Rob Masters, distiller of Rob's Mountain Gin, has crafted a limited edition batch entitled Boulder County Gin. The Gin was distilled using 100 percent neutral spirits from grain and organic herbs grown by Growing Gardens.
Additional components of the gin include juniper berries donated by Ollin Farms in Niwot and Indian Peaks Spring Water from the glaciers of the Continental Divide. All proceeds from Rob's Boulder County Gin will benefit Growing Gardens, a local non-profit dedicated to cultivating community through gardening. The concept for this creative fusion was developed by Rob Masters of the Boulder Distillery who was interested in sourcing a gin from 100 percent local and organic ingredients.
This is definitely not your standard gin. Other then the local juniper, all the other botanicals are considered non-standard in traditional gins. There's a nice floral component coming from fresh rosemary and a slight sweetness coming from sweet basil. It is all rounded out with a great fresh finish from a lemon cucumber infusion after distillation. They wanted to highlight the great things that were being grown at the gardens and they think they nailed it.
Growing Gardens horticulturalist Ben Turner was contacted early in the growing season to participate in the project, and he advocated that the botanicals for the spirit be sourced from the Growing Gardens' greenhouse and the Cultiva! fields.
Rob's Boulder County Gin was first released in August at the 12th Annual Growing Gardens ¡Cultiva! Harvest Dinner, which took place at the farm where the herbs for the gin were grown. Rob's Boulder County Gin is also available for purchase at a select number of bars, restaurants and markets in Colorado including the tasting room at Boulder Distillery (commonly known as 303) and Cured. Supply is limited, as only one batch was made for this special project. For more information on the production of the Boulder County Gin visit: www.mountaingin.com/growing-gardens.
About Growing Gardens
Growing Gardens is dedicated to enriching the lives of our community through sustainable, urban agriculture projects, such as: The Cultiva Youth Project (Ages 11 - 19), The Children's Peace Garden (Ages 4 - 10), Horticultural Therapy (Seniors and People with Disabilities), Fresh Food Families & Fitness (Low-Income Families), and The Community Gardens (General Public). In 2011, Growing Gardens served over 10,000 people from Ages 4 - 90 through education, garden programs and food donations; donated over 9,000 pounds of fresh, healthy and locally grown produce to families and community food banks; brought more than 1 million honeybees to Boulder County; and grew 35,000 seedlings for the community and their own programs. For more information or to donate securely online, please visit: www.growinggardens.org
About Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company
The Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company is based in Boulder's emerging East End and is the home of 303 Vodka (www.303vodka.com), 303 Whiskey and Rob's Mountain Gin. 303 Vodka and 303 Whiskey are distilled by Steve Viezbicke at 47th and Pearl Street using 100 percent Colorado potatoes and Rocky Mountain spring water.
Rob Masters is the distiller of Rob's Mountain Gin and this limited edition batch - the Boulder County Gin. The Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company products are available across Colorado. Boulder Distillery has a great tasting room attached the distillery and offers tours Wednesday through Saturday.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Olive Oil Test Market
From the PR slush pile:
STAR® Fine Foods, the 113-year-old West Coast importer of olive oils and specialty food products, has selected the Mile High City to test a stable of new products, including the first locally grown extra virgin olive oil in its history scheduled for major distribution. Star’s new California Extra Virgin Olive Oil, recognizable by its lighter flavor, will be available in Denver this fall at Walmart and Albertson’s.
Okay, if it's in Denver, it will probably make its way to Boulder County as well, right?
Star representatives will be visiting Denver this week for a series of media appearances, as well as an olive oil tasting and pairing party Thursday at OTOTO Food & Wine — where the brand will be introducing its new olive oil to a handful of food and family bloggers and media members. Star is also out to create awareness about the Mediterranean Diet, which is being forsaken in Europe by the innovators of the lifestyle, according to recent reports.
Local bloggers that I know are attending are Cookistry from Longmont and Creative Culinary from Denver. After the event, I'm sure we'll know about all the rest of them.
If you can make it in the kitchens and restaurants of Denver and the West, home to some of the most discriminating Mediterranean cuisine-loving foodies and families in the world, you can make it anywhere.
That’s the thinking of Star Fine Foods, the 113-year-old West Coast importer of olive oils and specialty food products that has selected the Mile High City to test a stable of new products, including the first locally grown extra virgin olive oil in its history, which is scheduled for major distribution and promotion.
Based in Fresno, Calif., Star is among the Golden State’s oldest and most distinguished makers of Mediterranean specialty products, known for its locally distinctive olive oils produced from some of the richest olive-growing regions of the world.
The new Star® California Extra Virgin Olive Oil features a unique blend of fresh, first cold-pressed Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki olives grown in California’s Central Valley. It arrives in Denver and Western U.S. supermarkets and specialty food retailers Fall 2011 in 16- and 24-ounce glass bottles for the suggested retail price of $9.45 and $12.98, respectively. It’s also available online now.
“Denver knows its Mediterranean cuisine like few other places in the country — so we knew we wanted to preview our new California EVOO here,” said Jeffrey Freeman, CEO and president of Borges USA.
According to Freeman, Denver olive oil fans can expect memorable aromas, fruity notes and a peppery finish that is uniquely complementary to Star’s olive oils grown in the Mediterranean region. Star will be working with Denver-based chefs, restaurateurs, food bloggers and other influencers to get the word out.
“Even the most passionate connoisseurs of Mediterranean cuisine are surprised to learn of the remarkable taste variances and pairing possibilities of regionally grown olive oils,” he said. “Our new California EVOO offers a bolder taste, perfect for a lighter menu. It pairs especially well with salads, pastas and marinades, and is great for bread dipping.”
Like all olive oils, Star California Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the healthiest fats, with no cholesterol, carbohydrates or trans fats. It is gluten-free and high in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.
STAR® Fine Foods, the 113-year-old West Coast importer of olive oils and specialty food products, has selected the Mile High City to test a stable of new products, including the first locally grown extra virgin olive oil in its history scheduled for major distribution. Star’s new California Extra Virgin Olive Oil, recognizable by its lighter flavor, will be available in Denver this fall at Walmart and Albertson’s.
Okay, if it's in Denver, it will probably make its way to Boulder County as well, right?
Star representatives will be visiting Denver this week for a series of media appearances, as well as an olive oil tasting and pairing party Thursday at OTOTO Food & Wine — where the brand will be introducing its new olive oil to a handful of food and family bloggers and media members. Star is also out to create awareness about the Mediterranean Diet, which is being forsaken in Europe by the innovators of the lifestyle, according to recent reports.
Local bloggers that I know are attending are Cookistry from Longmont and Creative Culinary from Denver. After the event, I'm sure we'll know about all the rest of them.
If you can make it in the kitchens and restaurants of Denver and the West, home to some of the most discriminating Mediterranean cuisine-loving foodies and families in the world, you can make it anywhere.
That’s the thinking of Star Fine Foods, the 113-year-old West Coast importer of olive oils and specialty food products that has selected the Mile High City to test a stable of new products, including the first locally grown extra virgin olive oil in its history, which is scheduled for major distribution and promotion.
Based in Fresno, Calif., Star is among the Golden State’s oldest and most distinguished makers of Mediterranean specialty products, known for its locally distinctive olive oils produced from some of the richest olive-growing regions of the world.
The new Star® California Extra Virgin Olive Oil features a unique blend of fresh, first cold-pressed Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki olives grown in California’s Central Valley. It arrives in Denver and Western U.S. supermarkets and specialty food retailers Fall 2011 in 16- and 24-ounce glass bottles for the suggested retail price of $9.45 and $12.98, respectively. It’s also available online now.
“Denver knows its Mediterranean cuisine like few other places in the country — so we knew we wanted to preview our new California EVOO here,” said Jeffrey Freeman, CEO and president of Borges USA.
According to Freeman, Denver olive oil fans can expect memorable aromas, fruity notes and a peppery finish that is uniquely complementary to Star’s olive oils grown in the Mediterranean region. Star will be working with Denver-based chefs, restaurateurs, food bloggers and other influencers to get the word out.
“Even the most passionate connoisseurs of Mediterranean cuisine are surprised to learn of the remarkable taste variances and pairing possibilities of regionally grown olive oils,” he said. “Our new California EVOO offers a bolder taste, perfect for a lighter menu. It pairs especially well with salads, pastas and marinades, and is great for bread dipping.”
Like all olive oils, Star California Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the healthiest fats, with no cholesterol, carbohydrates or trans fats. It is gluten-free and high in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.
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