This Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day, a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood.
The official observance is credited to Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, PA in 1907 as she honored the memory of her mother with a small gathering of friends in her home.
The following year, Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, WV to celebrate “Mother’s Day” on the anniversary of her mother’s death, the second Sunday of May. Ms. Jarvis and her supporters launched a grassroots campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day to honor all mothers.
By 1911, Mother’s Day was widely celebrated across the country. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made it official: Mother’s Day would be a national holiday held each year on the second Sunday in May. He said that mothers were “the greatest source of the country’s strength and inspiration.”
It is the perfect day to gather around the table and say thanks to Mom…Happy Mother’s Day!
The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k has played a huge role in increasing interest in healthy lifestyles and physical activity in the Richmond area. This year, 40,000 walkers and runners will participate in the race and 2,000 children, ages 5-12 are taking part in the Virginia 529 Kids Run.
We are thrilled to be involved with this wonderful community event and hope all participants have a fun and memorable experience. Our jogging White House Roll cake is ready to race too!
“Ready to Roll” down Monument Avenue as part of Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k!
Our made-from-scratch sweet dough favorite is now available!
Nutmeg, glazed fruit and raisins, finished with fondant icing…Hot Cross Buns are a seasonal favorite.
Protestant England attempted to ban the sale of the buns by bakers but they were too popular, and instead Elizabeth I passed a law permitting bakeries to sell them, but only at Easter and Christmas…making them a seasonal favorite, quite literally!
Did you know Colonial New York City hosted the first official St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1762, when Irish immigrants in the British colonial army marched down city streets? In subsequent years Irish fraternal organizations also held processions to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The various groups merged sometime around 1850 to form a single, grand parade. St. Patrick’s Day is now widely celebrated in the United States…you’re sure to see lots of green this Sunday, March 17!
Killarney Jewel Cake – chocolate crème bundt cake with our traditional chocolate fudge icing, decorated with festive buttercream icing
Preparing for the Big Game? Be sure to visit MARTIN’S for your favorite football party dips and spreads!
Buffalo Chicken Dip – all white meat chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing and flavorful spices! A touch of hot sauce for a bit of kick all topped with cheddar cheese.
Cheddar Pimento Cheese Spread – a southern specialty, perfect for your football gathering. Try our Jalapeno Cheddar Pimento for added spice.
7 Layer Dip – a game day staple made with refried beans, guacamole, tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, black olives and shredded cheese.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip – a blend of spinach and artichokes combined with cheddar, monterey jack and parmesan cheeses.
Registration is now open for the 2013 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k to be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Named by USA Today as one of the county’s best running races, more than 40,000 participants also make it one of the largest. And don’t forget the Virginia 529 Kids Run, a one-mile event for kids ages 5-12. Make Saturday, April 13 a day of family fun and fitness – Register today!
Keep your body fueled while you train for the 10K with lean sources of protein and complex carbohydrates. Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Grilled Chicken Breast with Oven Roasted Vegetables is a tasty way to get 25 grams of protein for just 180 calories. Add a delicious Whole Wheat White House Roll to complete your meal and boost your intake of wholesome carbohydrates and fiber. Look for these great foods at your local Martin’s.
Be carb smart! Carbohydrates provide the needed fuel for your muscles during training. For optimal performance, include carbohydrate-rich foods with each meal and snack. Our Whole Wheat White House Rolls are made with a unique blend of whole wheat flour, oat bran and cracked wheat and provide 16 grams of carbohydrates and three grams of fiber per serving.
Training runs getting longer? Feeling tired? Be sure to refuel your body with a healthy lunch. Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Oven Roasted Turkey Sub contains complex carbohydrates to replace muscle glycogen stores that are lost in longer distance running. To keep the calories and fat in check, simply remove the cheese and add a side of raw veggies.
Visit your local MARTIN’S to see our wide selection of cut fruit to start begin making your own smoothies!
As the summer weather continues to heat up, finding a cool and refreshing drink to help quench your thirst should not leave you bottled up! No one doubts how easy it is to pick up a bottled soft drink, tea or a fruit juice, but you sometimes compromise in many areas including calories, sugars and fats while also contributing to more environmental waste due to empty cups and bottles. Whether you want to start your day with a fresh smoothie, want a refreshing midday milkshake or an anytime is fine frozen fruit creation, incorporating Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods fresh cut fruits is a great place to begin. Our fresh cut fruit is gathered from select growers, we check sugar levels in the fruit daily to ensure optimum freshness and we also provide convenient sizes from our grab and go cups up to 3 lb. containers! Watermelon, pineapple, melons and more provide a great foundation for a refreshing drink. The Essentials: Each drink should have a base of at least 1 cup of milk, yogurt, ice cream, crushed ice, juice or a banana to begin. Make sure that your blender is capable of handling crushed ice before you combine the ingredients. Fresh fruits provide wonderful flavor, but check to be sure that large seeds are extracted before use to make your drink smoother. Use fruits that have different textures in order to make your drink more robust and do not be afraid to go with a single fruit or a mixture of fruits. Complimentary groupings help you to bring a color and a little bit of variety to you summer drinks. We suggest some of the following combinations: Honeydew Melon with Cantaloupe, Mangoes with Oranges and Pineapples, or Mixed Berries including Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries and Blackberries. Add a splash of citrus using either orange, lemon or lime juice to help layer your flavors. Garnish in a nice reusable glass with a fresh mint leaf, whipped topping or granola. Search online for great recipes to help you to get started or use your imagination!
I had a work luncheon recently and knew exactly what to bring to please the crowd— Ukrop’s Chicken Salad with famous White House Rolls. It’s funny, when Richmond folks see the Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods salad container, it’s a reassuring sign—like an old family friend that’s always there at every event.
Even though Martin’s purchased Ukrop’s Super Markets, the Ukrop’s brand is remains behind to reassure us all that the flavors we’ve grown to love are still here for us to enjoy!
Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad and Southern Watergate Salad are just a few of the amazing salads I take to luncheons or have on hand at the house for weekend get-togethers.
