Mother’s Day Made Easy with Thriftway’s Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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Sold only twice a year, Thriftway's hand-dipped chocolate strawberries will make Mother's Day great.
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Sold only twice a year, Thriftway’s hand-dipped chocolate strawberries will make Mother’s Day great.

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” This is sage advice from cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, better known as the man behind Snoopy, Woodstock, and Charlie Brown. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of a Mother’s Day treat, he’s 100% right about the chocolate.

Only twice a year, Ralph’s and Bayview Thriftway host their delicious hand-dipped chocolate strawberry event. On Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, you can wow your loved ones with the freshest spring berries, individually dunked and decorated into a gift they won’t soon forget.

Produce supervisor Nate Conant says that berries will be dipped (while supplies last) at both Thriftway locations from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Tables will be set up in the front of each store with a warm chocolate fountain supplying every strawberry’s favorite pairing. Conant acknowledges that “the customers really enjoy having them done fresh for all to see.”

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Julie adds some extra pizzazz to the season’s freshest berries.

Supplies of these rare gems often sell out so visit early. The berries cost $3.99 for 2, $6.99 for 4, and $12.99 for 10. In past years, Thriftway has typically sold well over 1000 berries at each two-day event.

Unfortunately special or pre-orders are not available as “we are very busy just keeping up with demand,” explains Conant.

While you’re picking up a Mother’s Day treat, be sure to take a moment and enjoy Thriftway’s many other weekend events. To enhance your berry dessert, visit the Produce Tent Sale at the downtown Bayview location which runs Friday through Sunday. There you can find demonstrations and samples of many unique, fresh treats. On Saturday May 9, Bayview also hosts their first annual Livin’ on the Wedge Local Cheese Festival from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., an outdoor BBQ hosted by Bayview Catering from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and local wine tastings from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

ThrifteCard members can also take advantage of the third annual Housewares Appreciation Event which runs through May 10. Any blue-tagged houseware merchandise purchased during the sale will earn members a 10% reward in their account wallet. Store buyers brought in many new tools and gadgets to make life easier for all mom’s, chefs, and chief dishwashers.

If you’re a multitasker by habit or necessity, visit the Thriftway website and view their Weekly Ad online to give yourself an excuse to wander this weekend full of fun and free samples. Who knows, maybe you’ll taste a fruit, cheese, or dessert that will become a new family favorite. Pick up fresh, local bacon cheeseburgers and take care of dinner altogether!

Ralph’s Thriftway is located at 1908 East 4th and Bayview is at 516 West 4th in downtown Olympia.

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