MedWatch the TV show is calling for viewers’ favorite recipes as part of its new C-Fit Recipe Challenge running through Oct. 10.

Here’s how it works:

• Viewers submit their favorite recipes (regardless of how high in fat and calories).
• Community Medical Centers’ C-Fit health and wellness experts then adapt those recipes to make them healthier.
• Four winners will be chosen and invited to have their recipes prepared on air in the kitchen of chef Roy Harland of Bentley’s Fresh Market and Bistro. Those winners will also receive complimentary cooking lessons from Chef Harland.

E-mail your recipe to MedWatchToday@communitymedical.org, or send your recipes to:
MedWatch C-Fit Recipe Challenge
P.O. Box 1232
Fresno, CA 93715

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 10.

Join us for the our Car Shows in the Riverview Shopping Center EVERY Thursday Night 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Sit back and relax with a Tri-Tip Sandwich, Hamburger or Hotdog on our Courtyard under the canopy of umbrellas!  Live Music in the Courtyard! Reserved Parking for Show Cars   NO FEE TO SHOW CARS Click here for more details.

Join us for the Riverview’s Farmers Market at Bentley’s on the Courtyard every Friday night 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Please click here for a copy of the all events at the Farmer's Market.

Bentley's Prepared Foods is on a roll with completely REVISED Catering Menus that cover all the bases.  From Breakfasts, Boxed Lunches, Party Trays and Sushi, to World Class Wines and Cheeses, Bentley's will DELIVER your order to your home or office in handsome packaging.  Pick up any or all of these menus at our Prepared Foods counter or click here.  And NOW you can order Roy's famous Chinese Chicken Salad and Sweet Potato Fries at the Prepared Foods Counter, both made to order in a couple of minutes.

This month's NEW additions in the Grocery Department -  Bentley’s own private label sauces and jams.  Bentley's is proud to feature these carefully selected products, reflecting the highest quality at the best value!

Also new this month - a new concept of Enhancer Drinks!  Bentley’s Grocery Department offers a selection of PRE PROBIOTICS Enhancer Drinks.  Here is the basic info on these amazing drinks:

Probiotics, which literally means “good for life,” are living good bacteria that benefit the body’s internal defenses.  While Prebiotics are dietary fiber vital to the survival of probiotic organisms that are literally, “good for your gut.”  Prebiotics are fuel for good bacteria.

PRE Probiotic Enhancer is a refreshing blend of organic juice enhanced with a proprietary prebiotic blend developed by Jarrow Formulas to actively work with your body, promote healthy digestive balance, and support the body’s internal defenses. Available in Wild Berry, Acai and Peach.

YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE DEMANDS AN ACTIVE DRINK!

Take advantage of the fruits and vegetables in season by picking the freshest produce at Bentley’s Produce Department!    September is a good time for Mushrooms – one of nature’s hidden secrets!  Mushrooms are not only an important part of a nutritious diet, but they complement almost any meal.  They are so easy to sauté and add texture and flavor to your meals.  Add sliced mushrooms to your salads, soups, and pasta; use them to decorate your vegetable platters; or, include them to your stir-fry.     Cauliflower also finds its season in September.  This great veggie brings great power to comfort-food classics like cauliflower with cheese sauce and gourmet purées.  Roasted cauliflower with olive oil, garlic and seasonings are delicious.  Add fresh cauliflower to your soups or stews; eat them raw with dressing or dip for a nutritious, crunchy appetizer; or stir cooked cauliflower into mashed potatoes to enhance their texture.   Stone fruit is coming to an ending soon.  They will be available through the end of September.  Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, and Apricots are still very sweet, juicy and ripe.  Come into Bentley’s and pick some up before the season comes to an end!     Remember, “Fresh makes it best!”

WINE TASTINGS ARE BACK!  Come join me at Bentley’s Wine Department EVERY SATURDAY @ 3:00 PM for a wonderful experience of meeting new people and tasting some lovely wines.  Please visit the RSVP website to reserve your space at http://wine.meetup.com/308 or just walk in!   My idea of WINE and FOOD for fall is everything from the last Harvest. Here are a few recipes and wines that I enjoy at this time of the year:

Bentley's Meat Department is NOW featuring Bordelaise Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon ready to grill. Pair this filet with a great bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for a delicious treat. Let one of our wine specialists hand pick it for you. Bordelaise sauce and other fine marinades and seasonings by Scott’s food products available at the Meat Department. As always, Bentley’s Meat Department offers superior quality meats like Certified Angus Beef® USDA Choice, the most robust, juicy, tender beef you’ll ever enjoy exceeding the standards for USDA Prime. Less than 1% of all beef earns the Certified Angus Beef ® brand Prime label.

Bring the beauty and colors of the Fall with NEW Seasonal Floral arrangements and merchandise now available at Bentley’s Floral Department.  Our designers can create beautiful arrangements and centerpieces that reflect the season and warm your décor at home or business.  Also we have lovely potted plants that make a great gift!   When just flowers won’t do for that special someone, consider a customized Gift Basket with a variety of items for a breathtaking gift.  Bentley’s offers a wide variety of Gift items including beauty and spa products, candles, ceramics, and much more!  You’ll be surprised at our wonderful selection of quality items.   Call us at 892-4214 to place your order and for DELIVERY information!

Make Someone Smile. Send Flowers

NEW at Bentley’s Bakery Department, a delicious and moist Chocolate Bundt Cake definitely for the chocolate lover.  To make a meal complete, pick up some of our NEW tasty Cornbread available plain, cheese and jalapeno.  And for a unique treat, Bentley’s Bakery is featuring an amazingly super cute Giant Cupcake cake so you can have your cupcake and share it with everyone, too!    Bentley’s Bakery offers a distinct assortment of delicious pastries, decadent individual desserts, and of course a delectable selection of cakes, pies, cookies and more!  And for those special occasions, talk to one of our associates about our beautiful and delicious WEDDING and CUSTOM-ORDER cakes.  You’ll be surprised by what we can do!   And don’t forget about our weekly Sunrise Specials!  A 16-oz Coffee with the Pastry of the week for ONLY $1.99!

In case you've not noticed, our SUSHI counter has made a terrific come-back!  After a brief period without a sushi chef, Sushi Master Sonny Law has come on board with a gorgeous array of Nigiri and Maki Sushi items prepared FRESH every morning and again in the afternoon.  He offers many traditional items, using both brown and white rice, plus things like Ahi Salad and sides of Sunomono, Edamame and Seaweed Salad.  Where else can you find a faster, healthier lunch in town?   We want to hear from you!  Give us your comments & suggestions at service@bentleysmarket.com.

The Cheese Department at Bentley's is constantly adding NEW handcrafted cheeses to meet the growing demand.  Come in for a SAMPLE.   One bite of a Cave-Aged Gruyere or Brillat Savarin can be life changing!  Don't miss these and several other new cheeses we've added to our case recently that are selling briskly.  Europeans have long enjoyed the pleasures of fine handcrafted cheese, but it's a relatively new frontier here in America.  Great cheeses can be enjoyed for two or three dollars per person as an appetizer or even dessert.