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Peking’s Party Pleasers
Happy Birthday, a collection of
festive birthday-themed kitchen textiles designed
by Julia Junkin was introduced by Peking Handicraft
Inc. (800/872-6888 or www.pkhc.com).
The brightly colored apron and kitchen towels feature
a double-layer birthday cake, complete with lit candles
and flower accents, set against a lime green background
and accented with polka-dot trim. The matching placemats
showcase the same birthday cake design, and coordinating
napkins display slices of the cake. The collection
offers a cheerful, fun, and feminine collection, perfect
for celebrating the big day.
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Fresh from the Freezer
An innovation sure to become an
essential for every home cook, fresh frozen herbs
was introduced by Daregal Gourmet (609/902-7101
or daregalgourmet.com).
These ready-to-use frozen chopped herbs can go directly
from the freezer into any soup, sauce, salad, or spread,
no thawing necessary. Simply remove the container
from the freezer, give a little shake to loosen the
chopped herbs, and sprinkle out the desired amount.
Available in Cilantro, Basil, Italian Parsley, Original
Blend (Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme Onion & Garlic),
Italian Blend, Grilling Blend, Dill and Oregano.
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Exclusive Reserve Coffee
In an effort to promote under-developed
countries around the world, Sunrich International
offers premium products from countries like Kenya,
Papua New Guinea, Nicaragua and others. Shown is the
Exclusive Reserve coffee line, including Nicaraguan
“El Suyatal” — recipient of esteemed Cup of Excellence
award, Papua New Guinea “Elegancia,” Nepalese “Grande
Himalayan,” and San Cristobal Galapagos “Duet" (not
shown). These coffee beans are purchased from small,
familyowned farms dedicated to growing, processing
and producing the finest quality coffee.
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Sorghum's Back in Style
A line of sweet sorghums was added
to the line of high-quality gourmet sauces and seasonings
from Bourbon Barrel Foods (877/307-6418 or
www.bourbonbarrelfoods.com)
that reflect the rich heritage of Kentucky’s bourbon
country. The new line includes: straight Kentucky
Sweet Sorghum, Bourbon Vanilla Sorghum, and Blueberry
Sorghum. The company is leading the resurgence of
sorghum, which was a staple in Kentucky kitchens before
World War II, but then skipped a generation. It is
making a comeback for its health benefits and as an
alternative to using highfructose corn syrup or other
highly processed sweeteners and colorants.
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Not-So-Plain Vanilla
Plain vanilla is definitely not
the way to describe the new Gourmet Vanilla line from
Frontier Natural Products Coop (800/669-3275
or www.frontiercoop.com).
The exotic premium vanillas offer divergent flavor
profiles. Each is available as both an extract and
whole beans. Organic Ugandan Vanilla has a sweet,
smooth and subtle flavor. The vanilla from Papua New
Guinea is extra-sweet and features floral notes, making
it perfect for desserts and sauces. Because of the
way organic Indonesian vanilla beans are cured, their
flavor holds up at high temperatures, an ideal vanilla
for baking.
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Ginger Coffee Chews
Delivering a smooth-roasted taste
and throat-warming heat reminiscent of a freshly brewed
cup of coffee, Hot Coffee Ginger Chews are the new
cup-less coffee creation from The Ginger People
(800/551-5284 or www.gingerpeople.com).
These warm and soothing chews are made from Arabica
and Robusta coffee from East Java, one of the finest
coffee-growing regions in the world. The all-natural
coffee chew is blended with just the right amount
of fresh ginger to create the sensation. Besides flavor,
these snappy sweets have the added perk of antioxidants.
Research suggests ginger and coffee are both among
the best food sources for an antioxidant- rich diet.
The Chews are available in 3-oz. resealable bags and
4.5-oz. shelf-friendly boxes.
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Presto Pesto!
For the consumer who is looking
for the quick route when it comes to chopping vegetables,
the new VeggieChop from Chef’n (206/448-1210
or www.chefn.com) takes large chunks of fruits
and vegetables down to size in seconds. Gone is the
hassle of messing with power cords and endless chopping.
The VeggieChop is hand-powered and completely dishwasher
safe. Its patented stainless steel chopping blades
make it simple to whip up a homemade salsa, coleslaw
or pesto quickly for that unexpected company.
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