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26 GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com FIRE & FLAVOR INTRODUCES NEW BRINE CONCENTRATES In spring, everyone wants to spend more time outdoors and less time standing over a hot stove. Fortunately, Fire & Flavor has launched a new line of liquid brines that are concentrated to allow a wide range of meat and seafood to brine in a shorter period of time. The liquid brines make it even easier for home chefs to achieve unforgettable juiciness and flavor any day of the week. "Like all of our products, our liquid brines are all-natural, fat-free, gluten-free and are made without any preservatives or artificial ingredients," said Gena Knox, Co-Founder of Fire & Flavor. "As a mother, I know it can be challenging to provide your family with a great tasting, healthy meal on a weeknight. These liquid brines cut back on cooking time, but not on flavor." With three different flavors to choose from, the brine concentrates complement a variety of cooking techniques, whether that's grilling, roasting, sautéing or smoking. The chicken brine can be used on chicken breasts, legs or to roast whole chickens. The garlic and herbs in the chicken brine can also be added to pork, shrimp and fish. A mixture of espresso, chilies and molasses makes the beef brine ideal for use on tougher cuts of beef, such as flank, skirt and hanger steak, as well as beef ribs, brisket and roast. Trout, salmon or pork can also be substituted for beef. For a Southern twist, the pork brine blends sweet GERALDINE'S INTRODUCES GLUTENFREE SNACK AT FANCY FOOD SHOW Bodacious Food Company is introducing a new salty snack to add to the Geraldine's® line of all natural products. Geraldine's Baked Potato Sticks are available in two flavors: Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper, and Sweet Potato Sticks. These incredible healthy snacks are gluten-free, low calorie, and low fat, but loaded with epic flavors. Containing 75 percent less fat than regular potato chips, the Sweet Potato Sticks offer the wonderful nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes. The Bodacious baking process gives them a sweet and spicy addictive crunch. Healthy snacks are increasingly becoming a part of American lifestyle, offering "better for you" options and giving time-crunched consumers a healthy indulgence to satisfy between meal cravings. Geraldine's uses topical seasonings to provide salty snack satisfaction, with a low sodium intake. Bodacious Food Company has recently installed new ovens and seasoning equipment to handle the growing demand for its Baked Potato Sticks, according to Chairman David Hays. The new line has added both capacity BUSHA BROWNE'S JERK SEASONINGS CREATE AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN TASTE Busha Browne is most famous for an all-purpose jerk seasoning rub made from a selection of crushed herbs and spices, comprised predominantly of escellion (spring onion), Scotch bonnet peppers and pimento (allspice) berries. Jerk is the authentic Jamaican method of cooking. The term refers to a method of grilling meats using a combination of highly spiced seasonings with cooking over a pimento wood fire. The process is a slow and savory one that traps all the spice and juices inside the meat, resulting in an aromatic smoked flavor. There are three widely accepted methods of jerking in Jamaica and around the world. These include jerk pit grilling, the oldest and most respected method and still considered by many as the only way to jerk. The seasoned meat is placed on top of rows of pimento wood over an open fire, then covered with pimento leaves and a sheet of zinc before being left to cook long and slow. The second method is the pan jerk. The method usually involves cooking on a cut drum pan barbecue over a coal fire. The fin- WHEAT MONTANA FARMS: A FARM TO TABLE NATURAL FOOD COMPANY Wheat Montana Farms has been growing non-GMO grains on the family farm in southwest Montana for the past 30 years. The company is unique in that they grow the grains, mill their own whole wheat flour, and bake their own all-natural breads all in the same facility. Since Wheat Montana controls the entire process, the company can guarantee the quality of its products while also offering consumers the opportunity to buy its flour, grains, and breads directly from the source―and in this case, that source is also the farmer. Wheat Montana practices sustainable agri- culture on their family farm by naturally regenerating the soil with pulse crops and strict water conservation practices. In fact, an independent lab tests every batch of grain to certify that it's chemical free. The high elevation of the Wheat Montana farm produces high protein wheat, which is known to provide ideal baking flour. All of its flours have a high mix tolerance, which makes them more forgiving and easier to bake with as well. The Wheat Montana whole wheat flours are carefully milled to capture 100 percent of the nutritional value of the grains, so tea, lemon and brown sugar and is recommended for brining pork chops, tenderloin, ribs and butt, but can also be used on chicken, shrimp and fish. Fire & Flavor brines are a mixture of salt, sugar, spices and herbs that boost flavor, improve texture and add moisture to lean meats, making it more effective than marinades that only add flavor to the outside layer of meats. The brines contain just the right amount of salt to "unwind" the meat proteins, making them tender and moist without significantly raising sodium levels. Cooking with the brines is simple and only requires the home cook to add one part brine to one part water and brine according to the time chart listed on the package. Once opened, the liquid brines should be refrigerated and will stay fresh for up to three weeks. Each package fea- and efficiencies for this line. Only on the market for a couple of months, the items are already being sold in major Southeast markets and have achieved very strong acceptance levels across the U.S.A. Consumer demand is driving rapid growth in gluten-free, and Geraldine's delivers on the nutritional requirements that shoppers seeking these products require, plus delivers on the delicious crunch that they love. Geraldine's brand now offers three styles of all-natural gourmet snacks – Cheese Straws, in three flavors: Aged Cheddar, Chipotle Cheddar and Parmesan Rosemary; "Little cookies with huge taste": Key Lime, Italian Wedding and Pecan Cini-Minis; and Gluten-Free Salty Snacks in the Sea Salt & n JUNE 2013 n GOURMET NEWS tures an original sketch from illustrator John Burgoyne, who is well-known for his illustrations regularly seen in Cook's Illustrated Magazine. About Fire & Flavor Based in Athens, Ga., Fire & Flavor is a leading marketer and producer of innovative products and concepts for preparing fresh, flavorful food. Founded by husband-and-wife team Davis and Gena Knox, Fire & Flavor offers unique and easy-to-use products for athome cooking. Products are currently throughout the United States and beyond. Fire & Flavor products are always all-natural. For more information on how to purchase the liquid brines or additional Fire & Flavor products, visit booth 4152 or go online to www.fireandflavor.com. Cracked Pepper and Sweet Potato styles. This full line of snacks can be reviewed at Booth 3932 on the lower level of the Summer Fancy Food Show. Bodacious Food Company is a leading baker and seller of all-natural snacks, including the Geraldine's and Jaxn's brands. Its facilities are located in Jasper, Ga., and its products are enjoyed across the country. For sales inquiries, contact Jackson Hays or David Hays at 800-391-1979. Find Bodacious Food Company at geraldines.com or jaxns.com or on Facebook. www.geraldines.com, call 1-800-391-1979 or email david@bodaciousfoods.com. During the Summer Fancy Food Show, visit booth 3932. ished product is wrapped in foil and is a favorite after-party food across Jamaica. Oven-baked jerk is the newest method and is currently taking hold in North America. For this method, you simply season your favorite meats with Busha Browne's Authentic Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, add some cooking oil, and bake at 350 degrees F until done. Busha Browne's Authentic Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is the traditional hot and spicy seasoning paste especially compounded for the jerking of meat, fish, vegetables or tofu. Used prudently prior to cooking, this seasoning will provide the most pungent flavor and an absolutely irresistible aroma. Busha Browne's Smokey Jerk BBQ Sauce contains all the natural goodness of Busha Browne's Authentic Jerk Seasoning as its base and adds the natural smoky flavor of the traditional jerk pit. It is the perfect addition to your barbecue artillery. Busha Browne's Honey Jerk BBQ Sauce is rich and flavorful, with an inspired blend of traditional spices. The combination of pure Jamaican honey with Busha Browne's spicy jerk seasoning results in the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. With a kiss of cinnamon for intrigue, this sauce will have your taste buds buzzing. Busha Brown's: Fresh Ingredients, Artisan Quality, Jamaican Tradition Preserved. nothing is added or removed during the milling process. The entire whole wheat kernel is put into the flour mill, which results in a beautiful, finely-milled 100 percent whole wheat flour. In that way, all of the nutritional value from the wheat kernel (bran, germ, and endosperm) is found in its whole wheat flours. The Wheat Montana flours have outstanding baking characteristics while simultaneously providing excellent whole grain nutrition. Wheat Montana grows a unique, hard white spring wheat on their farm that is called Prairie Gold. Prairie Gold has a mild and slightly sweet flavor, as well as being lighter in color than the traditional whole wheat varieties. The Wheat Montana Prairie Gold Flour is a 100 percent whole wheat flour that's easy to bake with and provides a nutritious substitute to unbleached white flour. Parents, school districts, and all natural bakeries have been thrilled with the baking performance and general acceptance of this 100 percent whole wheat flour that tastes more like traditional white flour. "It's the best of both worlds―great taste and highly nutritious," said Dean Folkvord, CEO of Wheat Montana Farms. With all of the current concerns about knowing where your food comes from, Wheat Montana Farms provides a realworld alternative for all of your whole grain flour and bakery needs. For more information, visit www.bushabrowne.com or stop by booth 1236 at the 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show. For more information about Wheat Montana Farms and its products, visit www.wheat montana.com or call 800-535-2798.