102 and Counting: Garden Fresh Gourmet Dominates Latest Fresh Salsa and Dip Competition; 13 New Scovie Awards at Fiery Foods Show Boost Michigan Company's Honors
Ferndale, MI (ContentDesk) February 17, 2006 - Its tough to tell what surprises southwest fiery food lovers most: the breakthrough flavor profiles of fresh salsas and prepared dips from Garden Fresh Gourmet, or the fact that they are produced in the Midwest.???Judges for the 2006 Scovie Awards by Fiery Foods and Barbeque Magazine will bestow thirteen new awards on Garden Fresh products at Albuquerques 18th National Fiery Foods & Barbeque Show March 3-5.
Among the awards more earned by Garden Fresh than any other entrant -- is a sweep of the prepared dips category with first, second and third place honors.??? Once again, our products are surprising and delighting even the most discriminating salsa connoisseur, said Dave Zilko, Garden Fresh Gourmet vice president of marketing.
People in the southwest dont expect a company outside their region much less Michigan -- to be able to produce a food they think of as their own, and in such an outstanding manner. ???The latest recognition boosts Garden Freshs industry awards total to 102 since 2000, consistent with the strong market response to Garden Fresh products.
The company is seeing huge sales gains and new market penetration in 35 states and Canada since revolutionizing the fresh salsa category. It expects $30 million in sales this year, up from $19.5 million in 2005.
???Garden Fresh Gourmet offers 15 varieties of fresh salsa prepared with the best ingredients, and a delectable selection of guacamole, fresh dips, kettle-style tortilla chips, and baked pita chips.???Garden Fresh Gourmet was founded in 1997 when Annette and Jack Aronson began experimenting with fresh salsa in their Ferndale restaurant.
Customer demand and a lucky encounter with a local grocery retailer led to expanded facilities, large-scale production, and widespread distribution. The company now employs about 100, and produces a half-million pints or more of salsa monthly.???Garden Fresh Gourmet salsas are still artfully produced in five-gallon micro batches, today using innovative sterilization procedures that enable a 47-day shelf life.
Grocery retailers include Kroger, Farmer Jack, A&P, Publix, Jewel, Roundys, Marsh, Schnucks, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Super Fresh, Bi-Lo, Shop Rite, Walbaums, Meijer, Whole Foods, and Costco of Canada.??????For more information about Garden Fresh Gourmet, makers of Americas #1 award-winning salsa, call toll-free 1-866-725-7239.Garden Fresh Gourmet 2006 Scovie Awards1st Place Condiments Prepared Dip:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Cream Cheese & Salsa Dip2nd Place Condiments Prepared Dip:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Artichoke Spinach Four Cheese Dip3rd Place Condiments Prepared Dip:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Chipotle Dip1st Place Fresh Salsa:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Black Bean & Corn Salsa2nd Place Fresh Salsa:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Jacks Special Medium Salsa2nd Place Salsa Chipotle:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Chipotle Salsa2nd Place Salsa Mild/Medium:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Black Bean & Corn Salsa2nd Place Salsa Fruit:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Mango Peach Salsa3rd Place Salsa Fruit:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Five Fruit Salsa3rd Place Salsa Habanero:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Screamin Hot Salsa2nd Place Salsa Tomatillo:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Salsa Verde2nd Place Prepared Sauce Pasta Sauce:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Ammoghio2nd Place Condiments Salad Dressing:
Garden Fresh Gourmet Zesty Italian.
Get ready for summer! The art of turning fruit into art catches every hosts attention!
(ContentDesk) April 16, 2004 -- The Art of Fruit?Turning a Simple Strawberry into a Ravishing Rose!When you think of a good book you think, clarity, content and captivating?Aristocratic Fruits, The art of transforming fruits into art, does just that!
It is fantastic new book that not only instructs chefs, culinary aficionados and regular people on how to create works of art from a simple fruit, but it's also a beautiful addition to one's book collection.
Although there are a plethora of books on cooking and baking ideas and recipes, there is no book that teaches the art of grade manger (fruit decoration) in as thorough, original and precise manner as Aristocratic Fruits.
Have you ever seen a magnificently monogrammed melon or a plate of perfect persimmon petals?
Just flipping through Aristocratic Fruits opens your eyes to world of fruit no one has ever seen before!
This book is filled with live photographs and clear, easy-to-understand instructions.
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How to Throw an Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party
Kids take their birthdays very seriously, and are extremely disappointed if their birthday parties are anything short of spectacular. Throwing an unforgettable kids birthday party can sometimes seem like a task better suited for a professional event planner.
But with the proper party supplies, a little know how and a lot of imagination, you can throw a birthday party that the kids will be talking about all year.Before you let your inner party planner take over, make sure that throughout the process you consult with the birthday boy or girl, unless of course the party is a surprise. Kids have their own ideas of what makes a party fun, and if the kids don't have a good time the party is a bust. Discuss possible theme ideas, party games, food, and favors with them to ensure everything is kid friendly.
If you are planning a surprise party you can ask siblings or friends for ideas and opinions.Theme Party IdeasA successful kids birthday party starts off with a great theme...
How to Throw an Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party
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Food Supplement Has Healthy Sales Growth, Gains Popularity
XanGo?, a premier food supplement, is coming to the forefront of health food products as shown by their exceptionally healthy year of sales growth in 2004.
Made from the puree of the rare mangosteen fruit, Xango is becoming known worldwide for its health benefits.
XanGo's unprecedented growth in the food supplement industry is attributed to the unique quality of the product.
XanGo's sales growth?$40 million in sales the first year and $150 million the second year?more than tripled in 2004, making it a leading health drink product and sales model in the highly competitive business of food supplements.
This single product company's success is buoyed by the seasoned corporate management executives,...
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Fairtrade, Organic or Locally Produced Food?
Again, I find myself torn apart with choices when deciding which is the most ethical, eco friendly and/or healthy option when it comes to shopping for food and non-food products.
Should I buy food and products that support workers in Third World by buying Fairtrade labelled products even though these goods normally travel thousands of miles from Africa, South America or South East Asia? What if these foods were produced with the use of pesticides and additives?
It makes sense then to look for and to buy Fairtrade, organic food to both help the producers in the Third World and fulfil my lifestyle choice to eat healthy and additive/pesticide free food. Thankfully, many producers are now wising up to this dilemma by increasingly producing organic and Fairtrade labelled products. I am currently using Fairtrade, organic t-bags at home! Now comes another important question, should I buy Fairly Traded organic sugar from Kenya that has travelled thousands of miles,...
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