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GOURMET NEWS JUNE 2014 SFF PREVIEW 2 0 Blackberry Patch Brings sofi Award Nominated Blackberry Syrup to SFF Show Recently honored by the Specialty Food Association as a sofi Award finalist in the Dessert or Dessert Topping category for the company's three ingredient Blackberry Syrup, the team at Blackberry Patch is looking forward to sharing the product with attendees at the 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show. Blackberry Patch's Black- berry Syrup is made with the finest ingre- dients, consisting only of berries, pure cane sugar and lemon juice. The syrup is handmade in small batches. Blackberry Patch offers a number of dif- ferent syrups, including blueberry, raspberry and blackberry. These syrups are versatile, great for breakfast, but also as a dessert topping served over cheesecake, ice cream, yogurt and more. In addition, the syrups work well when mixed with with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and served over a summer salad. "The recognition of this outstanding product is a testament to our team here at Blackberry Patch," said Randy Harvey, President of Blackberry Patch. "We appre- ciate our customers and their enjoyment of this syrup." For more information on Blackberry Patch, visit http://blackberrypatch.com, or call 800.853.5598. Tonewood Maple Naturally Satisfies Sweet Tooths The team at Tonewood Maple is setting out to redefine the standard for elegance and quality in maple products. Through collaboration with ex- pert sugarmakers, Tonewood produces pure maple syrups and other specialties. The com- pany's products are single- sourced, unblended and free of additives. Tonewood is commit- ted to celebrating maple's natu- rally sumptuous flavor and under-realized versatility. Indulge in Tonewood's sweet, luscious maple cream. This spread combines rich maple flavor with an irresistibly smooth tex- ture. Accent your dishes with the rich flavor of maple syrup along with a delightfully crunchy texture, utilizing Tonewood's 100 percent pure maple sugar flakes. These crunchy little morsels simultaneously add sweetness and texture when used to garnish salads, poultry, sweet potatoes or desserts. Zesty black pepper and natural sea salts commingle with sweet maple sugar in Tonewood's ver- satile maple seasoning blend. In addition, the company's pure maple sugar cube is the preferred option for adding a touch of sweetness to your favorite snack. For more information on Tonewood Maple, visit www.tonewoodmaple.com, email info@tonewoodmaple.com, or call 855.755.5434. Stop by booth #3926 at the Summer Fancy Food Show to learn more about the Tonewood product line. The Gracious Gourmet Brings Hatch Chile Pesto to SFF Show The Gracious Gourmet's Hatch Chile Pesto was recently named a sofi Award fi- nalist for Outstanding Shelf-Stable Food- service product. The Gracious Gourmet was one of 109 Finalists selected by a na- tional panel of specialty food professionals from 2,025 entries in 30 categories. The Gracious Gourmet's Hatch Chile Pesto features green roasted peppers and hatch chilies, creating a new style of pesto with a hint of heat. Garlic, cilantro and onions round out the Southwestern flavor of this uniquely American take on a Mediterranean classic. It contains neither nuts nor cheese, perfect for a vegan diet or for people with nut or dairy allergies. The pesto can be paired with Italian and Span- ish style cheeses, stirred into risotto or pasta, or used to make salad dressings, pizzas, cold pasta salads, dips and sand- wiches. It can be used as a marinade or to finish grilled meats. The product is avail- able in 7-ounce retail jars or 76-ounce foodservice containers. Learn more about The Gracious Gour- met at www.thegraciousgourmet.com. Try the company's Hatch Chile Pesto at booth #438 at the Summer Fancy Food Show. Italian Foods Corp. Introduces Tasto Balsamic Pearls Italian Foods Corporation's new Tasto Bal- samic Pearls have arrived in the United States and are now avail- able for shipment. Samples of the new balsamic pearls will be available at the Summer Fancy Food Show at Booth #1954. Tasto Balsamic Pearls are caviar- like globes of balsamic vinegar that are a product of molecular gastronomy. The pearls give small bursts of balsamic vinegar flavor and provide visual interest in salads, fish and meat dishes. They are also perfects when served over fruit for an easy dessert. Tasto Balsamic Pearls are packaged in 50- gram (1.76-ounce) jars with metal lids, and they have a suggested retail price of $12.99. Italian Foods Corporation imports tradi- tional regional delicacies from across Italy for Amer- ican home cooks. The company's gourmet prod- ucts include aged bal- samic vinegars from Modena, fruit infused bal- samic vinegar, shelf stable stuffed pastas, authentic regional pasta sauces, die-cut artisan egg pasta, gluten- free cake mixes, grilled Italian vegetables and bruschetta toppings. More informa- tion is available online at www.italian- foods.com, by calling 888.516.7262 and by connecting on Facebook at www .facebook.com/LaPianaItalianFoods.