Quest Nutrition Bites Into New Snack Category

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A CRUNCH HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD . . .

QUEST NUTRITION BITES INTO NEW SNACK CATEGORY
WITH INTRODUCTION OF QUEST PROTEIN CHIPS!

High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten Free Chips Comparable to Flagship Quest Bar

Los Angeles, CA (July 25, 2014) – Quest Nutrition introduces the world’s first high-protein snack potato chip, offering consumers a revolutionary potato chip experience that’s actually good for you instead of being just “less bad”. Quest Protein Chips are the latest innovation from the makers of the #1-selling protein bar whose mission is to reinvent food by marrying amazing taste with perfect nutrition.  Quest Protein Chips are available for pre-order now and will be available for sale on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Quest Protein Chips are sold exclusively via the Quest website (www.QuestNutrition.com) before launching at retail later this summer.

Two years in development, each personal size bag of Quest Protein Chips boast a full 21 grams of high-quality whey-and milk-based protein, only 5 grams of carbohydrates and are low in fat (1.5 grams). Quest Protein Chips have a percentage of calories from protein that is superior to many of the top-selling protein powders on the market. These revolutionary baked, gluten free chips will debut in three varieties – Sea Salt, Barbecue, and Cheddar & Sour Cream – with other flavors and sizes to come. 

“At Quest Nutrition our goal is to revolutionize food by making healthy versions of traditionally unhealthy foods that people love to eat. We’re excited to introduce a product that delivers all the fun of potato chips with the health benefits of a high-quality protein meal,” said President and Co-founder Tom Bilyeu.  “With the rollout of Quest Protein Chips, we hope to show our community of users that we are working tirelessly to give them the products they’ve always wished existed.”

About Quest Nutrition

Quest Nutrition is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.  Its products are available in more than 6,000 locations across all 50 states, in such retail stores as GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and Whole Foods Markets, as well as internationally in Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia and other countries worldwide.  Quest products are also available through the website, www.QuestNutrition.com.  Follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Google+ or via the hashtag #CheatClean.

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Santa Ana Farmers’ Market Debuts March 27

 The newest addition to Downtown offers fresh produce, artisan foods, and specialty items from local farms and vendors in an engaging, outdoor setting.

[Santa Ana, Calif.] –  The Santa Ana Farmers’ Market comes to life Thursday, March 27 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and continues every following Thursday, rain or shine. The market features locally farmed produce, eggs, and meat, along with artisan foods from specialty vendors. The community-oriented event teams up with local residents, restaurants, and organizations to bring Santa Ana a thoughtful, quality market fit for all ages and every walk of life.

The Downtown area continues to experience a revitalization period, and the new market offers a fresh take on neighborhood shopping. Craft vendors like Santa Ana’s own Bread Artisan Bakery will offer fine baked goods and breads. Taart Pan gives passersby an opportunity to indulge in beautifully crafted hand pies and desserts made with natural ingredients. Niche products like Laguna Salt Company’s environmentally sound, whole mineral sea salts will gain new exposure at the public market. Massey Honey also caters to specialty shoppers with their Yorba Linda harvested, 100% raw honey that comes in various flavors including wildflower, orange blossom, and avocado.

Produce and meats are an integral part of farmers markets, and Santa Ana is proud to feature the finest family farms and ranches in Southern California. Sunny Cal Farms has grown produce in The Golden State for the past 100 years, and will offer Santa Ana countless varieties of stone fruit, pomegranates, citrus, dried fruit, and nuts. Da-Le Ranch brings grass-fed beef, lamb, chicken, pork, eggs, and various game from Lake Elsinore. Gaytan Family Farms furthers the produce options with year round, locally grown vegetable offerings. Gaytan Family Farms is also proud to accept WIC.

The Santa Ana Farmers’ Market fuses community, family farms, and small businesses to serve as the newest element in the burgeoning Downtown area. Various local restaurants will be sourcing directly from the market and participating in weekly specials for those who shop at the market and then dine in the downtown. For more information visit http://dtsafarmersmarket.com.

The New Southwest Cookbook

Classic Flavors with a Modern Twist

Was recently sent a copy of The New Southwest: Classic Flavors with a Modern Twist cookbook by Meagan Micozzi, who runs the Scarletta Bakes blog, and published by Hippocrene Books. Meagan moved from the East Coast to Arizona where she encountered and was intrigued by Southwestern cuisine, a style that blends Mexican, Native American and American cuisines. She dove right in to learning all about the Southwestern style, including its flavors for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and more. Her immersion in the topic led her to start her popular blog, which eventually led to the creation of this cookbook. The recipes in the cookbook are all new so they can't be found on the blog, which is fine, because with as much time as I spend on the Internet sometimes I have to take my eyes off of the computer monitor and just read some traditional print.

I've gone through my review copy and left little Post-It flags on all the recipes I wanted to try. I ended up lots of flags sticking out of the book. The book strikes a good balance between traditional and contemporary. There's recipes for Navajo Fry Bread and Chorizo but there's also Vegan Puffy Tacos and Peanut Butter & Jelly Empanadas. And then there's Fancified Frito Pie. Oh, and Avocado Doughnuts. So, with this cookbook you can be traditional without being boring. Right now I'm headed out to pick up some of the ingredients. The first recipe I'll be trying is the Caramel-soaked Mexican Chocolate Pancakes… and then the Skillet-baked Corn Pudding… and then the Hatch Chile Cheeseburgers…

Valentine's or Singles Awareness Day?

Was recently sent a press release about new "Halo Top ice cream, the first ever, low calorie ice cream that’s non-gmo, 100% natural, high in protein and fiber, and sweetened with organic stevia to lower the sugar content!" That makes it good whether this February 14th you will be celebrating Valentine's or Singles Awareness Day. The press release goes on to say:

Made with cage-free egg whites and skim milk, 1 pint of Halo Top Vanilla Bean contains 280 calories, 28g protein and 16g net carbs. Compare that to the 1,080 calories, 16g of protein and 96g net carbs in a pint of Haagen-Dazs Vanilla Bean Ice Cream! In addition to containing no cheap corn syrup, no artificial sweeteners, and no synthetic growth hormones and being completely free of gluten, trans fat and gelatin (making it vegetarian friendly), Halo Top is lovingly crafted with premium ingredients like authentic Belgian chocolate, pure Madagascar vanilla, and real California lemons and strawberries (move over fake “strawberry swirl!”) to make the taste heavenly.

I had actually tried the Vanilla kind last August and made a dark chocolate Kit Kat, vanilla, peanut butter, and cinnamon shake with it.

And last night I got some of the Strawberry kind, so tonight I am making a Halo Top Strawberry & Cap'n Crunch Malt. Purely experimental:

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Middle Keys' Largest Seafood Festival Returns March 8-9

MARATHON, Florida Keys -- Seafood lovers can savor a "fisherman-to-fork" feast of indigenous fish, shrimp, lobster and stone crab claws at Marathon's sumptuous signature foodie fair, the Original Marathon Seafood Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9.

More than 20,000 revelers are expected to descend on Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside, to munch on mahi-mahi, crackers piled high with creamy smoked fish dip and conch served four ways: as ceviche, chowder, fried golden fritters and bun-hugging "conchwurst" sausage.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Decades of experience and help from scores of fishing families committed to serving their community keep local fishermen and their wives involved in the event each year, along with scores of volunteers.

Keys Fisheries, which processes fishermen's catches for its busy market and restaurant, has space large enough to prepare the festival's feast: a whopping 2,750 pounds of whole lobster, 1,400 pounds of mahi-mahi (dolphin), 1,000 pounds of stone crab claws, 750 pounds of Key West pink shrimp, 200 pounds of fish dip, 80 gallons of conch chowder and 50 gallons of conch ceviche. From the west coast of Florida come 75 bushels of oysters and 75 bags of clams.

Local chefs offer up their talents to prepare the foods according to Keys-based recipes. Save room for the sweets booth, an extravaganza of fresh Key lime pies, baked goods and cakes, cool smoothies and icy treats -- all crafted locally.

The family-friendly event also features a Keys artists' village and art show, raffle giveaways and prizes including a cooler stocked with fresh Keys seafood awaiting one lucky attendee. Children's games and more than 200 vendor and information booths are to dot the park, offering a variety of wares, nautical items, tropical apparel and accessories, plants, flowers, boats and material about watersports and organizations.

Live music performances are slated all weekend. The lineup includes favorite Keys entertainers as well as South Florida's country music favorite Amber Leigh, scheduled to perform Sunday.

The springtime weekend celebrates the area's commercial fishing heritage and raises funds for local scholarship programs. To date, nearly $75,000 has been awarded to Marathon High School students through the Marathon chapter of the Organized Fishermen of Florida, a statewide group that represents the interests and well-being of the commercial fishing industries.

Admission is $5 per adult. Children age 10 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

The festival is co-sponsored by the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce.


Event information: www.marathonseafoodfestival.com
Marathon visitor information: www.fla-keys.com/marathon or 1-800-262-7284
Social: facebook.com/floridakeysandkeywest · twitter.com/thefloridakeys · youtube.com/FloridaKeysTV

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Beverage-Air® Celebrates 70 Years of American Innovation

WINSTON-SALEM, NC (January 9, 2014) – Beverage-Air, manufacturer of a complete line of commercial refrigeration products, announced today that 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the company.

Beverage-Air, founded in 1944 by John Buffington in Punxsutawney, PA, became the leader in the foodservice industry by inventing the first horizontal, forced-air cooler in the Deep Well Series. The company was then known as The Punxsutawney Company with a trade name of “Beverage-Air.”

As the business steadily grew and the demand for commercial refrigeration products increased, John brought his brother Herman Buffington on board to help continue to grow the business. This venture would help to make Beverage-Air a nationwide commercial brand by the late 1950’s and early 1960’s.

By 1950, Beverage-Air further developed the “air cooled beverage system” for horizontal coolers and expanded the product line to include shallow wells, club bars, dairy models, cube makers and direct draw systems.

With business booming in 1958, the decision was made to build a new manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, SC. This facility became the corporate headquarters and the company was renamed Beverage-Air. The industry’s first glass door merchandisers and reach-in coolers were produced at this facility beginning in 1966.

To accommodate continued growth in 1969, a second facility was built in Brookville, PA. The original Punxsutawney Company closed its doors and all operations were moved to Brookville and Spartanburg. These facilities would see numerous expansions between 1972 and 1990. To meet customer demands and manufacturing requirements, Beverage-Air constructed a third facility in Honea Path, SC in 1995.

Throughout the years, the company changed ownership by way of several acquisitions. In 1972, Buffington sold the company to Tannetics, Inc., and was operated by Clinton G. Gerlach. Tannetics was sold to Gerlach Industries, Inc. in 1983. Gerlach Industries, Inc. made the decision to sell the company to Specialty Equipment Companies, Inc. in 1986. Beverage-Air remained a part of Specialty Equipment until it was sold to Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation in the year 2000.

Finally in 2008, the Ali Group acquired Beverage-Air. The Ali Group is the largest and most diversified global leader in the foodservice equipment industry, consisting of 76 brands worldwide.

In 2010, the corporate headquarters was relocated to a newly constructed, LEED® certified facility in Winston-Salem, NC where it remains today as part of the Ali Group North America Campus.

In commemoration of its 70th anniversary, Beverage-Air has published a collectible 2014 Calendar that illustrates old/new model innovations with product benefits and features throughout the years. To receive a copy of the limited edition calendar, please contact Beverage-Air at sales@bevair.com.

For 70 years, Beverage-Air has been dedicated to being the leader in innovative refrigeration equipment solutions. The goal of the company is to blend its heritage of leadership, exceptional product quality, and solution based engineering to provide customers with a comprehensive range of refrigeration equipment and unmatched aftermarket service. Beverage-Air is a global leader and preferred manufacturer for commercial refrigeration products in the foodservice industry.

About Beverage-Air
Beverage-Air is a division of the Ali Group based in Winston-Salem, NC. Founded in 1944 by John Buffington, Beverage-Air is a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment to the foodservice industry.

Beverage-Air provides the best value, most diverse product offering, and unmatched quality in the commercial refrigeration equipment industry. Products include reach-in refrigerators and freezers, worktop and undercounters, sandwich and pizza food preparation units, chef bases, blast chillers, glass door merchandisers, school milk coolers,open-air merchandisers, bar equipment including: backbar, deep well, and direct draw models. With 70 years of experience in designing and building commercial refrigeration products, Beverage-Air and its employees are dedicated to excellence in engineering, manufacturing and customer service. Beverage-Air products are manufactured in Brookville, PA, with corporate headquarters located in Winston-Salem, NC.

For more information on Beverage-Air products and services, please visit www.beverage-air.com.

Langham Huntington, Pasadena Reveals 100th Anniversary Plans

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena Commemorates 100 Years of Enchanting Hospitality

100^th anniversary of The Huntington Hotel extends through 2014, includes upcoming spa renovation, Special rooms package and a host of added benefits

PASADENA, Calif. – January 8, 2014 – The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, an iconic landmark hotel in one of Southern California’s favorite cities, is celebrating its 100^th anniversary as The Huntington Hotel, with a new overnight package and a host of commemorative offerings.

Guests who reserve this year’s “Celebrate a Century” anniversary package will enjoy a daily $100 resort credit, two signature 100^th anniversary cocktails in The Tap Room, complimentary valet parking and a self-guided historical tour map of the 23-acre property. The Celebrate a Century anniversary package starts at $339 per night and is offered until December 29, 2014. The included resort credit may be used for dining, beverages, spa and The Flavours of Langham.

A host of special dining experiences will also highlight this year’s 100^th Anniversary calendar, to include The Tap Room’s new Huntington 100 martini, featuring three ounces of Double Cross Vodka and .38 ounce of Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur. With a total liquid count of 100 milliliters, the Huntington 100 is shaken, strained and served in a martini glass which is gold-rimmed with sugar, gold dust and ginger powder for $16.

The Tap Room will also celebrate this year’s anniversary with $100 historic cognac tastes, while The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse will offer a year-long celebration starter of One Dozen Oysters and Perrier-Jouët Champagne for two, priced at $100.

A celebratory 100-Year Anniversary Tea will be offered by The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on June 10, 2014, to be presented at 1865 pricing and to feature pastries inspired by the jewelry collection of one the hotel’s early co-owners, the glamorous Arabella “Belle” Huntington. Belle Huntington’s famous jewels were purchased in 1926 by acclaimed jeweler Harry Winston, and they continue to inspire luxury pieces today.

A creative family tea tradition will also launch this spring when The Langham Huntington, Pasadena introduces Imagine Tea – an enchanting new quarterly tea experience especially for visitors under the age of 12. Young tea guests will be invited to attend this child-friendly afternoon tea, dressed in any costume which enchants or inspires them, with the tea menu to include flavorful children’s mini-sandwiches and desserts, as well as Langham pink lemonade, hot cocoa, and a selection of freshly-brewed caffeine-free teas.

For guests enjoying the hotel’s elegant Lobby Lounge, a 100-year timeline inclusive of historical photographs will be on high-profile display throughout 2014, to be complemented by pre-reservable property history tours led by Langham Service Stylists. The hotel will also re-open its newly renovated spa in late spring, and it will soon launch a Facebook anniversary competition called “100 Years of Memories.” During this year-long Facebook search, former guests will be invited to share photographs and memories of their property visits over the years, with the winner to receive a complimentary stay in the two-story Tournament of Roses Presidential Suite.

Also just announced, and destined to be a noteworthy highlight of the 100^th Anniversary year, the hotel’s $100,000 Proposal of the Century package provides a one-of-a-kind luxury marriage proposal experience. Featuring two nights in the hotel’s Tournament of Roses Presidential Suite, a chauffeur-driven ride to the Rose Bowl Stadium via Bentley Flying Spur, and an exclusive performance by the 40-piece Pasadena Symphony Orchestra, the Proposal of the Century takes place as a private couple’s experience at Pasadena’s landmark Rose Bowl Stadium. Celebrating this month’s 100^th anniversary of the Tournament of Roses football game as well as the 125^th anniversary of Pasadena’s famed Rose Parade, the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium is a National Historic Landmark with more than 100,000 seats. It is a close neighbor of The Langham Huntington, Pasadena.

For more information about the 100^th Anniversary, or to make room and package reservations, please call 626-568-3900 or visit http://pasadena.langhamhotels.com.  The Langham Huntington, Pasadena is located at 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106.

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About The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

Capturing the grace and elegance of classic Southern California, The Langham Huntington is an iconic landmark hotel located at the base of the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains, just minutes from downtown Los Angeles in beautiful Pasadena. A renowned Pasadena hotel, the property features 380 guestrooms including 38 suites, eight cottages, world-class dining and an award-winning spa featuring treatments based upon Traditional Chinese Medicine.