Registration is now open for the 2013 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k to be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Named by USA Today as one of the county’s best running races, more than 40,000 participants also make it one of the largest. And don’t forget the Virginia 529 Kids Run, a one-mile event for kids ages 5-12. Make Saturday, April 13 a day of family fun and fitness – Register today!
Preparing for the Big Game? Be sure to visit MARTIN’S for your favorite football party dips and spreads!
The traditional colors of Mardi Gras are purple (symbolic of justice), green (symbolic of faith) and gold (symbolic of power). You’ll find them all on our Mardi Gras King Cake!
Made-from-scratch cinnamon Danish dough, iced with white fondant, sprinkled with colored sugars and topped with a “baby” surprise. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
The perfect centerpiece for your Fat Tuesday spread!
Happy Valentine’s Day from Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods! Our treats are perfect for sharing with your family and loved ones this Thursday. A long-stemmed rose cake, brightly-colored cupcakes, a cookie or pink rose cake with a special message…say “I love you” with a sweet treat from Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods! Available at MARTIN’S.
Did you know Colonial New York City hosted the first official St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1762, when Irish immigrants in the British colonial army marched down city streets? In subsequent years Irish fraternal organizations also held processions to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The various groups merged sometime around 1850 to form a single, grand parade. St. Patrick’s Day is now widely celebrated in the United States…you’re sure to see lots of green this Sunday, March 17!
Killarney Jewel Cake – chocolate crème bundt cake with our traditional chocolate fudge icing, decorated with festive buttercream icing
Our made-from-scratch sweet dough favorite is now available!
Nutmeg, glazed fruit and raisins, finished with fondant icing…Hot Cross Buns are a seasonal favorite.
Protestant England attempted to ban the sale of the buns by bakers but they were too popular, and instead Elizabeth I passed a law permitting bakeries to sell them, but only at Easter and Christmas…making them a seasonal favorite, quite literally!
Enjoy Easter with your family and friends.
The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k has played a huge role in increasing interest in healthy lifestyles and physical activity in the Richmond area. This year, 40,000 walkers and runners will participate in the race and 2,000 children, ages 5-12 are taking part in the Virginia 529 Kids Run.
We are thrilled to be involved with this wonderful community event and hope all participants have a fun and memorable experience. Our jogging White House Roll cake is ready to race too!
“Ready to Roll” down Monument Avenue as part of Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k!
This Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day, a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood.
The official observance is credited to Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, PA in 1907 as she honored the memory of her mother with a small gathering of friends in her home.
The following year, Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, WV to celebrate “Mother’s Day” on the anniversary of her mother’s death, the second Sunday of May. Ms. Jarvis and her supporters launched a grassroots campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day to honor all mothers.
By 1911, Mother’s Day was widely celebrated across the country. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made it official: Mother’s Day would be a national holiday held each year on the second Sunday in May. He said that mothers were “the greatest source of the country’s strength and inspiration.”
It is the perfect day to gather around the table and say thanks to Mom…Happy Mother’s Day!
The Ukrop’s Family Gathering has been an annual tradition for more than 50 years, bringing company associates and their families together for a day of picnic food, fun and fellowship. This year’s event will not soon be forgotten, thanks to a visit from a U.S. serviceman who surprised his family and created a lasting memory for all those in attendance.
This was not Air Force Airman 1st Class Vicente Mendoza’s first Family Gathering. In fact, he won the pie-eating contest in 2011 and his sister won the same contest in 2012! Vicente’s father, Bonfilio, has been a Ukrop’s associate for 19 years. He and his family planned to attend the Family Gathering again this year, although without Vicente (or so they thought!), who has been in basic training in Texas prior to embarking on a two- year tour of duty in Japan in about two weeks.
Vicente arranged an early arrival home and was a surprise special guest at the Family Gathering. His parents, sister and brother were all dockside as Vicente arrived on a pontoon boat. The family stood in amazement as they quickly realized it was their son and brother carrying the American flag on board as Toby Keith’s “American Soldier” played over the loudspeaker!
After a warm welcome complete with lots of hugs and tears, Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up” was played, a special request from Vicente dedicated to his father. It was an emotional reunion for the family and a particularly touching tribute to Bonfilio leading up to Father’s Day. The song includes the following lyrics, which certainly reflects how many sons and daughters feel about their father:
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up… To more than I can be.
Thank you Mendoza family and Happy Father’s Day!
Barbecues and cookouts have always been a favorite American pastime, and chances are more grills fire up on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year. The holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and is flush with patriotism, parades, fireworks…and food. Lots and lots of food!
Truth be told, no Fourth of July spread is complete without a variety of classic picnic fare, like Mrs. Marshall’s Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Chicken Salad, BBQ, and Garden Pasta Salad. Fresh made and delicious, all of Mrs. Marshall’s items are sure to be a hit at your Independence Day gathering. And since Mrs. Marshall’s products are available at both Kroger and MARTIN’S, they’re easy to find. Happy Fourth of July!
As the name implies, our Ukrop’s Cake of the Month program will feature a different, seasonal cake each month. First up for July: WATERMELON!
A three layer cake bursting with the surprising and refreshing taste of watermelon. Happy summer!
Introducing S’MORES, August’s Cake of the Month!
Devil’s Food batter with marshmallow flavored buttercream, graham cracker pieces and chocolate drizzle. Enjoy S’MORES, your favorite campsite treat, anywhere!
School is back which means mornings, evenings and just about all times in between are busy. Our fresh-made entrees and sides make for an easy meal the whole family will love.
How about school lunches? Including a White House Roll will ensure your children aren’t trading theirs!
Apple Spice is September’s Cake of the Month. Featuring Virginia apples, the classic flavors of fall are infused in a classic cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg spiced apple cake with a rich, spiced buttercream icing.
Welcome October with a Sweet New Flavor…Dulce de Leche.
Our classic yellow batter cake with caramel buttercream icing, topped with rich caramel drizzle and pecan pieces.Literally translated to “Candy of Milk,” Dulce de Leche is popular in Latin and South America – and will soon be your favorite too!
Our classic yellow batter cake with spider web design…this is definitely a treat, worthy of any Halloween gathering!
The crisp air and changing leaves are signs that fall is here. Halloween has come and gone and Thanksgiving is around the corner. It is definitely pumpkin season.
Find your favorite fall flavor in our November Cake of the Month, Pumpkin Walnut. Our classic yellow batter cake with a light, walnut infused pumpkin flavored buttercream icing. Happy Fall!
Turkey, ham, turducken…whatever may be at the center of the Thanksgiving table, it’s fair to say that no holiday meal is complete without all the trimmings, and Ukrop’s has all of your favorite holiday sides ready to share. Remember to pre-order your holiday meal today!
Check out 8NEWS – WRIC-TV’s piece on their tour of the Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Bakery:
