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Just Jan’s Adds Baked Goods to Its Gourmet Line

By Jan Hogrewe, Founder, Just Jan’s

If you asked Kris or me how we came to bak ing scones to add to Just Jan’s line of fruit spreads, neither of us could tell you They are such a per fec t complement to our spreads and curds, and it would seem like the most obvious thing in the world, but it took a global pandemic to push us into this new venture Supplies were getting scarcer and scarcer –ever yone in the food industr y felt it We knew we had to come up with a product that didn’t require relying on a manufacturer S omewhere in that process, the Just Jan’s scone was bor n, and we haven’t looked back since

Revolutionize Your Cooking with Dorot G ardens Flash-Frozen Herb Cubes

I n today ’s busy wor ld, convenience is key Tak ing the legwork out of preparation and offer ing a convenient, readyto -use produc t is D orot G ardens This innovative brand is the creator of flashfrozen packs of fresh, pre -por tioned herbs and garlic Now to season your favorite recipes, all you need is a cube of your favor ite spice and you can have full, fresh flavor S i n c e i t s i n c e p t i o n i n 1 9 9 2 w i t h i t s f l a g s h i p f ro z e n g a r l i c, D o ro t G a rd e n s has grown its por tfolio to include eight p re p a re d h e r b s : C r u s h e d G a r l i c, C r u s h e d G i n g e r, C h o p p e d B a s i l, S a u t é e d G l a z e d O n i o n s, C h o p p e d Cilantro, Chopped Dill, Chopped Parsley and Crushed Tur mer ic Where they a re g ro w n , t h e h e r b s a n d g a r l i c a re p i c k e d f ro m t h e f i e l d s, p ro ce s s e d a n d f l a s h - f roze n w i t h i n 9 0 m i n u te s o f h a rve s t , e n s u r i n g m a x i m u m q u a l i t y a n d freshness.

The Dorot Gardens frozen herbs and gar lic are made without preser vatives and boast a t wo -year shelf life The herbs are per fec t for a vegan, kosher or halal lifestyle and are free from gluten, dair y, soy, nuts and ar tificial ingredients

D orot G ardens’ fresh-frozen her bs have become synonymous with convenience, freshness and flavor Gone are the days of washing, peeling, and chopping her bs – D orot G ardens simplifies the process by providing per fec tly portioned cubes that instantly enhance the taste of any dish With D orot G ardens, home cooks and chefs alike can effor tlessly add the desired flavors to their dishes, bringing them to life in a matter of seconds

These incredible her b cubes open a wor ld of culinar y possibilities. From mar inades and dressings to soups, stews, stir-fr ies and beyond, these flavor ful cubes and pastes can elevate any recipe. The versatility and long shelf life of Dorot Gardens' herbs make them an

In many ways, these cream scones are a return to the roots of Just Jan’s When I star ted the company, I baked scones for prospec tive buyers to sample my fruit spreads with, and many a deal was struck over a basket of these delicious scones Now, af ter all those years, Just Jan’s is finally bringing these incredible cream scones to mar ket Like the spreads that star ted the company, these scones are made by hand with minimal ingredients and no preser vatives We use real heavy cream and top them with tur binado sugar, bak ing the scones to golden brown per fec tion Just like our variety of fruit spreads when we star ted Just Jan’s, we k new we couldn’t have just one flavor of scone We now proudly offer a var iet y, from blueber r y-topped scones, to lemon-glazed scones, orange invaluable freezer staple, providing endless inspiration for both ever yday meals and special occasions Creating delicious and aromatic dishes has never been easier

Dorot Gardens products can be found in the frozen veggie aisle of grocer y stores including Kroger, Walmar t, Trader chocolate chunk , cheddar chive and more They are per fec t with our fruit spreads or a cuppa – one customer even said they were the best she’s had since being back home in England!

As our scones took off, I k new I wanted to continue expanding the Just Jan’s line of baked goods I turned to another baked good I used to make for meetings to show off the versatilit y of my fruit spreads: the oat bar Oats, brown sugar, butter, a little flour and some Just Jan’s fruit spread all bake together until they transform into a butter y, toast y, nutt y, sweet, slightly tar t, anytime treat We make our spreads for the oat bars fresh week ly, and we’re proud to offer cher r y oat bars, tr iple berr y oat bars and mango oat bars, with new, delicious flavors being developed all the time

From inspiration to creation, we at Just Jan’s combine passion, care and high- qualit y ingredients to craf t foods that take you home We have brought the same qualit y and passion to our baked goods as we’ve always brought to our fruit spreads, marmalades, curds and sofi™ Award-winning tanger ine sriracha We could not be more excited to continue spreading the goodness with future additions to our baked goods line – I’m sure there will be many more delicious inspirations to come

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Joe’s, Safeway, Alber tsons and Whole Foods. For more recipes, nutritional infor mation and more, visit w w w dorotgardens com or follow @DorotGardens on Facebook and Instagram

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CG Presents Bellucci EVOO: Pioneer in S ustainable, Traceable Olive O il

Catalan Gourmet, a New York-based impor ter of European ar tisanal products, is proud to present B ellucci, a Cer tified Or igins, I nc premium brand that has launched one of the first PGI EVOOs for the Nor th Amer ican mar ket Cer tified Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) means that the olives were grown, milled and the oil bottled in the claimed origin

Bellucci EVOO is fully traceable and its commitment to sustainabilit y sets it apar t from other brands I n collaboration with ClimatePar tner, B ellucci has

Parmacotto: Celebrating Americ an Traditions with an Italian Twist

The challenge for foreign brands is always to blend with a new culture when they arrive in a new countr y. With this in mind, Par macotto came to the United States with one goal: to celebrate American traditions with an I talian twist.

Founded in Par ma, the brand was bor n in 1978, becoming famous for producing all types of salumi: from the wellk nown prosciutto and salami to the ones exclusive to the region The attention to detail has made the company stand out from the rest, producing its fine meats while maintaining its roots and sensitivity to the ar t of charcuterie

Nowadays, Parmacotto produces and sells high qualit y and cured meats on the Italian market: cold cuts, poultr y and cured produc ts, all charac terized by an accurate selec tion of raw materials I nside its four fac tories, traditional methods and recipes meet innovative and advanced processes, while respec ting the highest qualitative standards

Thanks to the new fac tor y in the United States, Par macotto LLC enters the overseas market with a wide range of top qualit y produc ts, tailored on tastes and lifestyles of the attentive and demanding American customers

For Parmacotto, the Parma area is not just a region, it is the stor y of who it is Join and Enjoy

Enjoying special dinners and meetings will always be per fec t to exper ience unique moments In I taly and America, people have something in common: they both seek to connec t with people through food. Since Parmacotto arrived in 2019, it saw the oppor tunity to unite the two cultures, celebrating Italian gastronomy in Amer ica, br inging culinar y experiences to consumers. taken the groundbreak ing step of becoming car bon neutral for some of its best-selling olive oils while reducing its footprint along the supply chain, from cultivation to pack aging They calculate year ly emissions from their produc ts, plan to reduce them and offset any remaining emissions by financing cer tified offsetting projec ts

B ellucci is distr ibuted in the United States by Catalan Gourmet and offers a por tfolio of E VOOs from I taly that are fully traceable, thanks to the integration of Oracle’s blockchain technology Customers can access infor mation about each oil ’s geographical or igin, har vest and production journey, providing complete transparenc y into the source of all of their E VOO produc ts Each bottle of Bellucci E VOO also includes a QR code that allows consumers to confir m the bir thplace and authenticity of their olive oil by vir tually visiting the I talian countr yside, getting to know the farmers and workers and determining whether the olives meet ex tra virgin standards

“ To d ay, b u ye r s a n d co n s u m e r s wa nt more than just nutr itional infor mation; t h e y d e s i r e t r a n s p a r e n c y t h a t t e l l s a stor y, guarantees integrit y, food safet y,

Bellucci Toscano PGI Organic EVOO, Olio di Roma PGI Organic EVOO and Sicilian PGI Organic EVOO are three of the finest EVOOs that Bellucci has to offer Bellucci Toscano offers a balance of intense spice and fruit flavors with rich tones of ar tichoke and almond Olio di Roma is har vested from small family groves in Lazio, Italy, and has hints of almonds and savory flourishes of tomatoes and herbs Lastly, Sicilian PGI Organic EVOO is celebrated for its grassy highlights and is made primarily from Biancolilla, Nocellara and Cerasuola cultivars

“Bellucci is an outstanding brand and a valued par tner for Catalan Gourmet,” added Luis Claramonte, Chief Executive O fficer and Founder at Catalan G ourmet “ Their pioneer ing effor ts towards producing climate -friendly ex tra virgin olive oil are setting a high bar for other companies and retailers to emulate ”

For more information, visit w w w catalangourmet com, email info@ catalangourmet com or stop by booths #444 and 448.

S mo’ Better Food Company O ffers S easonings for All Grilling & S moking Adventures

Smo’ Better Food Company is a new culinar y venture that aims to introduce a wide range of high- quality foods to the market The company was founded by Texas natives Susan Bar-S ela and her husband, Chef Alex Bar-S ela, and features a var iet y of spicey produc ts that add a revolutionar y t wist to any traditional plate per ienced flavors from around the wor ld, and nowhere on Ear th did anything ar tificial taste really good The body k nows what it wants I t wants simplicity, freshness and fun – these are the essence of joy in food ”

How? Including its produc ts on people’s table, telling traditions and typical celebrations of the territor y with a touch of its own Parmacotto wants to be par t of the way of life of consumers, at moments when the values of the brand can stand out

Pa r m a c o t t o b e l i e v e s t h a t p e o p l e w h o a re l o o k i n g to t r y n e w t h i n g s a re t h o s e w h o a re a l s o l o o k i n g fo r wa rd to l i v i n g n e w e x p e r i e n ce s, b e i t t h ro u g h fo o d, e ve n t s o r o u t i n g s Th i s i s w h e re t h e b r a n d c o m e s i n t o g i v e l i f e t o A m e r i c a n d i s h e s t h a t a r e e n j o y e d i n s p e c i a l m o m e n t s Th e i n s p i ra t i o n Pa rm a c o t t o w a n t s t o g i v e c o n s u m e r s i s e n c o u r a g i n g t h e m t o t r y n e w f l a v o r s a n d m i xe s

Deli salumi is the per fect ingredient to complement American foods, adding a touch of flavor and tradition to gourmet cuisine that pleases palates at gatherings

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In 2018, Susan and Alex were teachers in a suburban school district Their baby girl, Lily, was growing into a promising young woman with incredible academic abilities and a wonder ful choir voice. Susan and Alex knew Lily deserved an education that would nurture and develop her talents, but they worried about how two teachers could afford to provide it.

When developing the Smo’ B etter Food Company concept, Susan and Alex k new they wanted to create produc ts not only to suppor t Lily ’s future but that they could share with her today. That ’s why ever ything in the lineup is kosher, non- GMO, and gluten free. And there are no MSGs, ar tificial preser vatives, colors or flavors.

Chef Alex Bar-Sela explains, “I’ve been cook ing for more than 25 years. I’ve ex-

The word “Smo’” comes from the Heart of Texas, with a little girl eating barbecue, looking up with stuffed cheeks and holding out her empty plate to ask, “S’mo, please!”

The company launched in 2018 with its flagship produc t line: rubs.

Unlike most spice mix tures that dominate and smother the palate, Smo’ B etter Food Company ’s rubs enhance the natural flavor of beef, chicken, wild game, seafood and vegetables. They ’re per fec t for smok ing, grilling and roasting your favorite ingredients.

Today, Smo’ Better Food Company offers complete lines of spice rubs, salsas, jerky, schmears, and cashews. Purchases can be made online at w w w.smobetter.com, in person at their retail shop in Terell, Texas, or at select HEB locations in and around the Dallas area.

For more information, go to w w w .smobetter.com.