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ConnectToCatering.com Offers New Birmingham Catering Options and Birmingham Holiday Catering Promotions
ConnectToCatering.com welcomes two new Birmingham catering partners, Maki Fresh and the Wall Street Deli. In addition, the site announces 7 holiday promotions just in time for Birmingham holiday office parties or Birmingham holiday catering needs. - December 13, 2011 - ConnectToCatering.com
Wine for Lauren with Palate Press
Lauren Spierer, a twenty-year old Indiana University student, was last seen on her way home in the early morning hours of June 4, 2011. She has not been seen or heard from since. Her parents have been raising money to pay for the investigation and search for Lauren. Zachy's a fine wine store in New York, contributed world-class bottles of wine for an auction to raise money to find Lauren. The wine is being auctioned through Palate Press: The online wine magazine, at palatepress.com. - December 11, 2011 - Palate Press LLC
Real Food and Health Teams with Marginal Boundaries for the Eat, Drink and be Merry Holiday Food Contest
Real Food and Health Magazine teams up with Marginal Boundaries to bring an array of healthy recipes to global readers, with the winner earning a year's subscription to the health and wellness publication. - December 10, 2011 - Marginal Boundaries
The Chef’s Academy Forms North Carolina Triangle Area Advisory Board
Culinary Institute Appoints Top Culinary and Hospitality Leaders to Advisory Board - December 10, 2011 - The Chef's Academy
Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in Boyton Beach Launches Their Season of Winter Festivities
Bedner's Farm continues their holiday tradition by launching a host of December events for their customers. From the much anticipated You Pick Strawberry field opening, to the arrival of Santa Clause and collection of toys for needy children. Proving once again, that you can always count on your local farmer! - December 10, 2011 - Bedner's Farm
The Bigfoot Lodge San Francisco Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary Friday, December 9th
The Bigfoot Lodge San Francisco located at 1750 Polk Street will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary on Friday, December 9th. Bigfoot Lodge San Francisco was established in 2001 by the 1933 Group with business partners Bobby Green, Dimitri Komarov and Dmitry Liberman. Come celebrate along with... - December 09, 2011 - 1933 Group
Recipe4Living.com Offers New Free e-Cookbooks for the Holidays
Season’s Greetings! - The chefs at Recipe4Living.com have an exciting new feature – a free holiday e-cookbook. The e-cookbook is full of pictures and instructions for creating festive meals, treats, and gifts. Make your holiday meal a superb event with appetizers such as Grand Cheese... - December 09, 2011 - Recipe4Living.com
Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Unveils New Baking Sticks
Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil once again debuts a first in the coconut oil category. Coconut oil, usually only found in jars in the cooking oil aisle, is now available in the dairy section. This month Kelapo launches extra virgin coconut oil pre-measured baking sticks, available in convenient... - December 09, 2011 - Kelapo Coconut
Iflexion Helps International Restaurant Chain Integrate with Smarter Takeout™ 2.0
Iflexion, a dynamic full cycle web app development company, has helped a multi-brand international restaurant chain integrate with the new refined Smarter Takeout™ 2.0, the market leading solution for online takeout ordering developed by IT Problem Solver Inc. The service allows tech savvy... - December 07, 2011 - Iflexion
Duck, Down & Above to Hold Grand Opening
The new Maple Leaf Farms company retail store will hold its grand opening on Saturday, December 10th - December 07, 2011 - Maple Leaf Farms
Culinary Bad Boy Productions Presents... Celebrity Chef Vic Vegas Italian Holiday Cooking Demo and Wine Pairing
Culinary Bad Boy productions proudly presents, Celebrity Chef Vic Vegas teaching you his Mamma’s famous Italian recipes for the holidays Saturday December 10th, 2011 at Copia Lounge - 307 E. 53rd Street (between 1st & 2nd Ave) NYC from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The Demonstration, will include a... - December 07, 2011 - Culinary Bad Boy Productions
Slender Cider Launches the First Slimming and Energizing Liquid Herbal Concentrate in a Base of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Slender Cider introduces for the first time an herbal concentrate of 11 therapeutic herbs extracted in a base of organic apple cider vinegar for energy, cleansing, weight loss and health. For the first time, Slender Cider has combined organic apple cider vinegar, which has been touted for... - December 06, 2011 - Wellness Seminars, Inc.
ChefUniforms.com Announces Winner of Contest to Win Cash for the Holidays
ChefUniforms.com announced the winner of its contest, in which professional chefs and culinary students competed to win some extra cash for the holidays. Voting took place on the company’s website from October 25th to November 28th. The contestant with the most votes was the grand prize winner. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.chefuniforms.com/contest. - December 06, 2011 - Chef Uniforms.com
Global Specialty Foods Portal Expands Into the U.S.
Culinary delights abound on expatdeli.com, a new search engine dedicated to global specialty foods and beverages. Serving the hospitality industry and consumers, expatdeli.com has links to gourmet foods, game meats, boutique beverages and other epicurean delights. Expanding into the U.S., expatdeli.com is seeking food and beverage suppliers to list their company offerings on the site. - December 06, 2011 - The Expat Deli
Bringing the "Original Fast Food" to Your Door - Harvest Crate Opens in Tulsa, Delivering Nationwide
Based in Tulsa but delivering nationwide, Harvest Crate delivers the highest quality produce to your office, school, or home. Tulsa residents Brett and Stacy Puckett announce the opening of their new store Harvest Crate, delivering the freshest produce in specially-designed crates right to your door. - December 06, 2011 - Harvest Crate
Taft Foodmasters Launched the Halal Certified Vegetarian Seasoned Seitan Gyro: a Healthy Fast Food Option
Seitan: It Saves Your Body and the Planet - December 05, 2011 - Apples & Oranges Public Relations
Amerifresh Opens New Texas Location
A new Texas office opened by fresh produce marketer Amerifresh uses the newly expanded border crossing at McAllen to provide more fresh produce to the East Coast, Midwest and Eastern Canadian areas. - December 04, 2011 - Services Group of America
DeltaTRAK Announces New Loggers, Thermometers and pH Meter for Food Safety
DeltaTRAK®, a leading innovator of cold chain management solutions and bacteria detection technologies today announced the expansion of its food safety product line with multiple new food safety instruments including new loggers, thermometers and pH meters. - December 02, 2011 - DeltaTRAK
SVS Vending Announces Healthy Food Options with San Jose Vending Service
The vending service in San Jose, SVS Vending, has just announced the release of their healthy meals, snacks and beverages, to fill the vending machines that they supply to workplaces and schools. - December 02, 2011 - svs vending
SVS Announces That Snack Machine Installation in the Bay Area is Free
SVS Vending, the snack machine service in the Bay Area has just announced that they provide vending machines to businesses for free, when the company becomes involved in one of three vending programs. SVS Vending provides state-of-the-art vending machines that are clean, modern and have the latest... - December 02, 2011 - svs vending
Flying Elephant Pub & Grill Shows Thanks by Giving Back During Holiday Season
From Schools to Roller Derby Girls, Carlsbad Restaurant and Entertainment Venue Hosts Local Organizations and Helps Raise Thousands - December 02, 2011 - The Flying Elephant
AriZona Beverages Named One of America’s Top 25 Hottest Brands in 2011 by Advertising Age
AriZona Beverages is named one of the "Hottest Brands" in 2011 by Advertising Age as the company reaches its 20th birthday. - December 02, 2011 - AriZona Beverages USA LLC
Two New Hampshire Wineries Receive Silver Medals in Esteemed National Wine Competition
Hermit Woods Winery’s “Three Honey Wine” and Candia Vineyards, “Ice Storm” both came away with silver medals at the American Wine Society’s (AWS) Commercial Wine Competition held on November 8-10 in Rochester NY. In addition, Candia Vineyards won a bronze medal... - December 01, 2011 - Hermit Woods Winery
Welsh Restaurants Use Local Cider to Compliment Menus
With winter creeping up on us and the cold weather setting in, you would be forgiven for thinking that the evenings of cider drinking are on the back burner until the sun comes out. However, while the cider producers are busy pressing apples ready for next year’s cider, chefs are utilising... - December 01, 2011 - Welsh Perry and Cider Society
Grand Opening of A Woman for All Seasonings
A Woman For All Seasonings explores traditional and non-traditional herbs, spices, flavoringsand other food enhancers. Their goal is to help the everyday cook go beyond salt and pepper. - November 30, 2011 - A Woman For All Seasonings
JTM Food Group Releases New Condensed Soups and a Healthy Chili to Their Food Service Product Lineup for Restaurant, Healthcare, and Military Customers
New Condensed Soups Help Customers Add Better Flavor to Menus - November 30, 2011 - JTM Food Group
Garden & Gun Recognizes Belle Chevre in Its 2011 Made in the South Awards
Belle Chevre won a coveted spot in the Garden and Gun Magazine Made in the South Awards, judged by chef Sean Brock. - November 30, 2011 - Belle Chevre
Welsh Perry and Cider Society Celebrates the Local Cider Pub
Welsh cider pubs are being celebrated as key to raising the profile of real ciders and perries by the Welsh Perry and Cider Society because of their prominence in the community. A cider pub is your local independent pub that proudly displays and sells its collection of local real ciders alongside,... - November 29, 2011 - Welsh Perry and Cider Society
UW Dietary Recorder Offers Phone-Based Laser-Assisted Weight Loss
The Dietary Data Recorder System (DDRS) automatically calculates nutritional balance, using a laser grid and a mobile phone. Near real-time functionality allows users to actively monitor their eating habits, facilitating informed and consistent dietary choices. - November 28, 2011 - SEAL
Italian Fiesta with Chef Frederico Innocenti at Vetro, The Oberoi, Mumbai
Vetro, the Italian restaurant at The Oberoi, Mumbai, welcomes Tuscan native Chef Frederico Innocenti to present an Italian fiesta with traditional festive classics, until December 4, 2011. Master chef at the Grand Hotel, La Pace in Montecatini Terme, Chef Innocenti showcases festive specialties... - November 27, 2011 - Oberoi Hotels
Pudsforallseasons.com Announced to Sell Traditional Plum Puddings and Gourmet Puddings for All the Year Round
Pud for All Seasons decided to sell their Traditional Plum Pudding for Christmas all the year round. - November 25, 2011 - Pud for All Seasons
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok: December Food Promotions
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Presents December Food Promotions - November 25, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Baker St. Pub & Grill Unveils "Holmes For The Holidays" Cocktail Menu
With locations in Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas, the British-themed pub is offering cocktails to get you in the holiday spirit. - November 24, 2011 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
Finalists Announced for Toque 2011 Food App Awards
Finalists were announced for Toque 2011 Food App Awards. Judging will take place between now and early December to decide the winners in 15 categories, with an additional Best Overall app award. Awards will be announced at a Twitter event on December 8, 5:30 p.m. PST. - November 23, 2011 - Toque Magazine
Single Malt Whiskey Warehouse The Whiskey Place Showcases Discounts on Newly Acclaimed Old Pulteney Scotch
The Whiskey Place is showcasing its affordably priced 12- and 17-year-old Old Pulteney single malt scotches, a brand recently recognized by whiskey connoisseur Jim Murray. - November 23, 2011 - The Whiskey Place - Single Malt Scotch Brands
Liquors Galore Highlights Selection Balvenie and Glenrothes Scotch and Whiskey
Liquors Galore recently revealed its Balvenie and Glenrothes single malt scotches, two legendary brands the retailer is offering at affordable prices. - November 23, 2011 - Liquors Galore
"Lovesick Solution" Song Gives Relief to Junk Food Love
As Emetrol Gives Relief, so “Lovesick Solution” Song Gives Relief to Junk Food Love in Techno-pop and Acoustic Versions, to Benefit Kids’ Technology Center. - November 21, 2011 - GG Garth Music Publishing
Maple Leaf Farms Announces Winners of Chef Recipe Contest
Chef Greg Reggio of New Orleans Takes Top Prize in The 2011 Discover Duck Chef Recipe Contest - November 21, 2011 - Maple Leaf Farms
Chukar Cherries Unveils New Zip Pouches and Sauces for Holiday 2011
Re-sealable packaging insures freshness in cherry snacks and confections while savory sauces provide new and delicious ways to enjoy Northwest cherries. - November 20, 2011 - Chukar Cherry Company
The Monkey is Coming to Little Southgate!
Award Winning* cafe Tea Monkey officially opens its doors on 23 November 2011 at Little Southgate, Bath with a formal launch event on 8th December. - November 20, 2011 - Tea Monkey
Innovation Direct™ to Lead Marketing Efforts for Finch Koozie Invention
A simple yet useful new product designed for those who enjoy having a beverage outdoors, the Finch Koozie, has been developed by Larry Finch of Orlando, Florida. The invention's unique design provides its users with a reliable and effective method of keeping their drinks cool for extended periods... - November 19, 2011 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Acres of Land Winery Takes Two Medals in National Wine Competition
Wrapping up the 2011 wine competition season, Acres of Land Winery brought home two more medals for their wines, bringing the season’s awards to twenty medals. - November 19, 2011 - Acres of Land Winery
College Dropouts Celebrates End of Semester with “Reading Day Bash”
College Dropouts is marking the end of the fall semester with a “Reading Day Bash” on Dec. 6. The Tempe bar, located near the Arizona State University campus, gets the drinking party started with Drinkin’ with Lincoln, made famous by College Dropouts, from 9 p.m. to midnight,... - November 19, 2011 - College Dropouts
Belle Chevre Introduces New Goat Cheese Cheesecakes
Belle Chevre introduces new cheesecakes made by hand with all natural ingredients, including their artisan Alabama chevre. The new cheesecakes are available in pumpkin, chocolate and lemon flavors, and are perfect for holiday gift-giving and entertaining. - November 19, 2011 - Belle Chevre
-321+Pi = Sub Zero Ice Cream Reinventing Pies
Move over apple pie and chocolate cake, there’s a new dessert in town. Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt has combined its fresh, creamy ice cream, mix-ins, delicious graham cracker crust, and sweet sauces with a classic whipped topping to bring you, "Pi." - November 19, 2011 - Five Star Painting
MR. Bar-B-Q® Prepares to Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary - 2012 Marks Company’s 40th Anniversary as a Leader in the Barbecue Industry
Mr. Bar-B-Q plans to celebrate 2012 with contests and product giveaways, including a "Search for Mr. or Mrs. Bar-B-Q Contest" and "40 Giveaways for 40 Years" Facebook Sweepstakes. Mr. Bar-B-Q, founded 1972, has remained a family-owned, privately held business for the last four decades and offers “everything but the grill,” enhancing precious moments spent with family and friends. - November 18, 2011 - Mr. Bar-B-Q
New Charlottesville Cupcake Shop Finds Bigger is Not Always Better
Charlottesville's new cupcake and candy shop finds unexpected success in their miniature confectionery offerings. - November 18, 2011 - SweetHaus
Wines That Italians Drink at Home
Cave Nil Vino is proud to announce the beginning of a new era of wine enjoyment for those who savor Italian wines. Progetto Veneto of Portland, CT has recently received its first shipment of classic Italian wines from the Veneto region of Italy. The 10 wines, known as “The Venice... - November 17, 2011 - Cave Nil Vino
FreshDirect Sold Enough Canned Pumpkin to Out Stack Lady Liberty Five Times
FreshDirect, New York City’s premier online grocer, takes Thanksgiving to a whole new level...literally. - November 17, 2011 - FreshDirect
Orlando Catering Company Bubbalou’s BBQ Provides Smoked Turkeys for the Holidays
Whether it’s a small, intimate gathering or a large group of family and friends, Orlando catering and BBQ restaurant Bubbalou’s BBQ has everything needed to plan a memorable Thanksgiving dinner this year. Let a smoked turkey be the main attraction at the dinner table or enlist the help... - November 16, 2011 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant