Nominee -- Martha Stewart's American Made 2013 Audience Choice Award

With a little help from my friends, I'm hoping to win Martha Stewart's American Made 2013 Audience Choice Award!

American Made is a movement. It spotlights American makers for their creativity, craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit. It is pretty exciting to be a nominee in the Food category and I'm hoping for your support to help me win.

Vote for Baron's International Kitchen. Category winners are selected by popular vote and you can vote for me up to 6 times in 24 hours (yep, you can vote for me up to 6 times in any 24 hour period!). Category voting ends on September 22nd.

Click to be directed to my profile page or enter this link into your browser http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/79889 then click the vote button which appears under my picture on the right side of the screen.

The support so far has been just amazing! Thank you everyone for voting and for continuing to vote every day. Remember to share the news too and help me get the word out.

GO Baron's International Kitchen!


... don't forget VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Take a few minutes now, VOTE 6 TIMES! :)

A Taste of The Hudson

Featuring the best foods the Hudson Valley has to offer! The a Taste of the Hudson food event is happening at DeCicco's in Cornwall, NY this Saturday from 12-4.

The event showcases some of the amazing specialty food and beverage companies that are based right here in the Hudson Valley including bakeries, breweries, meat, yogurt, jams, and of course, Baron's International Kitchen.

There's going to be a lot of food. DeCicco's will also be showcasing some of their own sauces and I think I heard someone say something about homemade Quiches ;) All vendors will have product for sale so come ready to shop for dome delectable yummies. As Store Manager Ainsley said, "we'll have it all, soup to nuts".

Bring your appetites!

In the Huffington Post

Yeah, very cool!

The Huff Post gang dropped by our booth at the 1st Annual Hot Sauce Expo at East River State Park in Brooklyn, NY.

I was so psyched -- they LOVED the scrumptious flavor of my Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinade. Baron's International Kitchen is featured in coverage of the event where they wrote, it was "Seriously...the best jerk sauce we've tasted. Hands down". YES!!

Check out the article. Baron's International Kitchen is in the slideshow.

Thanks Huffington Post for getting the word out about this fantastic event and some great gourmet specialty companies.

Now featured in ShopRite's new Hudson Valley/local section

If you're looking for Hudson Valley produced products in more of the markets where you like to shop, then you're gonna love ShopRite's new Hudson Valley/local section.

It was great to hear of ShopRite's new Hudson Valley local initiative. Makes sense! There are lots of fantastic gourmet specialty products produced by artisinal companies based right here in the Hudson Valley. ShopRite is now showcasing the best of the Hudson Valley's indie artisinal foods to Hudson Valley residents and visitors alike and I'm psyched to be a part of it!

You'll find Baron's International Kitchen in the new Hudson Valley/local section in ShopRite stores in the Hudson Valley. Things are still getting going so it may take a little while before this new Hudson Valley/local section is up and running in all the ShopRite stores but keep an eye out for us.

If you're around this weekend, check out the A Taste of ShopRite event happening today and tomorrow at the ShopRite store on Central Avenue in Albany, NY. The event runs both days from 10am - 3pm. We'll be there along with many other indie Hudson Valley artisinal producers- stop by and say a quick hi if you're there.

The event's happening outside and everybody's got lots of stuff- free samples, recipes. It'll be great weather so come on out and get your gourmet favorites, you're likely to find some new ones too...and with Memorial Day coming up fast- it'll be here in just a couple of weeks, you'll be stocked and all set to kickoff BBQ season.

See you there!

Now available at Union Market locations in Brooklyn & NYC

My savory Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, tantalizing Portuguese Repolho Relish and delectable Caribbean Hot Sauce are now available at Union Market's 4 locations- Park Slope and Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn and on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

I'm excited to be on the shelves at Union Market. It was a pleasure to read the founders' mission...they seem like regular guys who feel about food the same way I do, which is nice. It feels good to be doing business with Union Market.

Hope to see all you friends out there and meet new ones at the 1st Annual Hot Sauce Expo this weekend at East River Park in Brooklyn. If you're in the area, stop by for special deals and of course free samples and recipes. If you can't make it to the expo, pick up a bottle of my award winning marinades, hot sauce and relish at 1 of the growing list of retailers to feature Baron's International Kitchen in Brooklyn and Manhattan:

In Brooklyn:

Court Street Grocers  -- Carroll Gardens
Fleisher’s Grass Fed & Organic Meats -- Park Slope
Greene Grape Provisions  --  Forte Greene


In Manhattan:

Garden Of Eden  --  Union Square
Many Kitchens --  Artisinal, hand crafted foods and specialties, online at manykitchens.com

Now available at Ginsberg's Wholesale Market

Great news for all our customers in and around Columbia County NY! My award-winning Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Caribbean Hot Sauce and Portuguese Repolho Relish are available at Ginsberg's Wholesale Market.

Ginsberg's Wholesale Market is located at 29 Ginsberg Lane in the historic city of Hudson, NY. The Market is open to the public Monday - Friday from 9AM till 5:30 and on Saturday from 9AM till 3PM. A variety of payment methods are accepted including cash, check and credit cards. With over 7,000 items in their warehouse, they're sure to have anything you need for your party or picnic- from disposable utensils and cooking tools to appetizers and desserts, but if you don't see what you need, one of the associates will give you a hand.

The wholesale market's website has a great party planning checklist that you're sure to find invaluable when you're planning your next get together. There is a handy shopping list to help you keep track of the food and serving or disposable items you might need, useful guides to help you determine (based on the number of guests attending) how much deli food you need to buy or how many appetizers to serve and great advice including recommended serving sizes for cocktail or dinner parties, safe handling for perishable and non-perishable foods and grilling tips. You've gotta check this out.

I always enjoy visiting Hudson, NY. The city of Hudson is located along the western border of Columbia County and was named after the nearby Hudson River and Henry Hudson, the explorer. It's a short ride from the Taconic State Parkway or NYS Thruway and an Amtrak train stop makes it a 2-hour trip from New York City. You're sure to enjoy exploring it's scenic waterfront, miles of historic streets and buildings, lighthouse and of course, the gourmet & specialty food stores. Come up and stay for the weekend at one of the cozy B&B's, take in a performance at one of the live performance spaces or be pampered at one of the mind, body and soul rejuvenating salons. There are also lots of restaurants to choose from like American Glory BBQ located right in the heart of Hudson's restaurant district on Warren Street.

I'm continuously working to get my gourmet specialties, which are based on my family's recipes from destinations around the world, on the shelves of your favorite grocers. I'll be sharing a big announcement about a new retailer soon so stay tuned. In the meantime, keep those requests and recommendations coming!

Now featured on Many Kitchens' curated artisanal online marketplace

My award-winning gourmet marinades and condiments are now featured on Many Kitchens' new and really cool gourmet artisanal, online marketplace.

I met founder Valentina Rice last September when she invited Baron's International Kitchen to be featured on the marketplace. Like me, Valentina is a foodie who enjoys all kinds of fine foods. Starting Many Kitchens has been her dream for some time because, "...sometimes you're looking for something new but you don't know what's good to try. Wouldn't it be great if there was an online space you could go to to find gourmet foods someone else has already tried and recommended". As she discovered new and truly scrumptious gourmet delecacies, she also wished there was an online space where she could share those culinary experiences with other foodies. She joined forces with Chef Aurora Satler and created Many Kitchens to be that online space.

If you enjoy gourmet food, visit Many Kitchens' curated online marketplace and browse all the featured fine gourmet artisanal foods. You won't be able to resist getting something for that foodie in your life! New gourmet specialties are continuously being added to the marketplace too so be sure to check in regularly to find out what tantalizing new gourmet yummies they've discovered.

Here's to being "in the know",

Terry

Now distributed by Adventure in Food Trading

Happy New Year! The holidays are always so hectic and I find that it's not until after the holidays that I realize just how busy it's been :) As usual, there's a lot going on and it's time to catch up on all that's new and exciting as we kick off 2013.

Really exciting news! My award-winning Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce are now distributed by Adventure In Food Trading. Located in Menands, NY, Adventure In Food Trading is a wholesale distributor of culinary specialties, delivering to chefs and restaurants, fine specialty gourmet and gift shops in NY, CT, MA, NJ, VT & PA. Since its inception in 1980, Adventure in Food Trading has been the premier purveyor of wild game, natural meat, gourmet cheese and culinary specialties to the Northeast's finest chefs. Adventure in Food Trading has received numerous accolades, including the Capital District/Central New York American Culinary Federation's 2010 Vendor of the Year award, as well as the 2009 Excellence in Small Business Award presented by the New York Business Development Corporation.

I first met Sales Manager Chef Kurt Schmidt, back in 2011 and since then, his advice while I worked to grow Baron's International Kitchen has been just invaluable. It's so great that we're now working together.

Working with Chef Kurt, my scrumptious gourmet Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce will be coming to even more of the places that you like to shop and the fine dining establishments where you like to eat. Keep an eye out for Baron's International Kitchen on the menu of your favorite restaurants. Stay tuned for updates.

Terry

Now available at a 3rd Westchester retailer

Bedford Gourmet is the latest retailer to feature Baron's International Kitchen on its shelves.

Bedford Gourmet is located in Bedford Village, near the town of Bedford, in Westchester, NY. This specialty shop features a wide variety of locally made gourmet products. Here you’ll find an extensive cheese collection, robust Bedford Blend coffee, a hearty muffins and bread selection, tempting cold salads and scrumptious entrees all prepared daily using fresh vegetables and herbs from local gardens and other fine ingredients.

Alex and her team at Bedford Gourmet are ready to meet all your catering needs. Their meticulous attention to detail makes your corporate gala or private gathering at home a stress and hassle free event.

Nothing like getting what you want, where you shop and close to home!

Terry

Now available in New York City

Great news! My award-winning  gourmet marinades and condiments are now available in New York City.

You can purchase my savory Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, tantalizing Portuguese Repolho Relish and delectable Caribbean Hot Sauce at Garden of Eden, located at 14th Street Union Square in Manhattan. Call at 212 255 4200.

Garden of Eden and their Eden Marketplace are full-service, specialty grocers. I can see why they say there’s “A Temptation in Every Aisle”. They have such a huge selection of gourmet yummies, you won't be able to resist taking something home with you...and have you visited their bakery counter lately? Oh my goodness!

I’m working hard to get my marinades and condiments on the shelves of your favorite gourmet retailers so if can’t get my scrumptious gourmet yummies at your favorite retailer, let me know. Ask the store’s grocery manager to feature Baron's International Kitchen on their shelves or drop me a line with the store name and phone number and I'll give them a call.

More new store announcements coming soon so stay tuned.

Terry

New Westchester Retailer Features Baron's International Kitchen

Food For Thought is the latest retailer to feature Baron's International Kitchen on its shelves.

Food For Thought is neighborhood staple, serving its community for 40 years. It carries an extensive array of pretty much everything, from produce, meats and dairy goods to low carbohydrate, organic, and gluten-free foods. There are also vitamins, minerals, herbs, and homeopathic remedies- everything you need to stay healthy...and, it's conveniently located within walking distance of the train.

Food For Thought is located on Spring Street in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester, NY. Hastings-on-Hudson is on the banks of the Hudson River opposite the Palisades cliffs and just north of the city of Yonkers, NY. There are awesome views of the river, the Palisades and Manhattan.

I'll be at Food For Thought today fron 11-2 sharing free samples and recipes. Hope you'll stop by if you're in the area.

See you there!

Have you heard the buzz about Baron's International Kitchen?

Check out these testimonials from samplers at the 2012 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival:






Baron's International Kitchen- gourmet, award-winning sauces and condiments, based on family recipes from destinations around the world. Get my Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce at your favorite local retailer or in my online store.

Make an Authentic International Meal Tonight!

Terry

The 2012 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest!

This was my third year as a vendor at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival. The event was held this past weekend at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in historic Rhinebeck, NY.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and to my family for the amazing support. My awesome cousins who gave up their weekend to work- I LOVE you gals! My little ones Mina & Jake who gave out samples and my hubby Josh who helped keep the technology working. Thank you!

I introduced my new Gourmet Condiment Sampler Set at the show this year. It features dipping-sized versions of my gourmet, award-winning Caribbean Marinade, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce.

I'll be out in the coming weeks doing in-store demos/samplings. If I missed you at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, I hope to see you at one of the sampling events.

Terry

Now available at 2 Westchester retailers

Great news! My scrumptious award winning Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce are now available at 2 of your favorite local gourmet retailers in Westchester County, NY.

I'm excited to now be featured at Cole's Market on Albany Post Road in Montrose, NY and at Mt. Kisco Seafood on Lexington Ave. in Mt. Kisco, NY.

Please continue to keep those requests coming. If your local gourmet retailer doesn't currently feature my gourmet sauces and condiments which are based on family recipes from destinations around the world, let me know and I'll give them a call.

More new store announcements coming soon so stay tuned!

Terry

Now available at 3 more Brooklyn NY retailers

Hi everyone,

well, it's been a super busy 2012 season so far! I've been working hard all summer to get my delectable products into more of your favorite local retailers and I'm excited to tell you about 3 stores in Brooklyn, NY that are now carrying my award-winning Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce.

It's been a pleasure meeting Lisa and the team at Green Grape Provisions on Fulton Street, co-owner Eric and his team at Court Street Grocers on Court Street and Ruth and the team at the new Fleisher's Grass Fed & Organic Meats location on 5th Avenue. All of these gourmet specialty food retailers are havens for foodies in each of the communities they serve and I'm looking forward to working with each of them. Also looking forward to seeing and meeting more of you as do in store visits over the coming months. Hope to see you soon and share some new recipes :)

This brings the total to 4 retailers in Brooklyn, NY that are now featuring my tantalizing, award-winning, gourmet Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce. My products are based on family recipes from destinations around the world, produced right here in New York and use local ingredients whenever possible.

Still can't get my gourmet yummies at your favorite local retailer? Ask the store manager to feature Baron's International Kitchen on their shelves or drop me a line with the store name, address and phone number and I'll give them a call.

There's nothing like being able to get what you want when you want it,

Terry

New Recipe- Succulent Caribbean Pork Tenderloin

Here's a new family recipe that you've just got to try. Trust me, you're gonna LOVE it! I made for dinner the other night Caribbean Pork Tenderloin with sauteed Asparagus, Spinach Berry Garden Salad and Fruit Medley for desert. It was absolutely AMAZING, we totally devoured it!!

Caribbean Pork Tenderloin:

1 plain pork tenderloin (the one I prepared was just over 2 lbs)
3 & 1/2 cups Baron's International Kitchen's Mild Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinade
4 & 1/2 tablespoons Coco Reàl (Cream of Coconut typically used to make Pina Coladas)
3 & 1/2 tablespoons Caribbean Rum (I had Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum on hand but any dark Caribbean Rum will do)

1. Marinate the tenderloin for 1 hour in 2 & 1/2 cups of marinade (discard this marinade after use).
Preheat the grill to medium.
2. Grill pork tenderloin over medium heat until cooked (follow recommended cooking instructions on packaging)
3. Combine the remaining 1 cup marinade with the Coco Reàl and Caribbean Rum and simmer over medium low heat while continuously stirring until thick and syrupy. Remove from heat.
4. Slice the cooked tenderloin, spoon the syrupy sauce atop the tenderloin then brush to spread and coat
Garnish with fresh herbs. I used fresh mint from my garden. Serve

Serves 4

 Sauteed Asparagus:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch asparagus trimmed

1. Preheat grill to medium
2. Brush asparagus with olive oil, place on the grill
3. Grill covered 4-6 minutes, or until tender. Turning occasionally. Serve

Serves 4

 Spinach Berry Garden Salad:

5 cups baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup fresh red raspberries (can substitute fresh blackberries)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (can substitute goat cheese)
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, berries, bacon and cheese. Drizzle with the balsamic viniagrette then toss gently. You can season with freshly ground pepper (if desired) to taste. Serve

Serves 5

Fruit Medley:

7 peeled and chopped kiwis
2 11-oz cans mandarin orange sections drained, reserve juice
1 cup pitted and halved fresh cherries

In a large serving bowl, combine the kiwi, orange sections and cherries. Drizzle with the reserved mandarin juice to taste. Toss and refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Serves 5

 

 

As always, let me know how you enjoy this meal when you make it.


Enjoy!


Terry

New Packaging!

Check out the new look of my gourmet, award winning Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Caribbean Hot Sauce and Portuguese Repolho Relish. 

Thank you for the shot, Steve.

Now available in Brooklyn, NY!

Awesome news! I just landed my first retailer in the New York City area. Now, all our friends in the City and surrounding boroughs can buy my tantalizing gourmet specialties at the Pacific Greene Gourmet Market- 151 Court Street in Brooklyn, just down the road from Borough Hall.

I had been hearing from all of you who live in and around the City that I just had to get my products on the shelves of retailers closer to you and the Pacific Greene Gourmet Market is exactly the type of store I was looking for. The first thing I noticed on my recent visit was the amazing variety of fresh vegetables and fruit that entice as you walk by outside. It was all bursting with color and looked so appetizing! Inside I found everything from specialty oils and sauces to salami to fine coffees to cheeses made all around the world (you know how much I LOVE specialty cheeses!) and the olive bar looked positively scrumptious. It's a great place to find those specialty ingredients you'll need to make an authentic International meal at home.

Thanks to Manager, Billy for featuring Baron's International Kitchen at the Pacific Greene Gourmet Market and congratulations on being the first gourmet outlet in the City to feature my delectables which are based on family recipes from destinations around the world. Next time you're in or around the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn, I hope you'll visit the Pacific Greene Gourmet Market and check out their wide selection. Pick up my gourmet, award-winning marinade to make an authentic Caribbean meal at home. If you haven't seen the new packaging, stop in and take a quick look.

I'll be adding other retailers near you so keep those requests coming and stay tuned to find out about other new locations.

Terry

Now available at the Mohonk Mountain House

I'm super psyched that my gourmet, award-winning Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce are now on the shelves at the Mohonk Mountain House right here in upstate New York’s scenic Hudson Valley.

My hubby Josh and I have been guests at the Mohonk Mountain House in celebration of wedding anniversaries and birthdays and we always have a great time. Whenever we visit the Mohonk Mountain House, I always stop in to their Gift Shop to browse and peruse the beautiful items and I always think to myself, "oh boy, wouldn't it be SO cool if the Mohonk gift shop carried my gourmet, award winning delectables?"

Well, a few weeks ago, Josh and I were guests at the Mohonk Mountain House and as usual, we stopped into the gift shop to browse. When I saw the section of the gift shop that features local authors and artisans, I just had to check it out. There are many different types of items- from jewelry to photographs to gourmet specialty yummies. It's quite a diverse representation. I connected with Buyer, Silvia who enjoyed my samples and felt the product line was a good fit. I was so excited to get her call and first order! Though you can order items from the gift shop online via Mohonk Mountain House's online store, my products are not listed in the online store. I'll keep you posted on that.

If you're headed to the Mohonk Mountain House, I hope you'll stop by the gift shop and check out all the items by local authors and artisans. If you haven't yet seen my new packaging, take a look while you're there. If you haven't yet tried my gourmet, award-winning Caribbean Jerk Sauce Marinades, Portuguese Repolho Relish and Caribbean Hot Sauce, I hope you'll pick some up. My products are all based on family recipes from destinations around the world and they're packed with authentic flavor. Visit the recipe page of my website for recipes and as usual, stay tuned to my Facebook page for more delicious recipes and serving suggestions.

It sure is shaping up to be a great year so far. More exciting news coming soon so stay tuned!

Terry

Kicking off the 2012 season

I'm super psyched to be kicking off the 2012 season!

Since I launched my product line officially back in March 2010, I've had some stressful times, I've had some amazing moments and I've hit some pretty big milestones. Overall, Baron's International Kitchen has come out stronger...and so has this CEO.

There are a couple of things I'm really excited about this season...

First, we have a new look! My award-winning, gourmet marinades and condiments are featured in sleeker glass (a big thanks to Sam at Burch Bottle for all his patience). For all of you out there who requested that I make the relish in a larger jar, check out the new size. There's nearly 25% more to share with family and friends!

I know how much you like the unique triangular shaped jars- the original glass for both the relish and hot sauce...I love those jars too :) Those aren't going away but they do have a new look that's really cool. They're packaged in a 3pack gourmet international condiment sampler set (click here to see a picture of it, second item on the page). In the Gourmet Condiments Gift Set, you'll get 1 jar each of the Caribbean Hot Sauce and Portuguese Repolho Relish. The 3rd item is my West Indian Dipping Sauce- brown sugar sweet and packed with Island flavor. My Gourmet Condiments Gift Set is an exclusive specialty item so you'll only find it at select retailers (the individual jars in the gift set are sold separately in my online store). You've got to check out the Gourmet Condiments Gift Set for your favorite foodie.

For my wholesale clients, there's now volume-based pricing so they can leverage their buying power to better meet your demand.

On the sampling side, I've traded my plastic sampling cups for a greener, more environmentally friendly alternative- biodegradable sampling cups and spoons that won't add to our landfills. I did it for my kids and it felt great to do it! Thanks Drew S. at the Honest Weight Food Co-Op in Albany, NY for telling me about Ecotensil.

On the production side, I have some amazing new help to make my award winning, gourmet sauces and condiments. I wrote a while back about Nelson Farms in Cazenovia, NY, well sorry to say, they really, really let me down. I'm now working with a great bunch of folks over at Brooks Bottling in Oneonta, NY. The combination of owner, Ryan Brooks' knowledge and experience deliver a quality of service that really meets the mark. Ryan doesn't just manage Brooks House of BBQ- his family's business now in it's 3rd generation and Brooks Bottling, his co-packaging company. He's a manufacturer too and he really "gets" the pride I take in producing my high-quality gourmet sauces with delectable flavors. He and his team are flexible and easy to work with- no drama, no nonsense and they have the capacity to meet my needs as my company grows. If you're in the market for a bottling company to help produce your gourmet specialties, give Ryan Brooks and his team at Brooks Bottling a call at 800-498-2445. Schedule a tour. Tell him Terry sent you :)

Over the next couple of weeks, you may see my new jars on store shelves, you may try some of the new recipes on my website and Facebook page, you may even follow my new store announcements or read about my newest event...with all that's new, I promise one thing remains true- the tantalizingly scrumptious flavors of my award-winning, gourmet sauces and condiments. Thanks to everyone out there for all the support and encouragement, especially my hubby Josh. I wouldn't have been able to live this dream without you.

I know 2012 is going to be another amazing year so hang on and enjoy the ride!

Terry