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One for One Brand, For the Grainer Good, Announces Partnership with United Food Bank to Help End Hunger in Arizona by BWW News Desk
- December 19, 2019 For the Grainer Good the one for one give-back arm of Scottsdale-based Northerly Farms, recently announced their partnership with United Food Bank. Through an innovative climb-and-give program, Northerly's CEO, Clayton B. R. Wolfe, is set to donate over 142,000 servings of food to hunger relief organizations across North America.
United Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has provided hunger relief in eastern Arizona for 35 years. Working with over 220 partner agencies, they serve more than 228,000 people in need. In 2018, United Food Bank distributed almost 24 million pounds of food, providing nearly 19.5 million meals to the community.
Arizona ranks 12th in the nation for food insecurity and 6th in the country for children who are food insecure. One out of every five Arizona residents struggles with hunger. For the Grainer Good plans to donate Northerly rolled oats, providing farm-grown, minimally-processed grains to thousands of families in need. 'It's my hope that by partnering with United Food Bank, we'll be able to expand our reach and raise even more awareness about hunger in North America,' Wolfe says of the new partnership.
The partnership comes just months before Wolfe's anticipated summit of Mount Everest. As the world's tallest mountain in terms of both altitude and height, the successful summit will raise the total amount of oats to be donated to For the Grainer Good's hunger relief partners to 88,253 servings.
About For the Grainer Good
For the Grainer Good partners with food banks, soup kitchens, and other charitable organizations to raise awareness and donations to help end hunger in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit https://forthegrainergood.com.
About United Food Bank
United Food Bank, a member of US hunger relief organization, Feeding America, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides hunger relief to people in need in the East Valley and eastern Arizona. For more information, visit https://unitedfoodbank.org.
Photo Coverage: Germany Sparkles with SEKT Wines by Marina Kennedy
- December 19, 2019 Bubbly is all the buzz! Broadwayworld.com recently had the pleasure of attending a special event that showcased Sekt, Germany's exquisite contribution to the sparkling wine category.
Annaleigh Ashford Joins WW as New Ambassador by BWW News Desk
- December 18, 2019 Today, WW -- Weight Watchers Reimagined -- introduces Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford as its new WW ambassador. As a long-time WW member, the acclaimed actress, singer and dancer - and natural brand evangelist - aims to inspire others by showing how, with WW, it is possible to live your best life and maintain healthy habits over time.
MONDRIAN ALPINE TERRACE Hosts Ugly Sweater Party Saturday 12/21 by BWW News Desk
- December 17, 2019 Get ready to dress in your Holiday worst! This Saturday, December 21st, Mondrian Alpine Terrace is hosting its First Annual Ugly Sweater Party complete with a one-hour open bar, DJ, photo booth, and prizes for the best outfit!
JUNIOR'S RESTAURANTS Holiday Treats by Marina Kennedy
- December 16, 2019 Junior's Restaurants offers a luscious variety of cheesecakes for the holiday season such as the Original NY Plain Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cheesecake, and Devils Food Cheesecake.
SANTERA TEQUILA Winter Cocktail Recipes by Marina Kennedy
- December 13, 2019 This holiday and winter season impress your guests with delightful tequila cocktails. Nate Fishman of Liquor Lab recommends Santera Tequila, made from Blue Weber agave roasted in brick ovens in Jalisco, Mexico.
Photo Coverage: THE MOMS Host The Irwins in NYC by Marina Kennedy
- December 12, 2019 Broadwayworld.com recently had the pleasure of attending a special Mamarazzi event hosted by The Moms, Denise Albert and Melissa Musen Gerstein at the Discovery Inc. building on 3rd Avenue. The two dynamic women hosted Terri and Robert Irwin. Guests were treated to a delicious breakfast, and a screening of Animal Planet's 'Crikey! It's the Irwins.'
FEVER-TREE Has Partnership with Bryant Park in Midtown's Premier Public Space-Perfect for the Holiday Season by BWW News Desk
- December 11, 2019 Fever-Tree, the world's leading producer of premium tonics, gingers, and mixers, announced in September a year-long partnership with Bryant Park, Midtown Manhattan's beloved premier public space. Its Fall/Winter menu has launched just in time for the Bryant Park Winter Village. The Fever-Tree Porch is open daily from 11am to until the park's close.
CANTINA ROOFTOP Celebrates Las Posadas 12/15 and 12/22 by BWW News Desk
- December 09, 2019 There is a unique experience for NYC visitors and locals alike this holiday season. Cantina Rooftop, the popular Mexican restaurant on the West Side of NYC is celebrating the over 400-year-old Spanish tradition of Las Posadas on Sundays in December.
11th Annual LATKE FESTIVAL at Brooklyn Museum on Monday December 16 by BWW News Desk
- December 07, 2019 The annual Latke Festival, the ultimate celebration of the scrumptious versatility of the potato that attracts more than 700 latke loving attendees, will return to the Brooklyn Museum on Monday, December 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
CEQ Italia and QvExtra! International Join Forces to Raise the Quality and Awareness of Fine European Olive Oil by BWW News Desk
- December 06, 2019 Most Americans already love extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for its flavor and versatility. But not all of them are aware of the range of flavors and quality that extra virgin olive oils can possess, based on how its produced and stored, the varietal of olives or where it originates. They may not know how to distinguish the best quality extra virgin olive oils (especially in an ordinary grocery store) or the best way to cook with it. And above all, they may not know what they are missing.
Two non-profit consortia, passionately dedicated to raising the standards of extra virgin olive oil produced in Spain and Italy respectively, QVExtra! International and CEQ Italia, have joined forces in a special campaign to share this knowledge with chefs and consumers in the U.S. Spain and Italy - two of the best-known producers of high-quality extra virgin olive oil - share a vast storehouse of knowledge about what makes great olive oil, and how to make it even better. The initiative is financed with aid from the European Union, which supports ventures that promote high quality agricultural products. The friendly competition between members of the European Union and the producers, pushes all members to continue to improve and raise their standards. As part of their mission, they also educate culinary professionals and consumers about production and authenticity through a series of lectures, demonstrations and tastings.
This year, in a series of seminars in Boston, Providence, and New York, olive oil experts from the EU will discuss production methods and standards, benefits and the role of extra virgin olive oil in the Mediterranean diet, key elements in determining quality, how terroir influences flavor profiles, and how to cook with EVOO. Depending on the variety, the extra virgin olive oil has its own distinct character - fruity or aromatic, sweet or bitter, with differing intensity of the spicy aftertaste. These extra virgin olive oils all have their own nuances, contrasts and flavors, but what they have in common is that their production has been closely controlled - from the flower to the bottle - with the main aim of providing the highest possible quality. Expert growers and brands are: Alfonso Fernández López from Spain, Natalia Ravida from Italy, and Luigi Caricato, oleologist, journalist and director of OOF international magazine.
There will also be cooking demonstrations as part of these seminars: Italian American Chef Marisa Iocco; Marisa Iocco's 'doing more with less' approach - emphasized by fresh, seasonal ingredients showcasing her Italian culinary techniques - has distinguished her as one of the country's foremost proponents of authentic yet playful cucina Italiana. Marisa has consulted for a constellation of restaurant owners in addition to running her own successful eateries: Esquire magazine named both her La Bettola and Mare of one of the 'Top Ten Restaurants in America,' while Conde Nast Traveler named Mare 'One of the Top 80 Places in the World to Eat.' Her work has been honored by the Accademia Cucina Italiana (named one of the best Italian chefs in America). In October 2017, she received the award for 'Distinguished Culinary Arts.' Her menu mastery dazzles at Spiga restaurant where she is executive chef and owner. Chef Marisa's first book is 'Every Menu is a Love Story - Ecco Perché Amore.'
Also cooking is Córdoba's premier chef, Periko Ortega. He & his dining destination restaurant ReComiendo, are multi award-winners, named one of the six best restaurants in Spain by the Travelers Choice Award and ranked one of the 25 best in the world, according to the Travelers Choice awards of Tripadvisor, as well as a Gold Medal for Excellence winner. Ortega has collaborated on several haute cuisine books, including Córdoba on the Table, Flowers and Flavors of Andalusia.
The seminars will be interactive: culinary students and industry professionals will have the opportunity to taste different EVOOs, taste dishes that the chefs prepare, and ask questions. Activities for attendees will include developing, implementing and discussing their own recipes. In addition, they will be asked to complete a true/false questionnaire to evaluate their knowledge of basic facts before and after the training.
The seminars will be held at leading Culinary Schools. In some locations, the agenda will include a special dinner.
Eataly - Boston
Address: Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199, Level 1-L3
In-Store Promotion and Tasting: Monday, December 9, 4:30 pm
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
The acclaimed cooking classes in the Cambridge Center take place in the fully-equipped kitchen. The hands-on classes, demonstrations, & tastings allow students to learn cuisines from around the world with professionally trained instructors, and unforgettable cooking & learning experiences with celebrated chefs.
Address: 42 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Seminar: Tuesday, December 10, 2 pm to 4 pm
Johnson and Wales (JWU)
Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is an American private, nonprofit, co-educational, career-oriented university with four campuses spread across the United States. Providence, Rhode Island, is home to JWU's first, largest, and main campus. https://www.jwu.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-culinary-arts.html
Address: 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence RI 02903
Seminar #1: Thursday, December 12, 11:30 am to 12:45 pm (sharp)
Seminar #2: Thursday, December 12, 1:45 pm to 3 pm
Dinner: Wednesday, December 11, at Ilona Restaurant, 783 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02118 (for media and influencers)
International Culinary Center (ICC)
Formerly known as The French Culinary Institute, the International Culinary Center is a global leader in professional culinary, pastry and wine education. ICC's mission is to train the next generation of culinary leaders and innovators, providing them with the credentials, confidence and connections to succeed in the food & wine industry.
Address: 462 Broadway NY, NY 10013 (Between Broadway and Spring Street)
Seminar: Friday, December 13 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Open to students, food journalists and bloggers
Dinner: Friday, December 13: 7:30pm
ICC dining room, Second Floor, featuring an open kitchen
CEQ Italia, Consorzio di garanzia dell'olio extra vergine di oliva di qualità, http://ceqitalia.com/it/, promotes the culture of Italian extra virgin olive oil, guaranteeing quality by supporting initiatives and programs which advance research and quality improvement. They maintain that quality can only be guaranteed where there is close cooperation between producers, bottlers, distributors and retailers and careful monitoring by independent experts and laboratories, including compliance with consortium procedures, checks on quality and authenticity, traceability and documentation. Members adhere to strict guidelines to maintain their standing in the consortium. In addition, the consortium provides transparent and objective connection concerning the relationship between quality and price, that can be clearly explained to the consumer.
QVExtra! International, http://www.qvextra.es/, is a private non-profit organization whose aim is to promote competitiveness among producers of Spanish extra virgin olive oil, thus fostering a quality culture among its members and making this known to the consumer. QvExtra! olive oils are top of the range, rich, fruity, tangy and of exceptional quality. QvExtra! awards an international seal of quality for extra virgin olive oil which meets all the chemical, physical and sensorial requirements agreed by the association. The quality requirements are even stricter than those established by the current legislation. QvExtra! currently has over 50 brands of extra virgin olive oil.
The content of this press release represents the views of the author only and is his/her sole responsibility. The European Commission and the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency (CHAFEA) do not accept any responsibility for and use that may be made of the information it contains.
TEALEAVES, Luxury Tea Purveyor, Reveals Bespoke Tea Blend for Pantone's Color of the Year 2020: PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue by BWW News Desk
- December 06, 2019 Today, luxury tea blender, TEALEAVES and Pantone Color Institute proudly introduce the Pantone Color of the Year 2020 Tea Blend in PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, in celebration of the rich symbolism associated with the color. In a new approach to the program, this collaboration introduces a multi-sensory and immersive connection to the color experience, bringing TEALEAVES' experience in the art of blending to express Classic Blue through aroma and taste.
'Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, PANTONE 19-4052, Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge,' noted Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. 'A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience.'
The exclusive custom blend created by the TEALEAVES Master Blenders, is an elegant and expansive melange of the highest grade botanicals featuring deep berry and subtle citrus notes. With its alluring blue liqueur, the tea evokes a strong sense of wellness and self-care, like foods rich in anthocyanins, acting as a form of protection for good health.
'We have had the pleasure of being long-time partners of Pantone,' says Lana Sutherland, TEALEAVES' Co-Founder and CEO. 'Inspired by the elegant simplicity of this blue hue, we created a tranquil herbal blend which speaks to well-being and connection. The tea blend that we have created is the epitome of a palate expression of the Classic Blue; a boundless, dependable and optimistic blend. After countless hours spent blending, we are tremendously pleased with the result.'
'The Pantone Color of the Year highlights the relationship between trends in color and what is taking place in our global culture at a moment in time, a color that reflects what individuals feel they need that color can hope to answer,' says Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.
As we cross the threshold into a new era, Pantone's sophisticated color forecasting suggests that we will be connecting to color in new, less conventional ways. In the midst of calls for greater transparency, openness and altruism, and as technology continues to race ahead of the human ability to process it all, we are gravitating to colors that are honest and offer the promise of protection. These ideals converge at the intersection of inclusivity and wellness. Through the year, we will see more brands following in the footsteps of Pantone and TEALEAVES, seeking to inspire emotionality in their products, leveraging the Classic Blue.
'The Pantone Color of the Year program is about connecting the power of color with the human experience, which TEALEAVES embodies in their approach to the art of blending,' says Laurie Pressman, Vice-President of Pantone Color Institute. 'Through this partnership, we are pleased to create a multisensory palate experience to bring the Pantone Color of the Year 2020 to life, allowing everyone the opportunity to engage in their own unique way.'
Revel in PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue
The Pantone Color of the Year 2020 tea blend is available for purchase at https://www.tealeaves.com/products/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020.
Enter the world of the Pantone Color of the Year 2020. To learn more about the colorful collaboration, visit: https://www.tealeaves.com/pages/pantone-color-of-the-year-2020 and delight in the inspired Pantone Color of the Year 2020 teaser film.
About Pantone Color of the Year
The Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. To arrive at the selection each year, Pantone's color experts at the Pantone Color Institute comb the world looking for new color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films in production, traveling art collections and new artists, fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, as well as new lifestyles, playstyles, and socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from new technologies, materials, textures, and effects that impact color, relevant social media platforms and even up-coming sporting events that capture worldwide attention. For 21 years, Pantone's Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design.
About TEALEAVES
Established in 1994, TEALEAVES is one of the very few tea blenders in the world, known for crafting the highest quality teas in small batches by hand. TEALEAVES strives for perfection, driven by the never-ending quest to make the perfect cup of tea. With the philosophy of inspiring creativity and connections through the art of blending, TEALEAVES has gripped the hearts and minds of five-star hotels and Michelin Star chefs, worldwide, as their tea brand of choice for over two decades. Sourcing ingredients from over 90 countries and keeping only 1% of the tea leaves presented to them from the world's highest grade gardens, TEALEAVES hopes to stay people's 'cup of tea' for generations to come, whether in a five-star environment or in the luxury of one's home. More information is available at TEALEAVES.com.
About The Pantone Color Institute
The Pantone Color Institute is the business unit within Pantone that highlights top seasonal runway colors, forecasts global color trends, and advises companies on color for product and brand visual identity. Through seasonal trend forecasts, color psychology, and color consulting, the Pantone Color Institute partners with global brands to leverage the power, psychology, and emotion of color in their design strategy.
About Pantone
Pantone, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, enables color-critical decisions, from inspiration to realization, for brands and manufacturers. Over 10 million designers and producers around the world employ Pantone Products and Services to communicate through color, and control consistency across various materials and finishes. Pantone offers designers, brands and consumers, products and services through three unique business divisions: Pantone Standards, which includes digital and physical workflow tools and the quintessential Pantone Color Language; the Pantone Color Institute, which provides trend, brand identity, and color assurance consulting services; and Pantone Lifestyle, the consumer products division that brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories. More information is available at www.pantone.com.
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Lift Your SPIRITS This Holiday Season-Our Top Picks by Marina Kennedy
- December 06, 2019 From Caribbean Rums and Mexican Mezcal to Italian Liqeuer and much more, we have ideas for gifting, partying, or just mixing up your own cocktail and relaxing at the end of a busy day.
EAGLES INTERNATIONAL BUFFET at Tulalip Resort Casino is Presenting Authentic Mexican Street Food by BWW News Desk
- December 06, 2019 A spicy addition is coming to Tulalip Resort Casino's Eagles International Buffet on December 11, 2019, with the introduction of their new 'La Cocina Mexicana' (The Kitchen Mexicana) and Cócteles (Cocktails). La Cocina dishes will be offered daily as part of Eagles Buffet's full menu selection.
theSKIMM Launches Curated Holiday Retail Experience by BWW News Desk
- December 04, 2019 theSkimm, the membership company dedicated to helping millennial women live smarter, announced today the launch of its Celebrate Smarter Shop, a curated retail experience designed to streamline holiday shopping.
Mesa de Vida Launches in Whole Foods Markets Nationwide by BWW News Desk
- December 04, 2019 Mesa de Vida is thrilled to announce their partnership with Whole Foods Market with the launch of their gourmet cooking and seasoning sauces nationwide.
'We're so excited to be coming to a Whole Foods Market near you! Our mission is to make it easier to cook healthy, exciting, global gourmet meals at home,' said creator and founder, Chef Kirsten Helle Sandoval. This partnership furthers that mission by making the sauces available to shoppers in over 450 Whole Foods Markets across the U.S.
Chef Kirsten's Mesa de Vida line of global gourmet cooking and seasoning sauces was born out of a commitment to real food when she set out to create a new healthy legacy for herself, her family and her clients. In searching for a way to combat the heart disease that runs in her own family, she discovered a need for convenient and healthy ways to put dinner on the table without sacrificing excellent taste.
Each sauce is a unique and vibrant blend of real vegetables, fruits, spices and herbs, and meets varying dietary needs. It's a multi-use pantry staple that brings flavors from tables around the world right to your table with ease. A healthy alternative to many products in the marketplace today, the line presently features five flavors, Smoky Latin, North African, Caribbean, Creole, and Mediterranean. The sauces are Whole30 Approved, vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, low-sodium, have no added sugar and are perfect for all levels of home cooks.
About Mesa de Vida
Mesa de Vida was created by Chef Kirsten Helle Sandoval, a personal chef to professional athletes and is a women-owned business. Produced in Washington State, with all-natural vegetables, fruits and seasonings, each jar of Mesa de Vida global gourmet cooking sauce contains flavors from a different part of the world. For additional information visit mesadevida.com, and find Mesa de Vida on social media @mesadevida.
CAMELBACK RESORT Announces Biggest Upgrade in the History of Camelback Mountain by BWW News Desk
- December 04, 2019 Powder chasers and novices alike can look forward to improved conditions and a longer season at Camelback Resort in the Pocono Mountains with a large investment into snowmaking and grooming operations for the 2019/2020 season.