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Hey, what exactly are truffles? Truffles are the fruiting body of a fungus closely related to mushrooms that, starting in spring, form several inches underground at the base of certain trees, mainly oak and chestnut. They grow best within a swath that extends from just south of Madrid to the...

Do you have to be Jewish to order this food? It's a good question. The answer is no! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, are two of the holiest days of the Jewish calendar (even eclipsing the more widely familiar Chanukah). And along with these holy...

In honor of Olive Oil Month at Market Hall Foods, we sat down to chat with two important members of the California Olive Oil industry, Linda Sikorski and Sandy Sonnenfelt. In Part Two, we feature Director of Prepared Foods and the Pasta Program, Sandy. Join us as she regales us with stories about...

In honor of Olive Oil Month at Market Hall Foods, we sat down to chat with two key individuals in the California Olive Oil game, Linda Sikorski and Sandy Sonnenfelt. In Part One, we feature Senior Grocery Buyer, Linda. Join us as she gives some insight on the history of California olive oils at...

Planning for a party can be daunting—but, rest assured, there are solutions! We have some suggestions on how to assemble a Spanish Meat and Cheese Plate in 5 minutes or less, whether it is at your local specialty market, shopping here at Market Hall Foods Online, or, if you happen to be in the...

The Midwife and the Baker: two of the world's oldest professions The Midwife and the Baker breads represent the kind of artisan, food passion projects that we adore at Market Hall Foods. Jaime Shapiro and Mac McConnell (the “Midwife” and the “Baker,” respectively) acknowledge that they...