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🥳Gong hei fat choy ~ wishing you great happiness and prosperity! Wishing everyone a happy Lunar New Year!! 2020 is the year of the Rat... The Rat is the Chinese zodiac sign known for being inquisitive, shrewd, and resourceful. The Rat is also the first in the rotation of the 12 zodiac signs, meaning that a Rat year is a year of renewal. So when a Rat year comes, it generally delivers new experiences with favorable outcomes for all of the signs! ...

GIVEAWAY!! We ❤️ all of our new reusable bags so much we are giving you a chance to win some!! We have 2 giveaways ~ one on Instagram (right here!) and another one on Facebook.
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We have 2 brand new Meridian designed bags - our new Jute “Fresh from the market” bags and our new “We 💚Local “bags. Both bags are large and strong! The Jute bags also have a wipeable finish on the inside and extra strong canvas handles. Both bags are fantastic and hold lots of stuff!! So here’s what’s included in the giveaway!!
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💚3 ~ Meridian Jute bags
💚4 ~ Meridian black we 💚 local bags
💚2 ~ @livnudenaturals organic cotton produce bags
💚1 ~ (4pack) green mesh @carebags7860
💚2 ~ cool earth organic string bags
💚$50 Meridian gift card to fill your bags!!
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Here’s how you enter to win!
💚Follow us on Instagram
💚like this post
💚tag your friends for extra entries
💚share on your story for an extra entry
💚tell us what items from Meridian you would fill the bags with!
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Contest will close on Wednesday January 29th at noon. Winner will be drawn at noon on January 29th. Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. ...

The sun was out this morning in Maple Ridge shining on these lovely Blue Jay oranges- it was only a quick sunny break, but it was lovely! Is it spring yet? ☀️ ...

This recipe is easy to whip up with our Meridian Free Run Honey Garlic Chicken Breast! PS We will cube (or slice!) your chicken for you at Meridian - it’s complimentary! .
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Honey Garlic Chicken Stirfry
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Sauce
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp corn starch
⅓ cup honey
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Stir Fry
1 medium onion, diced 1/2"
1 ½ lbs broccoli
2 Meridian Honey Garlic chicken breasts, cubed ( we offer this complimentary service at all our locations!!) 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
¼ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
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Preparation & Cooking Directions
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Dissolve cornstarch in soy sauce. Add honey to mixture.

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cut the brocoli florets into 1" pieces. Set aside with onion.

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Preheat a large skillet over high heat.

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When skillet is hot, add 1 tbsp oil and cubed chicken. Saute for 2 minutes to brown before flipping the chicken and cooking until golden brown and don in the centre. Remove from pan and set aside.

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Reduce heat to medium-high and add remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the pan. Add onion and broccoli, stirring every 30 seconds for 3-5 minutes or until onions begin to soften and broccoli turns bright green, but is still crisp.

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Add 1/4 cup of water to pan, cover and simmer for 3 minutes until water has mostly evaporated and broccoli is just tender.

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Add chicken, minced garlic, and sauce into the skillet.

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Stir to incorporate the honey mix, and simmer 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce. Serve immediately. ...

It may be winter outside but we have lots of yummy tropical fruit in our markets😎
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🍍Pineapple ~ $2.98ea
🥝Kiwi ~ 5 for $4
🍍Market locations include
🥝Maple Ridge
🍍Mission
🥝Tsawwassen 🍍North Vancouver ...