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SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER THIS MONTH’S INDUSTRY EVENTS FLAVOR OF FALL ALL INDUSTRY EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED Although some October holidays might look a little different this year, we’re excited to celebrate one holiday that can’t be affect- NEXT MONTH’S ed: National Apple Month! Let’s explore some of the products to HOLIDAYS & EVENTS stock up on now in order to celebrate this flavor of fall. time to start planning! In 1603 Jamestown, settlers grew apples for one sole purpose: OCT 12 COLUMBUS DAY cider. So, it only makes sense we start there. Martinelli’s is a fami- OCT 31 HALLOWEEN ly-owned and operated company that has been producing premi- all month long... um 100% juices from apples for over 150 years. Whether you’re NATIONAL PUMPKIN, APPLE & in the mood for apple juice, apple cider, or something sparkling, CARAMEL MONTH Martinelli’s has something for you! If you’re looking for a different take on an apple beverage, turn to ICON KEY: new Bongiorno VinegarDrinks, made from Balsamic Vinegar of Look for these icons throughout the Modena and Apple Cider Vinegar, along with typical fruit juices newsletter for easy identification of in- and natural flavors. The consumption of vinegar is associated with gredient & nutritional information that digestive and intestinal well-being. Try the Honey (7136324) , Ber- may be important to you. ries & Pomegranate (7136329) and Orange (7136325) varieties. All-Natural Apples can be a part of any snack or meal, but breakfast just Animal Welfare Apr. might be best! If you love oatmeal, we have a few options to Certified Humane choose from: McCann’s Apple Cinnamon Envelopes (9676768) or Dairy Free Cups (7013793) offer a natural apple flavor and hint of cinnamon, while Umpqua Oats’ Apple Cranberry Oatmeal (7094842) features Egg-Free custom milled thick rolled oats blended with apples, cranberries Fair Trade Certified and raisins. Looking for something more indulgent? Try any of the Gluten Free apple flavored pastries from Delifrance, French Gourmet, Lecoq Grass Fed or Perla, available in a variety of shapes and sizes. And don’t for- get the breakfast meat! Raisin River’s Chicken Apple Breakfast Kosher Sausage (8465102) will bulk up any breakfast spread. Lactose Free If you’re looking for the perfect cheese to add to a Fall cheese Local board, turn to Beehive Cheese Apple Walnut Smoked Cheese Low Sodium (7107947). It’s lightly smoked with English walnut shells and red Non-GMO / Non-GMO Ver. apples, creating a mild, smoky flavor with sweet, subtle nutty Nuts Free notes and a creamy texture. Want something a little more Fall- Organic / USDA Organic forward? Try LaClare Apple Cinnamon Goat Cheese (7134816), a delicate, tangy goat log with cinnamon and apples to give it a spe- Soy Free cial sweetness, featured on Page 2. Sugar Free Another item perfect for a Fall cheese board? Try the new Apple Trans Fat Free Fig Mustard (7131981) from Wildly Delicious, featured on Page 5. Vegan And of course you’ll need to finish off your day with something sweet! The Davigel Normandy Apple Tart (7061580) starts with a FOLLOW US ON shortbread crust and is filled with Normandy cream and apple segments, then covered with syrup. @EUROPEANIMPORTS Under the Dome JeffBabcock, Cheese Specialist LaCLARE FRESH GOAT CHEESE MAPLE BOURBON GOAT CHEESE Fresh Goat Cheese (chèvre) from LaClare Family Creamery is just The Original Goat Cheese is blended with sweet maple that—fresh. Right in their back- and is complemented by an aromatic bourbon flavor. yard, they have the highest con- For cocktail hour serve this cheese with some roasted centration of dairy goat farming mixed nuts—the salt and sweet flavors play well with in the nation, and their goat one another. cheese is made with their own 7134917 local Wisconsin milk supply. Han- Maple Bourbon Goat Cheese Logs dled with care, LaClare’s award- Stocked in IL, TX, VA and CA winning goat milk travels just 15 miles from farm to cream- ery. This means fresher milk, reduced travel and minimal quality disruption. This allows LaClare to make the highest- CHIPOTLE HONEY GOAT CHEESE quality goat cheese in their brand new creamery. The Original Goat Cheese is mixed with honey and chipotle peppers to create a delightful blend of sweet Whether it’s breeding the best possible stock, their hu- and smoky with a spicy burst. Use as a filling in a mane and sustainable herd management practices, their quesadilla or on top of tacos, as the balanced flavors proper milk handling or their mastery of the art and sci- greatly complement other foods. ence of cheese-making, LaClare products simply taste better. 7134827 Discover the newest additions to the LaClare line with Chipotle Honey Goat Cheese Logs their four ounce flavored goat cheese logs. With unique Stocked in IL, TX, VA and CA and fun flavors, the La Clare experience takes us into a new realm. All logs come with twelve in a case and boast FIG & HONEY GOAT CHEESE the following attributes: Sweet figs and honey are combined with LaClare’s Original Goat Cheese for a balance of sweet and rich ORIGINAL GOAT CHEESE flavors. These are classic flavors to pair with a goat cheese—try it with crisp wafer crackers or buttery Made from fresh Goat Milk, this cheese has milky, delicate, cookies. mild flavor complemented by hints of tangy sweetness. Chevre can be substituted for cream cheese for a lighter, 7134879 more flavorful, culinary experience. Fig & Honey Goat Cheese Logs Stocked in IL, TX, VA and CA 7134926 Original Goat Cheese Logs Stocked in IL, TX, VA and CA ZESTY RANCH GOAT CHEESE A savory ranch seasoning blend perfectly complements APPLE CINNAMON GOAT CHEESE the tanginess of the Original Goat Cheese. Stuff into celery sticks for your Bloody Mary or just place on a Sweet apple and cinnamon perfectly complement crudité platter and see how quickly it disappears. the tanginess of the Original Goat Cheese. It can be served warm with graham crackers for a light and fun dessert. 7134925 Zesty Ranch Goat Cheese Logs 7134816 Stocked in IL, TX, VA and CA Apple Cinnamon Goat Cheese Logs Stocked in IL, TX, VA and CA 2 WWW.EILTD.COM Wild and Unique Foods Tim Doyle, Meat & Game Specialist AUTHENTIC BLACK FOREST HAM Black Forest Ham is a boneless pork that is dry cured, smoked, then salted and seasoned with natural spices, like pepper, coriander, garlic and juniper berries. Adler Schwarzwald genuine Black Forest ham, the original “Schwarzwalder Schinken,” lives up to the high expecta- tions associated with products made in Germany. It is dry cured and naturally smoked with fir tree wood. Its pro- When thinking of the Black Forest, you might imagine nounced taste is smoky and highly aromatic, and is best pure air, mountains densely wooded with tall fir trees, enjoyed in thin slices—to enhance the authentic flavor of picturesque villages, a rich cultural heritage, the famous the natural smoke and spices—alongside some bread or fruit, or as an ingredient in cooked dishes. cuckoo clock and hearty culinary specialties – and you’d be quite right. One of the most famous German delicacies is deeply rooted in this beautiful scenery: Black Forest Ham. Adler Schwarzwald has been producing Black Forest hams in Germany since 1920. They take pride in being the fam- ily-run business that pioneered in development and man- ufacturing delicious Original Black Forest ham back in the 1950’s—a unique product that has since become the best -selling smoked ham in the European Union and is still enjoying growing popularity. Alder Schwarzwald is only the third German company in their industry to have met the high standards and requirements to be allowed to export their products to the United States. Black Forest ham can only be produced in the Black For- est region of Germany. Since 1997, this ham has been The stunningly tasty Adler Black Forest ham takes a lot of certified and protected by the European Union with a dedication and more than three months to be processed Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), which means and refined in these various stages of production: that the EU protects its traditional production process. • trimming well-chosen raw pork ham The Adler Schwarzwald plant is located in Bonndorf, Ger- • salting it by hand many in Hochschwarzwald—which is the upper part of • seasoning it with various spices the Black Forest—at an altitude of over 800 meters. The • curing it in pure, fresh mountain air plant is climatically situated in a prime position which en- • smoking it with the help of fir tree wood sures the best conditions and superior air quality. • maturing for some additional weeks We hope you enjoy this authentic Black Forest Ham! 7044592 Black Forest Schinken 1/9.9 lb. Stocked in IL and VA; Non-stock in TX and CA 3 WWW.EILTD.COM Specialty Grocery Salima Ghariani, Grocery Specialist NURTURE THE FOREST WITH REAL MAPLE SYRUP Brown Family Farm is the “little sister” and specialty division of Coombs Family Farms. Brown Coombs Family Farms has been nurturing the forest for Family Farm is seven generations—over 150 years— in Alstead, New a Vermont-based purveyor of sweet maple delights. The Hampshire. They are committed to producing high quality “secret” ingredient in every product is the same: authen- maple while protecting their forests. Environmental stew- tic, fresh Vermont maple syrup and nothing else. ardship has been a guiding principal for their family, though in the early days, they just thought of it as being Working exclusively with independent Vermont farmers, good farmers. Today, they use new technologies like vac- Brown Family Farm uses only pure Vermont maple syrup uum tubing and health spouts to reduce the impact on prepared in small batches.