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Specialty Food Show 2017 Tempting Dessert Toppings-featuring rich caramel always a fav...spoon worthy good enough to eat solo...plus fun sweet bubbles-a take on the Taiwan Bubble Tea craze that's gone global. via GIPHY Robert Rothschild Farms popular dessert toppings have a new flavor- Caramel Nocino -caramel-vanilla sugary nutty addition  DATE LADY USDA ORGANIC, gluten-free and Kosher- Date Caramel Sauce- SOFI winner worthy of ice cream, cheesecake and as a crisp cut able dip-bade from real deal cream, their award winning date syrup...with aromatic vanilla and touch of sea salt. Vermont based FAT TOAD FARM-SOfi Winner-Traditional Goat Milk Caramel-uses traditional methods to churn out many velvety, creamy caramel products-in partnership with Vermont Creamery...a local source for its subtle tangy goat milk flavor. New: Bourbon Barrel Aged Hard Cider Caramel -a collab with Stowe Cider-not too sweet smooth addition to a winning line-up of dessert toppings. ...

Fancy Food Show 2017  Part One NEW Scrumptious flavors of classic sauces/marinades- liven up entrees, pastas and appetizers without the fuss/hassle-using family (mom's) recipes. via GIPHY source food-gifs.com Noted: Family owned, tasty global inspirations, 'clean' ingredients-are specialty food trends -  embraced by smaller companies where the owners are happy to  dish out their own creations...AND have put the big companies on notice-attracting infusions of cash or outright offers to buy. Top Picks: Why bother buying all those ingredients to make pesto from a homemade recipe-when NJ based R A NDAZZO; s Pesto Sauces-including delicious, versatile Kale Pesto, pictured above- made without added sugar or preservatives and containing real deal 100% extra virgin olive oil -not a cheaper oil blends of similarly priced other brands ($5.99) and Pecorino Romano cheese...makes it 'honest to goodness sauces' just like you (or your mother) would. AND-without the...

Added Protein Powers New Snacks-Fancy Foods Show via GIPHY source anchorpointanimation.com Cabot Creamery is the iconic cheese maker in Vermont (plus now yogurts, sour cream, butter etc)-sourcing their milk from a co-operative of families-since 1919. New for them-and interesting -we think the first whey product actually coming from a dairy maker...an unflavored WHEY PROTEIN powder product that  can be added to smoothies and recipes. 20g of protein per serving/100 calories. A lot of protein bars have a dry texture...but this moist chewy Oatmeg a grass-fed whey protein bar...was tasty, somewhat filling-def worthy+ flavorful with real deal chocolate and coconut. Gluten free, non-GMO and with 7grams of fiber (oats in there)/5 grams of sugar-the latter stat on the low side for a nutrition bar...a good thing. Also with healthy OMEGA-3s. Find Your Inner Abs indeed-high protein instant POWERFUL Oatmeal boasts added whey powder concentrate boosting this snack or br...

Fancy Food Show 2017 New fancy waffle crisps and cookie bites- can dress-up ice-cream...just like statement making glammy accessories can add pizazz to any wardrobe ... via GIPHY source imgur.com Wonderful WAFFLES  Daelmans showed a new chocolate-caramel flavored with cinnamon and bourbon vanilla. .. STROOPWAFELS ...their take on the Netherlands thin crispy cookie-waffle hybrid - Yes-you can place over a hot cuppa to melt the sweet gooey interior...but we think worthy of  cold ice cream sandwich status...tempting tasty play on texture. Non-GMO and no artificial flavors or preservatives Belgian Butters-Mini Waffle Crisps ...are another delicious take on thin crispy cookie/waffle European treat. Made with real butter...and also available in larger size,  its resealable bag is handy.... just in case -not entirely eaten once tripped open!

Fancy Food Show 2017: Part 2 Will exotic flavors and healthier indulgences knock vanilla + chocolate ice cream off its lock on American tastes? At higher prices-maybe yes-maybe no...but for sure gourmet ice cream is common fare  everywhere...vs last decade's occasional specialty foods' sightings. via GIPHY source chiburd.com Mr Mochi an international company who makes single portion delicious Japanese frozen mochi treats-with a doughy sweet rice outside surrounding ice cream interior...extends its brands with deeply intense natural ice cream flavors that incorporate Asian tastes into pints of dairy ice cold creaminess. Choices choices...Cold Brew Coffee-with chocolate covered espresso beans, Chai Latte -with traditional Masala Chi spices, Green Tea, Ginger Ginger with candied ginger, and Red Bean with sweet Azuki Beans. Mr. Mochi's mochi-as well as the pints of primo ice cream are rBGH, carrageenan, corn syrup +gluten free, non-GMO  Superfood nutritious...

Fancy Food Show 2017 Vanilla and chocolate reportedly take the podium in a USA ice cream's most wanted flavor contest...but everywhere we looked at this gorgethon tradeshow...exotic combos of glam ingredients bejeweled dairy and non-dairy indulgences of this American staple. via GIPHY source weheartit.com Notable...'clean' ingredients-ditching questionable stuff like thicker/emulsifyer carrageenan , rBST hormones-or artificial flavorings -adding tasty gourmet additions of sweet, salty, and/or tart ones...livening up smooth creamy textures with complimentary bits of chocolate, fruit, sea salt-and sophisticated ethnic/international spice blends. COOLHAUS Awesome Ice Cream-from the acclaimed company that hit it big in the food cart/truck biz (lucky us-we had a meal worthy ice cream sandwichof theirs at media event last year )...now dishing out pints of splendid creamy blends of America's most wanted combos in over 4000+ retail outlets. Incredibly they scoop ou...

Fancy Food Show Part 2 Brunch, snacks, sweets and soups -all ready to eat or make...the winners from most recent Specialty Food Shows. via GIPHY source reddit.com Farm Steady  Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese Making Kit---won a SOFI for this...and for those living far flung from the real deal bagel makers...this makes sense.$25 Contains the goods for a dozen bagels and homemade cultured cheese in one kit-shelf stable 12-18 months. And no worries-YouTube how to though we were told this is user friendly Treats + Snacks Kakosi 2 Minute Mousse...be impressed-light, airy and rich tasting...USDA Organic-with chocolate bits too. Bonus Points-this company -know for its chocolate-is committed to  sustainable harvesting  since its its founding Sweetaly  Dolceria are made by artisans in every sense of the world-the Italian born, California based founders still hand make everything! These refrigerated desserts are so tasty you maybe can't pass off a...

Fast(er) Food Trends-Fancy Food Show 2017 Part One Meal delivery kits get IPOs... buzz and buyers -but we think practically ready to eat and easy to prepare food kits-are just as appealing and faster .  Gourmet takes on this food trend -are now crowding brick and mortar grocery aisles...and include shelf stable and refrigerated offerings that elevate what can be had in a New York minute.  Bonus-can pass off as homemade deliciousness!!!!! via GIPHY source jlrreyes.com  Smoothie kits+mixes Farmersland   Frozen Smoothies -seven flavors -frozen cubes-thaw and serve...healthy blends of fruits, veggies, and protein -and nutrient loaded superfood ingredients like flax seed. GourmetNut-just add water...mixes-plant protein, gluten-free+non+GMO Smart Harvest-USDA organic, non-GMO, no added sugar, non-dairy, gluten-free-packaged in re-sealable keep in the freezer packs.... Smart Harvest-distinct chunks of goodness... Internationa...

Fancy Food Show 2017 Plant based flours-are the new 'it' ingredient for baking, smoothies, thickening up sauces, etc...alongside ancient grains + gluten-free selections that Americans have pretty much mainstreamed into their diet preferences. via GIPHY source buzzfeed.tumblr.com Family owned Premium Gold Flax Products & Processing Inc-from North Dakota...has several shelf stable non-GMO gluten-free flours, kosher, vegan+ USDA Organic flours...made from ancient grains and flaxseed-with more protein+fiber-and Omega 3s than the regular ole' white flour lining grocery store shelves. Handy=Baking & Pizza Flour versions with yeast, sea salt and baking powder in the mix already. No cholesterol, trans fats, additives or preservatives. Let's Do...Organic -USDA Organic, non-GMO Organic Green Banana Flour and not pictured---Organic Coconut Flour.....gluten-free-with fiber, protein and beneficial fats -and free of allergy triggers like corn starch + ...