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GOURMET NEWS OCTOBER 2017 www.gourmetnews.com HOT PRODUCTS 2 2 Hot Products New Flavors of Graziers Whole Milk Grass-Fed Yogurts Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has introduced two new flavors to its Graziers line of Whole Milk Grass-Fed Yogurts. Mixed Berry and Lemon join a line that already includes Plain, Vanilla, Straw- berry and Vanilla in 6-ounce cups and Plain and Vanilla in 24- ounce cups. The milk that's used to make the Graziers Yogurts, like the milk that makes the company's Graziers Cheeses, which are of- fered in Raw Medium Cheddar, Raw Monterey Jack, Raw Sharp Cheddar and Raw Jalapeno Jack, is sourced from northern Cal- ifornia family dairy farms that have their cows – an average of about 100 cows per farm – on pasture for about 335 days a year. The farmers use intensive rotational grazing to keep the cattle moving from one small lot to another every day to ensure that the cows are always eating grasses with the highest nutritional quality to provide optimal nutritional value for the milk they produce. Cows fed on this kind of intensively managed pasture produce milk that's much higher in conjugated linoleic acid, an Omega-6 fatty acid that's thought to have positive health effects, than the milk from grain-fed cows. This kind of pasture management has also been shown to benefit the environment by reducing soil ero- sion and increasing carbon sequestration, the ability of the soil to capture and hold carbon so that it is not released as carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas. The Graziers yogurts are made from whole milk that's non-homogenized, so that a layer of cream forms on the top of every cup. The fruit is organic, in keeping with the company's clean ingredients philosophy. Sierra Nevada Cheese Company 530.934.8660 www.sierranevadacheese.com Organic Italian-Style Cheeses from Belfiore Belfiore Cheese, a small family-owned cheesemaker in Calfor- nia's Bay Area that specializes in hand-crafted Italian-style cheeses, has a new organic line made with Clover Stornetta or- ganic milk. This means that the company's full line of mozzarella, burrata and feta cheeses is now offered in organic versions. The organic line was launched within the past year, and it's gaining momentum in the marketplace, with many grocers find- ing space in their cases for both the conventional and organic lines. Film-seal cup packaging helps keep the cheeses fresh for longer in the dairy case. The line includes Fior di Latte, an unaged, high-moisture fresh mozzarella not packed in water that's great for slicing and cooking, and a very flavorful Strachino. Belfiore also offers a Farmers Cheese that's not organic but that does offer more probiotics than a full-fat yogurt and that has a notable tang. Belfiore Cheese Company www.belfiorecheese.com Frontier Soups Mississippi Delta Tomato Basil Soup Mix Frontier Soups™ has reimagined a classic with Mississippi Delta Tomato Basil Soup Mix. This nostalgic soup is gluten free and a year-round favorite. It can be dressed up with fresh tomatoes, shrimp and feta cheese for a satisfying summer meal. Dried pinwheel tomatoes are eye-catching in the clear pack- aging. The suggested retail price is $6.49. Frontier Soups 800.300.SOUP (7687) www.frontiersoups.com Favols Strawberry Marshmallow Jam Favols Strawberry Marshmallow Jam is dessert in a jar. Part of the Favols Patisserie In- spired Jams line, this jam is made with only the best ingredients, including essence from the althaea plant, more commonly known as the marshmallow plant. This jam is a great topping for ice cream, crepes, or to eat straight out of the jar. Its combination of flavors is truly one of a kind and will have you reminiscing on your childhood in a heartbeat. These delicious jams are six per case, with 9.2 ounces per jar. This jam is best paired with another one of Favols Patisserie spreads, like the Apple Raspberry Crumble. The French Farm 713.660.0577 www.thefrenchfarm.com Buttermilk Cracked Peppercorn Dressing from Stonewall Kitchen As part of its July new product launch, Stonewall Kitchen is introducing a new Buttermilk Cracked Peppercorn Dressing. Thick and rich, it's made with savory, aged Parmesan cheese, tangy buttermilk, robust garlic, a dash of Dijon mustard, spices and the warm zest of cracked peppercorns. As expected, it adds wonderful flavor to crisp summer salads but it is also very versatile. Used as a spread, it brings new life to grilled chicken or deli meat sandwiches. Poured over plain pasta, it'll make a nice side dish for a picnic or light lunch, and for unexpected company it can simply be served in a bowl as a quick and easy dip. Like all of Stonewall Kitchen's quality crafted dressings, this flavorful new Buttermilk Cracked Peppercorn Dressing is genuine, unique and has a character all of its own. Cus- tomers familiar with Stonewall Kitchen are sure to enjoy it on salads but also appreciate it as a handy pantry staple that can add a little extra "something" to everyday dishes. Stonewall Kitchen 800.826.1752 www.stonewallkitchen.com Mikey's Introduces Vegan, Grain-Free Tortillas Mikey's is introducing tortillas to its line of gluten-free, paleo certified, non- GMO, soy free, dairy free and grain free products. In addition to containing simplistic, clean ingredients, the tortillas also mark Mikey's first ever vegan product. Mikey's tortillas will provide a multi-attribute solution not yet available on the market – perfect as a taco shell or quesadilla, as a sandwich wrap, or quick snack on the go. Available in stores and online for purchase at $5.99 per eight-pack. The tortillas join Mikey's product lineup of popular frozen baked goods, which include muffin tops, bread, pizza crust and English muffins. They feature seven ingredients: water, cassava flour, coconut flour, high oleic sunflower oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and xantham gum. Mikey's Products 516.455.6033 www.mikeysmuffins.com Craft Ramen That's Mighty Good Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen is a northern California move to make the craft ramen experience that's available in some of the country's trendiest white tablecloth restaurants something that they can have at home. Five varieties of dry mixes are packed in pillow packs: Spicy Pork Tonkotsu Ramen Soup, Fried Garlic Chicken Ramen Soup, Beef Pho Rice Noodle Soup, Vegetarian Kimchi Ramen Soup and Savory Miso Ramen. Each offers organic noodles that cook in just a few minutes after a pot of cooking water comes to a boil. The home cook may add extras to the rich broth and noodles, such as a hard-cooked egg, a handful of basil, maybe some fresh or leftover veg- etables and perhaps the last bits of leftover rotisserie chicken to make a complete customized dinner. Each pillow pack retails for $2.39 to $2.49. Mike's Mighty Good www.mikesmightygood.com Cento Organic Quartered Artichoke Hearts Cento Organic Quartered Artichoke Hearts are premium-quality artichokes that are ready to use either whole or cut into pieces. These USDA Certified Organic artichoke hearts have a buttery texture and earthy flavor for a delicious addition to your favorite pasta dish, pizza or traditional Italian focaccia. Cento Fine Foods 856.853.7800 www.cento.com

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