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GOURMET NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 SEASONING & SPICES 25 Cracked Pepper Parmesan Vegetable Dip from Rabbit Creek Products New from Rabbit Creek Products is the Cracked Pepper Parmesan Vegetable Dip. Evoking images of a cabin surrounded by serene mountains, a brook burbling in the background and horses tied up to the hitching post, Cracked Pepper Parmesan is perfect for any season. This dip is light enough for hot weather, hearty enough for chillier months and perfect for everything in between. Rabbit Creek Products' Cracked Pepper Parmesan Dip features the pungent familiarity of aged parmesan cheese finishing with a little black pepper bite. This dip is fantastic for the centerpiece of a party platter, or it can serve as a fantastic accompaniment to grilled vegetables. Try it on roasted ears of corn. The minimum order is only 12 dips, and Rabbit Creek still continues to allow customers to mix and match flavors to make a full case. Drilled for ease of display, the dips from Rabbit Creek Products can be merchandised by hanging, or they can fit perfectly in berry baskets to be set on a shelf. Contact Rabbit Creek by phone at 800.837.3073 or by email at rcreek@mokancomm.net, or visit the company's website at www .rabbitcreekgourmet.com. Vanns Expands Its Range of Organic Spices Vanns Spices understands that the demand for organic products, including organic spices, is on the rise. That is why they are constantly adding new varieties to their already sizable range of organic spices. According to recent reports, sales of organic food have grown by 20 percent annually and represent more than 3.5 percent of total U.S. food sales. From a culinary perspective, and in order for retailers and manufacturers to keep up with the demand for new and engaging organic flavor experiences, a ready supply of high integrity and consistently flavorful organic spices and spice blends is essential. "Retailers and home cooks are clamor- ing for reliable, high-quality organic flavor experiences from the spices they buy," says Mick Whitlock, President of Vanns Spices. "Fortunately, we have great relationships with organic farmers around the world and have been able to maintain and expand the variety of organic spices in our inventory." Whether you are looking for specific organic spices or wish to formulate organic spice blends from proprietary recipes, Vanns has everything you will need. Buyers are invited to visit Vanns Spices at the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Booth #646. Alternately, contact Vanns by email at orders@vannsspices.com or by phone at 800.583.1693.