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What You Need to Know About This Year’s Girl Scout Cookie Season

by Jennifer Swartvagher

Thin Mints or Samoas? Grab a box of each because Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) just kicked off the 2021 cookie season nationally. This year girls are selling in creative, socially distant and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe. 

Girl Scout Cookies

Last year, due to the pandemic, girls were faced with challenges which forced them to quickly pivot their sales methods. From running virtual cookie booths on social media to setting up drive-through locations to facilitating orders that ship directly to customers’ doors, girls as young as five years old are continuing to embrace their entrepreneurial spirits, stay connected to their communities, and have fun by participating in the cookie program. And, the proceeds from each and every purchase stay local with the troop and its council to power Girl Scouts’ essential leadership programming.

“We’re proud of the resourceful ways Girl Scouts are running their cookie businesses safely and using their earnings to make the world a better place,” said interim GSUSA CEO Judith Batty. “This season, our girls will continue to exemplify what the cookie program taught them—how to think like entrepreneurs, use innovative sales tactics, and pivot to new ways of doing business when things don’t go according to plan. The cookie program is what keeps Girl Scouts thriving in communities across the country and is proven to build girls’ leadership skills and help them become successful in life.”

This season, GSUSA is collaborating with food ordering and delivery platform Grubhub so girls have another way to facilitate contact-free cookie orders. In select markets, with additional markets added throughout cookie season, consumers can order Girl Scout Cookies for pickup or delivery on Grubhub.com or the Grubhub app. A hands-on experience in managing e-commerce, local Girl Scouts will track and fulfill orders, manage inventory, and more, all using Grubhub’s back-end technology. As always, the proceeds benefit the troop and council while providing another innovative way to safely run the cookie program virtually. GSUSA is grateful to Grubhub for waiving all fees for the organization to make this new delivery option feasible for sales without reducing troops’ and councils’ proceeds. To kick off the collaboration, Grubhub is offering free delivery on Girl Scout Cookie orders through Feb. 14 with a minimum purchase of $15.

GSUSA is making it possible for all consumers nationwide who don’t already know a Girl Scout to purchase Girl Scout Cookies online for shipment to their doors. Beginning Feb. 1, customers can enter their zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to find a local troop to purchase from through the Digital Cookie platform for direct shipment or donation to local organizations. This additional contact-free method supports local girls while keeping their safety and skill building top of mind.

“Like other people running small businesses, Girl Scouts are growing their cookie sale online to connect to consumers who may be harder to reach during the pandemic, all while staying resilient and learning skills such as money management, goal setting, and customer service,” said Batty. “We are excited to open virtual cookie booths beginning February 1 to customers who don’t know a Girl Scout so they can still support girls during this challenging time for all of us.”

Toast Yay!

This year, Girl Scouts in select areas will offer the new Toast-Yay! cookie, a French toast–inspired cookie dipped in delicious icing and full of flavor in every bite. Toast-Yay! gives consumers a new way to celebrate moments of joy alongside other favorites, like Thin Mints and Samoas/Caramel deLites. And though social distancing measures may keep families and friends apart, cookie customers can share joy and stay connected this season through a gift-box option that ships directly to others via the Digital Cookie platform.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA

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7-Eleven’s Free Delivery Helps Get You through the Holidays

by Jennifer Swartvagher

The elves at 7-Eleven have been working overtime. The convenience stores are stocked up on anything and everything you need to fill those stockings to the brim this holiday season. Plus, the 7NOW delivery app offers store-to-door free contactless delivery through Jan. 3, 2021 with the code FREE4U. 

7 Eleven Holiday

Customers can easily purchase all types of gifts and goodies from tasty holiday treats, toys, electronics, gift cards, wine and more.

Here are just a few ways 7-Eleven stores can save the day or at least help shoppers check off a few things on their to-do lists:

  • Toys: Customers can pick up stocking stuffers for all ages: Mandalorian Funko POP, Hot Wheels, SpongeBob SquarePants Fun Plush, Monster Jam trucks and more.
  • Face Coverings: Prints include Santa, reindeer, gingerbread men, candy canes, lights, trees, dinosaurs!
  • Gift Cards: A selection of some of the most-wanted – Vanilla Visa, Amazon, Netflix, Apple App Store, Google Play, iTunes, gaming cards such as Xbox and PlayStation… and of course, 7-Eleven gift cards.
  • ‘Batteries Not Included’ and Gadget-y Gift Solutions: Premium quality electronic accessories, sold under the 24/7 LIFE by 7-Eleven™ brand like Bluetooth headphones, wireless earbuds, charging pads and more. For those “batteries not included” toys and gadgets, 24/7 LIFE by 7-Eleven batteries are available in a variety of sizes at great values compared to national brands. 
  • Holiday treats and sweets: Spruce up your holiday party with a wide assortment of holiday-inspired goodies, including:
    • Seasonal Sandwich Cookies with pomegranate crème, candy cane crème and pecan pie crème flavored varieties.
    • Holiday-inspired Mini Donuts in chocolate covered cherry and gingerbread flavors.
    • Yogurt covered pretzels in sweet sugar plum sprinkle and the classic red, white and green.
    • Limited edition trail mixes with flavors like butter rum toffee and sugar cookie.
    • Fiery cinnamon bear candy for spice-lovers and other gummy varieties
    • Candy Cane Cocoa, a hot, rich cocoa blended with cool peppermint flavor which can be topped with chocolate sauce

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: 7-Eleven

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Bay Area Dessert Shops That Deliver Your Favorite Holiday Treats

by Sandra Lee

With the holidays in full swing and the year coming to an end (and it’s been a year), what better way to treat yourself and loved ones than with some delicious holiday sweets with easy delivery. From gingerbread houses (either DIY or ready-to-eat) to festive cupcakes to holiday-themed grazing boards, we’ve scoured the Bay Area to bring you our picks. Check out the list to find one in your area—you’ll be supporting small businesses that’ve been definitely hit this year, and indulging in some holiday snacking for yourself or someone else. Happy ordering!

San Francisco

Batter Bakery

The boutique, small-batch bakery in San Francisco is owned by Jen Busy out of passion and love for bringing happiness to people through food. For the holidays, Batter Bakery has hand-decorated festive cookies starting at $3.50, classic gingerbread and chocolate peppermint cakes, and six-count cookie packs including holiday confetti and cherry ginger for $13. Our favorite is the cookie decorating kits that include cookies, royal icing and all the supplies. They come in a pack of six/$25 and 12/$45. Pick-up and delivery are available, with a local courier delivery fee of $18. 

Online: batterbakery.com

City Gal Bakes

City Gal Bakes

Elizabeth is a mom of two kiddos and the owner and founder of City Gal Bakes in San Francisco. Her sugar cookies with royal icing are not only beautiful but delicious. For the holidays, City Gal Bakes is offering cookie decorating kits with either a Winter or Christmas theme and comes with eight cookies, icing, sprinkles and instructions. They are also offering cookie platters and gifts in fun, festive shapes like gingerbread, stockings and Hanukkah. 

Online: citygalbakes.com

Wholesome Bakery

Wholesome Bakery

Women-owned and run since 2009, Wholesome Bakery in San Francisco is 100% gluten-free and vegan, making treats that are allergen-friendly, sustainable, plant-based and high quality with no refined sugars. Try a 7 Layer Bar with almond crust, dark chocolate and house-made caramel, or their custom gift boxes with assorted sweet or savory goodies. For the holidays, check out the holiday gift box filled with marzipan truffles, sandwich cookies and a chocolate loaf. Holiday pies like sweet potato, pumpkin and pecan are also going to be available. Free delivery offered on orders more than $40 and a minimum of 48 hours is needed for delivery.

Online: wholesomebakery.com

Hey, Cookie

It all started when founder Christa Hill wanted to share her favorite cookies with friends at Dolores Park. Eight years and thousands of cookies later, she’s still at it, bringing smiles to her customers around San Francisco. In addition to her classic assortment, holiday cookies include snowflake shortbread, spicy gingerbread, chocolate mint and cinnamon-spiced snickerdoodle. A box of two dozen minis are $60 delivered within the city and comes packaged with colorful tissue, a festive bow and a handwritten message.

Online: heycookiesf.com

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XO Bakes

Owner and mom of two, Becca started XO Bakes as a way to bring joy to others through cookie decorating classes and homemade cookie treats. For the holidays, she is offering her fun cookie kits for $35 and includes 12 cookies, five icing bags, sprinkles, toothpicks for precise icing spreading and a tip sheet for design inspiration. It’s the perfect afternoon activity for the whole family and also makes a great gift! Delivery is contactless and runs $20 for Bernal Heights, Mission, Potrero, Nob Hill and parts of SOMA. 

Online: xobakes.com

SF Proper

Bronwyn Knight/SF Proper

Hot cocoa bombs, DIY cookie kits and decadent holiday cakes are on the menu this holiday season at SF Proper. The spiced orange cake and lemon custard cake would be perfect additions to your holiday table. Sip on holiday craft cocktails made by the award-winning team, Bon Vivants. All cocktails are batched for two and are available for $20. Items are available for delivery and pickup.

Online: sf-hotel-master-tenant-llc.square.site

East Bay

Brie Grazing Boards

Brie Grazing boards was started by a single mom with a love for making food look beautiful. Karla’s charcuterie and cheese boards are fully customizable (gluten-free, vegetarian options available), deliverable (if in the Tri-Valley), and gorgeous. With little details like decorative flowers, rose-shaped salami, mini honey dippers, sugared cranberries and themed decor, it really makes a great gift for anyone on your list including teachers, family and friends. Check out her Instagram for inspiration and contact information! 

Online: briegrazing.com

James and the Giant Cupcake

Sarina J. via Yelp

With fun names like Cloud 9, Pink Lemonade and Cocoa Crazy, this East Bay bakery founded by Eurdyce Manning is all about bringing out the playful side of food. December flavors include Candy Cane with peppermint ganache, Jack Frost with cream cheese icing and Holiday High Hat with jolly sprinkles. There is also a Stay at Home Cupcake Kit available that comes with six cupcakes (vanilla, chocolate, combination, gluten-free or vegan), sprinkles and buttercream frosting for fun at home. Delivery and pick-up are available in Oakland’s three locations. 

Online: jamesandthegiantcupcake.com

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar has awesome food for the whole family with locations in Newark and Cupertino. This year they have an amazing partnership with Habitat for Humanity during the holiday season. Order a DIY gingerbread house for take-out or delivery, complete with frosting and sweet decorations for $6.95 and 100% of the proceeds go to helping build a home in communities. It’s a great way to help families while enjoying time with the kiddos this year. How cool is that? 

Online: lazydogrestaurants.com

South Bay/Peninsula

Knox Cookie Bar

When that late-night cookie craving hits, look no further than Nox Cookie Bar. Serving warm cookies, treats and cold milk between the hours of 11:30 a.m - 2:30 a.m. (you read that right), take-out, and online delivery are available in San Jose and surrounding areas. Order holiday-themed sugar cookies in festive candy cane, Santa and snowflake shapes at $2.50 a cookie, or try a NoxBox for $8.50 with 12 small cookies for a great spontaneous snack or gift for friends this season.

Online: noxcookiebar.com

Soiree Macarons

Self-taught baker and working mom of two, Tara is the owner of Soiree Macarons in San Jose. This year she is offering her tasty two, five and 10 holiday macaron gift pack with a variety of holiday flavors including hot cocoa, gingerbread latte, white chocolate peppermint, pistachio pomegranate and dark chocolate bourbon. The five-pack is $12.50 and 10 pack is $25. Delivery is available throughout San Jose for $10. Check out her Instagram for updates and ordering information! 

Online: instagram.com/soireemacarons

Sibby's Cupcakery

Located in San Mateo, Sibby’s Cupcakery has been around since 2004 serving delicious signature, seasonal and custom-themed cupcakes baked to order from scratch. The bakery is nut-free and offers gluten-free options that are just as delicious. For the holidays, Sibby’s is bringing flavors like gingerbread, coconut snowball and mint cookies and cream. Sampler boxes are $33 for a dozen minis and $48 for regular size and come in a gift-ready box with holiday ribbon. Delivery is available from San Francisco to Sunnyvale and pick-up is by appointment only. Check the website for hours. 

Online: sibbyscupcakery.com

Copenhagen Bakery

A staple in the Burlingame area, Copenhagen Bakery has been open for over 40 years serving customers from all over the Bay Area. While they offer a wide variety of sweet and savory bakery items, the custom cakes are their specialty. Copenhagen does it up for the holidays, making intricate gingerbread houses that you can DIY or buy ready to be displayed (past years included Gingerbread Resort and Smurf Gingerbread House). They also offer themed cookies, cupcakes, fruitcake and stollen. Pick-up and delivery are available, call the bakery for more information. 

Online: copenhagenbakery.com

North Bay

Johnny Doughnuts

Johnny Doughnuts

Johnny Doughnuts in Marin makes artisanal donuts handcrafted with organic ingredients sourced locally. With a variety of flavors and styles from classic to raised to vegan and gluten-free, there is a donut for everyone. For the holidays, they are bringing back two seasonal favorites for a limited time through the end of the year. The Wildberry Bismark is a Hanukkah favorite and similar to a Sufganiyot, filled with wildberry jam and rolled in sugar. For apple lovers, check out the Apple Bismark filled with delicious apple pie filling. Delivery is available through Door Dash or Caviar.

Online: johnnydoughnuts.com

Susie Cakes

With several locations across the Bay Area including Marin, Susie Cakes is known for beautifully delicious cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pies made from scratch using only the finest and freshest ingredients. For the holidays, Susie Cakes is bringing back their popular Crushed Candy Cane Cake as well as frosted sugar cookies and chocolate mint cupcakes. They will also be offering a cupcake kit that comes with a dozen cupcakes, festive buttercream frosting and sprinkles for $48. Pick-up and delivery are available at select bakeries so check the website for the closest one! 

Online: susiecakes.com

Sift Dessert Bar

Family-owned since 2008, this bakery knows its sweet stuff. With three locations around the Bay Area including Santa Rosa and Napa, Sift Dessert Bar makes beautiful cupcakes, macarons, cakes, cuffles (cake and frosting blended together and dipped in chocolate) and other yummy treats. They have great holiday boxes that are delivered contactless and left on the porch with delivery notification in Santa Rosa, Cotati and Rohnert Park. Check out the Holiday Box with champagne marshmallows, chocolate cruffles and hot cocoa stir stick for $55, the Winter Box with a dozen assorted cookies and a Snowball Fight Game for the family for $49, or the Hanukkah Gift box with a surprise ball and chocolate coins for $56.  

Online: siftdessertbar.com

—Sandra Lee

Featured image: iStock

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Celebrate National Cookie Day with Cheryl’s Cookies & Harry & David

by Jennifer Swartvagher

National Cookie Day is the perfect day to indulge in a sweet treat. Cheryl’s Cookies and Harry & David are celebrating in delicious ways. They are offering seasonal flavors and festive gifts to creative ways to enjoy these gourmet delights in the comfort of home.

Harry & David® Christmas Cookie Collection

photo: Harry & David

Cookie lovers can savor the season with holiday favorites from cocoa sugar and black cherry chocolate to gingerbread and dark chocolate-covered peppermint. These cookies will excite taste buds all around.

Harry & David® Christmas Cookie Collection

photo: Cheryl’s Cookies

The countdown to Christmas begins with the brand new and exclusive Advent Calendar Cookie Box, the tastiest way for families to connect with one another and be merry.

Cheryl's Cookies Holiday

photo: Cheryl’s Cookies

The magic of cookies can be delivered right to loved ones’ doorsteps with endless delicious gift ideas. For the little ones, send a buttercream frosted cut-out cookie card or elevate reading time with a big book of Christmas cookies. Big kids can also enjoy a sweet surprise with a ceramic station wagon cookie jar and a tower of cookies.

Harry & David® The Big Book of Christmas Cookies

photo: Harry & David

Cookie artisans can reinvent the traditional cookie platter by crafting an Instagram and Pinterest-worthy holiday cookie board. Using gourmet cookies as the foundation, this dessert tray can be personalized with a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

National Cookie Day

photo: Harry & David

Starting today, Fri., Dec. 4 to Sun., Dec. 6, the National Cookie Day Sampler Box from Cheryl’s Cookies is on sale for $9.99 and includes free delivery. This assortment arrives with six popular cookie flavors and a $10 reward card to use on your next purchase.

Cheryl's Cookies National Cookie Day Sampler

photo: Cheryl’s Cookies

—Jennifer Swartvagher

 

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Walmart Introduces New Membership Program

by Jennifer Swartvagher

Walmart is launching a new membership program that brings together in-store and online benefits to save customers money and time. Walmart+ will make life easier for busy families. Members will receive unlimited free delivery from stores, fuel discounts and access to tools that make shopping faster for families. 

Walmart+

Membership will be available to all customers on Sept. 15 and  will cost $98 a year or $12.95 a month and includes a 15-day free trial period.

“We are a company committed to meeting our customers’ needs,” said Janey Whiteside, chief customer officer, Walmart. “Customers know they can trust us and depend on us, and we’ve designed this program as the ultimate life hack for them. Walmart+ will bring together a comprehensive set of benefits where we see the greatest needs from our customers and where our scale can bring solutions at an unprecedented value.”

The initial list of Walmart+ benefits are below. The list of benefits will continue to grow over time.

  • Unlimited free delivery: In-store prices as fast as same-day on more than 160,000 items from tech and toys to household essentials and groceries. This service was previously known as Delivery Unlimited – a subscription service that allows customers to place an unlimited number of deliveries for a low, flat yearly or monthly fee. Current subscribers will automatically become Walmart+ members.
  • Scan & Go: Unlock Scan & Go in the Walmart app — a fast way to shop in-store. Using the Walmart app, customers can scan their items as they shop and pay using Walmart Pay for a quick, easy, touch-free payment experience.
  • Fuel discounts: Fill up and save up to 5 cents a gallon at nearly 2,000 Walmart, Murphy USA and Murphy Express fuel stations. Sam’s Club fuel stations will soon be added to this lineup.

These benefits come in addition to the retailer’s existing customer offerings like Walmart’s free curbside pickup, NextDay delivery and two-day delivery. Walmart will continue to have delivery options with a per-delivery transaction fee so customers can choose the service that’s best for them. 

“Life feels more complicated than ever. Walmart+ is designed to make it easier – giving customers an option to not have to sacrifice on cost or convenience,” added Whiteside. “We know shopping should fit customers’ needs, not the other way around. We have always been a champion for the right item at the right price, but now it’s more than that. We have the right shopping solutions at the right time, too.”

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Walmart

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Portland Pizzerias Offering Curbside or Delivery

by Annette Benedetti

Summer is almost here. That means more time playing and less time cooking. COVID has got us all cooking at home more. But on those occasions when you just don’t want to take a break from all of the play to cook lunch or dinner, these are the pizza places you can turn to. Offering curbside and delivery, these are the Portland pizzerias you can turn to when making a meal is off the table.

Apizza Scholls

Offering 18″ to-go orders only, Apizza Scholls is a family favorite. From salads to antipasti to dessert, there’s plenty of options for families with varied tastes. You can build your own pie or choose from a list of favorites like the Amatriciana made with whole milk mozzarella, grana padano, lite sauce/chili flake/herbs/garlic, and house cured bacon & red onion. The Apizza Amore is sure to become a family favorite with tomato sauce, mozzarella (whole milk & fresh), grana padano, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil after bake plus Capicola.

Online: apizzascholls.com

Photo: Andy Cuzma via pexels

Blackbird Pizza

This establisment has made delivery easy. You can order up your pie through any of the most popular apps like Uber Eats, Chow Now, Caviar, Postmates and Grubhub. Your family can enjoy whole pies like the Garden harvest which is packed with all of your favorite veggies, or the Farmers which has cured bacon, red onion, mozzarella and more.

Online: blackbirdpizzapdx.com/

Mississippi Pizza

This local favorite is offering free delivery for locations within three miles of Mississippi Pizza. This area is roughly from NE Columbia Blvd to HWY 84, NE Greeley to NE 33rd. For orders outside this zone they continue to offer delivery through Caviar. Choose from veggie, Margherita, The King (Fresh Basil, parmesan, balsamic reduction drizzle), or the Penelope’s Pie (Caramelized onion sauce, spinach, beets, artichoke heart, parmesan).

Online: mississippipizza.com/

photo: hot lips via yelp

Hot Lips

This popular spot delivers handcrafted meat, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and whole wheat pies out of six Portland locations. They also deliverhandcrafted meat, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and whole wheat pies out of all of their Portland shops. We promise, you won’t be disappointed with their tasty slices. And there’s something for everyone in your crew. No one goes hungry when Hot Lips is on the job.

Online: hotlipspizza.com/

Pizzicato

Break the monotony of home cooking with Pizzicato’s irresistible pizza, a combination of Jambon, Fig, Gruyère, caramelized onion, and fresh thyme. Or, choose from three additional new specials, and rest assured that they are focused on the safetof their food preparation, pick up and delivery. Your family has options with this special spot. There’s everything from the Just Cheese to the classic Pepperoni to the Barbecue Chicken. Is your mouth watering yet? Ours it.

Online: pizzicatopizza.com/

Sizzle Pie

This spot is open for curbside pickup and delivery from all of its Portland locations. With a huge selection of specialty options, from the Ol’ Dirty (salami, ricotta, olive oil, and pepperoncinis) to the Vegan Angel of Doom ( vegan “mozzarella”, fresh jalapeños, pineapple, shaved almonds and fresh cilantro) there’s something for everyone in your crew.

–Annette Benedetti

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NYC Gardening Stores That Are Open & Delivering!

by Mimi O'Connor

Spring has sprung, and while this one is certainly not typical, it’s still time to plant up! Good news: because gardening and hardware stores sell supplies for growing food (seeds, herbs, soil, etc.) they are open in the age of Coronavirus. We found gardening stores in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and beyond offering delivery and/or no-touch pickup. Many are still open for shopping, with safety precautions and social distancing in place. Whether you want to plant some window boxes with flowers with the kids, start some seeds or grow a victory garden—these NYC stores can help!

Urban Garden Center 

Urban Garden Center

This longtime Manhattan nursery has recently received shipments of perennials, trees and shrubs and locally-grown annuals, but the veggies, seeds and herbs are flying out the door. (For the very latest in availability, click here. There’s no minimum, and Urban Garden Center delivers to all the boroughs, with delivery fees dependent on how far they are traveling. Delivery within Manhattan ranges from $15 to $35 and they are open Noon to 6 p.m. daily. 

1640 Park Ave. at 116th Street
East Harlem
646-872-3991
Online: urbangardennyc.com

Shannon Florist & Nursery

Shannon Florist & Nursery

This Kensington, Brooklyn florist across the street from Green-wood Cemetery creates arrangements for occasions of all kinds, but it also operates a large garden center, which is currently stocked with whatever you might be looking for: vegetable starts, seeds, annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, as well as supplies and houseplants. You can shop in person, pick up curbside, or they'll deliver to the surrounding area for $35. Tip: if you go to the web site, you will get the page for the floral business. For the latest on what's in stock at the garden center, head to Facebook, where you'll find lists and photos of offerings,  or Instagram.

3380 Fort Hamilton Pkwy. 
Kensington 
347-956-2001
Online: shannonflorist.com

Garden World 

Kin T. via Yelp

This Flushing, Queens nursery has been around since 1949, so it makes sense that the mantra here is: “Gardening is not cancelled!” The store is stocked with seeds, herbs, annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs (including dwarf fruit trees)  and vegetable starts. Garden World also has a location on Long Island in Franklin Square. You can head to the store to shop, or arrange for delivery or curbside pickup. There’s a $50 minimum for delivery and they delivery throughout Queens. 

46-20 Francis Lewis Blvd.
Flushing
718-224-6789
Online: nygardenworld.com

Plant Shed 

The Plant Shed

While its storefronts are temporarily closed, this popular Manhattan resource for houseplants, flowers and yes, plants for the garden is offering touch-free delivery throughout NYC. (They’re even delivering to Yonkers and parts of New Jersey.) Order more than $100 online and delivery is free in Manhattan. You can stock up on soils and fertilizer to get your seeds and veggies going, or get flats of annuals, pre-made hanging baskets and more. Deliveries are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday. (Have some houseplants that aren’t doing so well? You can also do a virtual consult with a Plant Shed professional to get some advice on how to nurse your green friend back to health.) 

212-662-4400
Online: plantshed.com

Wiesner Brothers 

Mike T. via Yelp

This Staten Island garden center and landscaping business has been in business since 1928, so they've seen a lot. Its large outdoor nursery feels almost park-like, and you’re welcome to come by and browse (and shop) in person, with safe social distancing practices in place. The inventory of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs is extensive and impressive, and Wiesner Brothers also stocks everything you need for starting a vegetable garden, from seeds and seedlings to soil, fertilizer, etc. They are doing no-contact parking lot pickup as well: call with an order, pay over the phone, and arrange a time to pick it up; call when you arrive and staff will load merchandise into your car. They are open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Tuesday through Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. 

2402 Victory Blvd.
Central Island 
718-761-5141
Online: wiesnerbros.com

Crest Hardware & Urban Garden Center 

Crest Hardware Facebook page

Williamsburg is lucky to be served by this friendly neighborhood hardware store and garden center. Crest has seeds, seed starting supplies, annuals and perennials, trees and houseplants in its 5,000 square foot garden area. (You can enjoy a virtual walk around it here. ) There’s no minimum, and delivery fees start. at $25. Crest delivers throughout Williamsburg and into Bed-Stuy, as well as lower Manhattan. Obviously, you can stock up on any supplies for projects around the house with Crest as well. They are open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

558 Metropolitan Ave.
Williamsburg
718- 388-9521
Online: cresthardwarenyc.com

Kings County Nurseries

Jiao X. via Yelp

In business for 65 years, Kings County Nurseries is open for safe shopping—there's lot of space here—and is delivering as well. This large garden center has all you could need, including annuals, herbs, perennials, trees and shrubs, as well as seeds, vegetable starts and soil to get things growing.  The nursery is allowing five shoppers in at a time, max two people per party. (But don't forget your mask or you can't get in!) They will also deliver to most of Brooklyn, but there is a minimum purchase of $150; curbside pickup is free, and lots of annuals, herbs and vegetables are in racks out front to shop from as well. 

625 New York Ave.
718-493-2363
Prospect Lefferts Gardens 
Online: kingscountynurseries.com

—Mimi O’Connor

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San Diego Restaurant Takeout Meal Kits Your Family Will Love

by Bonnie Taylor

Some of our favorite restaurants have put together take and make family meal kits that you can whip into a meal in your own kitchen. They include all the ingredients you’ll need to create your favorite restaurant dishes at home––and you’ll be supporting local restaurants at the same time. Whether you get a brunch, dinner or dessert kit, you’ll be guaranteed a restaurant quality meal that will make you feel like a superhero in the kitchen.

Burger Lounge

Burger Lounge has elevated the basic burger to something extra special. This is one of our favorite go-to spots for take out, and now to make at home. Burger Lounge Box Kit includes: 4 grass-fed burger patties with buns, tomato, onion, pickles, lettuce, organic cheese and their proprietary lounge sauce. They’ll have an optional quinoa burger soon. For the price this is one the best take home meal kits offered at $6 a person!

What: Burger Lounge Box Kit

Serves: 4

Cost: $25.95 

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up curbside, delivery

Locations: Kensington, Hillcrest, Little Italy, Gaslamp, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Del Sur/4S Ranch, Temecula

Online: burgerlounge.com 

Tajima Restaurants

If you’re missing out on some cultured travel to far off places, pick up a Ramen Family Meal Kit to bring the flavors home. Includes: noodles, tonkotsu broth, pork chashu, ramen egg, bok choy, bean sprouts, green onions, fried garlic, sesame seeds, spices and a side of edamame.

What: Ramen Family Meal Kit

Serves: 4 people

Cost: $43

Order: online, call in

How to get it: walk in, delivery

Locations: Convoy St., Mercury St., Hillcrest, East Village, North Park, College Heights, Tijuana

Online: tajimasandiego.com

 

Tahona Bar

Bring Taco Tuesdays home with a DIY Taco or Quesadilla Kit! Includes: choice of barbacoa, chicken tinga or sautéed mushrooms; plus tortillas, black beans, barley, chips, guacamole and flan de la casa!

What: DIY Taco or Quesadilla Kit

Serves: 2-4

Cost: $30 for 2 servings, $50 for 4 servings

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up, delivery

2414 San Diego Ave.

Old Town

619-255-2090

Online: tahonabardelivery.com

 

North Italia

Go ahead, take the family to Italy…from your kitchen! Pick up one of these fresh pasta meal kits from favorite restaurant North Italia and you’ll be transported to another place. The Family Kit includes: choice of fresh pasta (tagliatelle, bucatini, rigatoni or strozzapreti), choice of pasta sauce (bolognese, marinara, garlic parmesan cream or basil pesto), large caesar salad and parmesan garlic bread. Add on a sweet treat with their salted caramel budino, lemon curd bambolini or my favorite dessert of all time their hazelnut torta!

What: Fresh Pasta Meal Kit

Serves: 4-5

Cost: $65

Deal: take $10 off of $40 orders when you order via DoorDash, use code “NORTH10”

Deal: get a free $10 gift card when you buy one online for $50

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up curbside, delivery

7055 Friars Rd.
Fashion Valley Mall
619-343-2301

3715 Caminito Ct.
One Paseo in Del Mar
858-252-7720

Online: northitalia.com

 

URBN Coal Fired Pizza

This is personally one of my family’s favorite pizza spots and we get cravings for their polpetta meatball pizza all the time. Looks like we’ll be making a stop here for one of their DIY Pizza Packs! Includes: small dough ball, sauce, cheese, pepperoni.

What: Pizza Kit

Serves: 3-6

Cost: $11 for cheese, $13 for pepperoni, $3 extra for gluten free crust

Order: call in

How to get it: pick up, delivery

3085 University Ave.
North Park
619-255-7300
Online: urbnnorthpark.com

 

Lazy Dog Restaurant

Treat your family to brunch in your kitchen! Get the Brunch Kit from the Lazy Dog Restaurant and you’ll have everything you need to start your day off right. Includes: 1 lb. bacon, 15 eggs, breakfast potatoes, pancake mix, fresh bananas, Nutella, whipped cream, syrup, coffee and fresh OJ. Don’t forget to add on some DIY Bellinis or Mimosas!

If you prefer something for lunch or dinner, they've got you covered there too with a pizza kit or a backyard bbq kit. The Pizza Kit includes: 2 balls of pizza dough, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, DIY Caesar salad kit, and fresh baked white chocolate chip brownies. The Backyard BBQ Kit includes: 2 flat iron steaks, 8 hot dogs + buns, DIY coleslaw and potatoes, plus all of the fixins to put on top like shredded cheese, relish, onions, tomatoes, jalepenos, even ketchup and housemade mustard

What: Brunch Kit, Brunch Cocktails Kit, Pizza Kit, Backyard BBQ Kit

Serves: 4-8

Cost: Brunch Kit $45; Brunch Cocktails $20 incl 1 bottle sparkling wine + juice; Pizza Kit $35; Backyard BBQ Kit $60

Deal: Free Brownies with any pantry kit or family meal, limited time offer

Deal: Free delivery over $25

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up curbside, delivery

1202 Camino Del Rio N
Mission Valley
619-481-6191

40754 Winchester Rd.
Temecula
951-719-1884

Online: lazydogrestaurants.com

 

RED O Restaurant

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home with these Family Fiesta Packs! Includes: choice of tacos, fajitas or enchiladas with either vegan, chicken, carnitas, short rib, shrimp or salmon. Side dishes are included, as well as dessert and even a roll of toilet paper. Quench your thirst with their Bloody Mary kit or the Michelada kit that you can take and make at home.

What: Tacos, Fajitas or Enchiladas Kits

Serves: 4

Cost: $55

Order: call in

How to get it: pick up curbside

4340 La Jolla Village Dr.
La Jolla
858-291-8360
Online: redorestaurant.com

 

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe

Get outside and grill up some burgers in the backyard with the Family Burger Box Kit. Includes: choice of burgers made from either brisket, chuck or short rib patties; Ciabatta buns, organic onions, lettuce, Heirloom tomatoes, thick cut bacon, smoked gouda cheese, chipotle aioli ingredients, Brussels sprouts and glaze. They also have a Family Brunch Box if you want to feast in the morning with gluten free options and an add-on DIY mimosa kit.

What: Family Burger Box, Family Brunch Box

Serves: 4, 6 or 8

Cost: Burger Boxes: $54 for 4, $78 for 6, $90 for 8; Brunch Box $45

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up, delivery

12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy
Sabre Springs
858-486-8863

10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy
Scripps Ranch
858-397-2922

Online: nutmegsd.com

 

California Pizza Kitchen

Bring the family in the kitchen to help make these easy Spring Meal Kits for dinner. Includes: choice of pan-roasted chicken, salmon or ribeye with artichoke dip, sourdough bread, Caesar salad kit and roasted fingerling potatoes. Included dessert tops off these Spring Meal kits with a Butter Cake and vanilla Haagen-Dazs ice cream. They also have Taco Meal Kits, Lettuce Wrap Kits and of course a Kids Build Your Own Pizza Kit. You can add-on the butter cake separately to these if you’d like. 

What: Spring Meal Kits, Taco Kit, Lettuce Wrap Kit, Kids Pizza Kit

Serves: 4

Cost: Spring Meals: chicken meal $40 for 2 or $70 for 4, salmon meal $45 for 2 or $80 for 4, ribeye meal $65 for 2 or $120 for 4. Taco Kit $15, Lettuce Wrap Kit $12, Kids Pizza Kit $5

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up, delivery

Locations: Fashion Valley Mall, Otay Ranch, La Jolla, Solana Beach, Carmel Mountain, Temecula (Escondido location is temporarily closed)

Online: cpk.com 

 

Tocaya Organica

“Eat Better” at home with natural ingredients, fresh fish and clean meats with lots of vegan options for everyone alike! Choose one of their Meal Prep Kits like Fajitas, Taco Bar, Street Corn en Fuego, or the Keto Bowl packs. They include a variety of protein options (achiote chicken, chicken tinga, beef chorizo, chicken d’arbol, carne aside, vegan chick’n, arbol tofu), cauliflower rice or cilantro lime rice, sautéed peppers, cabage, olives, sliced avocados, cheese, black beans, cilantro lime rice, chips & salsa

What: Tacos, Fajitas or Street Corn Kits, Keto Bowl Pack

Serves: 4-6

Cost: $40 for Fajita or Street Corn pack, $50 for Keto Bowl pack or $65 for Taco Bar Meal Kit

Deal: get $5 off if you order from their app

Deal: order with Postmates for a free side of guacamole with order of $20, use code “GUACISGREAT"

Order: online, call in, app

How to get it: pick up, delivery

4301 La Jolla Village Dr.
La Jolla
858-333-7920
Online: tocayaorganica.com

 

Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

Let the kids try their skill at tossing some dough the next time you have pizza night! Grab a Pizza Party Box Kit that includes fresh pizza dough, house marinara, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, pepperoni, 3 mini cannolis and a bottle of house wine.

What: Pizza Party Box

Serves: 4-6

Cost: $30 for pick up, $35 for delivery, add an extra pizza kit for $10

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up, delivery

8131 Broadway
Lemon Grove
619-825-7112
Online: giardinosd.com

 

Morton's Steakhouse

For those who savor a good piece of filet mignon, here are some Family Meal Packs from internationally acclaimed Morton’s Steakhouse. The Home Cooking Burger Pack includes: 4, 10oz prime beef patties, brioche buns, lettuce, onion, pickles, tomato, potato chips. The other Family Meal Packs include choice of meat (filet mignon, New York strip, double cut pork chops, prime ribeye) with all of these sides included: grilled asparagus, smoked gouda and bacon au gratin potatoes and creamed spinach. You can also choose from seafood options (lobster tails, shrimp boil or crab cakes) and prepared sauces, butters and pasta.

What: Burger Pack, Family Meal Packs

Serves: 4-6

Cost: $40, $60, $100 & $130 price points

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up, delivery

285 J St.
Downtown Gaslamp
619-696-3369
Online: mortons.com

 

Ranch 45

Upgrade your Taco Tuesday with these Fish Taco Boxes! Includes: frozen mahi mahi, frozen sword fish cubes, frozen salmon, gluten free tortillas and their anti-inflammatory Healthy hot sauce. It’s a little pricey but keep in mind that this box makes 3 meals and each meal serves 4-6 people. You could go in on this one with your neighbors and drop off their portion on their door step or save the rest for later in the week.

What: Upgraded Fish Taco Boxes

Serves: makes 3 meals, each meal serves 4-6 people

Cost: $125

Order: online, call in

How to get it: pick up curbside, delivery

512 Via De La Valle
Solana Beach
858-461-0092
Online: ranch45.com

 

Solare Ristorante

Top off your dinner with an elegant at home treat! Yes you can make Tiramisu at home just like Chef Filippo, he’ll even show you how to make it step by step (see Instagram stories or YouTube for his demonstration from last week). This Tiramisu Kit has everything you need to feel like you belong on the cooking channel. This would be a super fun activity to get the kids involved in the kitchen to help create a family masterpiece you all won't soon forget!

What: Tiramisu Dessert Kit

Serves: 8

Cost: $28

Order: call in

How to get it: pick up

2820 Roosevelt Rd.
Liberty Station in Pt. Loma
619-270-9670
Online: solarelounge.com

 

Note: Every effort was made for the information in this story to be current, however restaurants and businesses may change their offerings based on availability.

––Bonnie Taylor

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