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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2017 n GOURMET NEWS 5 0 The History of Dancing Deer's Signature Molasses Clove Cookie It all started with a grandmother, a cookie recipe and an antique store in Maine. Suzanne Lombardi, the founding baker, used to spend time every summer with her grandmother in Maine. Her grandmother had an antique store called Dancing Deer and a fabulous recipe box. Suzanne used her grandmother's traditional recipe for a New England Molasses crackle cookie and added a unique twist with a special blend of fresh ground cinnamon and cloves. The Dancing Deer signature Molasses Clove cookie was born! It went on to win a sofi™ award in addition to many other acco- lades, and has been a favorite of customers and employees ever since. It is beloved by many for its delicious taste, simple ingredi- ents and soft, chewy texture. If you could make a grandmother's hug into a cookie, it would be the Molasses Clove. About Dancing Deer Baking Company Since 1994, Dancing Deer has been known for delicious, scratch-baked brownies, cook- ies and gourmet food gifts. All of its brown- ies and cookies are made in small batches in its Boston bakery using only pre- mium ingredients. It uses simple, clean ingredients such as cage-free eggs, cane sugar, real vanilla, but- ter and high-quality chocolate. Dancing Deer is renowned for su- perb quality, innovative flavors, socially responsible business prac- tices and world class customer service. All Dancing Deer baked goods are certified kosher, and it also offers Non-GMO Verified and certified gluten-free products. Dancing Deer brownies have twice been recognized as "Best Brownies in America," and Dancing Deer has won many other na- tional awards and accolades for its distinc- tive products. In 2009, the company was one of the first 25 Massachusetts com- panies to become certified as a Sustainable Business Leader. Dancing Deer places an empha- sis on giving back to the commu- nity, most notably by helping homeless and at-risk families through its Sweet Home Project initiative. Dancing Deer baked goods can be found in specialty, natural food and grocery stores nationwide. Visit Dancing Deer at booth #561 to sample its famous Molasses Clove cookie. For whole- sale orders and questions, call 888.699.3337 x501. Visit www.dancingdeer.com for more in- formation. Artisan Chocolatier Creates an Organic Liquid-Center Chocolate Quintessential Chocolates Co. Inc. pre- miered its first 100 Percent Organic Liquid- Center Chocolates in 2016, featuring outstanding organic spirits from American small-batch, handcrafted distillers. Custom work with these expanding craft distilleries brings several fresh new flavors and ideas, including Organic Ginger Liqueur, Organic Spiced Rum, Organic Vanilla Vodka and Or- ganic Wheat Whiskey, all carefully enrobed in rich organic chocolate. Each spirit is cast by hand, then enrobed with a tantalizing 60 percent dark organic chocolate from Shaman Chocolates. Shaman Organic Chocolates was created as a way to help sustain the economic and cultural sur- vival of the Huichol Indians, the indigenous people of central Mexico. Considered by many to be the last remaining tribe whose pre-Columbian traditions are still intact, and living as they have for thousands of years in harmony with the earth and all their rela- tions, the Huichols have a precious wealth of techniques. Quintessential Chocolates, founded in 1984, remains the only chocolatiér in Amer- ica to handcraft liquid-center chocolates in a centuries-old chocolate confectionary process known as Liqueur Praliné. This process first encapsulates the liquid within a "Zuckerkrust" (sugar shell); creating an edi- ble moisture barrier that clearly defines the essence within, whether it is a spirit, wine, coffee, fruit nectar or custom cocktail, and allows for the thinnest, most delicate chocolate shell imaginable. Founder and Chief Ex- ecutive Officer Lecia Duke created Quintessen- tial Chocolates as a cus- tom chocolate company, dedicated to using only the finest ingredients and premium brands in its breathtaking, one- of-a-kind chocolates. After apprenticing under a Swiss master Chocolatiér to learn this revered process, Duke added an American twist with flavors suited to the American palate – an unprecedented and original approach. Duke's passion for chocolate, coupled with her work ethic of always offering one's best, inspires the world-class quality assurance and cus- tomer satisfaction for which Quintessen- tial Chocolates is known today. With Swiss precision and hand- crafted care, this art form lives on in America, now with deliciously all-organic op- tions. Quintessential Chocolates Co. Inc. is also a WBE, SBE Certified, Native American fe- male-owned small business. In addition to its lineup of out- standing products, the company's Private Label Program offers a golden opportunity to artisan distilleries, vintners and producers of specialty beverages to enhance its line of products. Encasing specialty products within a rich dark chocolate shell creates enormous marketing value to potential clients, or as gifts for vendors, employees or VIP clients. For more information, call 800.842.3382, email chocolat.tx@gmail.com or visit www.liquidchocolates.com. Tandoor Chef Releases Updated Packaging Tandoor Chef, nationally recognized as a fa- vorite frozen Indian food brand among con- sumers, has released updated packaging. The fresh, new packaging reflects the company's recent innovation in both processing and recipes. It also reflects its commitment to evolving with its consumers' needs, while re- maining true to the authentic Indian food on which it prides itself. Featuring a minimalis- tic logo and rich colors, it is a modern per- spective on the Tandoor Chef brand consumers have come to love and is a visual reflection of the company's continued evo- lution. Shoppers can now find the new pack- aging in the frozen food aisle of retailers nationwide. The new vision for the Tandoor Chef brand solidifies the company as a leading frozen Indian food brand available to con- sumers nationwide. This package has come at an important time. A recent study found that 36 percent of customers purchased a product based on package design. Further- more, 64 percent of consumers try a new product because of the package design, and 41 percent of consumers continue to pur- chase a product as a result of packaging. While Tandoor Chef's new packaging po- sitions the company as a relevant brand in the eyes of today's ingredient-conscious, ed- ucated, on-the-go shopper, consumers can continue to ex- pect the same quality product they love. More than 80 lines of appetizers and entrées, featuring lower calo- rie options, all-natural ingredients, vegan and vegetarian certifications and gluten-free claims, will deliver the quality and flavor for which Tandoor Chef is known. Considering Tandoor Chef's mission to produce the best Indian food in the freezer case, the new packaging introduces a fresher, more youthful side to the company, which prides itself on classic and innovative Indian dishes alike. It invites the consumer to ex- plore Tandoor Chef's products, ranging from appetizers to entrées, with a fresh perspective and continues to reflect Tandoor Chef's close ties to India's culture. About Tandoor Chef As a leading frozen Indian food brand, Tandoor Chef is pro- duced by Deep Foods and is a second-generation family owned and oper- ated manufacturer of Indian cuisine. Tandoor Chef is committed to producing restaurant quality, all natural frozen Indian food. A quality innovation leader, Tandoor Chef pro- vides exotic flavors and meal experiences, rooted in the convenience of the frozen food category. The brand is also certified vegetar- ian, vegan, and touts many gluten-free prod- ucts within its robust line of appetizers, entrees and naan breads. For more information, visit booth #4406 or go to www.tandoorchef.com. Amish Kitchens Egg Noodles Will Revitalize the Category Amish Kitchens ® is proud to announce big changes to both the Amish Kitchens Egg Noodles recipe and graphics. Amish Kitchens Egg Noodles are made the old fashioned way, with a simple recipe and the best ingredients. The recipe is simply flour and egg yolks. The company now uses double the amount of pasteurized egg yolks that U.S. regula- tions require for egg noodles. It uses only the egg yolks to give its noodles a golden rich color and delicious flavor. Enriched durum wheat flour adds the protein content and cre- ates the firm texture. The company's special blend of durum flour and egg yolks is rolled, cut and care- fully dried to create the perfect noodle, rich in flavor, firm in texture, perfect to serve alone or in a favorite recipe. The graphics have also been updated and provide a new and different look for the category. Most egg noodles are in clear plastic bags, predominantly in a pillow pack. The Amish Kitchens noodles are in a stand-up bag. The graphics are plain and sim- ple, with a look similar to a brown paper bag, with more coverage and a window showcasing the noodles. Color bands depict the sizes. The traditional horse and buggy are also present. The claim to "double the egg yolks" and "good source of protein" are also prominent on the package in a simple white "sticker." Amish Kitchens Noodles are part of the T. Marzetti Company family of brands. About T. Marzetti Company The T. Marzetti Company, a sub- sidiary of Lancaster Colony Cor- poration, markets a wide variety of foods for both the retail and foodservice markets. Brands include Marzetti ® , New York Brand ® and Sister Schubert's ® . For more information, visit booth #1263, go to www.marzetti.com or call 614.396.5720.

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