Thursday, August 21, 2008

fancy food show 2008 report

FOODS FOR PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES

Divvies
Created by a mom who had a child with allergies..A full line of treats for people with allergies. No peanuts, tree nuts, eggs or milk are used. They have cookies, cupcakes (in a cool container) popcorn, candy, chocolate bars and more. Kosher certified by KVH Massachusetts. Pareve

Lucy's Chocolate Chip cookies
Created by a doctor who had a child with allergies. They use no peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, dairy, milk, butter or wheat. No casein or gluten. Flavors include: Chocolate chip. cinnamon, oatmeal and sugar. From Virginia. Kosher certified by Vaad Hakashrus of Tidewater, Virginia. Pareve

BAKING

King Arthur's Flour.
They are making their mixes like cakes, muffins and scones kosher in the near future.

The India Tree
A full line of sugars, and other decorative items like sprinkles, dragees and more. Many of their items are naturally flavored. Just became kosher certified by the cRc Chicago

Naturally Nora
A full line of baking mixes with favors like Sunny yellow (yellow cake mix), Alot'a Dos (yellow cake mix with naturally colored sprinkles) and Cookie Cookie (yellow cake mix with bits of chocolate cookies). They also have frostings. Certified kosher by the OU/Pareve

Sticky Fingers Bakery
A full line of all natural baking mixes including muffins, scones and brownies. All items certified kosher by the OU/Dairy (not chalav Yisrael) .

CHOCOLATE/CONFECTIONS

Astor's Chocolate
They have several new chocolate bars. They have a line of 2 oz bars with flavors like pomegranate filled dark chocolate, caramel filled dark chocolate, and peppermint filled dark chocolate. They also have a line called Le Belge single origin chocolate which uses chocolate from one country. The wrapper also gives tasting notes. Certified kosher by the OU/Dairy (not chalav Yisrael)

Bequet Confections
They make the most delicious caramels including soft, sea salt, chocolate, chipotle (winner of best confection in 2007). Their new flavor is pomegranate! Certified kosher by Star-D- (not chalav Yisrael) Several varieties are available here: http://www.koshergourmetmart.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=bequet&osCsid=ecd1a4fe4114af9f52f5a8522934d52e

Bissingers
This company has been around since 1845 and they are known for making the finest handcrafted chocolate confections. Lots of treats of all types including: barks, gummy pandas, french truffles, desserts shells, chocolate lace, and more. Many items are being Kosher Dairy under the OV (st Louis) I have tried their malted milk balls and they are one of the best I have ever had!

Espresso Secrets
A mix of rich espresso and decadent Chocolate to create an indulgence for chocolate and coffee lovers. Certified kosher by OU/Dairy (not chalav Yisrael)

Gifford
Just became kosher under Star-D. They have caramels, butterscotch candies, hot fudge and some other items. They also have great ice cream. I tried a chocolate ice cream with cacao nibs. Just great!

Mama's Goodies
5 succulent nut brittles including Almond Butter Nut Crunch, Cashew Butter Nut Crunch and Macadamia & Coconut Butter Nut Crunch. Certified kosher by OU/Dairy-(not chalav Yisrael)

Mrs. Prindables
Known for their huge chocolate covered apples, they now are producing caramels in nice bags with flavors like plain, chocolate and apple. Certified kosher by cRc/Dairy (not chalav Yisrael)

Organic Confections
An Organic twist on Classic Tastes. A full line of barks including: pink peppermint, sweet and salt, and milk and cookies. Comes in small wrapped bars, as well as containers. Certified kosher by OU/Dairy (not chalav Yisrael)

Popcorn Indiana
They reintroduced Popsters. Dale's caramel popcorn is enrobed in chocolate. Comes in milk, dark and peanut butter. Certified kosher by OU/Dairy (not chalav Yisrael)

V Chocolates.
I discovered them last year at the show. Their stuff is made in Utah and is great! They have a new line of salted caramels. Each caramel has a different type of sea salt.
Certified kosher by OU/Dairy (not chalav yisrael)

DESSERTS

Amaretti
From Saronno Italy, authentic Italian cookies from a recipe created in 1718. Comes packages in different tins and boxes. Certified kosher by the OU (not sure if dairy)

Cheesecake Aly
Delicious cheesecakes all sizes including single serve. Can be shipped anywhere in the US. Flavors include: chocolate, vanilla, marble, key lime, peach melba, peanut butter fudge as well as sugar free, gluten free and low carb. They also have a frozen treat called Freesecake. It comes in an ice cream container and is delicious. Certified kosher by the OU/Dairy (not chalav Yisrael)

Dancing Deer
This is a great company with delicious baked goods. They have a new triple chocolate cookie as well as some new cakes. Certified Kosher by the Star-D (not chalav Yisrael)

Funky Chunky
Just certified by the OU/dairy (not Chalav Yisrael). Lots of great items like their popcorn which has layers of milk, white and dark chocolates atop over bursting-with-freshness buttery, caramel popcorn (we could have stopped here.... but need us not forget) three kinds of glazed whole nuts- cashews, pecans and almonds. Pretzels-3 kinds of chocolate, caramel and pecans; Caramel Corn artisan crafted in small batches using real butter, and has tons of whole glazed pecans, cashews and almonds. They also have great novelty items like Chocolate covered graham crackers, S'mores, rocky road bars and more.

GRANOLA
Udi's Granola from Denver.
Artisan made granola including cranberry, Hawaiian, vanilla and other flavors. Kosher pareve under Torah scroll K

HONEY
Wholesome Sweeteners
They carry a fair trade certified organic amber and raw honey. Certified kosher by the OU. Pareve

PASTA

LaFamiglia DelGrosso
Tomato sauces that are just wonderful. Flavors include Sunday marinara, Tomato Basil Masterpiece and Roasted Red pepper Tour (2008 silver finalist) Kosher certified by the OU/Pareve. Not all flavors are kosher

Fiber Gourmet
Light macaroni and cheese (which my daughter loved) has 35% fewer calories per serving as well as lots of fiber I like that the sauce had no food coloring. They also create light pastas. Kosher certified by the OU/ (macaroni and cheese is Dairy not Chalav Yisrael)

Plentiful Pantry
Pastas and other products. Soon to go kosher

Shneider'one.

They have a new line of pasta sauce from Italy including pesto and ariabatta. They also seemed reasonably priced. I do not recall the hasgacha

PREGNANT WOMEN
Belly Bar.

A full line of yummy nutritional supplements for pregnant women including bars, shakes and chews Certified kosher by the OU. dairy Not chalav Yisrael

SAUCES

Beano
Great looking sauces as well as deli bistro flavors like cilantro and lime, hot ginger and roasted chipotle. Certified kosher by the OU/pareve (most flavors)

Cucina Toscana.
I did not get to try this at the show-they are sending samples. Do not recall who certifies them kosher.

Hot Squeeze
My husband tried it and said it was spicy. 11 ozs of sweet heat chipotle. It was judged as this year's winner in the Flavor of Georgia Contest, run by the state's Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development. Hot Squeeze was chosen from over 40 entries in the bbq/hot sauce category. It is used by a Kosher Subway Restaurant as a sandwich spread. Certified kosher by the OU/Pareve

Ukuva Africa
Interesting sauces like Zulu Fire sauce, Malawi Gold Hot sauce and more. Cute packaging with Africa style. Kosher pareve under Cape Town Beis Din

Zip Sauce
I could not try it at the show so I am awaiting sample. Served in Detroit's Finest restaurants for over 50 years! Certified kosher by the Kof-K Pareve

SNACKS

Deep River Snacks
A delicious line of kettle potato chips. Great Crunch! Flavors include: rosemary olive oil, original salted and zesty jalapeno. Certified kosher by the Kof-K/Pareve/ some flavors are dairy-not chalav Yisrael).

Lesser Evil
They just announced that their popcorn has become kosher certified by the OU (dairy, not chalav Yisrael). they have a black and white flavor that looked great.

Oogies Popcorn
Kosher again under the Kof-K/Dairy (not chalav Yisrael). Oogies has great popcorn with interesting flavors like smoked gouda, sun dried tomato and Parmesan, Asiago and cracked pepper and Caprese.

Pogos
Delicious cheese puffs made with potato pellets. I tried the white cheddar. They also have jalapeno and hickory smoked. Certified kosher by the OU. dairy Not chalav Yisrael

SPICES

Bacon Salt
It tastes like bacon but has no bacon in it! Also 765% less sodium than table salt.
Kosher pareve under Torah Scroll K

Callisons Fine Foods
They have added the following flavors to their line of seasoned skewers-pesto, ginger mango and hickory BBQ. They have seasoned planks, salts and more. They have added coffee sticks-stir one in your coffee and you get added flavor.
Certified kosher by the OU. Mostly pareve

Daregal
Frozen herb boxes-spices that you keep in the freezer. When you are ready to use, take out of the freezer, sprinkle on your meat, fish and then return to the freezer. Do not remember the supervision agency

Fire and Flavor
A full line of products for barbequing including: rubs,and skewers. They also have cedar planks, brines, and cedar papers. Nearly all the rubs and the skewers are kosher certified. Kosher pareve under OU. The rubs are available at koshergourmetmart.com here http://www.koshergourmetmart.com/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=89. Buy 2 rubs, and get free shipping!

Nomu
I saw them at the fancy food show last year. They have a great rehydrated pesto, add oil and stir. They have a large line of spice blends and they have a vanilla paste that contains pure vanilla seeds combined with cold pressed Vanilla Extract, and comes in an mess-free dispenser pump. It will have kosher certification on the container shortly. Kosher pareve under Cape Town Beis Din

Olio and Spices
spice blends, sauces and more. Also a flavored matza ball mix. From Israel. Certified Kosher pareve by the OU

The Spice Hunter
They have a new line of Flavor Discoveries. The spices come in cute glass jars and include rosemary lime, asian dipping sauce blend (containing green onion, garlic, ginger and leek) and Mediterranean grinder rub. They smell great! Certified Kosher pareve by the OU

TEA
Intaba Tea From South Africa.

According to their web site, it is an exotic category of all-natural specialty teas, organically certified and sourced from the finest estates in Africa. Apart from their popularity as pleasant tasting, caffeine-free alternatives to black and green tea, more and more evidence is coming to light that these unique herbal infusions have favorable medicinal effects. The claim that rooibos and honeybush are healthy beverages is gaining credibility as ongoing scientific research and case studies confirm their benefits. They have colorful boxes and even have a variety for kids – Intaba Bushbabies -- Intaba Bushbabies is naturally caffeine free, contains natural anti-oxidants and minerals and is organically certified. Unlike most herbal teas, one can add milk when serving it hot, and iced, it's a great thirst quencher after playtime. Kids love the naturally sweet taste! Kosher pareve under Cape Town Beis Din

Harrisons and Crossfield
tea from England. Some flavors are kosher for Passover. Certified Kosher pareve by NK (monsey)

VEGETABLES/FRUITS

Fynbos Fine Foods

From South Africa. From their web site: We are a small family business which was founded in 1996. Our registered name is Cape Hothouse Vegetables CC; our trading name is Fynbos Fine Foods. We are situated in the Swartland area approximately 55km outside of Cape Town, South Africa just off the N7 in a small farming district called Tierfontein. We grow sweet peppers, chillies, tomatoes, aubergines and sweet basil. At Fynbos Fine Foods all of our products are made from the freshest produce. The chillies, pepper drops, peppers, tomatoes and, herbs are picked early in the morning from our greenhouses and fields and are then bottled in our kitchens under extremely hygienic conditions. We have a gourmet commercial kitchen on the farm where we bottle the finest range of products for the local and overseas market. We tried the Savourings: dried tomatoes, pepper drops and basil. Delicious. Kosher pareve under Cape Town Beis Din

Kopper Cress USA
Micro vegetables that are delicious and taste like other plants. I tried one that tasted like cucumber and another that tasted like wasabi.

Westfalia
Avocado Puree from South Africa. Enable you to make guacamole super fast. They also have a line of avocado oils. Kosher pareve under Cape Town Beis Din

OTHER

Feridies
Just went kosher under the OU. They have a full line of peanuts

Ginger People
Has gone kosher certified. Symbol not on packaging

Manhattan Special
Espresso Coffee soda, naturally flavored soda and Iced Coffee Drinks.

Yohay
A full line of savory Mini ice cream cones. Perfect to fill with pate or mousse. Flavors are: garlic, grill, tomato basil and salt. Certified Kosher pareve in Israel

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