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How 'Bout Them Apples! Captain Morgan To Distribute Thousands Of Apples - Err, Apple Shot Glasses? - To Launch New Apple Smash Flavor by BWW News Desk
- September 30, 2018 The art of taking shots is ripe for an upgrade. To coincide with the launch of the new Captain Morgan Apple Smash, the Captain is taking that "an apple a day" motto to the next level, giving away thousands of free apples to fans in various cities all across the countryalong with some very cool supplies to help them create their very own Apple Smash shot at house parties, tailgates and other fall season festivities.
My Cuistot Unveils New Parisian-Inspired, Chef-Cooked Healthy Meal... by BWW News Desk
- September 30, 2018 Paris-based My Cuistot is dedicated to bringing 100% homemade and healthy food right to customers' doorsteps. Its roster of talented chefs works constantly to create innovative, balanced meals, which are delivered to homes or businesses once or twice per week. In addition to its standard weekly meals, My Cuistot is happy to customize its meal deliveries for those with dietary restrictions (organic, kosher, gluten-intolerant, etc.).
Salsa Queen Announces 2-day Mail-Order Service to Western U.S. by BWW News Desk
- September 30, 2018 Are you ready for the latest and greatest in gourmet food delivered to your door? Salsa Queen is now shipping fresh gourmet salsas direct to homes and offices throughout the U.S.
Coronado Brewing Rolls Out New Year-Round Beers in 16oz Cans by BWW News Desk
- September 30, 2018 In a company first, Coronado Brewing is debuting a new year-round series of beers in freshly designed 16oz six-pack cans. Weekend Vibes IPA and Never Better Double IPA are set to debut in October in 16oz cans, 22oz bottles and draft, and feature fresh branding and can imagery. A third beer - Leisure Lagoon Hazy Pale Ale - is forthcoming in spring 2019. 'The demand for 16oz cans has skyrocketed over the past few years,' noted Coronado Brewing CEO Brandon Richards. 'We're excited to fulfill this demand in the market and believe we offer beer drinkers a great value with the 16oz six-packs.'
SouthNorte Celebrates First Anniversary with Chef-Inspired Beer by BWW News Desk
- September 30, 2018 Founded at the crossroads of cultures, SouthNorte Beer Co. seeks to embrace the best of both sides of the border, and this limited-edition anniversary release is no exception. SouthNorte Brewmaster Ryan Brooks took inspiration from esteemed Baja chef, Javier Plascencia, to brew a beer that expertly pairs with one of the chef's most popular dishes-his grilled octopus. The result is a delicious beer and food pairing that celebrates SouthNorte's Aniversario 1 in a truly unique and collaborative way.
Purple Carrot Partners With World Champion Aly Raisman To Promote The Benefits Of Plant-Based Eating by BWW News Desk
- September 29, 2018 Purple Carrot, the 100% plant-based meal kit company, today announced a partnership with World Champion and three-time gold medalist Aly Raisman to promote the benefits of plant-based eating. A proponent of living an active and healthy lifestyle, Raisman has recently experienced the benefits, both mentally and physically, of consuming a more plant-based diet and has enjoyed the quality and convenience that Purple Carrot meals provide each week. At a time when more consumers are reducing their meat and dairy consumption, Purple Carrot and Raisman will showcase just how easy and delicious it is to eat more plants, and how it can positively impact one's health.
Three Steps to Healthy Home Cooking, Keeping it Simple with Bertolli Olive Oil by BWW News Desk
- September 29, 2018 Americansare spending less time in the kitchen, according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics annual report, released in June 2018 [1] that details how people spend their time day to day.The average time spent preparing meals is now less than 37 minutes per day (including cleanup), which means there is less time than ever before to prepare delicious, healthy meals.
Pinkberry Announces New Pinkbee's Tiramisu Flavor by BWW News Desk
- September 29, 2018 Pinkberry (www.Pinkberry.com) is living La Dolce Vita with a new low-fat, milk ice cream flavor, Pinkbee's Tiramisu. This delicious flavor will be available September 28 through November 15.
Dom P''rignon Presents 'Assemblage' A Photo Exhibition By Lenny Kravitz In New York City by BWW News Desk
- September 29, 2018 Today, Dom Prignon is proud to debut "Assemblage," an exhibition of original photography by Lenny Kravitz, his first project as Creative Director and Photographer for the iconic champagne house. An artistic collaboration between Dom Prignon and Kravitz, the exhibition in New York features a series of striking photographs from an intimate dinner party at Lenny's home in Los Angeles, in a villa he designed.
New York Wine Events Expands Annual NYC Autumn Wine Festival with Move... by BWW News Desk
- September 29, 2018 New York Wine Events is pleased to announce this year's New York City Autumn Wine Festival presented by Citi will be held at the Altman Building on Saturday, October 20. The 6th annual event marks the move to the larger landmark location in the Chelsea section of Manhattan to accommodate more guests. The fall tasting event offers a choice of two sessions: Afternoon: 2-5pm or Evening: 7-10pm along with a Premium Early Admission Ticket enabling guests to enter an hour prior to the start of the general sessions and a VIP level ticket for admission to the exclusive VIP Rosé & Bubbly Suite as well as early access.
Imperial Launches a New Brand - Happy Healthy by BWW News Desk
- September 29, 2018 Smoothie and overnight oats enthusiasts looking for exciting, clean label, Non-GMO and convenient products now have a range of products to add to their shopping cart as Imperial Frozen Foods launches its Happy Healthy frozen product range this month in grocery stores across the country.
Celebration of Sustainable Seafood Brings Together Top DC Chefs for a... by BWW News Desk
- September 29, 2018 Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP), the leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the U.S. building awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of seafood, will kick off National Seafood Month with a Celebration of Sustainable Seafood on Monday, October 1, 2018. The event, which will take place at Ivy City Smokehouse in Washington, D.C., will feature some of the area's top chefs offering signature seafood bites to a couple hundred guests. Michael-Ann Rowe, the Fishionita and Emmy Award-winning food & travel journalist, will emcee the event.
LE GRAND COURTAGE and a Wonderful Fall Cocktail Recipe by Marina Kennedy
- September 28, 2018 With the autumn season, it's time for cool nights, pumpkin flavors, cozy sweaters, and flannels. If you're looking for the perfect fall themed cocktail, Le Grand Courtage, the French sparkling wine can help.
Hormel Foods Expands Our Food Journey with Launch of New Podcast Series by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global branded food company, has launched a new podcast series called Our Food Journey. The podcast series is part of the company's larger Our Food Journey social responsibility efforts inspired by the food the company makes and the difference it makes in the world. The podcast features discussions with renowned master chefs, food entrepreneurs, food scientists and Hormel Foods employees.
Carapelli Olive Oil Invites Culinary Enthusiasts To Savor Their Tastebuds On National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 Carapelli Olive Oil celebrates the craftmanship and mastery of creating distinct flavor and exceptional quality captured in each bottle, this Sunday, September 30 on National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day. Culinary enthusiasts are welcome to join the occasion, indulge in the fresh flavor and the exceptional benefits. The Live-In Kitchen's Lindsay Moe partnered with Carapelli Olive Oil this fall season to create Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, White Beans and Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a delectable dish that is ideal for enjoying on this special day.
Celebrate October's National Seafood Month with Alaska Seafood Holidays, Recipes and Promotions by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 October is National Seafood Month, and there's no better time to #AskForAlaska and celebrate the wild, sustainable and nutritious seafood that comes from the glacier-fed waters of Alaska. Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is sharing several ways that consumers, home cooks, fishermen and others can take part in the occasion including Alaska Seafood Month (October), Alaska Commercial Fishing Day (October 25), new healthy and seasonal recipes and dozens of promotions and discounts available at retailers nationwide.
Fall Favorites: Expert Beer & Cheese Parings by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 While hardly new on the dining scene, beer and cheese pairings seem to be more popular in the fall. Perhaps it's because seasonal beer makes up 15% to 25% of the more than $19.6 billion in annual craft beer sales according to market research firm IRI.
'Cheese is not meant for wine alone,' says Charles Duque, Managing Director of CNIEL, Americas.
'While wine and cheese are well known for complimenting one another, many gourmet enthusiasts may not know that pairing cheese with beer is just as interesting and delightful for the palate,' said Duque.
Expert Joshua M. Bernstein loves blowing people's minds about the possibilities of cheese pairings. 'Wine might be drinkers' regular go-to, but beer offers a wealth of styles and approaches suited for every conceivable kind of cheese,' says the Brooklyn-based beer expert and journalist, who regularly contributes to The New York Times, Men's Journal, New York, Wine Enthusiast and Imbibe, where he's a contributing editor in charge of beer coverage. 'Beer's scrubbing carbonation cleanses your palate, bite after bite, sip after sip,' adds Bernstein, who's also the author of four books: Brewed Awakening, The Complete Beer Course, Complete IPA and, most recently, Homebrew World, which was released in this spring.
Cheeses of Europe asked Bernstein to curate pairings specifically for the autumn season. He started by establishing several parameters. First, he opted for more widely available beers instead of geographically limited rarities, preferring to keep the price less than $15 for a six-pack or a large-format bottle. 'Beer is one of life's greatest everyday luxuries,' he says. 'You don't need to spend big to have big, memorable flavors.' Second, as a neat counterpoint to the European cheese, he focused on domestically produced beers. 'There are more than 6,000 breweries in America, so it made sense to draw on the domestically produced bounty. Grocery-store shelves and refrigerators are filled with the perfect pairing to everything from brie to a blue.'
Soft-Ripened Cheeses - Brie & Camembert with Saison
'One of my favorite cheese-friendly beers is the Saison, a farmhouse ale with an effervescence that cuts right through a brie's soft creaminess and the richness of a semi-firm Camembert,' Bernstein says.
He suggests selecting a medium-strength Saison (somewhere in the 6 to 7 percent ABV range) such as Brewery Ommegang's Hennepin or Goose Island's Sofie, which is seasoned with citrus peel.
Blue Cheeses - Bleu d'Auvergne and Fourme d'Ambert with Barley Wines
'You need a strong, intense beer such as a barley wine to go toe-to-toe with the gripping flavors of these pungent blues,' Bernstein says. 'A barley wine's strength and sweetness tend to overwhelm most cheeses, but the style meets its match with these blues. Lagunitas Brewing Olde GnarlyWine and Anchor Brewing Old Foghorn Barleywine Style Ale are two tasty bruisers that you can pour into snifters to sip while snacking on cheese.'
Washed-Rind Cheeses - Pont l'Evêque & Époisses with Wild Beers
'When it comes to finding a running mate for these stinky cheeses, I like to look for beers fermented with Brettanomyces, a wild yeast that lends an earthy, rustic funkiness that complements washed-rind funk,' Bernstein says. 'Brett beers, as they're known have become increasingly common in recent years, most notably Boulevard Brewing's Saison Brett and Allagash Brewing's Little Brett, which offers unique notes of blueberries and tropical fruit.'
Hard Cheeses - Mimolette or Cheddar with Brown Ales
'Brown ales may seem boring, but they're among the most food-friendly beers on the market,' Bernstein says. 'The nuttiness of beers such as Tröegs' Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale helps them snuggle up to a well-aged cheddar or another hard cheese such as Mimolette, which has a concentrated sweetness that plays well with the brown-sugar depth of Avery's Ellie's Brown Ale or the caramel kiss of Brooklyn Brown Ale.'
Semi-firm - Emmental & Comté with Märzens
'Fall is one of my most favorite times of the year for drinking beer, because that means Märzens are here,' Bernstein says. The seasonal style, commonly associated with Oktoberfest celebrations, is a great bridge between summer and fall - brisk refreshment married to malt heft. 'This makes Märzens a terrific fit for rich and nutty Emmental as well as savory Comté's notes of browned butter and roasted nuts,' Bernstein says. Favorite domestic versions include the Oktoberfest from, respectively, Great Lakes and Left Hand, as well as the annual Sierra Nevada collaboration with a German brewery.
'The only thing that could make many beers better is the right wedge of cheese,' Bernstein concludes. 'And fall is the perfect time for beer and cheese lovers to experiment and find their perfect pairings.'
About Cheeses of Europe:
The Cheeses of Europe Marketing Campaign, orchestrated by CNIEL (The French Dairy Inter-Branch Organization) and co-funded by the European Union, was designed to create awareness for the variety of European cheeses available in the US market and to suggest ways that American consumers can incorporate those cheeses into their diets, recipes and lifestyles. The campaign's goal is to increase the appeal of European cheeses and strengthen their competitive position in the growing specialty cheese category.
Trick-Or-Treat! Peapod Releases Third-Annual List Of Top-Selling Halloween Candy by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 For the third year in a row, Peapod, the country's leading online grocer, releases its list of the top candy favored for trick-or-treating. With an array of options in chocolate, sweet, and sour candies, Peapod helps customers stock up on their Halloween favorites in time for trick-or-treaters on October 31 st.
Dutch Bros Celebrates National Coffee Day with Buck for Kids... by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 Dutch Bros is celebrating National Coffee Day with its annual Buck For Kids (B4K) event. On Saturday, Sept. 29, $1 from each drink sold will be donated to a local children's organization.
Bob Evans Farm to Host 48th Farm Festival October 12-14 by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 Nearly 30,000 visitors are expected to attend the 48th annual Bob Evans Farm Festival from Friday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio. This year's festival will offer the Eyes of Freedom military memorial, impressive live musical performances and free, on-site camping.
The Safe + Fair Food Company Launches New Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly, Plant-Based Popcorn Quinoa Chips by BWW News Desk
- September 28, 2018 The Safe + Fair Food Company announces the addition of a new line of Popcorn Quinoa Chips to its expanding portfolio of great-tasting, free-from products. These flavor-packed, gluten-free chips are free from five of the top eight allergens and are made with clean ingredients for a family-friendly snack everyone will love.