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CRFA Show 2012 Coverage
This week we attended the 2012 CRFA Show. An annual favorite of ours, we like to scope out the latest new food ideas and products. This years show did not disappoint.
Here’s just a few of the cool new food ideas we found:
The Staybowlizer
A simple invention to keep your bowl stable while you mix and whisk in the kitchen. It’s also great for tempering as it fits perfectly into a pot, creating a steam-proof seal. For more information visit www.staybowlizer.com (the site isn’t up yet, so check back soon!).
Molten Ice Glasses
Launched at the show, Molten Ice Glasses are an ingenious brought over from Europe by GBS Food Service Equipment. These ice glasses are great for cocktails (both alcoholic and shrimp) as well as anything else you’d like to keep cold. These unique cups do not dilute your drink as they melt from the outside in. Unfortunately, you’ll need to purchase the giant Molten Ice Glass maker if you want to make these at home. Look for Molten Ice Glasses at a bar near you soon.
Flat – Table Stablizer
Another ingenious idea. The Flat table stabilizer means we can finally say goodbye to wobbly tables forever.
Some other highlights of the show include:
Kellogg’s Special K Cracker Chips
Each cracker chip is light in texture, crispy and seasoned. Now you can get the crunch that you love in the cracker aisle. Look for these soon in a grocery store near you.
Dorgel Chili Dark Chocolate Gelato
Dorgel was handing out some tasty samples. Everyone was gushing over this chili chocolate flavor. Other favorites included Cherry Coke, Red Velvet and Cotton Candy.
Kangaroo Slider
The Gordon Food Service booth was giving out this slider to adventurous foodies looking to try something new. The kangaroo itself had an interesting taste, but it was the Zucchini relish that had people coming back for more. Register for the GFS Magic of the Menu show here.
We also ran into some of our CRFA favorites at the show including McClure’s Pickles, Pingue Prosciutti and Possmei Popping Boba.
Next year the show will be held March 3-5, 2013. For more information visit www.crfa.ca. See you next year!
Talking Coffee Bean at Brazilian Canadian Coffee Co. – CRFA Show 2011
The Brazilian Canadian Coffee Co. had one of the most interesting setups at the show. Their booth featured a giant talking coffee bean. Need we say anything more! Stop taking pictures and try the coffee.
See more at: braziliancoffeeco.com
McClure’s Pickles – CRFA Show 2011
The McClure’s first learned how to make the pickles from their grandfather and parents and now they continue the tradition with a bit more room. They make the pickles, relish, mustard and other McClure’s products just outside of Detroit, Michigan and in Brooklyn, New York. They use as much local produce as possible when it is in season and when it’s not, they call up the farms and speak directly with the growers to know where the produce is coming from and how it is being grown making sure they are getting some of the best, freshest produce available. Every jar is hand packed, the cucumbers hand sliced, and the labels, printed by Rolling Press, using soy and vegetable inks with chemical-free plating and are created with wind-powered electricity.
Their pickles have been featured in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, and are a favorite of Martha Stewart.
See more at: mcclurespickles.com
GT1 Gelato Machine and Fabbri Gelato Mix from Bibco – CRFA Show 2011
The GT1 is the only Countertop machine on the market capable of preparing a large range of frozen products: from traditional slush, sorbets, sherbet, milk and coffee products, as well as Gelato. It prepares a product with optimum consistency and smoothness. Electric temperature control and special gear motors for a higher and safe mixing efficiency.
Fabbri Gelato Mix is simply the finest artisan gelato, in each flavour you can imagine and simply the easiest way to make the finest Soft Gelato. Fabbri is perfectly balanced and ready to serve. Excellent velvety and creamy gelato. Save time and money while producing gelato. Hygienically safe because they are pasteurized.
See more at: bibco.ca
