For every bottle of Montes and Santa Ema Chilean wines you purchase at our store from now until May 2010, a portion of the proceeds are donated to help provide earthquake relief to the people of Chile.
I will post some more info about the wines we carry from them very soon.
Rebuild Chile
Providing Earthquake Relief to the People of Chile
LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2010
Alex Guarachi sits at the helm of TGIC. As President and CEO, he has vowed to help his native country in their time of need by pledging a $50,000 donation toward relief efforts. In addition, TGIC Importers has already launched a consumer awareness program in which the TGIC Importers will donate a portion of their proceeds from every bottle sold of Montes and Santa Ema wines in the months of March, April, and May to rebuild Chile; TGIC Importers expects this effort to raise another $50,000. These funds will go directly to a Chilean Earthquake Relief Fund.
To learn more, please visit www.tgicimporters.com
On February 27, 2010, the earth shook, killing more than 800 people and leaving an estimated two-million in Chile homeless. The destruction will continue to be felt for many years to come. With repair estimates hovering in the billions of dollars. Exiting Chilean President Michelle Bachelet calls the devastation, “an emergency unparalleled in the history of Chile.” Raise a glass and help ride to the rescue.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Ice cream at Provisions Gourmet Market
Provisions Gourmet Market just started carrying
I have not tried it yet, but I am told it is awesome! They use nitrogen to freeze in less than 1 second, no ice crystals are formed. Very creamy!!
Why is Blue Sky Ice Cream the Best?
Faster
The exclusive freezing technology allows ice cream to be frozen in well under one second, ready to eat!
Smoother
The faster you freeze ice cream, the smaller the ice crystals are. This results in a smoother texture. And since we freeze our ice cream faster than anyone else, our ice cream is the smoothest around! Better
With the best process to make ice cream in the world, it only makes sense that we use the best quality ingredients and flavors.
Blue Sky Creamery Ice Cream Contains:
•Only 12% milkfat, compared to 18% milkfat of most other premiums
•No transfat
•No gluten
•No eggs
•No high fructose corn syrup
•Just our smooth heavenly taste!
Blue Sky Creamery....$4.59 / pint or $3.19 / 8oz
Ice Cream Flavors in stock:
Mint, black raspberry, banana cappucino, caramel, cinnamon toast, german chocolate cake, and white cake
Gelato flavors in stock:
Pistachio, and pomegranate 
Blue Sky Creamery will be at Provisions Gourmet Market on Thursday March 18 to do a tasting from 11-2pm of their products!!!!
New Scotch...Private Selection...
Glenmorangie Sonnalta....$65.99 / 750ml
"Sonnalta PX (in Gaelic Sonnalta means "Generous") is a rare expression of mature Glenmorangie that has spent many years in first fill, ex bourbon casks before being extra matured in top quality Spanish ex-Pedro Ximinez casks. The result is a fascinating balance of rich, dark, luscious notes from the "PX" cask that perfectly complements the deliciously sweet, citrus and floral notes of the original spirit.Sonnalta PX is but the first exrpression in the Glenmorangie "Private Collection", a range of rare, limited edition malts - to be "generously" shared with likeminded aficionados...or maybe not?!" -- label
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bacon #7 - CHERRYWOOD Smoked
Bacon #7 is here.
Nueske's Cherrywood Smoked -- Wisconsin
Read more
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Bacon #7 -- Nueske's Wild Cherrywood Smoked
Follow up to their extremely popular Applewood Smoked
Nueske's Cherrywood Smoked -- Wisconsin
Read more
Click here to read about the first 6
Bacon #7 -- Nueske's Wild Cherrywood Smoked
Follow up to their extremely popular Applewood Smoked
In the News
Nueske’s Introduces Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon at 2009 National Restaurant Association Show. New no nitrites or nitrates-added bacon now available to foodservice industry.
Wittenberg, Wisc. – Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats - a family-owned and operated producer of premium quality Applewood Smoked ham, bacon, sausage and poultry since 1933 - announced today that it has expanded its product line to include Wild Cherrywood Smoked, No Nitrites or Nitrates-Added Bacon.
The new product was unveiled at the 2009 National Restaurant Association Show, where attendees had a chance to be the first to sample the Wild Cherrywood Bacon.
In response to customer requests to produce a no nitrites or nitrates-added bacon, Nueske’s dedicated more than two years to the development of an artisan product that would meet consumer demands and far exceed taste expectations. Prepared with a blend of sea salt, Turbinado sugar and celery juice, Nueske’s Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon delivers a robust flavor and a longer shelf life than many no nitrites or nitrates-added bacon products currently on the market.
Nueske's has built a nationwide following among individuals and chefs who enjoy and appreciate superior quality foods. With this addition to the product line, the company hopes to turn even more people into Nueske’s enthusiasts.
“Our Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon will allow chefs and restaurateurs to expand their menu offerings to include a smoked bacon flavor that was not available until now,” said Tanya Nueske, company spokeswoman and granddaughter of Nueske’s founder Robert Carl Nueske. “In addition to meeting the demands of consumers looking for bold tastes, our Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon will assist foodservice operators in reaching new audiences by satisfying consumers who want products without added preservatives.”
Nueske’s smokes the Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon over an open fire of Wild Cherrywood logs for 24 hours, nearly five times longer than the smoking process of other bacons on the market. Smoking over Wild Cherrywood logs results in a tangy, smoked taste.
The Wild Cherrywood Smoked, No Nitrite/Nitrate-Added Bacon is currently available to foodservice operators and distributors, with an introduction at retail targeted for fall 2009.
Nueske’s Introduces Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon at 2009 National Restaurant Association Show. New no nitrites or nitrates-added bacon now available to foodservice industry.
Wittenberg, Wisc. – Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats - a family-owned and operated producer of premium quality Applewood Smoked ham, bacon, sausage and poultry since 1933 - announced today that it has expanded its product line to include Wild Cherrywood Smoked, No Nitrites or Nitrates-Added Bacon.
The new product was unveiled at the 2009 National Restaurant Association Show, where attendees had a chance to be the first to sample the Wild Cherrywood Bacon.
In response to customer requests to produce a no nitrites or nitrates-added bacon, Nueske’s dedicated more than two years to the development of an artisan product that would meet consumer demands and far exceed taste expectations. Prepared with a blend of sea salt, Turbinado sugar and celery juice, Nueske’s Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon delivers a robust flavor and a longer shelf life than many no nitrites or nitrates-added bacon products currently on the market.
Nueske's has built a nationwide following among individuals and chefs who enjoy and appreciate superior quality foods. With this addition to the product line, the company hopes to turn even more people into Nueske’s enthusiasts.
“Our Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon will allow chefs and restaurateurs to expand their menu offerings to include a smoked bacon flavor that was not available until now,” said Tanya Nueske, company spokeswoman and granddaughter of Nueske’s founder Robert Carl Nueske. “In addition to meeting the demands of consumers looking for bold tastes, our Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon will assist foodservice operators in reaching new audiences by satisfying consumers who want products without added preservatives.”
Nueske’s smokes the Wild Cherrywood Smoked Bacon over an open fire of Wild Cherrywood logs for 24 hours, nearly five times longer than the smoking process of other bacons on the market. Smoking over Wild Cherrywood logs results in a tangy, smoked taste.
The Wild Cherrywood Smoked, No Nitrite/Nitrate-Added Bacon is currently available to foodservice operators and distributors, with an introduction at retail targeted for fall 2009.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Price comparison....
Last week before I left for paternity leave, I had a customer in the store who was having an Oscars Party. He said he used to only come to The Wine and Cheese Place when he needed rare and hard to get liquors that he could not find anywhere else. He was making a thematic martini for each best picture nomination. But, he realized this time that we were $9 a bottle cheaper on his favorite "everyday" liquor also. He was shocked, he always assumed we were more expensive than the grocery stores because we are a "gourmet" shop. I have done this before, but I thought it was time to compare our prices to the grocery stores.
Here are the results.
Checked at the Schnucks on Manchester and Brentwood on March 3. Some prices might have changed at Schnucks and our store.
The results are amazing -- look at the savings PER BOTTLE!. What if you purchase by the case or were having a party and needed multiple bottles of many liquors. The savings is huge!
..........................................Our Price...Schnucks YOU SAVE!!
Dewars Scotch 1.75 ltr...........$34.99.....$47.99.......$13.00 per bottle!
J&B Scotch 1.75 ltr.................$34.99.....$47.39.......$12.40 per bottle!
Smirnoff Vodka 1.75 ltr...........$18.49.....$26.29.......$ 7.80 per bottle!
Glenlivet 12yr Old....................$31.99.....$40.59.......$ 8.60 per bottle!
Jack Daniels Black 1.75ltr.....$37.99.....$51.99........$14.00 per bottle!
Absolut Vodka 1.75ltr.............$34.99.....$45.09........$10.10 per bottle!
Ketel One Vodka 1.75ltr........$38.99.....$50.19.........$11.20 per bottle!
Gordons Gin 1.75ltr...............$16.99.....$20.99..........$ 4.00 per bottle!
Bacardi Rum 1.75ltr...............$18.39.....$25.99.........$ 7.60 per bottle!
Gentleman Jack 1.75.............$37.99.....$53.59.........$15.60 per bottle!
Beefeater Gin 1.75.................$27.99.....$40.99.........$13.00 per bottle!
Tanqueray Gin 1.75...............$39.99....$46.99...........$ 7.00 per bottle!
Grey Goose Vodka 750ml... .$23.99.....$37.49........$13.50 per bottle!
Skyy Vodka...........................$26.49.....$31.19.......$ 4.70 per bottle!
You can get 1 bottle of Dewars 1.75 and pay our $9.50 local delivery fee and still be paying less than driving to Schnucks for "convenience."
Here are the results.
Checked at the Schnucks on Manchester and Brentwood on March 3. Some prices might have changed at Schnucks and our store.
The results are amazing -- look at the savings PER BOTTLE!. What if you purchase by the case or were having a party and needed multiple bottles of many liquors. The savings is huge!
..........................................Our Price...Schnucks YOU SAVE!!
Dewars Scotch 1.75 ltr...........$34.99.....$47.99.......$13.00 per bottle!
J&B Scotch 1.75 ltr.................$34.99.....$47.39.......$12.40 per bottle!
Smirnoff Vodka 1.75 ltr...........$18.49.....$26.29.......$ 7.80 per bottle!
Glenlivet 12yr Old....................$31.99.....$40.59.......$ 8.60 per bottle!
Jack Daniels Black 1.75ltr.....$37.99.....$51.99........$14.00 per bottle!
Absolut Vodka 1.75ltr.............$34.99.....$45.09........$10.10 per bottle!
Ketel One Vodka 1.75ltr........$38.99.....$50.19.........$11.20 per bottle!
Gordons Gin 1.75ltr...............$16.99.....$20.99..........$ 4.00 per bottle!
Bacardi Rum 1.75ltr...............$18.39.....$25.99.........$ 7.60 per bottle!
Gentleman Jack 1.75.............$37.99.....$53.59.........$15.60 per bottle!
Beefeater Gin 1.75.................$27.99.....$40.99.........$13.00 per bottle!
Tanqueray Gin 1.75...............$39.99....$46.99...........$ 7.00 per bottle!
Grey Goose Vodka 750ml... .$23.99.....$37.49........$13.50 per bottle!
Skyy Vodka...........................$26.49.....$31.19.......$ 4.70 per bottle!
You can get 1 bottle of Dewars 1.75 and pay our $9.50 local delivery fee and still be paying less than driving to Schnucks for "convenience."
Please tell your friends. We do not have the large advertising budget, we rely on word of mouth-one by one.
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