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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2015 n GOURMET NEWS 8 4 Nature's Yoke Adds Organic, Pasture-Raised Eggs to All-Natural Lineup The mission of Nature's Yoke is to bring to your table the freshest eggs from Amish country in Lancaster County, Penn. Available to you are organic, cage-free and pasture- raised eggs, all produced on small family farms and packed by hand in the Nature's Yoke packing plant. They are then shipped and sent to grocery stores throughout the American Northeast region, putting these ex- ceptional eggs right at your fingertips! George Weaver III represents the third generation of his family to be in the egg in- dustry. More than 50 years ago, his grandfa- ther, George Weaver Sr., began producing and selling eggs on his family's farm, build- ing a successful business from scratch. It did- n't take long until he began working with other local farmers in order to be able to pro- duce the quantity of eggs the supermarkets needed. His son, George Jr., was the brave entre- preneur who ventured into the premium egg business. He wanted a higher quality egg and was willing to work for it, buying better feed and improving the housing for his chickens. His organic egg project followed and his pro- duction was soon in full swing. George Weaver III introduced the brand name: Nature's Yoke. His first requirement for all his farmers is that the hens are absolutely cage-free. Also, that there is no use of added hormones, antibiotics or ani- mal by-products. His goal is an egg that is 100 percent nat- ural and 100 percent healthy. This is true of all Nature's Yoke eggs – 100 percent natural. Nature's Yoke uses three main types – organic, cage-free and pasture- raised. Nature's Yoke cage-free and organic eggs are now certified humane, a change that was recently implemented. The pasture- raised egg was introduced a few years ago, produced by hens from multiple small flocks kept on abundant grassy pastures. Being grass-fed, these eggs promise more nutrients than ever. Most recently, Nature's Yoke has added organic pasture-raised eggs to the product line. The Na- ture's Yoke team is excited about this item and glad to be able to offer this combi- nation. These hens are fed 100 percent organic grains, supplementing their rich diet of grass and all the insects they can find. They roam the fields under a wide blue sky and are kept there during the day when the weather is genial and moved to shelter only at night and when storms or cold weather move in. Happy chickens, delicious eggs. Nature's Yoke is committed to sustainable agriculture and the support of local family farms and dedicated to its customers, farm- ers, employees – and hens. For more information on Nature's Yoke, visit www.naturesyoke.com. Free Your Taste Buds with Free For All Kitchen Free Your Taste Buds ® and experience what gluten-free snacking can be…Delicious for all to enjoy! Last year, Partners, A Tasteful Choice Company, maker of all-natural, non- GMO, wholesome and delicious crackers, cookies and granola, introduced its first gluten-free line, Free for All Kitchen, and it's already winning awards. Since 1992, Founder Marian Harris has taken great care to create and perfect every one of her recipes and the gluten-free addi- tions are no exception. Made without rice, corn or soy, Free for All Kitchen gluten-free crackers debuted in three of Partners most popular flavors: Olive Oil & Herb, Roasted Garlic & Rosemary and Olive Oil & Sea Salt. "I was looking for an alternative to the gluten-free crackers in the marketplace that are heavily processed or rely on rice fillers," said Marian Harris. "Our new gluten-free crackers are made from cassava root flour and a blend of five ancient grains: amaranth, quinoa, millet, sorghum and teff. It's a fla- vorful cracker that by virtue of its ingredi- ents, happens to also be gluten-free." It also happens to be an award-winning product. Free for All Kitchen gluten-free crackers have already received recognition as an innovative and creative product by The Gourmet Retailer (Editors' Pick 2013), Gro- cery Headquarters (Selling Wellness Trail- blazer Awards 2014) and Seattle Business magazine's Washington Manufactur- ing Awards (Food Processor of the Year 2014, Silver). "Three years ago, Marian and the Partners family recognized the impor- tance of producing a gluten-free line and we have been diligently working ever since," said Cara Figgins, Vice President and daughter of Marian. "It took time, but we're proud to say we've developed a delicious, gluten-free alternative that doesn't compromise on taste, nutrition or quality." Free for All Kitchen gluten-free crackers are available in a hors d'oeuvre style cut in 5.5- ounce cellophane wrapped deli trays and in a snack cracker cut in 5.0-ounce cartons and 0.75-ounce bags. Since they taste great and are gluten-free, they are excellent for worry-free entertaining and snacking on the go. If you have a sweet tooth, Partners will be expanding the Free for All Kitchen line this year to include some sweet, crispy, crunchy gluten-free treats: Free for All Kitchen Dou- ble Chocolate Brownie Thins. About Partners Since 1992, Partners, A Tasteful Choice Company, has created delicious gourmet products using all-natural ingredients while supporting the sustainabil- ity of the environment and fostering an at- mosphere of family, integrity, trust and compassion in the community. All Partners products are non-GMO, certified kosher and contain no hydrogenated oils, artificial fla- vors or preservatives. Partners is also certi- fied as a women-owned business enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise Na- tional Council (WBENC). For more information, visit partnerscrackers. Chefs Shelf Offers Unique and Traditional Ingredients Chefs Shelf, based in Chicago, was founded to supply professional chefs and aspiring culinary gurus in the United States with fine foods and specialist ingredients. Pairing Food Network Celebrity Chef Ben Vaughn with a warehouse full of fabulous flavor filled with spices, cold pressed oils, artisan salts, sweeteners, vinegars and gourmet fin- ished products, ready for next day delivery, in retail or bulk sizes. Chefs Shelf is set to stand apart from the crowd. Handpicked to delight friends and family, Chefs Shelf offers a plethora of unique and traditional culinary ingredients for cooking, basting, roasting, gift kits, recipe ideas and more. A sample of its offerings, like Raw Coconut Syrup or the Criollo Chocolate Liquor, or fla- vor rich exotic spices like the Sweet White Onion Powder and Coromandal Chili Powder, or Ben Vaughn's personally blended Crusting Spice Blend, bring both gastronomical excite- ment and delight to the table. "We're passionate about bring- ing artisan skills and restaurant cooking techniques to a wider au- dience, having observed the needs of Michelin star kitchens. We de- cided to spend our time scouring the small artisan producer market- place for the best quality ingredi- ents. We are always happy to source any product that will help create a more appealing dish for our customer," said A'isha Bauer, Creator and Founder of Chefs Shelf. "We are committed to continually gather- ing distinctive ingredients and sharing their applications in the kitchen to en- hance flavor, taste and aroma of all things food," added Consultant and Celebrity Chef Ben Vaughn. Your customers will love you for making these items available to them. Culinary ingredients, organic herbs, drizzling oils and specialty foods will be available in wholesale and retail sizes with the Chefs Shelf brand of approval. For more information, call now to place your order at 773-583-4850 or email ask@ chefsshelf.com. Also be sure to visit www.chefsshelf.com. The Bauli Heritage: Spanning Five Continents, 70 Countries and Three Generations Bauli, creator of authentic Italian holiday cakes and pastries, has been a part of Italian family traditions since 1922. A beloved brand for both holidays and year-round pas- try lovers, the Bauli name stands for shared sweetness, joy and Italian heritage. Bauli, the confectionary leader in Italy for over 90 years, brings authenticity and Italian tradition to family and friends gathered around the dinner (or dessert) table, with sales in over 70 countries on five continents. The Bauli line spans a wide range of sweet confectionaries, including panettone, pan- doro, specialty cakes and croissants. Rooted in Verona, Italy with history dating back to 1922, today the Bauli family busi- ness maintains the same dedication to excel- lence that was started more than 90 years ago by Ruggero Bauli. Bringing more than six decades of experience perfecting ancient baking practices and creating delectable de- lights, Bauli prides itself in having combined the skill of Italian homemade recipes with high technology to bring authentic Italian ready-to-eat baked goods and holiday products to con- sumers. With respect for traditions and ancient recipes, Bauli's products reflect the princi- ples of high-quality Italian confections – fresh ingredi- ents, traditional baking tech- niques, long preparation and all natural. All Bauli products are oven-baked, using whole- some, genuine and rigorously selected ingre- dients, without preservatives, food coloring or genetically modified ingredients. Each confectionary is naturally leavened, a process which removes the need to use chemical additives and preservatives and guarantees a long life to confectionaries, and left to rise in the same way bread has been made for over 5,000 years. Then enriched with either vanilla and butter or raisins, candied fruit and orange peel, it takes more than 40 hours to produce one pan- doro or panettone! To learn more about Bauli, please visit Booth #2538 at the Winter Fancy Foods Show. Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani, a Bauli brand ambassador, will be hosting two cooking demonstrations at the booth: "Breakfast With Pandoro" (10-11am PST) and "Fabio Viviani's Signature Pandoro Tiramisu" (3- 4pm PST). For more information on Bauli, visit www.bauliusa.com or stop by booth #2538.

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