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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2014 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 0 6 everything about it. Grandma Hoerner, was actually Duane's grandmother. He was passed down her big slice extra chunky apple sauce recipe, which is now called Big Slice Kettle Cooked Apples. We still make it the way Grandma used to, she would be proud. NH: Are you introducing any new products? RM: Yes Grandma Hoerner's is introducing many new collections. One that I am particu- larly excited about is our new line of Big Slice Kettle Cooked Apple Pouches. This line is just awesome! These are our Heritage Recipe kettle cooked apples, this healthy snack is in a 4.5-oz pouch, perfect for today's on-the-go consumer. The Big Slice line includes 16 different flavors and three awesome collections. Each collection is unique in its goal. The Pure line focuses on simple and delicious ingredients and has flavors like blueberry pomegranate and lemon berry. For those with an active lifestyle, Big Slice has the Fit collection, offering flavors such as rasp- berry hibiscus with green coffee extract. And then there is the Luxe collection providing more robust flavors like cinnamon french toast and boysenberry chocolate. Big Slice has something for everybody and I cannot wait to share it at the Natural Products Expo. NH: What makes your products unique? RM: It truly comes down to Grandma Ho- erner's recipe. Everything that is made is based on the original recipe and we find natural ways to enhance it when we release new products. Our team, which is com- prised of amazing people, works tirelessly on our products. Grandma Hoerner's is al- ways searching for new types of proteins and ingredients that add vitality to its prod- ucts. We even started introducing hemp- seeds into our foods, which are high in protein and contain all nine of the essential amino-acids. These are the sorts of im- provements that Grandma Hoerner's is looking for. NH: What excites you the most about the upcoming year? RM: Grandma Hoerner's believes in giving back to those that have made our products so great. You will notice on the packaging of our Big Slice line the Sparkle logo. Sparkle is a charity that aids women in all types of healing, mental and physical, and we donate a portion of our proceeds to Sparkle. I think it is ever so important to help those in need, and Sparkle is one of the greatest charities out right now. I cannot express how much I love being a part of this program. Visit Grandma Hoerner's at booth #5396. For more information call 785-765-2300 or visit www.grandmahoerners.com Grandma Hoerner's (Cont'd. from p. 1) Uncle Bunk's Hot Sweet Pickles Win Big Looking for a unique pickle? Try Uncle Bunk's sweet and crunchy 14 Day Sweet Pickles and 14 Day Hot Sweet Pickles! What's a 14 Day sweet pickle? A pickle made from an Appalachian recipe that's more than 100 years old and is seasoned over two weeks with a blend of spices that give a sweet and peppery kick to these old-time fa- vorites and hand-packed into every jar so tightly you can barely get the first pickle out. You won't easily forget these pickles be- cause they are the crispiest you'll ever eat. Country Living Magazine called the 14 Day Sweet Pickles the "best regional pick- les," and the 14 Day Hot Sweet Pickles have placed at the top in every major competition for hot and spicy foods over the past year. It took third place at the 2014 Scovie Awards, second place at the 2013 Fiery Food Challenge, and first place at the 2013 Hot Pepper Awards. How does Uncle Bunk's make these so hot and sweet and crispy? By taking the 14 Day Sweet Pickles and adding cayenne and Thai peppers to fire them up. The 14 Day Sweet Pickles are available in two sizes: 17.5-ounce jars of strips and nine- ounce jars of chunks. The 14 Day Hot Sweet Pickles are available in 17.5- ounce jars of strips. Lo- cated in the state of West Virginia, Uncle Bunk's proudly uses the freshest cucumbers available – most of which are locally grown. For more information, visit www.uncle bunks.com, call 304-652-1920 or email bunk@unclebunks.com. VitaClay: A Nourishing Tradition that Doctors Recommend In a recent interview with Essenergy's Michelle Liu, we learned why it was a ban- ner year for her unique invention. NH: Why is unglazed clay so important to bring into a 'green' kitchen? ML: Unglazed clay-pot cooking has been tempting the taste buds and enhancing the health of ancient civilizations for centuries. When I discovered rich intense flavors and unparalleled health benefits by preparing fresh food in unglazed clay cookware, I cre- ated the VitaClay pot. My intention was to bring the superior results of clay cooking into my kitchen for fast and easy family meals. NH: Something special happens to ingredi- ents cooked in clay. Can you tell us why? ML: It's really about synergy and integra- tion. Healthy foods react positively together when heated inside unglazed clay. The an- cients knew how low heat and clay created a delicate and evenly cooking environment that optimized the nutritional profile of their meals and made them richer, tastier and healthier. Another big plus is that fats and meat juices are preserved when steamed at low temperatures and remain nourishing, bioavailable and digestible. The smell mole- cules also remain intact with our special seal, waking up your digestive powers and satis- fying your appetite. NH: How easy is it to use the VitaClay? ML: It's so simple because it's a technolog- ical breakthrough and fully programmed for soups, stews, varietal rice, whole grains and low-temperature yogurt. Any healthy cook really does become a culinary genius be- cause all it takes is good quality ingredients and pushing a button. NH: The VItaClay is gaining a reputation with doctors. Why? ML: Ancient cultures knew food preparation to be both an art and a science. People discov- ered that foods and herbs, when prepared or combined in non- toxic and non-reactive vessels, clay was vital to their survival and growth. Many doctors today use our products be- cause they see great results from steaming and boiling plus there is the added benefit that clay offers.They recommend it for their patients who are on low acid diets. It is also recommended for people with dietary restric- tions and food intolerances such as salt, sugar and wheat. NH: What is a new nourishing tradition for VitaClay? ML: I am very excited about making large batch low-temperature yogurt in our latest model. Besides making thick, rich probiotic Greek yogurt, this new setting has many uses. It germinates rice, grains and legumes, creating more amino acids and reducing phytic acid for your good health. NH: Who are your customers? ML: People who want healthy living and have an active life. Food is the fuel your body takes. It's very essen- tial to fuel your days, your years and your life. And now it's possible with just one pot. NH: With a degree in science and a career working as a top-level engineer for major companies such as Apple in full swing, what prompted you to start Essenergy? ML: The VitaClay products are a reflection of my long journey. A reflection of me. I have always had a passion for healthy cook- ing and healthy living, along with a love of sharing these with friends. With my back- ground in designing highly advanced com- puter and medical equipment plus a long family history in Chinese healing arts, it felt natural to make a product that merged new technology with the ancient culinary art of clay cooking. I created a new nourishing tra- dition for busy people who want to live a healthier lifestyle. 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