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2018-06-Jun
JUNE NEWSLETTER  Steve & I are taking the summer off from Hyde Park & Seminole Heights Market to spend some time with family. We have some special summer events on our calendar, and we encourage you to follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Please continue to purchase our products at ABC Fine Wines in Central Florida, Locale Market, Armature Works and the new Quality Foods Market in Lutz. Or from our website, of course. Thanks for your support! Introducing - Great Grandson  Lucky's Market St Pete Grand Opening June 6th - 10th Tyronne Square Mall  Lucky's Markets, started in Boulder CO, believes good food shouldn’t be a luxury. If you don’t want to eat things like pesticides, antibiotics and growth hormones, you shouldn’t have to. They feature mountains of fresh produce, bulk grains & nuts, fresh squeezed juices, take-home entrees, salad bar, and oven-baked pizza, with a special focus on local products. Think Whole Foods with better prices. And you can shop while enjoying a pint of craft beer or glass of wine. Join us for the Grand Opening at Tyronne Square Mall in St Petersburg. Cheers! Lucky's Market, 6765 Tyrone Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Thursday Jun 7th 12-3 pm Friday Jun 8th 1-4 pm Saturday Jun 9th 4-7 pm Sunday Jun 10th 11-2 pm  Introducing The Serious Foodie's New Southwest Brunch Kit  Everything you need for a delicious Southwest-inspired brunch. Serious Foodie Hatch Chile sauce for heuvos rancheros, Duke's Hatch Chile jerky, Kodiak Cakes Protein Cornbread mix, and Steve's Gourmet Olives Chipotle Bloody Mary mix. Retail $39.99. Order here - 20% off, and free shipping with code “NewKits2018”. Wine Tasting Thursday June 7th 5 - 8 pm  |
2018-04-Apr
APRIL NEWSLETTER  We had so much fun at the Strawberry Festival last month with Mario that there is rumor of a double booth next year. Thanks to all who came out! We have decided to try the Blueberry Festival in Brooksville this year, so we will not be at the Keel & Curley event. See more photos & events on Facebook & website. Enjoy this great Spring weather, and hope to see you out this month. Cheers! Susan & Steve  SEMINOLE HEIGHTS SUN MORNING MARKET Hillsborough High School Sun April 8th  This year-round market is the 2nd Sunday of each month and features 75+ vendors, live music, food trucks, and fun for the whole family. Free admission & parking. Come get your olives, Bloody Marys, spicy mustard, BBQ sauces & dry rubs at Booth #56. ABC WINE TASTING  Pay $15 at the door for a souvenir wine glass, a coupon towards purchase, and samples of over 75+ fine wines, craft spirits & liquers. We will be pouring up Bloody Marys with Pigalle Vodka. Stop by! BROOKSVILLE BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 2018 April 28th 12 - 6 pm / Apr 29th 12 - 6 pm 205 E St Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL  Returning to downtown Brooksville again this year, the Blueberry Festival offers food, music, shopping & fun for the whole family. FREE admission & FREE parking. Look for Tampa Bay favorites like Jessi's Flaming Fruit Sauce, Kombucha Tampa, and Steve's Gourmet Olives there. |
2018 - 03 - Mar
MARCH NEWSLETTER  Steve & I are taking March off from Hyde Park & Seminole Heights markets to work the Strawberry Festival with our friends Mario Camacho Foods. We hope to see you at the festival, a wine tasting, a fun night of cooking, and the ever-popular Taste of South Tampa this month. Cheers! Susan & Steve Gasparilla 8K Road Race Feb 25, 2018 Tampa, FL   In celebration of landing their new organic line in Publix, Mario entered a team into the Gasparilla Distance Classic sponsored by Publix on Feb 25th. They invited me & Steve along for the fun & photos. It was the perfect venue to promote a healthy, nutritious product line like theirs. Evidently olives make you fun fast. March 1st - 11th Plant City, FL  Did you know Mario is a 4th generation family-run company with operations in Spain & Greece? Their products include olives, capers, olive oils, cherries & jams with US headquarters in Plant City, FL. Their products can be found in Publix, Walmart, Sam's and on Amazon in the East Coast. Join me & Steve at their Strawberry Festival Booth in Main Exhibit Hall Booth # 62 to taste their delicious, all-natural products. WINE TASTING ABC Fine Wines - 1845 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel March 15th 6 - 8 pm $10 at the door  Epicurean Theater Cooking Class  Come meet The Serious Foodie at the beautiful Epicurean Theater for a night of cooking fun & flavor on Mar 16th at 7 pm. Get your tickets now for a four course meal featuring his gourmet rubs & spices, each course paired with a signature cocktail.  Tickets are going fast and include free tastings from dozens of restaurant, bars and breweries. Look for us pouring Steve's Gourmet Olives Bloody Marys with Pigalle Vodka under the big oak tree along Bayshore Boulevard. |
2018-02-Feb
FEBRUARY 2018  After much anticipation, we are announcing the grand opening of an entirely new culinary concept in Tampa - Armature Works! We are thankful for their support of local brands like ours. Join us for several fun events this month, and enjoy the meatball recipe. They are perfect for feeding a hungry crowd at Super Bowl. Happy February! GRAND OPENING ARMATURE WORKS Saturday Feb 3rd    Super Bowl Recipe  February Events  ABC Wine Tastings  Feb 8th, 6 - 8 pm, ABC Brandon 1405 E Brandon Blvd Brandon, FL 33511 Feb 22nd, 6 - 8 pm, ABC Tampa 3015 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33609  |
2018-1-Jan
 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope you had a fabulous holiday season. Steve & I visited Steve's daughter & granddaughters in Colorado Springs. It was a great time to relax and reconnect. We know the kids are growing up fast, and we cherish every holiday with everyone together.  Monthly Tampa Bay Markets We will continue to sample and sell our products at these 2 monthly markets this season. We will be adding some new products to our booth, all local and delicious. Come see us!   Facebook Store You can now purchase our products directly from our Facebook page. Look for the Shop tab in the left margin on your phone, or at the top on your computer. The prices include shipping & tax. Products are sent USPS flat rate 2-3 day priority shipping. You can still order product from our website too. COMING SOON ARMATURE WORKS  |
December 2017
 We are thrilled to announce that Steve's Gourmet Olives is collaborating with 3 other Tampa Bay brands to offer gift sets this season- Voodoo Chef, Intensity Academy & Mario Olives. These sets include delicious, all-natural sauces, spices & martini items for a variety of gift options starting at just $20.   Purchase them directly from me & Steve at Citrus Park Mall in Tampa on these dates. Mention this newsletter for 20% off one gift set.  Or ship directly from our website anywhere in the U.S. Check our Facebook for special offers throughout the season. Wholesale prices are available for larger order. And don't forget one gift for yourself. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Susan & Steve Dodd |
2017-11-Nov
 Happy November, let the holiday countdown begin. We are creating gourmet gifts for all the Foodies on your list and selling them at these local shows. Come check them out. There is a new ABC store in the Seminole area of Pinellas for all your holiday entertaining needs. We have a full calendar of fun this month... join us! ABC Tasting Events  Agora Night Market  Agora Night Market is a new after dark market designed to support local artisans and is held every Tuesday night in a different area brewery. Join us Sept 7th at 7venth Sun Brewery 6809 N Nebraska Ave Tampa, 33604. Lutz St Timothy's Holiday Boutique  Tampa Bay Times Holiday Market  The Market at Citrus Park  This market features local artisans in two areas of Citrus Park Mall. The 9 - 9 pm events are at the Holiday Kiosk across from Starbucks (enter at BJ's Restaurant), and the 10 - 3 pm events are in front of Macy's. WWOTB Think Pink Holiday Event  This will be our 3rd year at this great event, and it just keeps getting bigger & better. Look for our table near the bar, and we will have lots of gourmet gift sets available for purchase here. Lutz Annual Arts & Crafts Festival  |
2017-9-September
SEPTEMBER 2017  Hope things are starting to get back to normal for you after Irma. We were fortunate in West Tampa to get no flooding or real damage. Prayers to all of those affected, and may the season end soon.
 Sept 21st - A La Carte Pavilion  Enjoy signature dishes from Tampa Bay's finest restaurants, craft cocktails, live entertainment and a silent auction benefiting The Centre for Women. Look for Steve's Gourmet Olives & Pigalle Vodka in the VIP area.
Brunch Market at 81Bay Brewing 4465 W Gandy Blv, Tampa 33611  Join us for a Farm to Table Brunch from Chef Brian Sommers of Clementine Catering, craft beer, Bloody Beers, Beer Mimosas, live music, games & local vendors. Get your $15 brunch tickets here, they sold out quickly last month. Cheers! New Bloody Mary Mixes  After requests for larger bottles from restaurants, we recently increased Steves Gourmet Olives Bloody Marys to a 1 liter bottle. They come in 2 flavors - Bacon and Spicy Chipotle - and feature Worcestershire, celery seed, horseradish & anchovies. Sold at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits throughout Tampa Bay. Schedule Show your love of local products at Moonbay Gourmet tasting events. We specialize in on-site demos, trade shows & social media management and enjoy working with a variety of brands. How can we help your brand expand? Sat 9.23, Sprouts West Tampa, 11 - 2 pm, Bee Wild Honey Sat 9.23, Lucky's Market Orlando, 12 - 3 pm, Darwin Brewing Wed 9.27, Lucky's Melbourne, 4 - 7 pm, Darwin Brewing & Watson Kitchen Wed 9.27, Sprouts West Tampa, 4 - 7 pm, Bee Wild Honey Sat 9.30, Lucky's Melbourne, 3 - 6 pm, Darwin Brewing , The Serious Foodie & Watson Kitchen |
2017-8-Aug
August 2017  The summer is flying by, hope you get a little down time before it is over. Steve & I visited Fairbanks to meet the newest member of the family, our 4th granddaughter. Keep in touch on Facebook at Steve's Gourmet Olives & Moonbay Gourmet. We always welcome your feedback.
Bee Wild Honey  Bee Wild Honey is raw, gourmet honey produced in small batches in the Georgia Mountains. It is run by 3rd generation bee-keepers who are committed to sustainability. WILDFLOWER honey is robust, complex and floral and pairs well with tea & gourmet cheeses. GALLBERRY honey is rich and buttery with a butterscotch finish and pairs well with Greek yogurt, oatmeal & baking. Taste for yourself at Sprouts Palm Harbor on Aug 12th, 19th & 26th. Spaghetti 2.0  Intensity Academy roasts over 100 pounds of fresh garlic for every batch of Garlic Goodness. This delicious, all-natural garlic hot sauce is available throughout Tampa Bay including Winn Dixie stores, Hyde Park Market and Seminole Heights Market. We are a food & beverage consulting company based in Tampa, FL specializing in marketing, social media management, photography, in-store demos and more. Let us know how we can help you grow. Schedule Thurs 8.10 - Wine Tasting, ABC Fine Wines, St Pete, $10 at door, sample Steve's Gourmet Olives and Pigalle Vodka Sat 8.12 - Bee Wild Honey Tasting, Sprouts Palm Harbor Sun 8.13 - Seminole Heights Market, 11 - 3 pm Fri 8.18 - Darwin Beer Tasting, Lucky's Orlando Sat 8.19- Bee Wild Honey Tasting, Sprouts Palm Harbor Thurs 8.24- Fat Cat Hot Sauce Tasting, Winn Dixie Riverview Sat 8.26 - Bee Wild Honey Tasting, Sprouts Palm Harbor 8.26 - Beer & Hot Sauce Tasting, Lucky's Melbourne 8.30 - Grand Opening, Lucky's Oakland Park |
2017-7-Jul
JULY Newsletter  We are excited to be expanding Steve's Gourmet Olives now and are seeking your input! If you want to help, see below. We anticipate new products, new logo, new distributor and new retail locations. Keep on top of the latest on Facebook at Steve's Gourmet Olives & Moonbay Gourmet. Martini Drinkers - Help Wanted  We are adding new products to Steve's Gourmet Olives and need your feedback. Must love martinis! We are forming Focus Groups to develop new products and will be hosting taste tests in July & August in the Tampa area. If you are interested, simply respond to this newsletter. Thanks!
Sweet & Smoky Apples with Fat Cat Gourmet Foods Available at Winn Dixie & Lucky's Markets   2 apples, diced into 1/2-inch chunks Pinch of salt 1 tsp olive oil 2 TB raw sugar or honey 2 oz dry medium bodied wine Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add apples and pinch of salt, stir and let cook until the apples have softened, about 5 minutes. Add sugar or honey, stir to combine and lower heat to medium low and cook until apples start to brown slightly, another 3-4 minutes. Once the apples have browned, raise heat to medium high, add wine & stir, blending any caramelized bits into the wine. After another 2-3 minutes, the liquid will start to glaze the apples. Turn off. When there is only a little bit of liquid left in the pan, turn off heat and add Fat Cat Surprisingly Mild Guajillo Ghost. Stir well to coat the apples and serve warm.
Grand Opening Winn Dixie - Ruskin, FL  Did you know Winn Dixie carries local products? Look for a large end-cap near the produce and beer section labeled "Local" for Fresh From Florida products. We will be sampling Fat Cat Foods during this grand opening. 7th Annual Christmas in July  Come out and have fun, drink tequila and, of course, celebrate Christmas in July! Bloody Marys featuring Steve's Gourmet Olives mix and Pigalle Vodka. Sponsored by Tampa Bay Business Journal and benefiting "Walk to Freedom Foundation". Schedule Thurs Jul 13th, 2 - 6 pm, Winn Dixie Grand Opening, Ruskin, FL, sampling Fat Cat Gourmet Foods Tues Jul 25th, 4 - 9 pm, Christmas in July , Tampa, FL, get tickets Sun Aug 6th, 10 - 3 pm, Hyde Park Market, Tampa, FL Thurs Aug 10th, 6 - 8 pm, Wine Tasting ABC Fine Wines 4th Street St Petersburg, FL Sun Aug 13th, 11 - 3 pm, Seminole Heights Sunday Market, Southern Brewing & Winemaking |
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