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Twin County Hall of Fame Names VIETRI Founders as Inductees
VIETRI Inc. co-founders Susan and Frances Gravely, and their mother, Lee S. Gravely, will be inducted into the Twin County Hall of Fame on November 19, 2015. VIETRI is the largest U.S. importer of fine Italian handcrafted dinnerware, flatware, glassware, linens, garden, and decorative accessories.
A connoisseur of Italian culture and tabletop style, Susan Gravely, with her sister Frances and mother Lee, founded VIETRI in 1983 after a family trip to Italy where they fell in love with the colorful handpainted dinnerware of the Amalfi Coast. VIETRI has grown from a small company representing one Italian factory to the largest importing company of handcrafted Italian products in the American tabletop industry. VIETRI now serves a customer base of over 2,000 top specialty stores in all 50 states, plus Canada, England, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia. VIETRI represents approximately 40 manufacturers throughout Italy involved in earthenware and stoneware ceramics, glass, and stainless steel. Renowned for its classic Italian designs, as well as innovative trend-setting collections inspired by Italian haute couture colors and patterns, VIETRI introduces new products twice a year at major gift and tabletop shows across the U.S.
The event presented by Twin County Community Pride honors distinguished citizens of Nash and Edgecombe counties in North Carolina. The Twin County Hall of Fame strives to celebrate the history, culture, people, and accomplishments specific to these counties. Rocky Mount Councilman Chris Miller, founder and past president of Twin County Community Pride, stated, “We hope to encourage and motivate our young people by highlighting those who have risen from our communities to make significant accomplishments locally, in our state, and beyond.”
The Twin County Community Pride will induct the Twin County Hall of Fame Class of 2015 at 6 pm on November 19. To learn more about VIETRI, visit www.vietri.com.
Philadelphia Mayor Presents Pope Francis With a One-Of-A-Kind Bowl Hand-Crafted By Lenox
On September 22, 2015, Mayor Michael A. Nutter presented a beautiful china bowl hand-crafted by Lenox for Pope Francis to Archbishop Chaput at the World Meeting of Families opening ceremony. Lenox Corporation, America’s leading tableware, giftware and home entertaining company, had the prestigious honor of crafting this special token of unity to celebrate this historic papal visit to Philadelphia.
“Pope Francis’s visit to the U.S. will be remembered for years to come by Philadelphia and the whole of America,” said Mayor Nutter. “It’s fitting that we present him with a beautiful, made-in-America design from Lenox, a Philadelphia area company. It was a pleasure to work with Lenox to make this a reality.”
The Declaration of Independence inspired the overall appearance of this piece, from the color palette to the hand-written script found on the inside rim. To create this look the images were illustrated in the style of old lithograph-printing techniques. Independence Hall, home of the Declaration of Independence, and St. Peter’s Basilica, home of Pope Francis, are illustrated on the sides to symbolize the unification of our two cities. The essence of the values between His Holiness and the founders of Philadelphia are written on the inside of the bowl; the important practices of Liberty, Friendship, Unity, Peace, and Love to our fellow man.
“We were honored to have the opportunity to design this special gift in our studio in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania and manufacture it in our factory in Kinston, North Carolina.” said Peter Cameron, Chief Executive Officer of Lenox Corporation. “Lenox takes pride in being able to participate in this historic moment with our U.S. made fine china bowl.”
The bowl is handcrafted in the USA of Lenox ivory bone china with a distinctive opulent etched 24-karat gold border. This exquisite gift for Pope Francis was created with the same level of attention to detail and quality materials used to make gifts for U.S. presidents, governors and dignitaries during Lenox’s distinguished 125-year history.
Calphalon Launches KnifeSkills.com
Calphalon Contemporary Self-Sharpening Cutlery Set with SharpIN Technology
Calphalon® has announced the launch of KnifeSkills.com, a dynamic, inspirational, and instructional website featuring videos that showcase cutlery tips and best practices. These videos highlight the key benefit of new Calphalon Self-Sharpening Cutlery – knives that automatically sharpen every time you use them.
KnifeSkills.com features five professional chefs demonstrating dynamic and superior cutting techniques using a variety of Calphalon Self-Sharpening knives. The 50 short videos educate and inspire home cooks and include a huge array of how-to content, including – but not limited to – dicing mango, mincing ginger, butterflying pork tenderloin, filleting salmon, julienning celery root, chopping papaya, and even preparing squid three ways.
“Whether you are a rookie or well-traveled pro in the kitchen, both KnifeSkills.com and Calphalon Self-Sharpening Cutlery shows the essential cutting tricks and techniques that can only be achieved with a sharp blade,” said Justin Bluth, Director of Brand Marketing for Calphalon. “We are excited to provide home cooks with these entertaining and engaging educational videos, so that they can continue to sharpen their kitchen skills.”
Calphalon Self-Sharpening Cutlery with SharpIN™ technology automatically sharpens knives with every use, and are available in a variety of product lines, including Classic, Contemporary and Precision. The Classic line is made from high-carbon, no-stain forged steel, while both the Contemporary and Precision lines are made from high-carbon, fully-forged German Steel. Each knife is conveniently labeled on the end of the handle for easy identification in the block. Prices range from $129.99 to $299.99 for full sets. All Calphalon Self-Sharpening Cutlery sets featuring SharpIN technology come with a Full Lifetime Warranty.
Calphalon Self-Sharpening Cutlery is available at major kitchen retailers including Bed, Bath & Beyond, Macy’s, Belk, JC Penney and Kohl’s. Consumers can also purchase the cutlery sets on Calphalon.com.
For more information on Calphalon Self-Sharpening Cutlery or other Calphalon products, visit www.calphalon.com.
Capresso Clean Grind: Easy Coffee Grinder Maintenance for a Fresher Tasting Cup
Capresso expands its care products collection with Clean Grind, a new way to improve grinder performance by removing stale coffee residue and oil buildup. Quick and easy to use, it keeps grinders in top condition and prevents flavor transfer, whether you’re switching between different roasts or between flavored and non-flavored beans. Clean Grind is made in the USA, from all-natural ingredients.
“This is an easy add-on sale for retailers, and it gives consumers a reason to return to the store or site again and again. It also scores points by improving long-term customer satisfaction,” said April Strogen, Director of Marketing for JURA Inc.
Coffee residue and oil buildup can degrade the performance of any grinder, resulting in a poor tasting brew. Recommended for monthly use, Capresso Clean Grind is a quick flavor tune-up that promotes the pure, fresh taste that coffee lovers desire.
To use, empty all coffee from the grinder and adjust the grinder to a medium setting. Then add ¼ cup of Capresso Clean Grind to the bean container and turn it on. Once it is ground, empty the Clean Grind powder from the ground coffee container. To purge, just repeat this process twice with coffee beans.
Capresso Clean Grind comes in a 3.7-ounce jar that is good for three separate cleaning cycles. It is available for immediate shipment, with a suggested retail price of $12.
For more information, contact 201.767.3999, or visit www.capresso.com.
KRUPS Launches a New Line of Filtered Coffee Makers
KRUPS’ new line of filtered coffee makers, the KRUPS SAVOY Collection, will hit shelves this month. KRUPS extensive consumer research uncovered that home-coffee brewers want kitchen countertop style without having to sacrifice function. Addressing the demands of true coffee-lovers, the KRUPS SAVOY Collection does just this, perfectly blending form and function. The line offers the latest technological advances, provides consumers a more unique brewing experience, and embodies the signature style, durability and practicality that is synonymous with the KRUPS name – all at an extremely affordable price point.
The SAVOY EC314 Stainless Steel Coffee Maker will be the hero product in the SAVOY line and offers all of the bells and whistles consumers are looking for, wrapped up in a sleek, modern design that they want to display in their kitchens. A customized coffee experience is key with the SAVOY EC314 and the machine features a variety of functions that allow users to enjoy their coffee just the way they like it.
A Reg/Bold Setting provides the user control over the richness of their coffee. The 1-4 Cup Function ensures that whether you are brewing for just yourself, or a large group, you get the same quality cup of coffee every time. A Keep Warm Function keeps coffee warm for up to four hours at three different temperature options and has a thermo-sensor that ensures the coffee stays at the desired temp. The Auto-On allows dual program settings for weekday and weekend so that your coffee is always ready when you need it. A pause and serve feature allows removal of the carafe at anytime.
The SAVOY EC314 has clean modern lines with a brushed stainless steel finish. The unit features an easy to read large LCD screen and modern intuitive rotating knob control. The included glass carafe has a 12-cup capacity and the warming plate is temperature adjustable in three presets for up to four hours. A water filtration system is integrated for the optimal taste and a clean indicator illuminates when its time to descale. A Gold Tone Filter is included.
The SAVOY EC314 has a suggested retail price of $79.99 and launches this month.
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