2015 CT Specialty Food Product Awards Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2015 Contact: Tricia Levesque, CT Specialty Food Association [email protected] or 860-216-4055 2015 CT Specialty Food Product Awards Announced Hartford, CT – The CT Specialty Food Association (CSFA) held it’s fourteenth Product Awards Competition on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. One hundred seventy-nine specialty food items from Connecticut-based manufacturers were entered into 33 categories, with hopes of receiving the prestigious honor of CSFA Product Award Winner 2015. A complete list of Tuesday’s winners appears below. A panel of 24 judges consisting of local media personalities, food writers, Connecticut chefs, and wine specialists scored products on overall taste/flavor, texture, aroma, and appearance. Each judge was assigned to specific categories, responsible for evaluating an average of approximately 30 different products. Categories included breads, cheese, chocolate, CT Grown, dessert, gluten-free, ice cream, jam, pasta sauce, salad dressing, savory condiments, snack food, syrup, and many others. We also proudly included a variety of wines produced here in Connecticut. All wines were required to contain 100% CT grown fruit. The wide array of food products featured fresh cheeses, breads, cookies, teas, many varieties of sauces, jams, relishes, flavored seeds, oils and vinegars, syrups and much, much more. The competition was very close this year. There were several products in the running for top honors. It is always wonderful to see the variety of high quality foods and beverages made by Connecticut producers. There is so much right here in our state that people aren’t aware of. This competition showcases the best of the best in the state. Each year new entrepreneurs approach the Association looking to showcase the outstanding products they produce alongside those that have participated in the event for years. The products all lend themselves to special occasions, treats, or everyday meals. They also make wonderful gifts. There is always something to please every taste. Purchasing products from Connecticut companies helps to fuel our local economy and create jobs here in our state, which is very important given today’s economy. The CT Specialty Food Association Product Awards Competition is a win for everyone. It helps Connecticut companies stay strong by showcasing the high quality foods produced here to consumers. Consumers looking for CT specialty food products can visit www.ctspecialtyfood.org or ask for them at local markets and grocers. CSFA is a subdivision of the CT Food Association and is a non-profit organization that represents small food businesses based in the state. To learn more, visit www.ctfoodassociation.org or email [email protected]. THE CT SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION’S 2015 PRODUCT AWARDS COMPETITION WINNERS: 2014 Food Product of the Year Matthew’s 1812 House, Inc., Cornwall Bridge, CT Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Cookie 2014 Wine Product of the Year Sunset Meadow Vineyard, Goshen, CT Blustery Blend, 2014 Aged Cheese 1st Place Cato Corner Farm, LLC, Colchester, CT Dairyere 2nd Place Cato Corner Farm, LLC, Colchester, CT Aged Bloomsday 3rd Place Cato Corner Farm, LLC, Colchester, CT Bridgid’s Abbey Bread 1st Place Tasty Good Eats, LLC, Bridgeport, CT Gluten Free Onion Rye Bread 2nd Place Tasty Good Eats, LLC, Bridgeport, CT Gluten Free Pumpernickel Rye Bread 3rd Place Bread Empire, Bridgeport, CT Gluten Free Buddha Bread Chocolate 1st Place Bridgewater Chocolate, LLC, Brookfield, CT Chocolate Chewy Peanut Bar 2nd Place Bridgewater Chocolate, LLC, Brookfield, CT Chocolate Creamy Caramels 3rd Place Plum Brook Chocolate, Woodbury, CT Sugar Shed Maple Coffee/Tea 1st Place Whole Harmony, Higganum, CT Goj Berry Raspberry Iced Tea 2nd Place TIE Namttip, LLC, Georgetown, CT Green Leaf Tea Simpson & Vail, Inc., Brookfield, CT Coconut Macaroon Green Rooibos Tea 3rd Place Simpson & Vail, Inc., Brookfield, CT Pomegranate Detox Tea Confection/Dessert 1st Place Heavenly Bites, Wilton, CT Lemon Drop Cake Bites 2nd Place Matthew’s 1812 House, Inc., Cornwall Bridge, CT Marzipan Cookies 3rd Place Tasty Good Eats, LLC, Bridgeport, CT Gluten Free Decadent Chocolate Tart Cookie 1st Place Rachel’s Cookies & Treats, Plainville, CT Molasses Cookie 2nd Place TIE Rachel’s Cookies & Treats, Plainville, CT Chocolate Chip Cookie Rachel’s Cookies & Treats, Plainville, CT Ginger Snap Cookie 3rd Place Rachel’s Cookies & Treats, Plainville, CT Oatmeal Raisin Cookie CT Grown 1st Place Killam & Bassette Farmstead, LLC, South Glastonbury, CT Strawberry Jam 2nd Place Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market, Guilford, CT Apple Cider 3rd Place Gourganics Organic Salsa & Simmer, Fairfield, CT Gourganics Mild Salsa Frozen Food 1st Place Tasty Good Eats, LLC, Bridgeport, CT Gluten Free Scallion Cheese Rolls 2nd Place Tasty Good Eats, LLC, Bridgeport, CT Gluten Free Jalapeno Cheese Rolls 3rd Place Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm, LLC, Moosup CT Turkey Pie Gluten Free 1st Place Matthew’s 1812 House, Inc., Cornwall Bridge, CT Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Cookie 2nd Place Matthew’s 1812 House, Inc., Cornwall Bridge, CT Cranapple Cookie 3rd Place Farm 2 Jars, LLC, Ridgefield, CT Berry Peachy No-Grain-Ola Ice Cream 1st Place Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm, LLC, Moosup CT Black Current Ice Cream 2nd Place Tea-rrific! Ice Cream, LLC, Bridgeport, CT London Mist Ice Cream 3rd Place TIE Tea-rrific! Ice Cream, LLC, Bridgeport, CT Ginger Matcha Ice Cream Tea-rrific! Ice Cream, LLC, Bridgeport, CT Masala Chai Ice Cream Jam 1st Place Winding Drive, Inc., Woodbury, CT Black Raspberry Jam 2nd Place Killam & Bassette Farmstead, LLC, South Glastonbury, CT Apple Pie Jam 3rd Place Roses Berry Farm, LLC, South Glastonbury, CT Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Oil 1st Place Ariston Specialties, LLC, Bloomfield, CT Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2nd Place Ariston Specialties, LLC, Bloomfield, CT Oregano Infused Olive Oil 3rd Place Ariston Specialties, LLC, Bloomfield, CT Pesto Infused Olive Oil Packaging 1st Place Kathie’s Kitchen, LLC, North Haven, CT SuperSeedz Product Line – Six 1oz. Bags 2nd Place Kathie’s Kitchen, LLC, North Haven, CT SuperSeedz Maple Sugar & Sea Salt Pumpkin Seeds 3rd Place Simpson & Vail, Inc., Brookfield, CT Winter Wonderland Tea Pasta Sauce 1st Place The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT Hatch Chile Pesto 2nd Place Chef Silvio’s of Wooster Street, Guilford, CT Chef Silvio’s Capricciosa Sauce 3rd Place Chef Silvio’s of Wooster Street, Guilford, CT Chef Silvio’s Sunday Sauce Pickle 1st Place Killam & Bassette Farmstead, LLC, South Glastonbury, CT Bread & Butter Pickles 2nd Place Killam & Bassette Farmstead, LLC, South Glastonbury, CT Sweet Pickle Spears 3rd Place Killam & Bassette Farmstead, LLC, South Glastonbury, CT Dill Pickles Relish 1st Place Killam & Bassette Farmstead, LLC, South Glastonbury, CT Zucchini Relish 2nd Place The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT Sweet Caramelized Onions 3rd Place Victoria Amory & Co., Greenwich, CT Red Chili Piri Piri Salad Dressing 1st Place Kerry Wood Healthy Foods, Westport, CT Ginger Carrot Dressing 2nd Place Harry’s Bishops Corner, West Hartford, CT Caesar Dressing 3rd Place TIE Harry’s Bishops Corner, West Hartford, CT Sundried Tomato Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Kerry Wood Healthy Foods, Westport, CT Balsamic Parmesan Dressing Salsa 1st Place Gourganics Organic Salsa & Simmer, Fairfield, CT Gourganics Spicy Salsa 2nd Place Holmberg Orchards & Winery, Gales Ferry, CT Salsa 3rd Place Holmberg Orchards & Winery, Gales Ferry, CT Peach Salsa Savory Condiment 1st Place Winding Drive, Inc., Woodbury, CT Peach Mango Barbecue Sauce 2nd Place Winding Drive, Inc., Woodbury, CT Habanero Gold Jelly 3rd Place Ariston Specialties, LLC, Bloomfield, CT Strawberry Balsamic Glaze Snack Food 1st Place Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market, Guilford, CT Maple Kettlecorn 2nd Place Kathie’s Kitchen, LLC, North Haven, CT SuperSeedz Maple Sugar & Sea Salt Pumpkin Seeds 3rd Place TIE Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market, Guilford, CT Apple Sauce Tasty Good Eats, LLC, Bridgeport, CT Gluten Free Zucchini Carrot Coconut Bread Spice/Seasoning 1st Place Turkeywoods Farm, LLC, Mystic, CT Garlic Ghost Sea Salt 2nd Place Simpson & Vail, Inc., Brookfield, CT Mulling Spice 3rd Place Little’s Specialty Foods, Inc., New Canaan, CT Chili Pepper Chili Seasoning Mix - Original Sweet Topping/Syrup 1st Place Turkeywoods Farm, LLC, Mystic, CT Woodland Honey 2nd Place TIE Kathie’s Kitchen, LLC, North Haven, CT SuperSeedz Maple Sugar & Sea Salt Pumpkin Seeds Turkeywoods Farm, LLC, Mystic, CT Hickory Syrup 3rd Place Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market, Guilford, CT Apple Butter Tapenade 1st Place The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT Black Olive Tapenade 2nd Place The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT Chili Red Pepper Tapenade 3rd Place TIE The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT Artichoke Parmesan Tapenade The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT Roasted Eggplant Tapenade Vinegar 1st Place Ariston Specialties, LLC, Bloomfield, CT Blueberry Infused Balsamic Vinegar 2nd Place TIE Ariston Specialties, LLC, Bloomfield, CT Pear Cinnamon Infused Balsamic Vinegar Ariston Specialties, LLC, Bloomfield, CT Pomegranate Infused Balsamic Vinegar 3rd Place Ariston Specialties, LLC, Bloomfield, CT Fig Infused Balsamic Vinegar Wine - Blush 1st Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Sunset Blush, 2013 Wine - Dessert 1st Place Hopkins Vineyard, New Preston, CT Ice Wine, 2013 *This wine received high enough marks from all of the judges to be placed in the Exceptional category, the highest category in which a wine could place. 2nd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Midnight Ice, 2013 3rd Place Jones Winery, Shelton, CT Seven Generations, NV Wine – Dry Red 1st Place Jones Winery, Shelton, CT Cabernet Franc, 2012 2nd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT New Dawn, 2012 3rd Place Hopkins Vineyard, New Preston, CT Lemberger, 2012 Wine – Dry White 1st Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Cayuga White, 2013 2nd Place Preston Ridge Vineyard, Preston, CT Estate Vidal Blanc, 2013 3rd Place Hopkins Vineyard, New Preston, CT Vineyard Reserve, 2013 Wine - Fruit 1st Place Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT Celebration, NV 2nd Place Jones Winery, Shelton, CT Harvest Time, NV 3rd Place TIE Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT Apple Raspberry Blush, NV Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Enchanted Apple, 2013 Wine – Fruit/Sparkling 1st Place Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT Rubus Nightfall, NV *This wine received high enough marks from all of the judges to be placed in the Exceptional category, the highest category in which a wine could place. 2nd Place Holmberg Orchards &Winery, Gales Ferry, CT Macintosh Hard Cider, 2013 Wine – Other White 1st Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Blustery Blend, 2014 *This wine received high enough marks from all of the judges to be placed in the Exceptional category, the highest category in which a wine could place. 2nd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Vidal Blanc, 2013 3rd Place Hopkins Vineyard, New Preston, CT Westwind, 2013 Wine - Rosé 1st Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Rosé, 2013 Wine – Sparkling 1st Place Hopkins Vineyard, New Preston, CT Gold Label Sparkling Wine, NV 2nd Place Holmberg Orchards &Winery, Gales Ferry, CT Bubbly Blanc, 2013 CONNECTICUT FOOD ASSOCIATION Visit us at www.ctfoodassociation.org ###
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