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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2017 n GOURMET NEWS 7 6 Urban Accents Brings Food Truck Flavors to the Kitchen Your Culinary Wingman™ has done it again! This time, Urban Accents is poised to navigate the burgeoning world of tacos for novice and creative chefs alike. These are not your mama's hard shell, dry spice mix vari- ety. We're talking about today's tacos. Tor- tillas are the new blank canvas to showcase culinary creativity. With Urban Accents' four global street style Taco Simmer Sauces, it's time for all to confidently join the Instagram chatter and post their #TacoLife photos on #TacoTuesday with pride. Follow the buzz to the Urban Accents booth to sample its new line of naturally fla- vored, gluten-free Global Taco Simmer Sauces. The globally-inspired line draws in- fluence from street food trends from differ- ent corners of the world. The four different sauces serve as a flavor-saturating base and can create hundreds of different taco vari- eties, meat-based or vegetarian. From easy, approachable family dinners to late night eats, each bottle of sauce prepares up to three pounds of meat or veggies in just 20 minutes. Preparation directions and creative serving suggestions are included on the la- bels. The Global Taco Simmer Sauce line's fla- vor profiles include: Korean BBQ – A savory and sweet sauce with hints of garlic and sesame that caramelizes perfectly on thinly sliced beef or tofu. Tangy Tomatillo & Garlic – The most tra- ditional of the sauces, a garlicky tomatillo base with subtle notes of jalapeño heat and a citrusy zing makes it ideal for thinly sliced pork or beans. Thai Chili – A balanced blend of sriracha, garlic and lime creates a sweet and spicy sauce that pairs best with shrimp or chicken. Jamaican Jerk – This tropical blend of peppers, citrus and pineapple fin- ishes with a spicy kick, and is delicious on chicken strips or your favorite cut of pork and beef. "Urban Accents stepped into the sauce game last year when we introduced our first line of simmer and pizza sauces at the Summer Fancy Food Show. These have been an over- whelming success for us," said Tom Knibbs, President and co-Founder of Urban Accents. "We are poised to answer the consumer shift towards newer brands and specialty flavors by bringing these trends to life for our retail- ers. Last year Americans ate over 4.5 billion tacos – we expect that number to continue rising." "Many consumers want to cook with new flavors, but aren't always sure how to," said co-Founder Jim Dygas. "Our new taco sauce line delivers an approachable introduction to experimentation in the kitchen, by starting with an easy-to-prepare base and inspiration on how to get creative with toppings and gar- nishes to create extraordinary tacos." About Urban Accents Urban Accents is Your Culinary Wingman and has had your back in the kitchen for more than 20 years. The Chicago-based company's creatively spiced seasonings and mixes promise both novices and foodies easy access to brag-wor- thy culinary creations. Urban Accents was founded in 1996 when Tom Knibbs unex- pectedly lost his job in corporate America. Raised in a food-loving family, Tom chose to turn his attention towards developing his culinary creativity. With his partner Jim Dygas, the dynamic duo has grown the orig- inal 12 spice blends to more than 150 gour- met products, each still crafted in small batches with unique ingredients. Urban Ac- cents products can be found at retailers such as Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Cost Plus World Market, Safeway, Jewel, Whole Foods and online. Visit Urban Accents at booth #4801. For more information, visit www.urbanaccents.com. Introducing Las Olas Confections and Snacks Las Olas Confections and Snacks is a new company with a portfolio of quality brands that have delighted consumers for decades. Las Olas is committed to growing great brands and developing "waves" of innova- tive new products, including award-winning Anastasia Coconut Cashew Crunch and Droga Money on Honey (2017 and 2016 sofi™ Gold Award winners, respectively). Las Olas has expanded to include five na- tionally recognized brands: Anastasia Con- fections, Droga Chocolates, Helen Grace, Kencraft Confections and Williams & Ben- nett. It produces a broad array of premium confections at its two SQF Level 2 certified manufacturing facilities in the U.S., includ- ing all types of premium chocolate, hard can- dies, taffy, bark, toffee, panned and enrobed confections. "Our mission is to help drive growth for our customers with great brands and a con- stant stream of innovative new products," says Kevin Coen, Chief Executive Officer of Las Olas Confections and Snacks. "Our con- fections are American made and have been praised by critics and celebrities alike. We are delighted to have one of our newest cre- ations, Coconut Cashew Crunch, win two top industry awards this year." Anastasia's Coconut Cashew Crunch – Dark Chocolate Drizzle won the 2017 sofi Gold award for best sweet snack, as well as the 2017 NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo's Most Innovative New Product Award for the Gour- met/Premium category. Information about the Las Olas Portfolio of Brands Anastasia, maker of world famous Coconut Patties and 2017 sofi Gold Award winning Coconut Cashew Crunch, has been commit- ted to developing innovative tropical confec- tions since 1984. Droga reimagines classic confections by combining nostalgic flavors with modern twists using premium, all-natural ingredi- ents, like caramel made with honey instead of corn syrup in 2016 sofi Gold award-win- ning Money on Honey. Williams & Bennett specializes in trans- forming classic treats into decadent gourmet gifts, including Belgian chocolate drenched Oreo ® cookies and Bavarian pret- zels, and innovative new barks and toffees, all wrapped in beautiful gift packaging for any occasion. Kencraft manufactures the world's finest and most creative handcrafted hard candies and Royal Icing decorations since 1969. Helen Grace, the fundraising expert, has been creating a delicious variety of chocolate treats since 1944. Las Olas Confections and Snacks is a wholly owned subsidiary of BBX Capital. Learn more at www.lasolasbrands.com. Visit Las Olas at booth #5702. For more in- formation, contact Phil DeWester, Vice Pres- ident of Marketing, at 407.816.9944 x204 or pdewester@lasolasbrands.com. All-Natural Tart Cherry Juice from Cheribundi Cheribundi is a not-from-concentrate, all- natural tart cherry juice that is packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants that can pro- vide powerful health benefits. Some of these benefits may include improved sleep, pain management and faster athletic recovery. Cheribundi tart cherry juice is made from a proprietary juicing process developed by sci- entists at Cornell University to yield peak an- tioxidant levels, making it a leader in nutrients and antioxidants among other fruit juices. More than 170 NCAA and professional sports teams, plus hundreds of elite and am- ateur runners, cyclists and triathletes are using Cheribundi for faster muscle recovery, better sleep and less pain. East Coast teams that drink Cheribundi include the New Eng- land Patriots, New York Yankees, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. Regular con- sumption of tart cherry juice is clinically proven to reduce post-exercise muscle and joint pain. Tart cherries' anti-inflammatory benefits may reduce pain from gout and arthritis, and they have an extensive list of heart health benefits. They also contain significant levels of melatonin that is believed to promote deeper, more restful sleep. Adding 8 ounces of Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice to your diet may serve as a replacement for other reme- dies. You can see for yourself by visiting www.cheribundi.com and signing up for the Cheribundi 7 Day Challenge. Stop by booth #6013 to learn more about the tart cherry benefits and sample the delicious and nutri- tious all-natural juices. Not only does Cheri- bundi have samples for you to try, it also has special guests: NFL Players Devin Mc- Courty (New England Patriots) and Jason McCourty (Cleveland Browns) at the booth on Monday afternoon. Visit Cheribundi at booth #6013. For more information, visit www.cheribundi.com. Wind & Willow Synonymous with Holidays For 25 years, Wind & Willow has been gath- ering quality ingredients for simple and de- licious appetizers and desserts that bring friends and families together. With so many stresses in life, deciding what to serve at your next get-together shouldn't be one of them. With more than 70 products, there's always the perfect product and flavor for every sea- son and occasion. Fall wouldn't be the same without hay rides, bonfires and Caramel Apple Cider. Try some Pumpkin Chili and an Apple Pie Quick Cheesecake for dessert, and you have a party! Tailgating is easy with savory Dips and Cheeseballs like BLT, Jalapeno Jack and Roasted Red Pepper. Check out hundreds of quick and easy serving sug- gestions and recipe ideas on- line at www.windandwillow .com. Simplify the holidays by serving the crowd favorite, White Chocolate Pepper- mint Cheeseball. Wind & Willow is excited for the newest addition to its holiday favorites: Gingerbread Cookie Cheeseball & Dessert Mix. With creamy sweet ginger and cinnamon inside and crisp gingerbread crumb topping, it's the perfect snack for holiday gather- ings. Life moves quickly. It's nice to know there are a few simple, wholesome things that endure. Family, holi- days and Wind & Willow. Wind & Willow offers Cheeseball, Dip, Hot Dip, Soup and Cider Mixes. Retail from $4.95 to $8.95. For more information, go to www.windand willow.com.