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GOURMET NEWS APRIL 2014 www.gourmetnews.com Giftware GIFTWARE 9 Mantry Mantry is an American artisan food-of-the-month club based in New York. Billing itself as "The Mod- ern Man's Pantry," Mantry states that its purpose is to "help you discover American artisan food and what to do with it." To sign up for Mantry or give it to someone as a gift, you have the option of a one- month, three-month or six-month subscription. Each month, the recipient receives an attractive wooden crate filled with five to six full-size gourmet food items, sourced from around the country. For example, a crate may come filled with artisan bar- becue sauce from Alabama, bison jerky from Mon- tana, birch syrup from Alaska, hotcake mix from Nebraska and dry-cured chorizo from Texas. The boxes are often themed, and recent themes in- clude Craft Beer Belly, Italian American picnic, Bourbon Breakfast and Georgia on My Mind. The team at Mantry believes in artisan handmade prod- ucts from small producers, and they strive to bring products to consumers that they may not have oth- erwise had access to. For more information or to subscribe to Mantry, visit www.mantry.com. Galleria Gourmet Dips and Seasonings The team at Sensational Sweets is proud that the in- gredients in their Galleria Gourmet Dips and Season- ings are all exclusively grown in the United States. The company's blends of herbs and spices are ver- satile and delicious. Simply mix them with sour cream and mayonnaise for exceptional traditional dips that are delectable and distinctive. You can also add them to oil for delicious bread dipping or use them as a seasoning to your favorite dishes to make them even better. The four dip varieties offered include spicy Mama Mia, which has a bit of a kick, Dilly Dip, a great version of a classic dip, Garlic, which is rich and pun- gent, and Spinach, which is yummy in every applica- tion. Sensational Sweets also offers a spicy Spaghetti Sauce Mix. The company is so excited about this line, it is guaranteed! The products are available in single serving packets, a large 3-4-ounce jar and now a new mini jar. The mini jar has an eye catching new label. The line is also kosher certified pareve by the Star K and is nut- and gluten-free. For more information on Sensational Sweets, visit www.sensationalsweets.com. Beer Can Chicken Roasting Stand Gourmet du Village recently introduced their new Ce- ramic Beer Can Chicken Roasting Stand. Oven-proof, barbecue-proof and simple to use, just place on a roasting pan or aluminum barbecue tray, stand your chicken on top, surround with vegetables, bake and enjoy. Home cooks no longer have to use a real beer can to make authentic beer can roasted chicken. Gourmet du Village's Beer Can Chicken Roasting Stand makes the most tender juicy roasted chicken you have ever tasted. Making beer can chicken is even easier with Gourmet du Village's new southwest- ern seasoning blend, a spicy, flavorful new seasoning variety ready for the coming outdoor dining season. Available in the company's recipe box packaging, the southwestern beer can chicken seasoning is enough for one chicken, or the company also offers new card- board canisters with enough seasonings for four chickens—great taste at a great value. For more information contact Gourmet du Village at 800.668.2314, or visit their website www.gourmetduvillage.com. Hugs and Frenemies from Bella Vita Bags Hugs and Frenemies from Bella Vita Bags are flex- ible silicone charms that work perfectly to mark wine glasses and beer bottles and even serve as napkin holders. There are four multicolored mark- ers in each set. Bella Vita Bags' Hugs markers are each ¼-inch wide by just over 7-inches long, with hands at each end that make it easy to be twisted to embrace your wine glass, beer bottle or dinner napkin Each package comes with four Hugs in chartreuse, sky blue, violet and orange. Bella Vita also offers the Frenemies line of markers. Bend Bella Vita's Frenemies around your wine glass or beer bottle and they will "stand guard" over your drink. Bella Vita's charming Frenemies line includes two elongated cats (one grey and one yellow) and two dogs (brown and black dachshunds), each with an appealing upturned face. At the other end of the twist comes a cute tail and rear legs. For additional information, visit www.bellavitabags.com.