Welcome to the Blogging with Bashas’ where we hope to entertain you on all things food, family and fun. Check back regularly for recipes, meal planning inspiration, insights into new items, and fun things to do at home with your family. Thanks for visiting and we hope to see you in the store soon!
Be Safe this Halloween
Halloween is most likely going to look different this year. You may decide to not participate in Halloween festivities or trick-or-treating, or, you may go out and celebrate. Whatever you decide to do, please be safe and respectful of others. Here are a few things to...
Virtual Event This Saturday
Be sure to check out the Dia de los Muertos virtual event hosted by the Mesa Art Center on Saturday October 24th from 12-3pm! The vibrant ONLINE event offers a variety of features, performances, and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased. Join us for...
Decorate your belly for Halloween!
The Bashas' bakery has everything you need to make your Halloween celebration perfect. You can get pre-decorated cupcakes or single or double layer cakes. Bashas' also makes Peanut Brittle, Fudge, Chocolate Bark, Taffy Apples, and Chocolate Covered Pretzels that are...
Theme Your Fruit for Halloween!
Packing a school lunch is a good way to ensure your child receives the right nutrients throughout the day. Try making their lunch a bit spookier this month by decorating their Mandarin oranges! Mandarin oranges taste great and boost immunity. Turn a standard Mandarin...
Strawberry Banana French Toast
There is nothing better than fruit, maple syrup, and delicious bread to start your morning off right. King's Hawaiian has a sweet recipe to create your own French toast utilizing their sliced loaf bread and fresh fruit. To make it festive, cut the bread out with a...
Perfectly Roasted Squash
When the temperatures start to cool down you know it's time to start roasting all of your favorite Fall and Winter vegetables. Squash is in season now. While each type of squash may look different you can cook it the same way, although you may need to deal with their...
Witchy Popcorn Balls
Goblins and witches and ghouls... OH MY! As Halloween approaches, Pinterest is filled with all kinds of edible crafts you can create with your kids. In this recipe, you can create little witches made out of popcorn (this recipe could also be adjusted to make tiny...
Celebrate Día de los Muertos Virtually
Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American Art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. Typically this event is held in person at the Mesa Art Center. This year it will be held virtually on October 24th from 12-3pm. This event will have...
Buy Water and Help Fight Breast Cancer
October begins with supporting the fight against breast cancer. In Metro Phoenix, Bashas' is supporting Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. This state of the art facility combines the latest research, advanced technologies and an integrated approach to customize breast...
All the lilies
This month at Bashas', the floral department is celebrating the Asiatic Lily. Asiatic Lilies are hardy flowers that are the easiest to grow and come in a variety of colors. Their stems can reach 3-4 feet tall and are topped with small flowers. Did you know, that...
Pumpkin Loaf with Raisins and Dried Cherries
Tis' the season for pumpkin and spice. Here’s a recipe for a sweet and wholesome quick bread that’s the perfect treat to pack in a lunchbox. This is an easy recipe for children to help create. HANDS-ON TIME: 25 | TOTAL TIME: 80 | MAKES: 12 SERVINGS KITCHEN...
Don’t be afraid of Tofu!
Are you afraid to prepare your own tofu? Or, are you tired of tasteless tofu? A delicious tofu is all about the prep! When you squeeze out the excess moisture you start with a sponge-y base that is just begging for flavor! Let the tofu sit for 30 min before marinating...
Blueberry Lemon Vodka Spritz
As the days get shorter and the air gets crisper, many of us start thinking about cozier times and the holidays. While this year’s festivities are going to look different for most of us, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t bring in bits of the holiday spirit where we...
How to Understand What the Label is Telling You
Knowing which nutrients a food contains is key to selecting items that boost well-being. Michelle Martin from AZCentral Michelle Martin, a writer for AZCentral.com, posted this article a few months ago to help people understand what they are eating. Nutrition labels...
Sumo Citrus… Not an Orange
Sumo Citrus is a very sweet type of mandarin orange that is available now. It is extremely easy to peel, has no seeds, and is much larger than a Cutie. It is easily identifiable by the top-knot! This special citrus originated in Japan in the 1970s. Originally, the...