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