Family-owned Neilsen-Massey has been dedicated to bringing the finest vanilla products to market since 1907. Using an exclusive cold extraction process, they slowly and gently draw the flavor from their vanilla beans in order to make exceptional pure vanilla extract. Their Mexican Pure Vanilla has a creamy, spicy flavor that has a natural affinity for dishes that also contain chocolate, cinnamon and other warm spices.
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KNOW YOUR FIRE FRIDAY
I have been told by family members, who live in the BBQ belt in the south, that TLB in Sagaponack, New York is one of the finest Q joints (they say that with the highest respect), not only in the North but covering the USA. How about that? That's a pretty powerful statement from an expat Yankee.
The heart of TLB is all the details that goes into every part of this restaurant. Their dedication to sourcing the finest ingredients and preparation with authentic techniques makes TLB one of my favorite local spots for a pint and Q. Huge thumbs up.
Oh, and BTW the new “Pigskin Sunday” is not to be missed. And, it's also the first time I’ve ever witnessed - when the hometown team scores everyone politely puts down their pints and suckling pork tortillas to high five you. Even if you don’t follow football you’ll want to high-five me after tasting TLB's suckling pork Q.
You know it’s Autumn when Big Apple Wine is released. It is made by my friend, Roman Roth; who is the winemaker for Wölffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack, New York. This seasonal specialty wine is made from such aromatic apples such as Fuji, Braeburn, and Jonagold - all from the East End Halsey Family Orchard, which dates back to the 17th century.
Watch my TV segment at Halsey Orchard in Watermill, New York.
Big Apple Wine is a wonderful transition to fall, this seasonal wine is made from a blend of seven different varieties of locally grown apples produced at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack. Outstanding on its own with a light chill, Wölffer Big Apple is also a harvest-ready “Fall Refresher,” a light drink that that makes a great companion to antipasti and other light fare for fall picnics and tailgating.
Chill slightly, BAW pairs perfectly with roasted poultry or even with a pumpkin dessert!
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George Hirsch Living it UP! TV Segment: Hampton's Halsey Orchard
You know I have a soft spot for family owned and operated companies. Here's one more that deserves to be called GoodStuff. Duke's Mayonnaise home is Greenville, South Carolina - using the same original recipe since 1917.
The formula for Duke’s includes more egg yolks than other brands of mayonnaise. It also has no added sugar. (It’s the only major brand of mayonnaise that can make that claim.) That combination gives the mayonnaise a tanginess Duke’s fans have come to love.
Spread the love. It's no longer just available in the South.
You gotta love the family behind HOTLIPS SODA - they own five pizzerias! The Portland based, family owned and operated bottlers set their standards high in '05, creating maybe the best fruit sodas on the market today! Every bottle is made with vine-ripened, local fruit such as raspberries, cherries, blackberries, apples, pears and boysenberries.
"We use cane sugar, water and organic lemon juice; there are no added artificial flavors, colorings, or essences. Our soda is incredibly fresh, delicate, and very labor intensive to make. No one but us is crazy enough, in love enough, or daring enough to make something like it. Owner, HotLips
