The CT Specialty Food Association (CSFA) held its ninth Product Awards Competition on Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. Two hundred thirty-seven specialty food items from Connecticut-based manufacturers were entered into 20 categories, with hopes of receiving the prestigious honor of CSFA Product Award Winner 2010. A complete list of Thursday’s winners appears below.
A panel of 30 judges consisting of local media personalities, food writers, and chefs from the CT Department of Agriculture’s Farm-to-Chef Program scored products on overall taste, originality, variety, and flavor. Each judge was assigned to specific categories, responsible for evaluating an average of approximately 30 different products.
Categories included beverages, confections, dairy, gift packs, gluten-free, pasta sauces, savory condiments, snack foods, and a dozen others. The wide array of products featured fine chocolates, ice cream sauces, pestos, pickles, hot teas and coffees, flavored seeds, breads, and much, much more.
“It is always amazing to see the diversity and quality of fine foods made by producers right here in Connecticut,” said Tricia Levesque, CSFA Director. “This competition showcases the best of the best in the state. Not only are these products perfect for everyday meals and parties, they also make wonderful gifts. Who wouldn’t be delighted to receive a package filled with such fabulous gourmet foods?”
“Purchasing products from Connecticut companies also fuels our local economy and helps create jobs here in our state, which is more important now than ever before,” Ms. Levesque continued. “It really is a win-win for everyone – consumers get the best quality foods available and Connecticut companies stay strong.”
Consumers looking for CT specialty food products can visit www.ctfood.org and ask for them at local markets and grocers. The Connecticut Creative – A General Store in Hartford and Well Baskets in Newtown offer a selection of CT specialty foods an CT-themed gift baskets featuring numerous CT specialty food items and can ship baskets anywhere in the country.
CSFA is a subdivision of the CT Food Association and is a non-profit organization that represents small food businesses based in the state. The CT Department of Agriculture attends CSFA meetings and provides information to the organization as appropriate. To learn more, visit www.ctfood.org or email ctfood@ctfood.org.
THE CT SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION 2010 PRODUCT AWARDS COMPETITION WINNERS
2010 Product of the Year
The Purple Pear by Tina, Willington, CT
Buttered Almond Cream
Outstanding Barbecue Sauce
1st Place
Gourmet Conveniences, Ltd., Litchfield, CT
Sweet Sunshine Sauce – Sweet
2nd Place
RGN Sales, Inc., Coventry, CT
Rich’s Sweet Heat
3rd Place
The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT
Sweet Tomato Grilling Sauce
Outstanding Beverage
1st Place
Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea, Branford, CT
Sumatra Mandheling French Roast Organic Coffee
2nd Place
Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea, Branford, CT
Super Keemun Hao Ya “A” Tea
3rd Place
Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea, Branford, CT
English Breakfast Tea
Outstanding Bread
1st Place
Michele’s Pies, Norwalk, CT
Zucchini Nut Bread
2nd Place
Wave Hill Breads (New England Bread Company, LLC), Wilton, CT
Three Grain Pain du Campagne – Country Bread
3rd Place
Wave Hill Breads (New England Bread Company, LLC), Wilton, CT
Three Grain Petit EPI
Outstanding Confection, Baked Food, Cookie or Cracker
1st Place
Michele’s Pies, Norwalk, CT
Pear Cranberry with Walnut Crumb Pie
2nd Place
Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea, Branford, CT
Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
3rd Place
Kathie’s Kitchen, LLC, Newtown, CT
Mucha Superseedz
Outstanding Dairy
1st Place
Cato Corner Farm, LLC, Colchester, CT
Black Ledge Blue Cheese
2nd Place
Cato Corner Farm, LLC, Colchester, CT
Bridgid’s Abbey Cheese
3rd Place
Cato Corner Farm, LLC, Colchester, CT
Bloomsday Cheese
Outstanding Frozen Food
1st Place
Michele’s Pies, Norwalk, CT
Australian Beef Pie
2nd Place
Michele’s Pies, Norwalk, CT
Quiche Lorraine
3rd Place
Michele’s Pies, Norwalk, CT
Chicken Pot Pie
Outstanding Gluten Free
1st Place
Gilbert’s Gourmet Goodies, Sandy Hook, CT
Apple Crumb Pie
2nd Place
Can’t Beet It, LLC, South Windsor, CT
Can’t Beet It – Medium Beet Horseradish
3rd Place
Can’t Beet It, LLC, South Windsor, CT
Can’t Beet It – Hot Beet Horseradish
Outstanding Gift Pack
1st Place
The Purple Pear by Tina, Willington, CT
Two & Four Box Dessert Topping Gift Pack
2nd Place
Sweet Maven’s, LLC, East Hartford, CT
Biscotti Jar (Valentine’s Day)
3rd Place
Ola! Foods, LLC, Redding, CT
Ola! Granola Gift Jars
Outstanding Herb, Seasoning or Spice Blend
1st Place
Passage Foods, Collinsville, CT
Pad Thai
2nd Place
El’s Kitchen, Inc., Weston, CT
Moroccan Lamb Spice Rub
3rd Place
Passage Foods, Collinsville, CT
Red Thai Curry
Outstanding Hors d’Oeuvre
1st Place
Can’t Beet It, LLC, South Windsor, CT
Can’t Beet It – Hot Beet Horseradish
2nd Place
Artisan C.S.F., Colchester, CT
Lobster Lover’s Dip
3rd Place
Can’t Beet It, LLC, South Windsor, CT
Can’t Beet It – Medium Beet Horseradish
Outstanding Jam, Honey or Sweet Topping
1st Place
The Purple Pear By Tina, Willington, CT
Buttered Almond Cream
2nd Place
Twin Pines Farm, Thomaston, CT
Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
3rd Place
Twin Pines Farm, Thomaston, CT
Raspberry Peach Jam
Outstanding Oil, Vinegar or Salad Dressing
1st Place
Capa di Roma, East Hartford, CT
Aged Balsamic Vinegar
2nd Place
Stark Naked, Inc., Monroe, CT
Japanese Ginger Dressing
3rd Place
Ariston Specialties, LLC, New Britain, CT
Ariston Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
Outstanding Packaging or Design
1st Place
May Cookie Company, Newington, CT
Hearty & Wholesome Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie Mix
Rich & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Triple Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Mix
2nd Place
Bridgewater Chocolate, Brookfield, CT
Cherry Hearts
3rd Place
Cookie Wishes, LLC/Les Oliviers, LLC, Newtown, CT
Winton Farms Wildflower Honey
Outstanding Pasta Sauce
1st Place
Frank’s Marinara, Amston, CT
NY Style Sicilian Gravy
2nd Place
Frank’s Marinara, Amston, CT
Original Marinara Sauce
3rd Place
Chef Silvio’s of Wooster Street/New Med Foods, LLC, Guilford, CT
FraDiavolo Sauce
Outstanding Pasta, Rice or Soup
1st Place
Boxed Goodes, LLC, Litchfield, CT
Sunny Dahl
2nd Place
Artisan C.S.F., Colchester, CT
Jambalaya Soup
3rd Place
Artisan C.S.F., Colchester, CT
Tortilla Soup
Outstanding Pickle, Relish or Tapenade
1st Place
The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT
Artichoke Parmesan Tapenade
2nd Place
The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT
Dilled Carrot Tomato Tapenade
3rd Place
The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT
Roasted Vegetable Tapenade
Outstanding Product Line
1st Place
Boxed Goodes, LLC, Litchfield, CT
Herbs, Rice, Snacks & Soup
-- TIE --
Twin Pines Farm, Thomaston, CT
Jams, Pickles, Relish & Vinegar
2nd Place
The Olive Oil Factory, LLC, Watertown, CT
Flavored Oils
3rd Place
Gourmet Conveniences, Ltd., Litchfield, CT
Sweet Sunshine Sauce
Outstanding Salsa or Hot Sauce
1st Place
Mama Manju’s Salsa, Chester, CT
Fandango Mango Salsa
2nd Place
Fresh Trak Foods, LLC, East Granby, CT
Salsa Loca – Just Right
-- TIE --
Giff’s Original, LLC, Cheshire, CT
Mango Spice Salsa
3rd Place
Gourmet Conveniences, Ltd., Litchfield, CT
Sweet Sunshine Sauce - Atomic
Outstanding Savory Condiment
1st Place
The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT
Gingered Peach Apricot Spread
2nd Place
Can’t Beet It, LLC, South Windsor, CT
Can’t Beet It – Medium Beet Horseradish
3rd Place
Can’t Beet It, LLC, South Windsor, CT
Can’t Beet It – Hot Beet Horseradish
Outstanding Snack Food
1st Place
Aurora Products, Inc., Stratford, CT
Wizard’s Mix
2nd Place
Michele’s Pies, Norwalk, CT
Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
3rd Place
Aurora Products, Inc., Stratford, CT
Spicy Pub Mix
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