It's All For Mom

Here at Spencer's, we've been working tirelessly to find great prices
on all the best items to celebrate Mom.

Martha, our Fabulous Floral Diva, has brought in the most beautiful
flowering plants and bouquets to show Mom just how much she's loved.

Rod, the Meat Master, has stocked all our stores with unbelievably fresh
seafood, mouth watering Harris Ranch beef and tasty, tender poultry.

And Bob, Spencer's Prince of Produce, has scoured the Central Coast
for the freshest, most flavorful local produce that's sure to please Mom.

Rest assured that the Spencer's Team has done all the work, so that
you can relax and spend the day with Mom...
and as always, Thank You for shopping at your neighborhood
Spencer's Fresh Markets location.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

See our complete AD at spencersfreshmarkets.com

New Crop Sweet Coachella Valley White Corn!

You've been waiting for it all winter, and it's finally here...

the first crop of Coachella Valley Sweet White Corn!!

The Coachella Valley in Riverside County grows some of the best sweet

corn in the United States. Mild winters, along with 350 days of sun

every year, make this growing region perfect for the Desert Snow

variety of supersweet white corn. This early ripening corn has a very

high sugar content and loves the Valley's silty soil, which holds water

during the hot summer temperatures.

These sweet, tender ears arrive at Spencer's just after harvesting,

providing you with the freshest, most flavorful corn eating experience

imaginable.

Bite into the sweet taste of summer

a little early this year with

Coachella Valley Sweet White Corn.

Visit us on facebook and let us know how YOU  cook fresh corn!
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Giant Locally Grown Produce Sale through 4/12/2011!!

When we say "Locally Grown Produce", we mean just that.

In a recent Santa Maria Times article (Locally grown? It depends on how you define it. -April 2, 2011) , the term "Local" can mean anything from grown in the same city, to grown within a 5 state radius.

At Spencer's, "Locally Grown" produce comes from right here in our own backyard! We buy fresh produce daily from family farms in Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria and Lompoc. And because it arrives in our stores just after harvesting, you are guaranteed the freshest, most flavorful produce you can buy... not to mention helping our local economy.

Our produce is just one of the reasons we say, "Spencer's... where freshness is local". Come and taste the difference for yourself!

3 Day Sale!

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, save on:

Italian or Yellow Squash @ $.79 / Lb.

2 Lb. Bag of Clementines @ $1.99 each

Baby Back Pork Ribs @ $3.29 / Lb.

Selected Athenos Crumbled Feta Cheese @ 2 for $3.00

... and a whole host of the items you need for celebrating Spring!

(Don't forget those Fresh Blackberries @ 2 cartons for $4.00! Yummy!!spencersfreshmarkets.com

The Taste of Sunshine

If you've never tasted sunshine, Spencer's has it

on Sale thru 4/5/2011 at 2 Lbs. for $1.00.

Our Produce Director, Bob, just gave me a sample of our

California Jumbo Navel Oranges. Wow!!

They are sweet, juicy and bursting with sunny goodness...

and at .50 a pound, how can you resist?

Spring Is Here!

The weather is warming up and the nights are balmy.

Time to pull the cover off the ol' barbecue

and grill up something tasty tonight.

Spencer's is offering Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts and Thighs,

Your Choice, just 1.99 per Lb.

See our 3/30 thru 4/5/2011 Weekly AD Flyer

for these and other items that are sure to make your

Springtime simply spectacular!

Case Sale

Get special deals on select cases of IGA product on this week's ad.

3/23/11 - 3/29/11

*While supplies last - No rainchecks

Specials Include:

Full case (48 cans) of IGA Tomato Sauce only $11.00

Full case (12 - 24 count packages) of IGA 3-compartment Foam Plates available for $13.20

Full case (24 cans) of IGA Whole Kernel Sweet Corn only $9.36

Full case (8 bottles) of IGA Apple Juice available for $10.32

Other items include:

IGA Tomato Ketchup

IGA Cream Corn, Peas, or Cut Green Beans

IGA Spaghetti Sauce

These products are also available at a lower price for individual sale, if you don't want to purchase a full case.

99¢ Sale

We're trying something new! 

Running 3/23/11 through 3/29/11

From grocery, to meat, to produce, frozen, and dairy deli products, get the items you love at this special low price!

On sale for 99¢ each:
Lompoc Artichokes
Duncan Hines Chewy Brownies Mix
Select varieties of Spice Pantry Spices
Beef, Chicken or Turkey Swanson Pot Pies
Select varieties of Knudsen Milk
Ranch Style Pinto Beans

On sale for 99¢ per pound:
Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Breasts
Potato or Macaroni Salad
Santa Maria Valley Broccoli Crowns
Harris Ranch Sweetbreads

3 Cilantro Bunches for 99¢
4 Fresh Lemons for 99¢
Red Onions 2 lbs. for 99¢

Healthy Inspirations

Healthy Inspirations is a 3 in 1 weight loss solution for women.  The program provides diet, exercise and coaching strategies to help insure effective weight loss.  Members get a personalized eating plan based upon real food meals. 

We've teamed up with the local branch in Atascadero to tag those products that fit into the dietary guidelines.  

Some of these products include: 

Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt, Quaker Puffed Wheat Cereal, Lumberg Brown Rice Cakes, Natural Directions Olive Oil, Buffalo Guys Patties, Silk Light 1/2 Gallon Milk, Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, Zevia Soft Drinks, Spencer's Raspberry Vinaigrette

And that's just to name a few!

Look for the Healthy Inspirations logo around the store, and you'll know that that product is a healthier choice!

This program is currently only in progress at the Atascadero location.  Our goal is to implement this in all stores where a Healthy Inspirations is near.

Click here for more information on the Healthy Inspiration locations in Paso Robles and Atascadero.

Brian's Artisan Bread

Premium Hearth Breads, Baked Daily Traditional Old World Style Bread. Using no preservatives, these breads are made with the highest quality ingredients. 100% local, right down to the water.

"The process I have used over my 20 years of baking has always been the same.  This is a no rush, old school, simple and neat tradition of making the finest quality bread." - Owner/Baker Brian Francisco

Brian began his career in 1990, when hired as a Bakery Manager for San Luis Sourdough.  After experiencing rapid growth with them, Brian decided to branch out on his own.  He opened shop in Atascadero in March 2007.  What started out as a sole venture, Brian's Artisan Bread now employees 13 people.  They supply bread from Paso Robles to Orcutt, with a mix of grocery stores and restaurants.  So not only can you pick up a fresh loaf at your local Spencer's Fresh Market, but you can also be served Brian's Bread at Giovanni's in Morro Bay, Cracked Crab in Pismo Beach, High St. Deli in San Luis Obispo, and Addamo Vineyards in Orcutt (among many others).

"Local support has been phenomenal.  We've been very well received by the communities that we serve."

http://briansartisanbread.com/

Located in Atascadero.  Wholesale only.

Caribbean Cruise

March is National Frozen Food Month!

Celebrate with your chance to win a 7-day Family Caribbean Cruise, brought to you by the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association.

Sweepstakes ends April 30, 2011.

For official rules and entry information, visit http://www.easyhomemeals.com/

Frozen Food Specials on Ad this week 

3/2/11 - 3/8/11:

C & W Frozen Vegetables - 2/$4.00

Springfield Mirco-Easy Vegetables - $1.29 each

Springfield Frozen Waffles - 2/$3.00

Aunt Jemima French Toast Sticks - $2.79 each

Hungry-Man Frozen Dinners - $2.99 each

Zevia All-Natural Soda

Zevia is the first all-natural based, sugar free alternative to diet soda.

Zevia is an herb native to the South American rainforest. It has been used as a sugar substitute for centuries in many countries. These sodas are 100% natural, with zero calories, zero net carbs, zero fat, and little to no sodium depending on the flavor.

We carry 6 of the 7 flavors: Cola, Ginger Ale, Orange, Black Cherry, Twist and Root Beer. 

Come into your local Spencer's Fresh Markets and try one today!

For more information on Zevia, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

Lompoc Artichokes are Back!

Lompoc Valley produces some of the most nutritious and flavorful artichokes in the country.  Baroda Farms is the industry leader in bringing new varieties of the artichoke to your dinner table.  These new varieties have meatier leaves, bigger hearts, and better flavor, which means one thing: better eating!

Artichokes can be enjoyed in many ways.  Try them steamed, cooked in a pressure cooker, grilled or even BBQ'd.  Sprinkle on some Spencer's Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Seasoning and enjoy with a small side of mayonnaise or melted butter.  If you want to be on the more adventurous side, try these other dipping options:

- Mayonnaise and mustard mixture

- Mayonnaise and lemon or lime juice

- Butter mixed with fresh garlic

- Mayonnaise with curry powder

- Mayonnaise with pesto

- Lemon or garlic aioli

How do you like your artichokes? Share your recipes in a comment below.  Enjoy!

These artichokes are on sale now for $0.79 a piece, while supplies last.

What is IGA?

As many of you may have noticed, things have been looking a little different around Spencer's lately.  Spencer's is still locally owned and operated, we have simply joined forces with IGA.  

IGA stands for the Independent Grocers Alliance.  Founded in 1926, IGA brings together independent grocers from across the United States.  This gives us better buying power to stay competitive in a chain store driven market.  IGA has given us tools to implement not only better pricing, but customer service and communication also.

The IGA Promise reads: 

"A warm welcome from friendly, 

knowledgeable associates 

Great service and quick response

 to your special requests

Locally-owned by people you

know and trust

At the heart of your community"

IGA gives us the opportunity to enhance our small town, community feel, "Where Freshness is Local."

Eat Your Heart Out!!!

This Valentine's Day, after your steak and lobster dinner, enjoy a slice (or entire) cake by our master baker Franck Bouget! These gorgeous and oh, so delicious cakes come in a variety of yummy flavors: Pink Champagne, Chocolate, Raspberry, Lemon, Carrot, and German Chocolate. These cakes are baked fresh daily at our San Luis Obispo location, and even come in personal, presliced portions if you'd like a slice of more than one flavor. The stores always have several on hand in the bakery department, and can also be made to order. Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, or any special occasion. Pick up yours today and "fall in love" all over again!

Chocolate

Lemon or Raspberry