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92 GOURMET NEWS Introducing the Villa Grimelli Collection By Jason Topolewski, National Sales Manager, Foodservice, DeNigris We are excited to announce the highly anticipated U.S. launch of our Villa Grimelli Collection at this year's Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Villa Grimelli is an actual 16th century estate which lies at the heart of our Balsamic Village in Modena Italy. It is a cultural center for the study of balsamic vinegar and former home of Professor Gerniano Grimelli, who was the first academic researcher of balsamic vinegar. The poetic balance of tradition and innovation reflected in the meticulous restoration of the villa is what inspired the creation of the Villa Grimelli Collection of Italian gastronomic specialties. Attendees who visited the DeNigris booth at the 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City responded with great appreciation and rave reviews when given a sneak preview of the collection. The initial 2014 U.S. launch includes our finest selection of PGI Balsamic Vinegars, a selection of our finest Aged Italian Wine Vinegars, including a Chianti Red Wine Vinegar from Chianti DOCG wine and a Prosecco White Wine Vinegar, our unique line of I Fruttati, which is a selection of dense balsamic seasonings, and last but certainly not least, our line of home-chef-friendly balsamic glazes. We invite everyone attending the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco to stop by our booth #3012 and taste the finest gastronomic specialties Italy has to offer! For more information, visit www .denigrisusa.com, call 201-746-6037, email jason@fst-llc.com or stop by booth #3012 at the Winter Fancy Food Show. The Way of the Blade is a Way of Life In Japan, the blade has long been more than just a tool; the way of the blade is a way of life. In Japanese, "Shun" (pronounced "shoon" and rhymes with "moon") is the precise moment during the year when any particular food is at the peak of its perfection. Shun is when fruit is at its sweetest, when vegetables are perfectly ripe, perfectly fresh and perfectly delicious. Shun is in harmony with the natural rhythms of the seasons. Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of preparing and eating the very freshest food at the perfect "shun" moment. It is a tradition they live up to every day, making fine kitchen knives that are always at the peak of their perfection, too. From the legendary samurai swords said to contain the soul of the warrior who wielded them to the handcrafted kitchen knives of today, the exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese blades is admired worldwide. Since the 13th century, Seki City has been the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. For more than 100 years, it has also been home to the Kai Corporation, the makers of Shun fine cutlery. Inspired by the blademaking traditions of ancient Japan, today's highly skilled Shun artisans produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. Incredibly sharp edges and unmatched aesthetics set Shun knives apart from every other kitchen knife on the market today. In the great tradition of Seki's sword smiths, every knife is handmade by highly skilled specialists and requires at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete. Every day, the legacy of ancient sword smiths serves as inspiration to the artisans in the Kai factories. Kai's 100-year-old tradition of blade-making excellence, combined with the newest technology and the most advanced materials, makes every Shun knife a functional work of art. For more information, call 800-325-2891, visit shuncutlery.com or facebook.com/shunknives or contact Kershaw Knives, Shun Cutlery & ZT Knives, 18600 SW Teton Avenue, Tualatin, Oregon 97062. Vacaville: Serving You Since 1960 By Mary Quinonez, Sales and Marketing Since 1960, our family-owned and operated company has established a rich history in the drying and packaging of the finest dried fruits and nuts. Originally a dry yard of California fruits for 45 years, we now continue the tradition of providing premium quality dried fruit and nuts. The array of items range from the beautifully arranged gift baskets to the everyday grab and go items of all-natural and organic dried fruits. Keeping in mind the balance we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we provide nutritious dried fruit and nuts. Our products are always hand-packed to order in the United States, and we guarantee our customer the freshest, tastiest selections of quality dried fruits and nuts. We invite you to join the many thousands who have enjoyed the bounty of Vacaville Fruit Company over the decades. For more information, stop by booth #670.