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Re s ta u ra n t D a i l y N e ws M o n d a y, Au g u s t 1 8 , 2 0 1 4 6 CDN MULTI-TASK TIMER & CLOCK (TM8) The CDN Multi-Task Timer & Clock (TM8) is a bestseller used in coffee cafes worldwide. It counts 24 hours up or down by hours, minutes and seconds. It features a long, loud alarm and its memory but- ton can recall frequently used settings. It functions as timer, clock and stopwatch. Its digital memory function makes it easy to time a multi- tude of repetitive tasks. For example, it helps maintain quality stan- dards at a beverage station by alerting the user to toss the old coffee 20 to 30 min- utes after brewing. To use, simply slide the mode switch on the side of the unit to set the timer to count up or down or to display the clock. For easy transport, it comes with a clip to attach to a pocket or apron, and a magnet and easel for stand- ing upright on a counter. It's made of food-safe ABS plastic, and uses one LR44 button battery (included). The CDN Multi-Task Timer & Clock (TM8) is available for immediate shipment, with a list price of $16.50. It comes with a five- year warranty. CDN, the Time & Temperature Company ® , celebrates its 30th anniver- sary in 2014. For more information, visit www .cdn-timeandtemp.com. STRAINING IS A BREEZE WITH THE STRAINER BOSS STABILIZING CRADLE Go into any kitchen and take a look at the assortment of china cap strainers and chinoises. Chances are you'll find at least one with a broken handle or hook. The pressure applied to these tools over time causes their handles and hooks to loosen or break off, making them less desirable and more difficult to work with. FMP's new Strainer Boss, which resembles a bear trap, is a unique chef's tool designed to cradle and hold china caps and chinoises during use. It relieves the pressure on the strainer han- dle and allows broken straining devices to become functional again. One of the best benefits of using the Strainer Boss is that it securely holds straining devices so they won't shift dur- ing use. Currently, the task of straining requires a chef to hold a strainer with one hand and pour hot liquid with the other. Unfortunately, processing many sauces, gravies and consommés requires the stir- ring and mashing of hot ingredients through a strainer. This process requires an extra hand to hold a pestle or spoon. Incorporating the Strainer Boss into this task eliminates the need to hold the strainer, allowing more control and the ability to use your free hand to stir. Chefs who work with the Strainer Boss not only appreciate its aforemen- tioned features, but soon discover its other uses in their kitchens. When used with a food mill, it provides for more stable per- formance and enables one person to tack- le what is normally a two-person job. The Strainer Boss also helps with filtering fryer oil. It can securely hold a fryer filter cone onto a stock pot or other collection devices, creating safer filtration. The Strainer Boss is made of heavy gauge stainless steel and works with any size conical straining device. Its sturdy three-point footing enables it to comfort- ably span the opening of stock pots, steam kettles, mixing bowls, three bay sinks and even 35 gallon receptacles. It's suitable for hot and cold applications. For more information, visit www.fmp online.com or call 800-257-7737. DRIVING VOLUME THROUGH THE FIVE ATTRIBUTES OF A QUALITY DRINK Schroeder America takes drink quality very seriously. Much like its largest cus- tomers, it believes that quality drives vol- ume and repeat incidents. That said, it has focused its efforts toward ways to improve drink quality dispensed from bar guns. Schroeder America strives to ensure beverages dispensed from its bar guns, tea urns, ice cooled dispensers and other Schroeder America products meet or exceed the products dispensed from a standard post-mix beverage valve. The Coca-Cola Company published a document referring to the five attributes to a quality drink. Using this ideology, Schroeder America has built a solid port- folio of products designed to meet the customers' demands while ensuring drink quality does not suffer. How Do Schroeder America and the Five Attributes Come Together? The Attributes are: Carbonation – The new ice cooled bever- age dispensing system with plug-in bar gun will improve carbonation through design by pre-chilling the water to the car- bonator (cold carbonation) and hard plumbing the bar gun man- ifold direct to the cold plate. Temperature – The cold carbonation and insulated plug-in tech- nology improves carbonation as well as temperature in the finished beverage. Taste – Taste can be made up of sev- eral attributes. Schroeder America addresses carbonation and temperature along with maintaining superior ratio control with its designs. Product Freshness – Reliability, serviceability and drink quality drive volume. Higher volume keeps product moving. Is it Clean and Labeled – All Schroeder America dis- pensers and accessories meet NSF certifications, are easy to clean and merchandise the brands effectively. In closing, Schroeder America's dis- pensing equipment ensures quality, which drives volume by offering the most consistent fountain beverages paired with unmatched reliability. For more information, visit www.schroederamerica.com. STERNO CANNED HEAT IS 100! SternoCandleLamp, the result of the suc- cessful integration of 119-year-old Sterno and 30-year-old Candle Lamp, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the introduction of iconic Sterno ® Canned Heat. In 1914, the maker of fine chafing dishes introduced Sterno Canned Heat, advancing the quality of portable warm- ing forever. From foxholes to fine dining, the Sterno brand has always played an important role in the American experi- ence. Today SternoCandleLamp pro- duces a wide range of portable warming and creative lighting products for a glob- al audience of foodservice professionals and consumers. "2014 marks the 100-year anniver- sary of the first patented chafing fuel. Few companies can boast a century of maintaining relevance with their original product line nor have the kind of univer- sal brand name recognition of Sterno. Sterno Canned Heat is a vital part of our heritage and a key ingredient in helping make SternoCandleLamp what it is today," said Mike Pacharis, Vice President of Marketing, SternoCandleLamp. With the strength of iconic Sterno Canned Heat and continuous innovation, SternoCandleLamp develops and brings to market new products that give food- service industry profession- als greater control over food quality and décor. SternoCandleLamp's most recent innovations include environmentally preferable wick and gel chafing fuels (Green Restaurant Association Endorsed), the WindGuard™ Fold-Away Stainless Steel Chafer, the 15,000 BTU Butane Stove with WindBlock, and the Lumina FX2 Rechargeable Flameless Candle System. These products are available through local foodservice distributors. Consumer products such as buffet kits and chafing fuels used for at home entertaining, picnics, tailgating, campsite cooking and as a backup heat source for emergency situations are found at mass retailers, supermarkets, hardware and drug stores, sporting good and discount stores (retail outlets include Walmart, Kmart, Kroger, Safeway, Supervalu, True Value, Dick's, Sports Authority and Bed Bath & Beyond). SternoCandleLamp's product line includes wick and gel chafing fuels, butane stoves and accessories, more than 200 lamps, catering equipment and liq- uid, traditional wax and flameless can- dles. For more information, visit www.SternoCandleLamp.com.