Dear Food Lover:

The arrival of spring brings a different class of foods in focus. We've set aside the rich comfort foods of the winter and are now turning to foods that are lighter, brighter, and crisper.

Our customers asked for Barefoot Contessa baking mixes, and we're delivering for March! Brand new to our stores, we're sure that these mixes, based on Ina Garten's mouth-watering recipes, will be a fantastic success. Read more in the first article.

Spring will feel like it's in full bloom once you read about the rich, golden varietal honeys bottled by Bee Raw. Warm, fragrant honey deserves a place everywhere on your springtime menu--whether it's glazing your Easter ham, dissolved in your first cup of afternoon tea, or drizzled on a slice of lemon pound cake. Before you rush out to buy, read our second article to learn more.

How do you give your child a yummy treat and make them more well-read in one fell swoop? The answer is Two by Two cookies. These organic English biscuits are similar in shape to animal crackers and come with a classic piece from children's literature. Our third article tells more.

Dairy and Frozen
From our dairy and frozen food sections come a special selection of spring foods. First, reinvigorate your taste buds with Ciao Bella sorbet, the cool, refreshing Italian-style ice. We're featuring our lemon variety, because the tangy citrus fruit always makes us feel renewed.

Second, read more about Buonduelle Petite Peas, sweet and tender frozen vegetables that will make a great side dish for Easter dinner, or just Sunday dinner, period.

Finally, in our last article, discover what makes hollandaise, béarnaise, and mayonnaise sauces so compatible with your favorite foods. Spare yourself the burden and hassle of re-creating these labor-intensive French sauces and indulge in DeLouis Foods.

We'll see you in April with a new selection of springtime flavors.

Bon Apetit!
The Balducci's Grocery Merchant Team