Food Industry News® January 2018
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Craving a Real Chicago Dog? Are you tired of paying over $4 a pound for hot dogs? Greco & Sons offers an exclusive product—Joey’s All Beef Angus Hot Dogs for as low as $2.99/lb. They come in two sizes—Standard 8 to 1 lb. and Jumbo 6 to 1 lb., refrigerated 2/5# case. Made from the finest cuts of U.S.D.A. inspected domestic angus beef, seasoned with fresh spices and delicately smoked, this is the traditional Chicago Style Hot Dog. Made without phosphates, MSG, fillers or bi-products, this hot dog is perfect for steaming, boiling or grilling. Ask your Greco sales representative for a sample.
More Cocktails Go Royale
Bartenders are turning more and more drinks into Royales by adding sparkling wine. The Donna Reed, a Negroni variation that gets the addition of a side of Champagne, is served at the Pig Bleecker in New York City, while Sauvage in Brooklyn is adding a full Royale menu. – Adapted from Wine Enthusisast Magazine Online
Trending: Rose Champagne
Rose Champagne brings together two of the hottest trends in wine, so it’s not surprising that sales of it are climbing briskly. Sales of the pink Champagne were up 20% last year at New York City’s The Modern, said Master Sommelier Michael Engelmann. – Adapted from VinePair
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Fighting Back From Heart Attacks It was just 50 years ago that the standard prescription for a heart attack was a life of bed rest and morphine. Today, the management of life has changed significantly for post-heart attack patients: New heart treatments are in development. among the most promising: REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. Stem cells could be used to repair damage to the heart muscle. At present, this damage cannot be reversed, but advances are rapidly changing that in trials, Entresto (sacubitril valsartan) was shown to reduce cardiovascular death by 20 percent compared to the standard treatment, hospitalization for heart failure by 21 percent, and death from any cause by 16 percent. GENETIC DIAGNOSIS and STRATIFIED MEDICINE. By identifying gene mutations that cause premature heart disease and death, early treatment can be offered. treatments can be targeted to patients. TECHNOLOGY. Advances in wearable technology allow more monitoring out of hospital, and enable patients to take charge of their condition. CATHETER ABLATION is used to treat heartrhythm disturbances (arrhythmia) using fine wires threaded into the heart through blood vessels to burn or freeze small areas and create a scar that blocks abnormal electrical signals. It’s used on people with atrial fibrillation (AF)—a heart rhythm disorder that can cause stroke or coronary heart disease—whose heart rhythm remains abnormal in spite of drug treatment.
The American Academy of Chefs and the Chefs and Culinary Professionals of Chicagoland recognized Elizabeth Bergin, HAAC as Honoree of the 36th Regional Gala Dinner, for her years of exemplary dedication and outstanding contributions to the culinary industry. She was also presented the AAC Service Award pin by Chairman Mark Wright CEC, AAC and Vice-chair Rico DiFronzo CEC, CCA, AAC. She was joined by more than 100 friends, family and colleagues at the dinner held November 11 at the W Lakeshore Hotel in Chicago.
OAP, old age pensioners, have a new label with Baby Boomers. Call them “seenagers”: senior in age, wearing jeans, listen to rock, frequent dining out and embracing life like a teenager.
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