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34 NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.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's why they are constantly adding new varieties to their already sizable range of organic spices. According to recent reports, sales of organic food sales have grown by 20 percent annually and represent more than 3.5 percent of total U.S. food sales. From a culinary perspective, and 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 clamoring UNCLE BUNK'S KEEPS APPALACHIAN TRADITIONS ALIVE IN WEST VIRGINIA By Stacey Young Kasun, Co-Founder and Director of Business Operations, Uncle Bunk's LLC Uncle Bunk's is keeping Appalachian recipes alive and preserving the art of canning in West Virginia. Nine years ago, Larry (Bunk) Young's Mustard Relish – Hot won an amateur Scovie Award and Uncle Bunk's LLC was born using the old family recipes that Bunk learned growing up on his family farm. Canning and preserving had become a lifelong hobby, and after he retired from more than 30 years of working in the chemical industry Bunk's "hobby" turned into a new career! All of the products are still made in the same way that generations have canned these West Virginia favorites. Fresh produce, hand packing, and small kettle cooked batches are what keep the flavors fresh and true to TRINITY SCHOOL ENCOMPASSES MIND, BODY AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH Trinity School of Natural Health offers programs that encompass the mind, body, and spirit. Trinity strives to teach traditional, noninvasive and natural ways to achieve optimum health, while preserving the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Courses are designed to build a solid foundation for students to grow and thrive on a personal and professional level. Whether students enroll in programs for individual growth and knowledge, or plan to apply what they have learned professionally, Trinity's diverse programs allow for both. The founder of Trinity, Dr. Wendell Whit- man, created an institution of integrity and diversity in the natural health field. The educational programs offered at Trinity include Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.), Master Herbalist (M.H.), Master Iridologist (M.I.), Certificate of Nutritional Counseling (C.N.C.), Certified Health Specialist (C.H.S.) and an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies (A.B.S.). Each program is designed to bring a level of fulfillment and understanding that will enrich the lives of the students and those around them. Course work is completed on an individ- MADE IN MONTANA COMES TO EXPO EAST You'll see a lot more Rocky Mountain flair at Natural Products Expo East this year. Several producers from Montana have banded together to show off their wares. "Montana offers many great products, and this is our chance to feature some of them," says Lonie Stimac, Marketing Officer with the Made in Montana and Grown in Montana programs. "Not only are these products great for the domestic market, most are 'export ready' for international sale." There are several natural and organic products featured in Booth #447 at Expo East hosted by the Montana Department of Agriculture at the Montana Department of Commerce with the Made/Grown in Montana program: Tipu's Chai, Inc. brings authentic Indian Chai tea, available in both quick and slow brews, made with high quality Indian tea, or- QUICKSPICE'S SEA VEGGIES: A HIGH PROTEIN SNACK WITH A SALTY CRUNCH For many Westerners, their only encounter with edible seaweed is the wrapper on their sushi. But with natural health going mainstream, this Asian staple has arrived in a convenient new form for American shores—and American stores. Made of 100 percent natural ingredients, Sea Veggies are available in classic Sea Salt, Hot Chili and Black Pepper flavors. With no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors or MSG, the flavor variety comes only from natural oils, preserving seaweed's qualities of no cholesterol, no saturated fats or trans fats. Sea Veggies are also superior within the category: made from best quality Korean seaweed, grown in clean oceans and harvested during the prime season of December through February. While most seafood for reliable, highquality 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." Bunk's family recipes. Uncle Bunk's signature products include Mustard Relish, Rustic Pepper Sauce, 14 Day Sweet Pickles and Hot Sweet Pickles. That same sweet and spicy Mustard Relish is now the most awarded product in West Virginia and has even won a coveted sofi™ Silver—so no wonder it's our best seller! Uncle Bunk's Rustic Pepper Sauce – which also placed at those long ago amateur Scovie Awards – is a unique product best described as a cross between a salsa and a spicy ketchup. Uncle Bunk's 14 Day Sweet Pickles are the crispiest pickle you will ever eat. Country Living Magazine called them the best regional pickle in 2010 and once you ual basis via correspondence, allowing the student optimal scheduling, flexibility, and the convenience of studying at home or on the go. Each course builds upon the next, supporting the integration of mind, body, and spirit so the student will obtain a well-rounded base that is needed to fulfill a naturally balanced and healthy lifestyle. Trinity School of Natural Health is a nondenominational, non-profit, and non-discriminatory educational organization that is accredited and recognized by the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board. They also have courses and programs available in Spanish. Trinity has been enriching lives and educating the public about natural ganic ground spices. Great Northern Pasta Co. offers up organic and gluten free fresh pastas. Montana Grow brings natural fertilizer beneficial plant amendment. Timeless Seeds Inc. is organic pulse crops and specialty grains. Montana Specialty Mills, LLC has oilseed and processed oilseed products as well as mustard, canola, flaxseed, safflower, coriander, and caraway. Amaltheia Organic Dairy LLC provides organic goat cheese, ricotta and feta. Gluten-Free Prairie has gluten-free oats, groats, toasted oat flour, granola bites and cookies. Last but not least Olivelle brings infused extra virgin olive oils, infused balsamic snacks are roasted only once, Sea Veggies are twice-roasted at high temperatures for extra crispness and flavor. With Sea Veggies, U.S. consumers may benefit from the Asian tradition, where there is little or no barrier between food and medicine. With more protein than meat and more calcium than milk, rich in stress-fighting vitamins B and K, and minerals like magnesium and manganese, seaweed is a good addition to today's healthful diets, meatless or not. Its high iodine content helps balance the thyroid; significant antiinflammatory properties help reduce painful n SEPTEMBER 2013 n GOURMET NEWS Whether you are looking for specific organic spices, or wish to formulate organic spice blends from proprietary recipes, Vanns has everything you'll need. Buyers are invited to visit Vanns Spices at the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, booth #646. Alternatively, contact Vanns by email: orders@vannsspices.com or call us at 800.583.1693. taste this pickle made from a more than 100year-old recipe, I think you'll agree. We also kicked the sweet pickles up with hot peppers to create our 14 Day Hot Sweet Pickles, another 1st place Scovie Award winner and a 2013 Fiery Food Challenge Winner. Uncle Bunk's is still family run – Bunk heads up production, his wife Rose handles all things office and their daughter tackles sales, marketing, and business development. Our Appalachian products are truly unique and worth a try! Give us a call at 304-652-1920, email bunk@unclebunks.com, or check out www.unclebunks.com to find out more. alternatives since 1991. Today's busy lifestyles, hectic schedules, and technological advancements have caused people to lose touch with what is pure, natural and spiritually fulfilling in life. Trinity enables people to grab hold and embrace education in a way that satisfies the basic needs of the mind, body and spirit to emulate into a lifestyle that encompasses natural health and its ideals. For more information on the Trinity School of Natural Health go online to www.trinityschool.org, call 800-428-0408 or 800-9792392 or email info@trinityschool.org or informacion@trinityschool.org. At the show head to booth #4501. vinegars, custom dried herb blends with rubs, dippers and seasoning mixes. Stop by to experience the products yourself and scan your badge for an entry to win a Made in Montana products gift basket. For more information on products you will find at Montana's booth #447, contact Angelyn DeYoung, Montana Department of Agriculture at 406-444-5424 or adeyoung@mt.gov. For more information on Made in Montana products visit the Facebook page "Made in Montana." swollen joints. It is also anti-fungal, antibacterial, anti-viral, and high in antioxidants, with antiseptic properties. Consumers have many fun ways to enjoy all this nutrition: as a healthy snack for kids or a bar snack with beer, as protein in a macrobiotic diet, in a California roll with favorite ingredients, or to add flavor and texture to cooked rice or cold salads. To try Sea Veggies for yourself and for details of their comprehensive retail support, visit them at Expo East booth #1050. For info and recipes, visit www.sea-veggies.com.