycopene and antioxidants such as Beta...
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January, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Doctor Kracker
Klassic 3 Seed Snacker Krackers
If ‘doctor’ is in the title, you should be tipped off that this is a great product for your health. These crackers are a good way...
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January, 2007 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Baby-Cut Carrots
Baby-Cut Carrots offer a healthy no fuss snack or side dish that is ideal for lunch boxes, anytime in between meals, or as an attractive addition to a more complete meal....
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December, 2006 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Nasoya
Nayonaise
Love your mayonnaise but hate the calories and fat" Try this creamy, fat free, soy-based spread as a healthier alternative. One tablespoon of real...
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December, 2006 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Newman-O’s
Cookies, cookies, cookies! These delightful cookies are a wonderful treat for those who have allergies to wheat or dairy (and even if you don’t). These crème...
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November, 2006 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
Lundberg
Risotto-Italian Herb
Tired of pasta" Give risotto a try! This dish is a classic Italian dish but will give your taste buds a new experience. It is an easy and...
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November, 2006 |
Check It Out! Fresh Picks
I.M. Healthy
Original Creamy SoyNut Butter
Whether peanut allergies are keeping you at bay from peanut butter or you have heard about the health benefits of soybeans, this...
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February, 2006 |
Looking For Gluten Free Products?
Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 133 Americans. It is more common than Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other better-known diseases, but with...
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March, 2005 |
Sunset Featured on Chicago’s Channel 7 ABC News
Sunset was the recent subject of acclaimed author and restaurant/food critic James Ward’s popular weekly segment on Chicago’s Channel 7 ABC news. You can access the review at their web...
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February, 2005 |
WEB BLOG: What’s new this week 2.17.05
Pelagonia Natrural Sparkling Mineral Water
I love sparkling waters and I have tried almost every brand on the market at some point or another. While they differ in packaging, the taste and...
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May, 2004 |
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE
‘Having original strength, vigor and quality’
This phrase might sound like a young athlete but these are the adjectives listed in the dictionary under the word “fresh”. When applied to foods,...
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March, 2004 |
Upscale Arrangements - The Euro Bouquet
Have you seen the term “Euro Rose Bouquet” and wondered what it meant? We’ve heard of the Eurodollar, a Eurocrat and even Eurotrash, but “Euro” as it relates to bouquets, is not a household word....
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January, 2004 |
Artisan Chocolate
Winter is the season for savoring a hot, steamy mug of your favorite beverage. And, if you are a chocolate lover, we have what may be the best cocoa drink you’ve ever tasted. Made with tiny bits of...
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December, 2003 |
The Skinny On Fat
When is the last time you enjoyed - guilt free - a comforting scoop of homemade mashed potatoes smothered in real gravy" Many of us shy away from tasty, filling foods because of their high...
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December, 2003 |
What ’s Your Resolution?
For many people, the New Year brings with it a resolution to exercise more and eat less. Whether that means dusting off the treadmill or sticking with the latest diet, commitments like work,...
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October, 2003 |
What To Serve When Everyone is Low Carb
Is the phrase “pass the potatoes, please” becoming extinct in your house?" With so many people on Atkins, South Beach and The Zone, chances are good that you will be cooking for some low carb...
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October, 2003 |
GOING GOURMET - The Trend Toward Tastier
Do you remember the days of the Salisbury steak TV dinner" Although you can buy virtually that same meal - usually minus the aluminum container - today, you can also choose from gourmet...
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September, 2003 |
HOT TOPIC - Specialty Cheese
Golden cheddar ...mellow, aromatic Swiss...creamy Brie. Specialty cheeses are the darling of the food industry right now. If your mouth is watering, stop by our Fresh Cut Cheese section located in...
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July, 2003 |
GOING WITH THE FLOW - Fat Flush Frenzy
If you like to keep up on the latest weight loss programs, then you've probably heard of the Fat Flush Plan. Not just another low carb diet, it promises to increase metabolism and flush toxins so...
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July, 2003 |
The Facts Behind the FDA’s Warning on Mercury Levels in Fish
With the influx of low carbohydrate diets, more and more people are selecting protein over pasta. And, the protein of choice for many dieters is fish. Besides being low in calories, seafood enjoys...
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June, 2003 |
Indulge! Surprisingly Healthy Foods
It seems like what we should eat is influenced more by media type than medical research. From the protein shakes of the 70’s to today’s low carb diets, the pendulum continues to swing back and...
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May, 2003 |
Lucky Bamboo
According to Chinese tradition, plants and flowers are believed to have special properties, capable of bestowing good fortune on their owners. Like the four leaf clover or a shiny penny, lucky...
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June, 2002 |
Azaleas: The Aristocrat of the Garden
Even for those of us who struggle to keep silk flowers looking healthy, the venerable azalea is a beautiful houseplant that’s easy to maintain. Azaleas are one of the most popular flowers in...
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