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GOURMET NEWS JULY 2014 www.gourmetnews.com Giftware GIFTWARE 9 Talbott Teas Quickly growing from a single custom tea bar in Chicago to a multi-million dollar national company, Talbott Teas was the product of hard work, passion and great timing. The company's custom made blends were inspired by a desire to pamper con- sumers. Fans of the company's teas include Oprah Winfrey, who took notice of the delicious teas and named them one of her "Favorite Things". However, it was following an appearance on the television show "Shark Tank" that the company garnered na- tional attention, and quadrupled sales. As a result, leading healthy lifestyle brand, Jamba Juice, jumped at the chance to acquire the innovative tea company. Today, Talbott Teas offers a number of decadent tea blends, as well as an assortment of gift options, the perfect items to offer any lover of fine teas in your life. The company's gift packs are designed to appeal to a variety of different palates, and options include the Chocolate Lover's Collection, the Spa Infusion Essentials Gift Set, the Indulgence Gift Set and more. For more information, visit Talbott Teas online at www.talbottteas.com, or call 855.850.6309. Red Lake Nation Gift Baskets Red Lake Nation Foods gift baskets feature all-natural foods, including wild rice, wild hand-harvested fruit jel- lies, jams and syrups, handcrafted gift items, batter mixes, popcorn and herbal teas. Founded in 2005 by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa of Northern Min- nesota, Red Lake Nation Foods is a member of the In- tertribal Agricultural Council and features the "Made/Produced by American Indians" trademark on its products. The company's mission is to provide award-winning, specialty natural foods and gift prod- ucts that represent Native American cultural heritage and benefit over 9,600 members of the Red Lake Na- tion. Red Lake Nation gift products make the perfect individual or corporate gift and are available in regular or custom designed boxes or handmade birch bark baskets. A personalized gift card may also be included. Wholesale pricing is available for gourmet retailers. For more information, contact Red Lake Nation Foods by phone at 888.225.2108, or visit the com- pany online at www.redlakenationfoods.com. Gary & Kit's Napa Valley's Extra Virgin Olive Oil Specialty Food Company Gary & Kit's Napa Valley re- cently released its 2013 Es- tate Bottled Extra Virgin Olive Oil, available now at a MSRP of $25. Pressed in November, the Gary & Kit's Napa Valley Olive Oil is created from or- ganic olives handpicked from the Clif Family Farm on How- ell Mountain in Napa Valley. The oil is a unique blend of Frantoio, Leccino, Arbequina, Koroneiki and Mission olive varieties that create a well-balanced olive oil with subtle fruit flavors and hints of pepper. Along with the olive oil, Gary & Kit's Napa Valley offers a num- ber of specialty food items perfect for gifting. The company's trio of gourmet mustards (Rosemary Dijon, Dill Dijon and classic Dijon) and its trio of chocolates (Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds, Dark Chocolate Toffee Pistachios and Dark Choco- late Sea Salt Caramels) both make for great gift sets. The company also offers nut mixes and mar- malades that make delicious little gifts as well. For more information on Gary & Kit's Napa Valley, visit www.cliffamilywinery.com/gary_kits.cfm, call 707.968.0625, or email winery@cliffamily winery.com. Epicureanist Chicken Roaster Beer can chicken is a popular American favorite, but getting the dish on the dinner table can be a challenge. Now, kitchenware company Epicureanist is making it quick and easy for anyone to infuse roasted chicken with the flavors of beer or wine. The new Epicureanist Chicken Roaster is the first ceramic roaster to feature handles, a pour spout, room for roasting vegetables and a center cylinder for wine or beer. The roaster makes it possible to prepare a succulent wine- or beer-infused chicken—with vegetables—in less than two hours. Crafted from food-safe stoneware clay, the Epicure- anist Chicken Roaster can roast a three to six- pound chicken. And as an added bonus, the product is dishwasher-safe, making clean-up a breeze. The roaster's subtle red hue is particularly appealing to today's consumers, and the attractive appearance makes the roaster an ideal gift. For more information on Epicureanist, visit www.epicureanist.com, or call 888.808.3742.