The Scoop- July 2010

Around the World Gourmet has been providing people with delicious all natural food since 2005, but there is always something new going on around here. Last week we had the opportunity to attend the Ohio Food Summit. This was an event put together by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to promote links between food producers, distributors, and retailers. For a current store listing go to www.aroundtheworldgourmet.com

Recently we were awarded grants from the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) that will allow us to provide our customers with new products in 2011 and 2012. The purpose of the research is to develop better tasting, better quality gluten-free pasta, tortilla wraps, pizza crusts, and a high fiber bread with a prebiotic.
The company is currently working on formulations for these products and conducting sensory evaluations, which is a little more detailed than taste testings. Sensory evaluations also include the other senses such as look, feel and smell. If you'd like to participate in the sensory evaluations, email us at sales@aroundtheworldgourmet.com.

Take Our Survey for a Chance to Win Gluten Free Bread

It's that simple. Just click here to take the survey and you'll be entered to win a free loaf of our gluten-free bread. We want your opinion on gluten-free bread so that we can serve you better.

Meet Jennifer the Owner

I'd like to introduce myself to you so you can get to know me better. I grew up in Eastern Ohio (Bridgeport) with my parents and 3 siblings. After high school I went on to graduate with a degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance from The Ohio State University. After several years of working in accounting and finance, myself and two other women decided to start our own business in 2005 - "Around the World Gourmet, Inc." I have been manufacturing all-natural, gluten-free foods ever since. I live in Columbus, Ohio and have some really exciting plans for Around the World Gourmet that I will share with you in the upcoming monthly newsletters. If you have any questions for me feel free to send me an email at jsaunders@aroundtheworldgourmet.com.

Meet Kevin the Intern

Hi! My name is Kevin, and I'm spending the summer as a marketing intern at Around the World Gourmet. I just finished my first year as an MBA (Master of Business Administration) student at Ohio State. Before coming to grad school I worked as a market research analyst for a magazine publisher in Philadelphia. I'm excited to be working here, and loving the free samples. So far I've been working on improving our presence on the internet. I'd love to hear your comments on what you like and how we can improve. You can email me at kevin@aroundtheworldgourmet.com.

Summer Sale & Contest & Recipe

This is our raspberry vinaigrette that we've named Raspberry Delight!
It's "delightful" because we use fresh red raspberries and believe it or not, no added sugar or sweeteners. Try Raspberry Delight or any of our other products for 25% off the regular price.

CONTEST QUESTION: What is the origin or history of raspberry vinaigrette? (Not raspberry vinegar) The first person who emails us at sales@aroundtheworldgourmet.com with the correct answer to the contest question along with the source of your findings, will receive a free bottle of our Raspberry Delight!

Note: At Around the World Gourmet, we do not charge extra shipping costs on top of what theshipping company charges. The shipping costs are he actual cost from the shipping company, whether it is by the U.S. Postal Service, UPS or FedEx.
Tip: You will save in the long run on shipping if you purchase more than one item.


Recipe using Raspberry Delight:
Baby Spinach Fruit Salad with Raspberry Delight Dressing - 4 servings - 6 cups of baby spinach
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup of mandarin oranges (or whatever fruit you'd prefer)
- Crumbled goat cheese
- Walnuts (optional)
- Raspberry Delight vinaigrette dressing (6 TBLS)
Toss and Serve. Enjoy!