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The Taco Rack by La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd., Attracts Buyers at the Gourmet Housewares Show
One of the hottest items at the Las Vegas Gourmet Housewares Show was the Taco Rack, by La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd. The buzz attracted buyers from national retail and boutique gourmet stores to the exhibit of Long Island-based company’s gourmet taco cookware and grill ware. Invented, designed and... - May 14, 2008 - La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd.
Co-Owner of Capital City Grocery and Venture Management Inc. Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that Mason Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery and owner and principal of Venture Management Inc., has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming... - May 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Why Coffee Drinkers Are Switching to a Healthier Coffee from Gano Excel. Healthy Coffee is Introduced to Millions of Coffee Drinkers in USA & Canada.
Healthy Coffee from Gano Excel offers Coffee Drinkers a Healthier Alternative. You still get the aroma and the taste of a delicious cup of coffee, but Healthy Coffee is drenched in health-giving nutrients with every sip. Healthy Coffee has arrived in North America and offers the gourmet taste without the hefty price tag and helps promote good health at the same time. Featuring a unique blend of ganoderma, well-known in Asian medicine as the “King Of Herbs.” - May 09, 2008 - Scott OBrien
Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room
OlindaRidge.com, a Handcrafted Olive Oil Online Boutique, Launches Affiliate Program on the AvantLink Network
Leading California olive oil retailer, OlindaRidge.com, joins AvantLink.com to provide cutting edge products and technologies through an aggressive program for affiliate partners. Perfect for affiliates interested in promoting in food and gift categories. - May 09, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
ReStockIt.com Honored as South Florida Business Journal Business of the Year
Leading Online Retailer Receives Prestigious Award in Recognition of Its Growth, Strategic Excellence, and Marketplace Impact. - May 09, 2008 - ReStockIt.com
Olinda Ridge Olive Company Launches New Handcrafted Olive Oil Wedding Favors Program
Brides and grooms are choosing personalized extra virgin olive oil as elegant wedding favors that leave a lasting impression. - May 07, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
Monet's Palate Seeks to Help Organization Claude Monet
Monet's Palate joins forces to help support Organization Claude Monet. - May 06, 2008 - AFB Productions Inc
Stretch Your Economic Stimulus Payment with Traverse Bay Farms
Traverse Bay Farms is offering consumers to ability to stretch their economic stimulus payments by an additional 10% on healthy products. Traverse Bay Farms is offering consumers the ability to stretch their stimulus payment check from Uncle Sam by offering an additional 10% when they make a... - May 03, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Capital City Grocery Hosts Free Live Music Events
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocery will host free, live music events with complimentary food and beverage tastings on their front porch every Friday. The following bands will perform at Capital City Grocery: • Untraveled... - May 02, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Brown House Bakery’s Treats to Appear on the Rachael Ray Show; Baked Goods to be Discussed During an Upcoming Episode
Brown House Bakery’s freshly baked goods will make an appearance on Rachael Ray’s daytime talk show this week. The bakery’s gourmet oatmeal raisin cookies will be featured during the “Snack of the Day” segment of the show. The episode airs on Wednesday, April 30, 2008... - May 02, 2008 - Brown House Bakery
Monet's Palate - Claude Monet Featured in American Public Television Newsletter
Monet's Palate - the two passions of Claude Monet is featured this May by American Public Television. - May 01, 2008 - AFB Productions Inc
Claude Monet - Monet's Palate - Monet's Taste for Wine Revealed
Monet's Palate - The world of Claude Monet - Monet's Taste for Wine featured in the Wine Spectator on-line. - May 01, 2008 - AFB Productions Inc
Sustainable from the Ground Up
Nord workers learning latest sustainable vineyard practices. - May 01, 2008 - Nord Vineyard Services
Rose City Chocolatier Announces Delectable Milk Chocolates for National Milk Chocolate Day
With the arrival of National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28, Rose City Chocolatier announces their spectacular line of milk chocolates, with flavors such as Amaretto Ganache, Hazelnut, Smooth Caramel, Rose City’s Fine Mint and Lemon Cream to tempt and satisfy any palate. - April 30, 2008 - Rose City Chocolatier
Monet's Palate - Claude Monet
Claude Monet had two passions art and food and both meet at Monet's Palate - April 29, 2008 - AFB Productions Inc
Katherine Anne Confections to Launch Eco-Chocolate Truffles Line at Whole Foods Market®
High-End Truffles a Great Idea for Eco-Friendly Moms. - April 26, 2008 - Katherine Anne Confections
Snooth Announces International Expansion, Regional Search Capability
Users from over 40 countries now connected with local merchants and price information. - April 16, 2008 - Snooth
SativaBags.com and Sensational Channel 4 Show, Skins, Show That ‘Going Green’ is Going Fashionable
In a time where society is looking to go green yet remain fashionable SativaBags.com leads the way with their Deluxe Hemp Rucksack being featured in Channel 4 show, Skins. And with ‘Green Chic’ being touted as one of the summers biggest looks the SativaBags.com team are getting ready to... - April 16, 2008 - SativaBags.com
28 Year Old Entrepreneur Launches Organic Grocery Website, eOrganicGrocery.com, Projects $5 Million in Sales for 2009
eOrganicGrocery.com, Organic Grocery online retailer opens for business. Website offers over 2000 Organic Products including fruit, cereal, milk, baby food and more. Partners with Amazon.com for distribution of products. - April 14, 2008 - Piscitelli Holdings Group, Inc.
Free Shipping and a Price Lock Guarantee from Traverse Bay Farms
Many shoppers are tired of paying shipping costs and ever increasing prices, Traverse Bay Farms offers free shipping and a price lock guarantee. - April 10, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Capital City Grocery Offers Knife, Scissor and Clipper Blade Sharpening
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will host knife, scissor and clipper blade sharpening by ISharpenIt sharpening service on the second Saturday of every month. Sharpened tools provide customers with blades that stay sharp... - April 10, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories
In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Baby Boom Inspires Atlanta Woman to Launch Unique Web-Based Bakery
Tris Sicignano of Atlanta has had a passion for baking since she was a teen-ager. After finally creating the “perfect” brownie recipe, she launched Bon Brownie, a web-based bakery that sells fresh, home-made brownies via www.bonbrownie.com. Made with fresh ingredients, the decadent... - April 08, 2008 - Bon Brownie
Capital City Grocery Introduces Ninth St. Bakery Products
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will now offer bread selections from Ninth St. Bakery, located in Durham. All Ninth St. Bakery breads are “made from scratch” with carefully selected ingredients to ensure... - April 04, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
TRŪ Chocolate Sensations Launches Healthy Chocolate
TRŪ Chocolate. It’s all about the chocolate! The “Guilt Free” Chocolate Choice Completely Organic. Sugarless: Sweetened with Xylitol. - April 02, 2008 - Get Fit And Have Fun - Body By Vi
Rose City Chocolatier Announces Vegan Line Using the Animal Friendly Sugar Beet
Not all sugars are created equal, and it’s something that leaves vegans very thankful. Rose City Chocolatier confirmed its guarantee today that their line of vegan chocolates contain no animal products in the processing of the sugar used. - March 29, 2008 - Rose City Chocolatier
Liquor Group Welcomes "H" Liqueur
So Unique a Huckleberry Liqeuer. - March 28, 2008 - Liquor Group
Capital City Grocery Introduces Neomonde Baking Company Products
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will now offer pitas, tibuli and hummus from Neomonde Baking Company, a restaurant with cafés in Morrisville and Raleigh. Neomonde pitas are the companies’ top-selling bakery... - March 26, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Chukar Cherries Celebrates 20 Years of Gourmet Gift Manufacturing
Chukar Cherry Company, the Year ‘Round Cherry and Berry Company™ celebrates twenty years of producing the Best of Nature, Best of Chocolate® utilizing the fruitful bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Fresh and unique Chukar® brand products have become signature food gifts for... - March 26, 2008 - Chukar Cherry Company
Free Downloadable Fruit Recipe from Traverse Bay Farms
Get a free downloadable fruit recipe book. - March 19, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Clovecigarettesstore.com Launches New Web Sites Specialized in Clove Cigarettes
Cigarette outlet clovecigarettesstore.com unveils new sites where people can order Indonesian brands, straight from Bali. The sites now feature a range of payment methods. - March 14, 2008 - Sale Cheap Cigarettes
Kick Butt Coffee Has the Ticket for Music During South by Southwest
North Austin coffee shop hosts more than a dozen musical acts. - March 12, 2008 - Kick Butt Coffee
Traverse Bay Farms Pineapple Salsa is a Hit on iVillage.com
Traverse Bay Farms Pineapple salsa, Voted America’s #1 Fruit Salsa, was featured in the new product review section of the iVillage.com website. Here is a brief quote from the product review section of the iVillage.com website: “This product is a Hit! Here’s a mild and fruity new... - March 01, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Traverse Bay Farms, Voted America’s #1 Fruit Salsa and Voted America’s #1 Black Bean Salsa Was Featured in the Detroit News on February 21, 2008
America's #1 Voted Salsa was featured in the Detroit News. - February 24, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Capital City Grocery Announces Shopping Service
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer now offers a shopping service for its customers, enabling them to place their orders ahead of time and pick up the items at their convenience. The service is free of charge. To place an... - February 22, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Valley Market Announces the Launch of Its New Website
Valley Market, the developing grocery cooperative in Staunton, can now be found on the Internet at www.valleymarket.org. - February 16, 2008 - Valley Market
TOTAL Launches Its 3rd Store in Bangalore at Sarjapur Road
TOTAL hypermarket & mall, a retail venture of the Jubilant Group, today announced the launch of its third TOTAL store in Bangalore. This is the third store to be launched in Bangalore within a time span of 15 months. - February 16, 2008 - TOTAL Hypermarket & Mall
AustrianGrocery.com - the Taste of Austria
AustrianGrocery.com provides high quality food and beverages from Austria to customers all over the world. The Viennese enterprise doesn't only address to private consumption, but also to wholesalers. Sausages, schnapps, sweets - everyone can order the best Austria has to offer - especially just a few months before the EURO 2008 will take place in Austria and Switzerland. - February 13, 2008 - AustrianGrocery.com
Capital City Grocery Inks Deal with Rocky Top Hospitality’s Dessert First All-Occasion Bakery
Mason Weems, general manager of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store now offers bakery items from Rocky Top Hospitality’s Dessert First All-Occasion Bakery, located just inside their Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar at Triangle Town Center in... - February 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
The Wine Barn - Grand Opening - www.wine-barn.com - Orlando, Florida Store Opening in Spring 2008
This is a unique type of wine store – evoking a warehouse feel – with uncomplicated décor and wall to wall cellar-rated insulation, featuring many small, Artisan wineries and an ever-changing inventory, wine storage and receiving services, including a dedicated tasting area. There are no wine racks, only case stackers and wooden boxes overflowing with great wine values and discoveries clients will want to know about. This is a place where wine enthusiasts can feel like a kid in a candy store. - February 08, 2008 - The Wine Barn
Joaniesgoodies Links with Health Organizations to Help Women
Joaniesgoodies, a new social enterprise company, is launching a unique website dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and to promote good health. Joanie, a resident of Schroon Lake NY, operates a quaint café, bakery, and antique and gift shop. In 2003, her husband of 31 years went to prison, sentenced to 17-1/2 to 35 years for allegedly stealing $64,000 from a former business partner. All alone and miserable she decided she would use her time to try to do something good. - February 06, 2008 - Joaniesgoodies
Capital City Grocery Hosts Valentine’s Day Cooking Class
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store will host a Valentine’s Day cooking class on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6-8 p.m., led by personal chef Pamela Clark of Thyme Savor, who will teach creative ideas for cooking products... - February 05, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Ciao Bella Says "Konichiwa" to Japan
Ciao Bella Gelato, the most highly awarded frozen specialty dessert company, has been adored by America’s most discerning palates for 25 years. The hand-crafted, all natural flavors that garnered more than fourteen NASFT awards will now be tantalizing the taste buds of the Japanese... - February 03, 2008 - Ciao Bella Gelato
Olinda Ridge Olive Oils Wins 2 Gold Medals at the 2008 Las Vegas International Restaurant Show
Olinda Ridge™ Olive Company, provider of handcrafted extra virgin olive oils from Northern California, was awarded gold medals for both its Olinda Ridge™ Estate Organic and Olinda Ridge™ Late Harvest Gold extra virgin olive oils at the 2008 Las Vegas Restaurant Show competition,... - February 01, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
Canine Wines Announces Inaugural Donations to Animal Rescue Partners Over $1,300 in Direct Funds and $7,500 of Product Donated in Initial Year of Operations
Canine Wines, a boutique winery producing premium California wines and sharing the proceeds with animal rescue organizations, announced today that they have donated over $1,300 in direct funds and $7,500 in wine since the launch of the brand on October 1st of this year. $5 per bottle of wine sold... - January 30, 2008 - Canine Wines
Greening of Food Packaging
IgnaFire Chocolates introduces completely biodegradable and dissolvable packaging, and a conscientious business model. - January 29, 2008 - Ignabar, LLC
Capital City Grocery Offers Free Wi-Fi Services
Ed Weems, president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store is now offering customers free Wi-Fi services throughout its downtown Raleigh location, including the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The new Wi-Fi services provide customers with high-speed... - January 28, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Jaya Teas Welcomes President Bush’s Stimulus Package
Web based retailer of teas & tea accessories announces a “stimulus” package - 20% off on all merchandise. - January 21, 2008 - Jaya Teas, LLC
Rose City Chocolatier Announces New Personalized Product Line for Corporate Gatherings, Weddings and Other Events
Committed to bringing the finest Belgian chocolate experience to consumers worldwide, Rose City Chocolatier has announced personalized packaging of their delectable line of chocolates. The new packaging was recently introduced especially for corporate gift giving, according to the corporate... - January 20, 2008 - Rose City Chocolatier