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GOURMET NEWS JANUARY 2018 www.gourmetnews.com WFF PREVIEW 1 6 Biscotti Brothers bakes the world's best almond biscotti, twice-baked in the true Italian tradition and loaded with almonds. The same great taste is included in Bis- cotti Brothers' snack-size Biscottini, now featured in an attractive, resealable 6.5 ounce bag. These perfect, bite-size Bis- cottini are available in Classic Almond, Cranberry Pistachio and Double Choco- late Chunk. Biscotti Brothers Classic Almond Bis- cotti, like all of the bakery's cookies, have no preservatives, no trans-fats, no artificial flavors, no GMO ingredients and are kosher dairy certified. Biscotti Brothers is a SQF Level 3 certi- fied facility, the highest level of certification a company can receive. This certi- fication provides you, the retailer, with the knowl- edge that these products adhere to the highest lev- els of both food quality and food safety. All of them have a guaranteed six-month shelf life and are produced and packaged in the SQF Level 3 bakery in western Pennsylva- nia. Biscotti Brothers 724.838.0570 www.biscottibrothers.com The World's Best Almond Biscotti Franmara's Magnetic Block Cheese Set with three knives and a fork (1052) makes a great gift for any home. It's sturdy and convenient and offers great value. This Magnetic Block Cheese Set is the latest cheese server innovation from Franmara, which has been selling cheese accessories for many years. Four strong magnets are dis- creetly hidden behind the cheese tools, so the magnets can't been seen when they're holding the cheese knives. The cheese tools themselves are made of stainless steel with bamboo handles. The set includes three different types of cheese knives, for hard, medium and semi-soft cheeses, and a fork for serving. Each of the tools can be stored on the block, which is made of Environmental Green bamboo. The tools vary in length from 4- 5/8 inches to 5 inches, with the block's base measuring 3-1/8 inches square. The block is 2-1/2 inches high. Each item is boxed, and custom laser engraving is available with low minimums. The set retails for $10.99. Franmara, Inc. 800.423.5855 www.franmara.com Franmara Magnetic Block Cheese Set Stonewall Kitchen really took its time de- veloping the savory recipe for the latest addition to its ketchup lineup. Thick, deep and slightly smoky, the new Stonewall Kitchen Bacon Ketchup has the perfect ratio of rich bacon and tangy tomato. It can be used to update classic recipes like meatloaf or meatballs with an added taste of smoky goodness or as part of a braise to add depth of flavor to a slow- cooked meal. Of course it can be spread on a burger, and it'll even top eggs for an all-in-one meal. It's part of a line of porky products that also includes Stonewall Kitchen's Bourbon Bacon Jam, which is built upon a base of tender Rome ap- ples, onions and shallots. This new savory jam also in- cludes Grade A dark, robust maple syrup from Maine. It instantly elevates appetizers, adds depth to cheese boards and also works as a sandwich spread. Stonewall Kitchen 800.826.1752 www.stonewallkitchen.com Stonewall Kitchen Bacon Ketchup Ariston Unveils New My Dressing Center Ariston introduces its new My Dressing Center. Ariston My Dressing Center is new, patent pending and amazing technology for your high traffic stores. Targeted toward Millennials and all ages alike, the new My Dressing Center uses a touchscreen that allows shoppers to choose from six different oils and vinegars. Your customer can select from Ariston's suggested pairings, make their own or even pick one product to pour. Customers can customize the ratio of extra virgin olive oil and traditional bal- samic to their liking, and while they're waiting for their dressing bottle to fill – about half a minute – the machine will email recipes to them. Should they feel more creative, they can mix up to two oils and two balsamics and make a wonder- ful dressing or marinade. Aris- ton My Dressing Center gives your stores the cutting edge in gourmet food and new technology and offers your cus- tomers an experience that can only hap- pen in your store – not online. Ariston Specialties 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com Experience Ginger in a New Way with Savortree Herb Crystals Ginger Savortree™ Ginger Crystals are the newest flavor in the Herb Crystals ® line by Fresh Origins, a San Diego-based company. Made from real ginger, these Crystals have a refreshing and authentic ginger taste and they are the hottest new ingredient for spicing up cooking at home. These Crystals are zesty and crunchy with just the right amount of ginger spice. Ginger Crystals to can be added to salads, meats, seafood, pas- tries, fresh fruit, gelato, chocolate and even cocktails. Savortree Crystals are available in the following flavors: Herb Crystals Basil, Cilantro, Ginger, Habanero, Flower Crystals Mint, Fennel, Rose, Hibis- cus, and Fruit Crystals Cranberry and Pump- kin Spice. They are shelf-stable and best used before six months, but can be frozen for a longer shelf-life. Fresh Origins 760.736.4072 www.savortree.com Taste Tradition in Busha Browne's Original Hot Pepper Jelly Busha Browne's Original Hot Pepper Jelly is a traditional spicy-sweet condiment based on the world famous hot and flavor- ful Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper. Busha Browne Pepper Jelly is the perfect accompaniment for cheeses and meats (hot or cold) and excels when mixed with cream cheese for canapes or used as a spread or a dip. It also makes a superb glaze for meats and vegetables. Busha Browne's Original Hot Pepper Jelly is gaining popularity both for its gourmet flavor and its versatil- ity as well as for fresh ingredients and artisan quality in a taste of Jamaican tra- dition. Source Atlantique 201.947.1000 www.sourceatlantique.com The Daily Crave Quinoa Chips The Daily Crave is launching a new line of Quinoa Chips. The chips come in four flavors and offer 3-4 grams of plant-based protein and 2 grams of fiber per serving. These crunchy, wholesome snacks are non-GMO, gluten free, and kosher. Flavors include Himalayan Pink Salt, Bourbon BBQ, Spicy Thai Chili and Gouda & Romano Cheese with Cracked Pepper. These chips start with quinoa as the first ingredient and include super- foods: lentils, chickpeas and peas. The Daily Crave snacks are always free of preservatives or artificial flavors. The Daily Crave 916.358.9509 www.thedailycrave.com The Award-Winning Taste of Venta del Baron Venta del Baron by Mueloliva is an in- tensely fruity and complex extra virgin olive oil made only from the first Picuda and Hojiblanca olives of the season. On the palate, green herbal notes mingle with peppermint, almond shells, banana and apple, resulting in a tasting experience that is at first sweet, then slightly bitter and spicy, with a nutty finish. Balanced and harmonious, Venta del Baron is delightful as part of an elaborate meal, or simply drizzled over crusty artisanal bread. Venta del Baron has consistently won gold medals at olive oil competitions, in- cluding the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) and the Los An- geles Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards, and this past season has been no exception for excellent results. Venta del Baron earned both best in class and the gold medal this past May in Los Angeles, and ranked seventh in the "World's 50 Best Olive Oils 2016/2017," which is based on the results of the 14 leading in- ternational olive oil competitions. The French Farm 713.660.0577 www.thefrenchfarm.com

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