Cardona's Market is proud to announce that we have been voted Best of by Metroland readers! Thanks to all that voted and don't forget to stop in and visit us to see why we have been voted Best of! http://www.cardonasmarket.com

Best Meat (Traditional Cuts)

Cardona’s Market

340 Delaware Ave., Albany

The back corner of this exceptional neighborhood market features an old-school butcher operation—with one important new-school feature, all-natural meats. Watch as they cut and beautifully prepare and your meat to order. All the usual beef, pork, chicken, lamb and veal, as well as rabbit and homemade sausages. For a good deal, try one of the combo packages.



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Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta Gnocchi

-1lb Ricotta Cheese
-2 eggs
-2 cups all purpose flour
-2 tbsp pecorino romano cheese
you will also need: 1 fork, additional flour for dusting, slotted spoon for cooking gnocchi

Method:
-In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs and pecorino cheese. Mix together until combined.
-Add the flour and begin to bring the mixture together.
-As soon as the mix begins to form into a ball, turn the mix out onto a floured cutting board.
-Continue to knead the dough until the mix is soft to the touch and not sticky.
-Form the completed dough into a ball. At this point, you can wrap the dough in plastic and refridgerate for up to a week...or freeze for up to a month.
-Cut the ball into 6 equal parts.
-Roll out the dough long and thin, working your way from the center of the dough outwards.
-Cut into 1/2 inch pieces
-Using the back of a fork, press down on each piece of dough and pull toward you.
-After the desired amounts of gnocchi are completed you are now ready to cook them.
-Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the gnocchi to the water and cook for approx. 5 min. the gnocchi are done when they float to the top.
-Use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi from the water and serve with your favorite sauce.

(C) Chef Robert Cardona, Cardonas Market

Also, why not stop in and see us at Cardonas Market. We have all the tastes of the summer season, including Southern Style Watermelon Salad with fresh mint and feta cheese! A treat sure to compliment any meal on your table!

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Just a reminder that Chef Rob will be on 13, this Sunday the 28th, at 845 am! Tune in and see what Rob has cooking! http://wnyt.com/index.shtml

And don't forget to stop and see us here at Cardona's Market! Whether you need to pick up a quick dinner or need to find the perfect sauce...we have what you need!

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Tis the Season for Steak!

June is officially here! That's right....Our days will certainly be warmer now and we will all be spending our free time in our backyards or anywhere outside. So, lets fire up that grill and get busy with some Grilled Flank Steaks!

GRILLED FLANK STEAKS WITH ONIONS:

The onions are marinated with the steak, giving it a fantastic flavor. Grill the onions until they are brown and soft, then serve on top of the steak.

• 1 1/4 Pounds of flank steak
• 3 Medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Rosemary, crumbled
• 1 tsp Olive oil

PREPARATION:

Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, rosemary, and oil in large, shallow, glass dish. Add steak and onions; turn to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Grill steak and onions 8 to 12 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade. Slice steak across the grain. Serve with onions.


And there you have it. A simple and quick way to enjoy your grill and enjoy dinner with your family! From our family to yours.
(c) Chef Robert Cardona
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Basil and Tomato Chicken Breasts

Ahhh, spring has sprung finally here in the Capitol District! It was a long winter but we have made it through and are now dreaming of warmer days and cookouts with friends. Got a party to go to? A BBQ maybe? Why not think Chicken first? Chicken is very versatile and allows for a spectrum of different flavors. Why not try our Basil and Tomato Chicken Breasts and wow your friends!

BASIL AND TOMATO CHICKEN BREASTS:

This is a great way to prepare chicken breasts. The combination of tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar gives this dish an Italian inspired flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Chicken Breasts, skinless and deboned
• 4-6 Tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 Cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 Cup fresh basil, loosely packed
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper, ground

PREPARATION:
Combine garlic, tomatoes, vinegar, oil, basil, black pepper and salt in a food processor.

In a large, resealable plastic bag, add chicken and marinade. Make sure Chicken is well coated. Seal bag and allow to marinate for 6-8 hours in refrigerator.

Preheat grill

Place chicken on grill and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning once. Remove chicken from heat and garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped basil.

And there you have it! A dish that will make you shine at all your spring get togethers! Enjoy!
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THE 3rd ANNUAL GALA OF ANGELS IS SET TO BE HEAVENLY & HEAVILY ATTENDED

THE 3^rd ANNUAL GALA OF ANGELS IS SET TO BE HEAVENLY & HEAVILY ATTENDED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 9, 2009 (Albany, NY)…They said he would be lucky to raise $10,000 in the first year. He told them, “You don’t know me. You don’t know my friends. And you certainly don’t know what we are capable of achieving when we are all together.” Frank Scavio, Owner of Paesan’s Pizza (all 5 locations) proved everyone wrong when he raised $90,000 at his first ever fundraiser for his deceased son’s foundation: The Baby Lorenzo Gregory Scavio Foundation (BLGS).

Now, successfully on his way to hosting The 3^rd Annual Gala of Angels on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Mallozzi’s (6:00pm), Frank Scavio has secured reputable WNYT NewsChannel 13 Co-Anchor & Health Reporter Benita Zahn as emcee for the evening along with Legrande Serras, Owner & Operator of The Reel Seafood company, as the Live Auctioneer.

The annual benefit has been and will be heavily sponsored by such supporters as The Lia Auto Group, The Mallozzi Group, US Food Service, Hannoush Jewelers, Clear Channel Radio, Karrat Brokerage Co., Times Union, Data Flow, Lake Electronics, Classie Sounds Entertainment, Morgan Linen, Allerdice Rent-All, Fine Affairs, Southern Wine and Spirits, The Floral Garden, Chris’ Coffee Service, The Thomas Patrick Morrison Foundation, Gold’s Gym, Amore Clothing, PEPSI, JDJ Comfort Systems Inc, Christopher J. Lyons, D.M.D. PLLC, Capital Financial Planning, LLC, Bogies, First Niagara Bank, The Murray Law Firm PLLC, FOX23, The Hollywood Brown Derby, The Palace Theatre, Olya Szyjka, Capital Affairs, LLC, Cocca’s Appliances & Home Electronics, Metro 20 Diner, Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness, The Lucerne Hotel NYC, Plum & Crimson Fine Interior Design, Antonucci Produce, Helios Tan and Day Spa, Tammy James c/o Creative Memories, Craig T. Allen of All Star Wine & Spirits, Duke Bazzel Tobacco & Lounge, Cardona’s Market, Albany Alive, Rumors Inc. and many more.

The Baby Lorenzo Gregory Scavio Foundation (BLGS) was established by Frank Scavio in 2007 at the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center in Boston to advance awareness about the needs of patients suffering from metabolic and mitochondrial disease. The BLGS Foundation supports initiatives to improve clinical care for patients and to advance the education and training of medical care professionals so that they can properly diagnose and treat those affected by metabolic and mitochondrial disease.

The tremendous support at the 1^st and 2^nd Annual Gala of Angels benefit in honor of the BLGS Foundation has raised over $150,000 in critical research dollars. These funds have enabled Dr. Mark S. Korson, Chief of Metabolic Service for Tufts Medical Center to travel to various medical centers each month to launch the Metabolic Outreach Service. This comprehensive medical education program is designed to expand education and training opportunities for physicians, medical students and other medical care professionals about metabolic and mitochondrial disease and patient care. This program currently serves SIX Medical Centers without a Metabolism Service in New England and New York.

For more information of if you would like to see pictures from the previous Gala’s, please visit www.myspace.com/blgsfoundation.

If interested in attending The 3^rd Annual Gala of Angels or if interested in making a donation to The BLGS Foundation, please contact: Frank Scavio @ Fscavio@nycap.rr.com

For all other media inquires, please contact:

Erica Greenbaum, Director, Public Relations

T: 518.452.0364

E: Ericagre@aol.com

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Cardona's is proud to be a part of this event! Please come out and support this wonderful cause!

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Launch of our new site!

Cardona's Market is proud to announce the launch of our new web site. Stop by and check it out. You can keep up to date on all our news and upcoming events, as well as learning a bit about our store and our family.

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