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66 GOURMET NEWS VIOLA IMPORTS: AUTHENTIC FOODS, UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY DeCarlo Torre Di Mossa DOP Terra di Bari has been awarded "Best extra virgin olive oil in the world" by Flos Olei 2013. From the fascinating landscape of Puglia, the De Carlo family's long tradition in the cultivation of olives and production of olive oil dates as far back as the year 1600. The antique stone mill, still owned by the family today, has been restored and is vital for their production of "stone ground" olive oil. The De Carlo family has won both national and international recognition for their "precious" olive oils. Alongside its oil production, the De Carlo family has created a line of vegetables preserved in their precious extra virgin olive oil, olives in brine and delicious pastes. For more information, contact Viola Imports at 847-690-0790 or visit www.violaimports.com. MIRACLE NOODLE INTRODUCES MIRACLE NOODLE ZITI Imagine a world where the noodles are calorie free! Miracle Noodle has popularized the shirataki noodle here in the United States. This zero calorie, zero carb noodle has been featured on Dr. Oz, Shape Magazine, Cosmo, Rachael Ray and is increasingly being used by celebrity chefs like Rocco Dispirito as a low calorie health alternative to noodles and pasta. Gluten and calorie/carb-free, this traditional Japanese noodle comes in various shapes and flavors. Miracle Noodle is now introducing its latest product, Miracle Noodle Ziti. Since it appeals to all weight loss plans as well as diabetics, the interest in this new product is very broad and gives people who either can't eat pasta or don't want to feel guilty about it more variety and enjoyment in their diets. Started in 2006 after a trip to Japan, Jonathan Carp, Founder of Miracle Noodle, saw the potential of a pasta alternative for health conscious consumers. "The most enjoyable part of my business is getting letters and emails on a daily basis from people who couldn't eat regular pasta any more and how happy they are to finally enjoy noodles again," Carp said. "Who doesn't like noodles after all?" Carp continued,"Our customers are responding to the Miracle Ziti the way they did when we released our Miracle Rice, which is also calorie free. It opens up a lot of new recipes for people. People on the Miracle Noodle Diet who substitute the carbs from one meal per day with our noodles now have a lot more variety in recipes; it makes it a very easy, healthy addition to any nutritional plan or diet." Los Angeles-based Miracle Noodle can be found on the web at www.miraclenoodle.com or by calling 800-948-4205. Visit booth 5305A for more information. LIFE IS FULL OF FLAVOR WITH TASTE WEAVERS Taste Weavers, a specialty food purveyor and expert in "open-and-devour" foods, is expanding their line with the addition of eight new items for the second half of the year. With flavors "woven to perfection," the company is also reformulating three of its popular dip items. New flavors in the Taste Weavers lineup include several dip additions to the best-selling category: Buffalo Horseradish Dip, Key Lime Cheesecake Dip, White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Dip, Piña Colada Dip and Peppermint Pattie Dip are leading the new items. In the grilling section, new items include Southern Spicy Orange BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers & Peaches Glaze & Sauce. The company has also worked to reformulate three of their dips to continue to perfect the items' flavors and uses – new recipes will include Artichoke Parmesan Dip, Chipotle Cheese Dip and Tuscan Olive Dip. These items are already excellent sellers for customers, but the Taste Weavers Team wanted to perfect the fla- vor and ingredient combinations so that they can continue to delight their customers. Established in 2010, Taste Weavers was founded by two friends and foodies – Robin Coffey and Susan Neiswander. With a passion for high-quality foods, a love of their community and a desire to make their own mark, they set out on a journey (a tasty one at that!) All of the company's products are manufactured in small batches to ensure the highest quality of ingredients as well as the best shelf life for customers. The owners strive to design products that you can "open and devour" or add to your next recipe or dish. Their product family includes irresistible condiments, jams, preserves, grilling sauces, dips or salsas. To learn more about Taste Weavers, visit booth 4612 at the Summer Fancy Food Show or contact the company at www.TasteWeavers.com or 888-810-8365.