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GOURMET NEWS JULY 2015 www.gourmetnews.com BUYERS GUIDE BUYERS GUIDE 3 6 C O N D I M E N T S BUYERS GUIDE G O O D - F O R - Y O U G O U R M E T Family Values Drive Missouri Community Company a meal and include options for adding in- gredients or changing the cooking style. Dip mixes are suggested for use in seasonings, vinaigrettes, and biscuits. These alternate recipes are a hallmark of Wind & Willow's production team. New recipes are featured weekly on the company's Facebook page, the test kitchen is always creat- ing new ways to use the products, and annual staff contests are held to dis- cover new pos- sibilities for mixes. Renee Te t t e n h o r s t , Co-owner of Wind & Willows, says, "We like to think about each product being almost like a recipe box of ideas included with the mix." A line of gluten-free products was cre- ated in response to Co-owner Sheila Re- nard's diagnosis of celiac disease. "We've BY MICAH CHEEK Wind & Willow, founded in 1991, was born out of a small rural community in southwest Missouri. Its close-knit crew, comprising three generations of workers, sounds more like a family than a company. Everyone from office workers to truck driv- ers is given snacks for taste testing. In the summer, the staff 's monthly lunch is moved out- side for grilling. Potluck turkey din- ners are standard practice for Thanksgiving. This sense of cama- raderie is reflected in Wind & Willow's products, which are made for sharing with friends and family. The company produces mixes for dips, soups, and cheese balls. Convenience and flexible recipes are a primary focus for Wind & Willow. Soup mixes require only water and heat to make Better with Bacon from Stonewall Kitchen Attention bacon lovers! Stonewall Kitchen has a new and delicious Bacon Gift. Featuring three of Stonewall Kitchen's most popular bacon- inspired products, this is a bacon lover's dream come true. Included in this savory collection is the Boozy Bacon Barbecue Sauce; a thick, rich and zesty sauce made with bits of real bacon, onion, spices and a dash or two of smooth bourbon. Next is the Maple Bacon Aioli with the cap- tivating taste of real bacon and sweet maple syrup. It adds great flavor to sandwiches, burgers and grilled meats. Last but certainly not least, the Maple Bacon Onion Jam, a simply amazing combination of spices, sweet brown sugar, apples, shallots and bits of real bacon. It's great for making quick appetizers, sauces or enjoying with cheese. They say that everything tastes better with bacon, and this sizzlin' good collection is a great way to find out! Stonewall Kitchen 800.826.1752 www.stonewallkitchen.com Free for All Kitchen Gluten-Free Brownie Thins Partners' gluten-free brand, Free for All Kitchen ® , is unlike most gluten- free brands. Not only are Free for All Kitchen products gluten-free, they are also certified kosher and made with high quality nonGMO ingredients. In- stead of using rice, corn, or soy fillers, these gluten-free snacks are made with cassava flour and five ancient grains: amaranth, quinoa, millet, sorghum, and teff. Keep an eye out for Partners' sweet addition to the gluten-free line with Free for All Kitchen Brownie Thins. Crispy, crunchy, and delectable, these gluten-free brownie thins are available in 4.0 ounce and 1.0 ounce cellophane bags in a double chocolate flavor. Unlike most sweets, Free for All Kitchen Brownie Thins feature a rich chocolate flavor without the added preservatives, artificial flavors and sweeteners. Free Your Taste Buds ® and experience what gluten-free snacking can be: delicious for all to enjoy! Partners 800.632.7477 www.partnerscrackers.com Free-From Baking is Now Feature Filled Enjoy Life Foods, a leader in the free-from food category, extends its popular family of gluten-free and allergy-friendly foods to include a new line of functional, ready- to-use baking mixes and all-purpose flour. These are available in five varieties: Pancake & Waffle Mix, Pizza Crust Mix, Brownie Mix, Muffin Mix and All-Purpose Flour, and each follows the Enjoy Life Foods brand promise; they are certified gluten free, free from the top eight food allergens, non-GMO verified, kosher and halal. They also make "Good Source of Protein" and "Contains Probiotics" claims through the inclusion of functional food ingredients. Developed to make home-baking quick and easy, the mixes require adding only oil and/or water, so in minutes, delicious baked treats will be on the table and ready to enjoy. Contact your Enjoy Life Foods Key Account Manager for more information on this new line of products and all of Enjoy Life's 40+ allergy-friendly foods. Enjoy Life Foods 888.50.ENJOY www.enjoylifefoods.com always had several products that do not contain gluten in the ingredient list, but of course we became much more conscious of the concept at the time," says Tettenhorst. The gluten free line is now produced in a separate facility from any wheat products, and independently lab tested for traces of gluten. The resulting products are crafted to be as tasty for gluten eaters as they are for those who are gluten free. In January, Wind & Willow added a pickle mix to its portfolio. It was an instant hit, especially with the company's workers. Now there are always a few jars hidden in the staff refrigerator. The pickle mixes are sold in mason jars to use for the pickling. The only necessary additions are fresh vegetables, vinegar, and boiling water. The vegetables pickle in under 10 minutes. Tettenhorst says, "What we're finding is that people start out with one jar. Then they try another flavor. And then they buy several jars for gifts and refill bags for themselves!" Their newest intro- ductions are tailored for the fall and winter months. Salted Caramel Hot Dip, Wind & Willow's first sweet hot dip, is ideal for top- ping apple slices or pumpkin pie. The White Cheddar and Mushroom Soup Mix has been a hit in taste testing, and comes with a wide variety of recipe ideas. Tetten- horst is excited about the possibilities for this mix, saying "You can simply add water or add meat, veggies, herbs, cheese, [or] whatever you want to make it truly your own unique creation." GN

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