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Sophia's Salad Dressings

2010-09-07T11:55:00.000-07:00

Grilled Fish In Foil

2009-06-09T09:08:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS

4-8 oz white fish fillet

1/2 large red onion sliced thin

Sophia's Tahini Dressing

Cut a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, 12"x12". Grease lightly. Place a portion of fish, skin side down, on foil and generously pour Sophia's Tahini Dressing over the fish. Top with sliced red onion. Bring the foil up over the fish and close all edges with tight double folds. Place packages on a grill about 5" from moderately hot coals. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. For an extra finish, open the foil and cook until Tahini and onions turn golden brown on top.

Baby Beet Greens Mediterranean Salad

2009-06-01T07:46:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS
4 cups baby beet greens
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup shredded smoked cheese

1 1/2 cups toasted pita chips

Sophia's Cilantro & Lime Salad Dressing

In a large salad bowl, toss the baby beet greens and Cilantro Lime Dressing. Sprinkle the salad with cranberries, cheese and the pita chips; toss again and serve.

Simple Artichoke Recipe

2009-05-15T09:50:00.000-07:00

2 Artichokes

Sophia’s Original Salad Dressing

Prepare the artichoke by cutting off the stems on the spiny part of the leaf tips. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the artichokes inside and use the lid of the pot to press them down into the pot and under water. Cook for approximately 1 hour. Drain and pull apart stems to eat. Use Sophia’s Original Recipe as a dipping sauce.

Recipe for Sophia's Blueberry Salad Dressing

2009-05-13T11:44:00.001-07:00

An easy and delicious candied walnut and Gorgonzola salad!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup candied walnuts
3 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, blueberries, gorgonzola cheese, and Sophia's Blueberry Greek Island Dressing. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again!

Rosauer's Supermarkets Welcome Sophia's!

2009-04-24T19:28:00.000-07:00

Since the Opening of the first supermarket in 1949, Rosauers has expanded and now operates conventional Supermarkets, Price Impact Stores, and Natural and Organic Markets. Rosauers operates under three separate identities: Rosauers Supermarkets, Super 1 Foods and Huckleberry's Natural Market. Their store base has grown to 21 stores, including locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. The number of employees has grown from 20 to over 2,100 today, ranking Rosauers and thier parent company URM as the fifth largest private company in Washington State in terms of revenues.

http://www.rosauers.com/locations/

Sophia's dressings now available in the Southwest!

2009-04-24T19:22:00.000-07:00

Sophia's is thrilled to announce the arrival of it's dressings in the Southwest. Whole Foods Market is the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods, with stores throughout North America and the United Kingdom.

www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Gluten-Free Products Growth Feeds American Appetite

2009-03-30T09:56:00.000-07:00

March 12, 2009

For an American general population loaded with health problems but limited on health care, adopting a gluten-free diet is becoming an increasingly popular solution to alleviate complications from the numerous medical maladies associated with wheat and gluten consumption. As a result, the market for gluten-free food and beverage products grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28 percent from 2004 to 2008, to finish with almost $1.6 billion in retail sales last year, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts in the brand-new report, “The Gluten-Free Food and Beverage Market: Trends and Developments Worldwide, 2nd Edition.”

Packaged Facts projects that ensuing years will experience double-digit growth due to an overwhelming number of positive factors, the most important of which is the existence of more gluten-free products in stores through both product introduction and the conversion of existing products to gluten-free status. By 2012 the market is expected to reach about $2.6 billion in sales.

Medical problems associated with gluten include autism, multiple sclerosis (MS), gluten allergy, various types of gluten-sensitivities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), repetitive strain or stress injury (RSI), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

However, the chronic inflammatory disorder of the small intestine known as celiac disease is the problem most notoriously associated with gluten consumption. The increased diagnosis of celiac disease has been a catalyst and driving force in the gluten-free food and beverage market, rescuing it from being generally regarded as a mere fad popular within the health-conscious populace.

“Evidence shows that the patients that comprise the celiac community are not willing to be passive sufferers. Their passion to live a full life without gluten must be considered one of the most powerful driving forces in the market,” says Tatjana Meerman, publisher of Packaged Facts. “The fact that approximately 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease does not mean that only they are buying gluten-free. Those others suffering maladies relieved by going gluten-free and their ensuing mobilization and activism have focused a great deal of attention on gluten-free eating.”

To meet consumer demand, more than 225 marketers introduced new gluten-free products into the United States in 2008. From supermarkets with private label brands to single product-line specialty marketers, every conceivable type of food and beverage marketer in the United States introduced new products into the market last year.

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Sophia’s Gourmet Foods to debut New Salad Dressing Flavor during Natural Products Expo West

2009-03-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

Sophia’s Gourmet Foods Exhibit Info

· Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 6-8, 2009 – Doors open at 9:30 am

· Location: Hall E Booth 5816 Anaheim Convention Center, California

· Details: Official debut of Sophia’s “Tahini” Greek Island Dressing at Natural Products Expo West.

Anaheim, California – Sophia’s Gourmet Foods expands its product line with the introduction of its newest flavor, Sophia’s “Tahini” Greek Island Dressing.

Sophia’s newest dressing is made with Tahini, which is made from ground sesame seeds. Tahini is known as a rich source of protein and calcium and nothing less than nutritional gold. Consumers can use Sophia’s Tahini dressing on any salad, favorite sandwich, or as a quick and simple marinade.

Doors open at 9:30 am. Free samples will be given to trade show attendees at booth 5816 in Hall E.

Expo West is located at the Anaheim Convention Center in downtown Anaheim, California. Visit them online at www.expowest.com.

Sophia's Gourmet Foods at Expo West!

2009-01-02T13:01:00.000-08:00

Sophia's Gourmet Foods will be at the Natural Products Expo West taking place in Anaheim, CA March 6th through the 8th, 2009. Come visit us at booth 5816.

www.expowest.com

Gluten Free Trend Watch

2008-07-15T09:29:00.000-07:00

More stores offer gluten-free selections

Grocery stores in Connecticut are adding new lines of gluten-free foods, creating what David Colomb of Price Chopper calls "celiac supercenters." Shop Rite owner Paul Tornaquindici also caters to those with gluten allergies but says it is not for sales as much as it is out of a sense of community. Full Story

All natural and "gluten-free" emerged among this year's predominant trends at the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC, reported the Princeton Packet. Full Story

Diagnosed with celiac disease, or self-diagnosed. Sensitive to foods, or related to those who are. The gluten-free diet trend is getting a warm embrace. Full Story

Join Us!!!

2008-04-16T09:51:00.001-07:00

Stop by May 24th and say hello! Click here...

Bristol Farms

2008-04-13T19:02:00.000-07:00

It is our pleasure to announce the arrival of Sophia's dressings into Bristol Farms!
www.bristolfarms.com

Earth Day

2008-04-10T16:28:00.000-07:00

We will be sampling Sophia's in all the Whole Foods locations in the month of April and on Earth Day April 22. Please feel free to stop by and say hello!

The Gluten Free Post

2008-04-08T18:18:00.001-07:00

Feel free to check out The Gluten Free Post to see a review on Sophia's Dressings.
www.glutenfreepost.com

Join us!!!

2008-04-08T18:13:00.000-07:00

Sophia's will be one of the many sponsors for the Celiac Foundation's May 3rd conference. Please feel free to help the Celiac Foundation by participating May 3rd and visit our booth to try our Gluten Free dressings!

CDF ANNUAL EDUCATION
CONFERENCE & FOOD FAIRE
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, California

Sophia's dressings are now in Whole Foods Southern California!

2008-04-08T18:04:00.001-07:00

Sophia's dressings can now be found in Whole Foods Southern California. For a complete list of retailer's feel free to check out our website at Sophia's Gourmet Foods

Sophia's in King's Supermarkets

2008-04-08T17:53:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to announce that Sophia's dressings can be found in King's Super Market's.

Sophia's creates 3 new delicious recipes!

2008-04-08T17:02:00.001-07:00

Sophia’s Gourmet Foods presents its newest additions to the line of ALL NATURAL and GLUTEN-FREE Greek Island dressings:

Sophia's Greek Island Dressing:

For over 25 years, customers of Sophia’s restaurant took home Sophia’s dressings to enjoy in their own kitchen on salads, fresh vegetables or as a marinade. Perfect for gourmet salads, meat marinades or dipping fresh vegetables, SOPHIA’S GREEK ISLAND DRESSINGS are a family favorite. Inspired by a grandmother’s recipe; Sophia’s takes pride in providing HEALTHY, FLAVORFUL dressings perfect for any palate. You can sail the Mediterranean for flavor that’s fresh and delicious...or you can simply open a bottle of our Sophia’s Greek Island Dressing!

The Fresh Markets

2008-04-08T16:51:00.000-07:00

Sophia's salad dressings launched in The Fresh Markets! Please feel free to check out their website to view all their locations.

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