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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily Monday, March 4, 2019 5 4 Sous-Vide Egg Bites from Les Trois Petits Cochons An interview with David Kemp, Chief Executive Officer, Les Trois Petits Cochons. KNSD: Tell our readers about your com- pany. DK: Les Trois Petits Cochons is a long- time leader in the specialty food industry, and the first company in the United States to sell pâtés and charcuterie nationally. We produce a variety of French specialties, including pâtés, mousses, Foie Gras, smoked duck and other charcuterie. Les Trois Petits Cochons was founded in 1975 by chefs Alain Sinturel and Jean-Pierre Pradie, and has since grown to be one of the most awarded specialty food companies in the United States. We recently branched out into a new category of grab-n-go snacks with our Sous-Vide Egg Bite line, made with cage-free eggs and zero grams of sugar, which we are very excited about! KNSD: What do you anticipate to be your greatest challenge in the year ahead? DK: I think the greatest challenge will be educating the consumer about the new Sous-Vide Egg Bite line, and figuring out where it is best merchandised and most appealing to customers. It will be inter- esting to see in which part of the store the egg bites take off best. KNSD: Tell our readers more about the line of Sous-Vide Eggs. How do they dif- ferentiate themselves in the market? DK: Our Sous-Vide Egg Bites are a completely new and innovative line for us that was inspired by one of our orig- inal items sold in the Greenwich Village shop: traditional French quich- es. They encapsulate gourmet taste and ease of preparation, and stays true to our values of using only the highest quality ingredients, without sac- rificing delicious taste and flavor. They are available in four different flavors: Prosciutto & Gruyère, Ham & Espelette, Bacon & Swiss and a vegetarian option of Spinach & Feta. The Sous-Vide method of cooking ensures a refined and moist texture, while enhancing the flavors. To pre- pare, you can heat them in a microwave, toaster oven or skillet, or enjoy them at room temperature. The product is an interesting addi- tion to our extensive product line, because it can be merchandised in both the grab-and-go or dairy aisles, and appeals to many different demographics. KNSD: Who is your target market for the Sous-Vide Egg Bites? DK: Our Sous-Vide Egg Bites are ideal for busy city dwellers who rush to the office in the morning, or moms who want to pack a healthy snack for their kids. They are high in protein and low in carbohy- drates, which make them per- fect for active individuals and worka- holics alike. KNSD: Where can Sous-Vide Egg Bites be purchased? DK: You can find our Sous-Vide Egg Bites in various retailers around New York City, including Morton Williams, Zabars and the West Side Markets, with a national launch in retail chains in the beginning of 2019. You can also find and order them direct online at www.3pigs.com. For more information, go to www.3pigs.com, call 212.219.1230 or email info@3pigs.com. Napa Valley Naturals Welcomed to the Stonewall Kitchen Family Stonewall Kitchen's family of brands is growing with the latest addition of Napa Valley Naturals. Founded in California's wine country, Napa Valley Naturals spe- cializes in crafting exceptional oils and vinegars, many of which are certified organic and all of which are guaranteed delicious. Each item is made using only the best olives, grapes, seeds or nuts from the finest orchards and farms around the world to ensure a premium, pure flavor. Poured and packaged in eye-catching wine bottles, these products set the indus- try gold standard for taste. With unsurpassed quality, it's no sur- prise that Napa Valley Naturals is respon- sible for the top-selling olive oil and grapeseed oil on the U.S. natural food market and continues to be the No. 1 brand for balsamic and wine vinegars. Its commitment to sourcing organic ingredi- ents and dedication to process sets its products above the rest. Napa Valley Naturals' Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for example, is made using a cold- press method to extract the oil without the addition of heat, an element that can destroy the deli- cate flavors and aromas of the olives. Left unrefined, this oil serves as the perfect finishing touch to freshly prepared soups, pizzas or pasta dishes. Similar care is used for its vinegars: the Grand Reserve Balsamic Vinegar (25 Stars) employs centuries-old Italian aging techniques to create its dark color, syrupy texture and balanced sweet-and-tangy taste. The grape must ferments and matures in a series of cherry wood casks for a vinegar that's rich and beautifully complex. Mouthwateringly good when reduced as a glaze and brushed over pork or chicken, it's also excellent drizzled over salads, fruit platters and cheeses. From culinary cooking oils to a variety of wine vine- gars, Napa Valley Naturals has kitchen essentials covered, crafting delicious products that have rightly earned praise from expert chefs and novice home cooks alike. Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper Sauce Mooney Farms, the original California Sun Dried Tomato Company, recently introduced Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper Sauce to its line of Bella Sun Luci products. The new product has been a huge success at trade shows and tastings around the country and is shaping up to be a great addition to Mooney Farms' product lineup. Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper Sauce has infinite culi- nary uses. It can be used as a dip, a spread or a sauce – on vegetables, ham- burgers, tacos, sandwiches, pastas and more. "The versatility of this sauce is unparalleled," says Mooney Farms cor- porate chef, Richard Hirshen. "We have tried it on vegetables, pasta, hamburgers, fish tacos, in dips, as a spread, on top of grilled steak, on chicken and more; these dishes were all enhanced by the mouth- watering flavors of this new sauce." Chef Richard and Mooney Farms have been producing recipe videos to help consumers see the many ways in which this sauce can be used. These top-down videos are a large part of the Bella Sun Luci marketing, and have made a huge impact on helping edu- cate customers about its products' uses. Bella Sun Luci is a line of premium Mediterranean-inspired products created from authentic family recipes. The line includes a variety of deliciously sweet sun dried tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, pasta sauces, Bruschetta spreads, new Chipotle Topper Sauce, estate-grown olive oil, risotto and marinades. Bella Sun Luci is produced by Mooney Farms, a third generation, family-owned company based in Chico, California, that is rooted in quality, integrity and family values. Mooney Farms is the premier producer of sun dried tomatoes in the United States. For more information, go to www .bellasunluci.com. Introducing Hammond's Gourmet Cookies and New Chocolate Bar Flavors Hammond's Brands, the parent company of Hammond's Candies and Old Dominion Peanut Company, has announced exciting additions to its prod- uct lineup for 2019. Further expanding into the snacking category, it has intro- duced a collection of rich, buttery, bite- sized tea cookies. Hammond's has also added two flavors to its much-loved assortment of gourmet chocolate bars. Hammond's cookies will be avail- able in four delicious flavors: Lemon Raspberry, Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Chip. A fifth seasonal flavor, Chocolate Peppermint, will be added to the collec- tion for holiday 2019. Each flavor comes in a 5 ounce box packed 8 per case with an MSRP of $5.99. Two new chocolate bars will also hit shelves. Coconut Cream Pie is a milk chocolate treat with coconut flakes and a rich, creamy ganache, and Sodapop! is a unique, cola-flavored milk chocolate bar featuring fizzy popping candy which replicates the carbonated beverage. Each 2.25 ounce bar is packed 12 retail units per display with an MSRP of $2.99. "We are excited to kick off the new year with these great new products," said Andrew Whisler, Hammond's Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. "We're especially excited to enter the cookie category providing consumers with even more great everyday treats with Hammond's quality. From classic Chocolate Chip to delicious Salted Caramel, there is a flavor to satisfy every sweet tooth." "We're always working on new fla- vors to expand our chocolate bar assort- ment," added Andrew Schuman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Customers will love the decadent flavor of Coconut Cream Pie, and Sodapop! is completely unique. The pop- ping candy throughout the bar delivers a fun and sweet surprise in every bite." For more information, go to www.hammonds candies.com or call 888.226.3999. Follow the company on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hammondscandies and Instagram at @hammondscandies.