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A Chocolate Signature

An Unstoppable Duo

Wink Worthy

Convenient Cutting Board

The Orient Express

Bite-Sized Wonders

Fried Flavor

Classics Done Over

 

A Chocolate Signature

If you want brownies without the hassle, try David’s Brownie Points from Chocolate Signatures (888/246- 2397 or chocolatesignaturesinc.com). The box includes 15-individually wrappedhewy, chocolate brownies. FF Booth #: 223. Suggested retail: $11.99.
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An Unstoppable Duo

The Perfect Mix Oil and Vinegar Pourer by JM Glass (847/282-3427 or jmglass.com) makes a great gift for any foodie or casual cook. It automatically pours the perfect 6:1 ratio of oil and vinegar for dressing salads or appetizers. Suggested retail: $29.99.
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Wink Worthy

Winks from Bakeshop Cookies (973/919-1988 or bakeshopcookies.com) combine two petite butter or chocolate cookies with sweet butter cream filling or chocolate cream. Suggested retail: $14, for a dozen cookies.
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Convenient Cutting Board

The Chop Keep is the only chopping tray on the market that offers half inch raised sides to keep spills and messes contained. The cutting board from Argee Corporation (argeecorp. com) is fun-to-use, lightweight yet sturdy. Call for pricing.
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The Orient Express

Passage to China (800/860- 1045 or passagefoods.com) recently released two new flavors, Black Bean Stir-Fry and Honey, Soy & Garlic Stir- Fry. Both sauces compliment meat and vegetables and are all-natural and gluten-free. FF Booth #: 684. Call for pricing.
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Bite-Sized Wonders

With just one bite, you’ll see why the Dolcetto Petites by Fusion Gourmet (310/532- 8938 or fusiongourmet.com) are anything but ordinary. Generously filled with rich cream, each bite-sized cookie offers a unique balance of crisp creaminess and is the perfect pairing with ice cream, coffee or hot cocoa. FF Booth #: 880. Suggested retail: $2.99.
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Fried Flavor

Skillet Food Products (425/998-6817 or skilletbaconjam.com) uses high quality bacon and combines specialty vinegar, garlic and herbs to create the company’s Skillet Bacon Jam. It will become a staple on breakfast tables and as an appetizer. FF Booth #: 5046. Call for pricing.
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Classics Done Over

The home of Grandma’s Original Fruit Cake — Beatrice’s Bakery (800/228-4030 or beatricesbakery.com) — is also producing delicious coffee cakes including the Apple Streusal Coffee Cake with chopped apples, cinnamon, crumbly streusal swirls and walnut pieces embedded in cake batter. Suggested retail: $12.89. Call for pricing.
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