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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2017 n GOURMET NEWS N H 5 8 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 nutri- ents 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 England Patriots, New York Yankees, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. Regular consumption of tart cherry juice is clinically proven to reduce post-exercise muscle and joint pain. Tart cherries' anti-inflammatory benefits may re- duce pain from gout and arthritis, and they have an extensive list of heart health benefits. They also contain signif- icant levels of melatonin that is believed to pro- mote deeper, more rest- ful sleep. Adding 8 ounces of Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice to your diet may serve as a replacement for other remedies. You can see for yourself by visiting www.cheribundi.com and signing up for the Cheribundi 7 Day Challenge. For more information, visit www .cheribundi.com. St. Mang Bavarian Made Cheeses If you ever wondered where your food comes from, you'll have no doubt with the latest line of specialty cheeses introduced by Champignon North America, Inc. St. Mang Bavarian Made is a line of specialty cheeses all made in Bavaria, Germany, and include three soft ripened cheeses with savory flavor profiles as well as the traditional washed rind Limburger. All four cheeses are made with pasteurized milk sourced from local farms in Bavaria and are rBGH-free, lactose-free and made with microbial rennet. The cheesemakers at Bavarian cheese-pro- ducer Käserei Champignon have crafted the three soft ripened cheeses with herbs and spices perfectly incorporated throughout so every taste is full of flavor. St. Mang Bavar- ian Made Garden Herbs is an aromatic soft- ripened cheese with a creamy texture flecked with chives, parsley, sage, thyme, wild garlic and onion. Garlic and Chives is smooth and savory with fine flecks of fresh garlic and chive and is a must for garlic lovers. Mild Green Peppercorns, awarded a World Cheese Award in 2014, is a soft-ripened cheese dot- ted with brined whole green peppercorns that are soft to the bite, but yield a warm-spicy undertone. St. Mang Bavarian Limburger is a washed rind cheese with a reputation for its strong aroma. When young, however, Limburger is rather mild in aroma and flavor. Recognizing that more adventurous cheese lovers may prefer to age for a more robust flavor profile, the com- pany has recently added an age indicator to the package to assist Lim- burger lovers in determining the ripeness of the cheese. The "How Bold Are You?" scale helps you determine how mild or bold the cheese is based on the "Best by" date on the package. Whether it's a bold Limburger or a savory soft ripened cheese, St. Mang Bavarian Made cheeses are sure to be a hit during Oktoberfest en- tertaining. Oktoberfest is a traditional festival held in Bavaria every fall and is a celebration of Bavarian cul- ture. The festivities have long ago come to the U.S. and have gained in popularity in recent years, with thousands of Oktoberfest events held annually nationwide. This year, Oktoberfest menus will have a welcome addition to the traditional menu of beer and pretzels: Bavar- ian Made cheese! For more information, go to www.champignon-usa.com. New Savory Line from Highland Farm Foods Mindful eating should not be a dull experi- ence; it should be fun, enjoyable and guilt free. For Highland Farm Foods, it's all about snacking on real food. It believes in making healthy, nutritious and delicious products with natural ingredients and no artificial fla- vors. Its new savory line comes in three melt-in-your mouth flavors: Black Sea Salt, Sweet Chili and Italian Herbs. Indulge in its fun sized snack while you're on the go, at work, class or watching a movie. For its new savory line, the company fo- cused on researching original and innovative ingredients in order to develop fun and ex- citing flavors. Black Sea Salt: This snack will stand out from any other sea salt snack you have ever tasted. Highland Farm Foods went to Peru to the ancient Inca valleys to find black sea salt, which is found in small ponds that were part of an ocean that evaporated thou- sands of years ago. In today's age, indige- nous farmers (descendants of the Incas) are the only ones who can harvest black sea salt. Black sea salt's flavor is so unique that the company decided to use it in all of its savory flavors. Sweet Chili: Inspired by Thai sweet and savory combinations, Highland Farm Foods decided to mix together some key ingredients that would create a balanced snack with a subtle spicy kick. Upon contact with your mouth, you will taste the sweet and savory flavors, and then, when you least expect it, a very delicate spicy sen- sation will join in the experience. Italian Herbs: A very flavorful blend of popular Italian herbs are mixed in this all natural quinoa baked snack. As you open the bag, you will be able to smell the deli- cious scent that will take you back to your favorite Italian dishes. Highland Farm Foods has combined Italian herbs with Peruvian black sea salt and has created an original fla- vored snack you will not be able to put away. This versatile savory snack line can be enjoyed alone, or as a top- ping to your favorite salad. Check out the company's Instagram page @highlandfarm- foods for unique ideas on how to enjoy its snacks. Snack smart, snack clean and #snackonrealfood. For more information, go to www.highland farmfoods.com. Ricchiuti Family Farms Continues to Produce Fresh, Organic Products For more than 100 years, the Ricchiuti fam- ily has diligently worked the land with a goal of bringing premium, fresh, California- grown products to its loyal customers. Fol- lowing in the footsteps of patriarchs Vincenzo and son, Pat Ricchiuti, are Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti, representing the third and fourth generation, with an aim to carry on the family legacy of being a diversified California agricultural business. The Ricchiuti family has long been known worldwide for its almonds and more re- cently, for its organic almonds under the P- R Farms, Inc. label. P-R Farms, Inc. is a grower, huller, packer and shipper in addi- tion to being qualified in all export regula- tions, which has earned it an excellent international reputation. As a member of the Almond Board of California, P-R Farms, Inc. abides by prescribed grower practices that are sustainable, economical and environ- mentally friendly. With a strong commitment to stay abreast of technological advance- ments, the family continually reevaluates and upgrades equipment and production methodologies to ensure exceptional prod- ucts, efficiency and food safety. In a quest to continue diversification while responding to consumer demands, the Ric- chiuti family took on a new venture in 2008, drawing upon old world expertise and four generations of farming in the heart of Cali- fornia's San Joaquin Valley to craft 100 per- cent estate-grown organic extra virgin olive oil. The Ricchiuti's ENZO Olive Oil Com- pany remains steadfast in its pursuit to up- hold the family's 100-year tradition of excellence by planting each and every tree, harvesting the crop, milling the fruit and bot- tling the oil under the direction and supervi- sion of Patrick and Vin- cent Ricchiuti. This meticulous, hands-on approach is what Patrick and Vincent be- lieve it takes to produce the finest oil. Most recently, the Ricchiuti family took another step to expand its product line by in- troducing the perfect complement to ENZO organic extra virgin olive oil with the addition of ENZO organic balsamic vinegar. This prized Italian classic from Modena, Italy is fashioned in the Old World style where time- honored traditions and techniques yield a rich, complex and flavorful artisanal treasure. There are three varieties of handcrafted, bar- rel-aged vinegars: Traditional, Apple and Fig. As a proud member of the California Olive Oil Council, ENZO Olive Oil Com- pany adheres to the most stringent standards in the world and shares in the organization's mission of promoting fresh, certified extra virgin olive oil. ENZO Olive Oil is also sanc- tioned organic by the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers, kosher certified by Kosher Supervision of America, as well as Non-GMO Project Verified. With its nationally and internationally ac- claimed, award-winning line of varietals and infused ENZO organic extra virgin olive oil, ENZO organic balsamic vinegar and pre- mium P-R Farms, Inc. California almonds, one could easily agree that Founders Vin- cenzo and Pat Ricchiuti would be most pleased to see the direction and progress that Ricchiuti Family Farms has realized since its inception back in 1914. For more information, visit www.prfarms.com or www.enzooliveoil.com, email info@prfarms.com or info@ enzooliveoil.com or call 559.299.7278.

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