Inventure Foods Expands Its Licensed TGI Fridays™ Snack Line Into Growing Pub Mix Category

New "Happy Hour" Mixes Feature On-Trend Salty/Sweet and Spicy Combinations 
Like Cheddar Bacon, Sriracha Ranch and Sweet Barbeque

PHOENIX, June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The TGI Fridays™ snack line, known
for its bold, restaurant-inspired creations, expands this summer with the
 introduction  of a new line of snacks featuring nuts, pretzels, crackers and
seeds in the tradition of happy hour pub mixes. The new TGI Fridays
Happy Hour Snack Mixes include four flavors available in 2.65-ounce
and 6-ounce pouches. They appear in select grocery and convenience
 stores nationwide beginning this month with a suggested
 retail price of $2.99 and $4.99, respectively.

TGI Fridays Happy Hour Snack Mixes represent a shift into an entirely new category
for the successful licensing partnership between Inventure Foods and TGI Fridays;
a partnership that has thrived since the   introduction of TGI Fridays Potato Skins
snack chip line 15 years ago. The snack mixes arrive just as consumer demand for
 salty snacks is at an all-time high (Mintel, US Salty Snacks Report, Jan. '15).
Consumer interest in pub mixes, in particular, is reflected in a 60 percent growth
 in category introductions during the past five years (FONA International).
"We've demonstrated remarkable consistency in our ability to develop successful
 new products under the TGI Fridays banner, and we've often pushed the envelope
of bold flavors in the process," said Steve Sklar, senior vice president and general
 manager for Inventure Foods, Inc. "These mixes are no exception—in fact, we
believe they perfectly hit the intersection of salty, sweet and spicy."
The Cheddar Bacon flavor features a savory combination of cheese crackers,
pretzels, pumpkin seeds and Cajun corn sticks. The Sriracha blend adds smoked
almonds, sesame sticks and peanuts to the mix and covers it in mouth-watering
siracha ranch seasoning. Sweet Barbeque takes the same irresistible recipe and
coats it in a tangy yet sweet barbeque flavor. Finally, Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix
adds butter toffee peanuts, wasabi peas, pecans, cashews, rice crackers and honey
mustard pretzels to the blend to provide the best of sweet and savory flavors in
each delicious bite.
Since the brand crossed over to the snack chip aisle in 2000, the TGI Fridays snack
 line has become a consumer favorite in grocery, vending and convenience channels,
 providing premium snack options that parallel the exciting flavor combinations on
 Fridays' menus. In addition to Potato Skins, snack line staples include
Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Poppers, Onion Rings and Mozzarella Sticks.
About Inventure Foods, Inc. With manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Indiana,
Washington, Oregon and Georgia,
Inventure Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK) is a marketer and manufacturer of
specialty food brands in better-for-you and indulgent categories under a variety
of Company owned and licensed brand names, including
 Boulder Canyon Foods™, Jamba®, Seattle's Best Coffee®,
ader Farms®, TGI Fridays™, Nathan's Famous®, Vidalia Brands®,
Poore Brothers®, Tato Skins®, Willamette Valley Fruit Company™,
 Fresh Frozen™ and Bob's Texas Style®.  For further information about
Inventure Foods, please visit www.inventurefoods.com.

About TGI FridaysIn 1965, Fridays opened its first location in New York City.
 Today, there are over 900 restaurants in 60 countries which offer high quality
, authentic American food and legendary drinks, served with genuine personal service.
 Bringing people together to socialize and celebrate the freeing and liberating spirit
of "Friday" is the concept's founding premise, from which the brand promise
 "In Here, It's Always Friday®" was born. For more information,
visit www.fridays.com or follow us on Twitter at @TGIFridays. 

Trafalgar Announces its 2016 Top Ten Best Experiences in The Americas Showcasing new 2016 trips to Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica

 

Toronto- June 24, 2015 - Whether you’re travelling to North, Central or South America, there are so many experiences to be uncovered it can be difficult to know where to start. To complement the release of Trafalgar’s 2016 The Americas programme, the global leader in guided vacations is sharing its Insider knowledge and has unveiled its 10 best travel experiences in The Americas for next year.

       1.      BBQ cook-off on Route 66

Meet the USA’s national barbecue champions, the Randles and the Mellows, for a Be My Guest experience on Route 66. Enjoy dinner in the historic Forest Park, home to the 1904 World Fair, where your host and “Pit Master” Jim Randle details the family’s path to barbecue prominence. Learn about the different BBQ styles of Carolina, St. Louis, Memphis and Texas before getting tips on what goes into creating a great BBQ sauce. Split into teams and create your own BBQ sauce using your newfound knowledge and have a complete USA-style cook-off with your fellow travellers. This exclusive experience is available on Trafalgar’s 15-day Route 66 guided vacation priced from $5175 per person (with savings of up to $1070 per couple available).

2.     Discover the “Salad bowl of the World”

In Salinas Valley, also known as the “Salad Bowl of the World”, join a Local Specialist on an agricultural education tour to discover what makes Monterey County the number one vegetable growing region in the world. Enjoy a Californian wine pairing as part of a Be My Guest dinner at a restaurant where your host, a local chef and author, shares with you a bounty of locally-sourced, seasonal foods and creates the ultimate farm-to-table experience. Experience this culinary adventure on the eight-day Northern California guided vacation priced from $3395 per person (with savings of up to $690 per couple available)

3.     Take an adventure to the glaciers, national parks and laid-back cities in Canada

It’s no secret that our home has some of the best natural landmarks in the world. Just as beautiful in summer as it is in winter, Canadians can explore their own majestic backyard. Travellers can re-discover the wildlife and iconic scenery of Banff with a “Mountie”. Sharing expert knowledge from their time in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police force, you’ll meet a “Mountie” on Trafalgar’s new 13-day Iconic Rockies and Western Canada guided vacation priced from $4795 per person (with savings of up to $1215 per couple available).

4.     Enjoy a private performance with music legend Johnny Cash’s son

Go beyond the usual music tours in Nashville and gain a Cultural Insight into the life and music of Johnny Cash during a private performance with Johnny and June Carter’s son, John Carter Cash. John entertains Trafalgar guests with his own original music, as well as a few numbers made famous by his legendary family. Chat with John and ask any questions about his father, their family and the influence music has on him. Experience this on Trafalgar’s 10-day Tastes & Sounds of the South guided vacation priced from $3750 per person (with savings of up to $859 per couple available).

5.     Dine with Mexico’s celebrated chef, Don Miguel

Don Miguel is a Merida native who fell in love with the ancient traditions of Yucatan cuisine at a young age in his family kitchen. When Don began his career in earnest, he committed himself to using local products, maintaining traditional recipes and processes and serving a familiar yet modern version of his beloved Yucatan dishes. Well-known through Merida as an advocate for the conservation of traditional customs and cooking processes of the Mayans, Don invites you inside the Chaya Maya Mansion for an exclusive Be My Guest dinner. Experience Don’s wonderful flavours on Trafalgar’s eight-day Treasures of the Yucatan guided vacation priced from $2225 per person (with savings of up to $495 per couple available).

6.     Meet local Peruvian artisans in the Sacred Valley

In Peru’s Sacred Valley, gain a Cultural Insight nto the centuries-old methods of Peruvian weaving including the spinning and dyeing of traditional Andean textiles. Connect with local artisans and learn about their natural dyeing techniques, passed down from generation-to-generation by native weavers from different areas. These local ladies will chat to you about their love for Peruvian weaving and give you an insight into the traditional way of dressing in Peru. Meet local artisans on Trafalgar’s eight-day Highlights of Peru guided vacation priced from $3225 per person (with savings of up to $710 per couple available).

7.     Stay in Yellowstone’s first superior hotel

Relax and unwind in Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Wyoming and soak up the incredible views of Yellowstone’s hot limestone springs. Built in 1937, this Authentic Accommodation was the first elegant hotel built within the National Park and its pristine lodge location shows-off the natural wonders of Yellowstone alongside its plentiful wildlife. The hotel name derives from the Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace, a popular step-like geological feature nearby. Enjoy an overnight stay at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel on Trafalgar’s new eight-day Secrets and Winter Wonders of Yellowstone Hidden Journey priced from $5475 per person (with savings of up to $1095 per couple available).

8.     Meet a local Hawaiian family in the Maui countryside   

Hawaii’s tropical weather and abundance of rainforests and lush greenery make it the perfect destination to produce fresh fruit and vegetables year-round. Travel deep within Maui’s countryside and visit a local farm to learn about the sustainable agriculture on the island. Join the farmers’ family with an invitation for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch, and be treated to delicious Hawaiian specialities made with only the freshest, local ingredients. See Hawaii from the inside on Trafalgar’s nine-day Best of Hawaii guided vacation priced from $4250 per person (with savings of up to $915 per couple available).

9.     Sleep in a historic American property

Its insider moments like sleeping in the setting of historic events at Boston’s elegant Omni Parker House that really turn holiday experiences into lifelong memories. Dating back to 1855, the property was where John F. Kennedy prosed to Jackie O in the summer of 1953 and announced his bid for congress in 1946. The hotel was also the workplace for Malcolm X and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh and renowned for inventing the Boston cream pie in its kitchen. Stay in this Authentic Accommodation on Trafalgar’s 14-day East Coast USA & Canada guided vacation priced from $5195 per person (with savings of up to $1110 per couple available).

10.  Have a campsite dinner with a cowboy

Head into Big Sky Country where you’ll meet a resident cowboy for a western-style cookout. Venture to a private campsite to meet your host Happy Pappy, who will personally greet you and serve up one of his favourite all-American dishes. Pappy will regale you with history and tales of his life in the saddle before breaking into a western song. Find yourself in a cowboy hat as Pappy leads you all to the campfire. This cowboy isn’t armed with six shooters, but an old guitar. Songs next to the campfire conjure images of old wagon trains rolling west and the lonesome melodies of harmonicas in the dusk. Experience this on Trafalgar’s 10 Western Frontiers guided vacation priced from $3575 per person (with savings of up to $735 per person available).

Savings of up to $2296 per couple are available across Trafalgar’s 2016 The Americas program when you book and pay in full by November 19, 2015.

To find out more information, contact your local travel agent or visit www.trafalgar.com and follow us on Twitter at @TrafalgarCanada and Facebook. 

About TrafalgarWith almost 70 years of expertise and insider knowledge, we’re the most globally awarded guided holiday company. We reveal the must-see sights, but we also take guests deeper into the real culture of each destination. Created with our network of local connections, our hand-picked Insider Experiences reveal the unique people, places and traditions in every location - whether it’s dining with a local family at their vineyard, on an exclusive Be My Guest, or discovering history on a stay at an Authentic Accommodation. We offer more choice of destinations and trip styles than any other guided holiday company. And we take care of all the little details, so our guests enjoy an unforgettable holiday every time.

About The TreadRight FoundationCreated as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported more than 35 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation’s guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.

TreadRight’s past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society’s inaugural “World Legacy Awards,” WildAid and inspiring wildlife advocates like Terri Irwin.

To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at treadright.org.

Canada’s aging population is growing rapidly. Out of a total Canadian population of 33.5 million, nearly 5 million are seniors.

Canada is currently experiencing the highest growth rate for this age group since the late 1950s and early 1960s.  The children of this generation, dubbed “The sandwich generation,” are increasingly anxious about how to simultaneously care for their children while caring for their aging parents – many of whom want to age at home for as long as possible.

Mavencare, a new home care service for seniors, helps alleviate some of this anxiety by providing quality home care at a competitive rate that allows for higher salaries for PSWs. “We want to provide the best care possible.  To do this, we offer higher salaries to deserving health care workers and are able to retain the best of the best,” says James Cohen, Co-Founder of Mavencare. “We recognize that PSWs are undervalued and underpaid.  It is our belief that by combining technology with adequate salaries, we can modernize the home care service industry.”

Created by a team of elder care and technology experts, Mavencare provides technological monitoring services throughout the home care appointment.  Through the Mavencare app, selected family members receive regular updates, directly to their mobile phone.  These activity updates confirm that key tasks such as medication reminders and personal care services are completed. 

Available now in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Calgary, Mavencare plans to expand service across North America this year.  https://mavencare.com/

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Sabra Introduces 2oz Pizza Hummus Singles

New Single Serve Variety Brings a Favorite American Flavor Profile to a Versatile/Creamy Dip

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabra Dipping Company, maker of America's favorite hummus, introduced Pizza Hummus Singles to its line of dips and spreads, which includes more than 12 hummus flavors.  Sabra's rich, smooth Classic Hummus has been blended with fresh pizza inspired flavor kids love, including familiar herbs and spices like fresh basil and oregano.  The single serving 2-ounce containers pair well with pita chips and vegetables and are easy to slip in a lunch box or backpack for on the go mini meals and snacks. 

"With more than 25 million kids snacking every day - and plenty of busy adults, too, Pizza Singles present a better-for-you option in a favorite flavor Americans want," said Rachel Zander, Associate Brand Manager at Sabra.  "What makes our Pizza Hummus Singles so great is the convenience of a grab and go snack in a crowd-pleasing favorite flavor, packed with all of the fresh tasting ingredients consumers expect from Sabra." 
Just in time for back-to-school season, Sabra's 2 ounce Pizza Hummus Singles launch in August and will be available in a 6 count package near Sabra's other products in the deli section of major national retailers.  They will retail for $4.99 for the 6 count.
About Sabra Dipping Company, LLC
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC is the leader in the refrigerated dips and spreads category and producer of America's top-selling hummus. Sabra's award-winning hummus, available in more than a dozen flavors, and a wide range of authentic and delicious dips and spreads, including salsa, guacamole, and Greek yogurt vegetable dips, can be found nationwide in club stores, supermarkets, specialty retailers and through food service. Sabra operates a silver LEED certified factory in Virginia, and has received an A-Classification from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit board for food safety for its California Salsa plant every year since 2011. Find Sabra at www.sabra.com, www.facebook.com/sabra and @Sabra on twitter.
Sabra Dipping Company was formed as a U.S./Canadian joint venture between Strauss Group and PepsiCo. The Sabra joint venture draws on both Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, and Strauss Group's expertise to continue building this growing business. 

Don’t Tell Her to Relax: 22 Ways to Support Your Infertile Loved One Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond ..by: Zahie El Kouri.

Over 14 million American women are either unable to bear children, or are using some type of fertility treatment to assist in their efforts to have children. While these statistics illustrate the pervasive issue of infertility in the United States, they do not begin to illustrate the emotional toll that infertility produces: feelings of social isolation, depression, and frustration. 

Worse yet, family members and friends of those struggling with infertility oftentimes don’t know how to help, or what they can say to try and comfort and support their loved one.  

To try and help those struggling with infertility and the people who love and support them, former lawyer Zahie El Kouri wrote the new book, Don’t Tell Her to Relax: 22 Ways to Support Your Infertile Loved One Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond. Based on her own painful experiences, El Kouri teaches readers how to be supportive with women dealing with fertility issues without being intrusive or offensive.  Written in a compassionate and friendly tone, this new book is the ultimate guide for family members and friends who wish to help and emotionally support a loved one cope with the stress and frustration of infertility.

Designed as a tool to open the conversation between the person who is going through infertility and the person who wants to help, Don’t Tell Her to Relax also touches on:

·      Common Causes and Diagnosis: Common causes of infertility and different types of diagnostic procedures

·      Treatments and Costs: Various fertility treatments such as IUI (intrauterine insemination) and IVF (in vitro fertilization) as well as the financial costs associated with each

·      Hormones: The volatility of emotions that fertility hormones can produce in your loved one and how to handle them

·      Emotional Support Simple tips to help your loved one minimize stress and focus on the future

·      Building a Family: All of the ways possible to build your own family including: surrogacy, gestational carriers, embryo adoption, and traditional adoption

·      And much more!

“There was a long period in my life during which I was simultaneously trying to get pregnant, exploring adoption, and trying to imagine a life without children. During those years, there was a part of me that wanted to retreat, because it was so hard to explain how I was feeling to people who weren't struggling with the same issues,” says El Kouri. “At that time, I remember wishing that there was a manual I could hand to them, with step-by-step guidelines for what to say and what not to say to help me through a difficult time. When I finally did have a child, I didn't forget that need. I wrote this book to bridge the gap between those going through infertility and their loved ones.” 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Zahie El Kouri writes about infertility and immigrant culture, sharing her experience of surviving infertility through personal essays and articles. She has taught creative writing at the University of North Florida and the University of Oregon Law School and legal writing at Santa Clara University and Florida Coastal School of Law. She holds a J.D. from Cornell Law School and an MFA in creative writing from New School University.

El Kouri’s work has appeared in Mizna, a Journal of Arab-American writing, Memoir Journal, Dinarzad’s Children: an Anthology of Arab-American Literature, Brain, Child: the Magazine for Thinking Mothers, Ars Medica, and Full Grown People.  She currently lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and three beautiful children.  Don’t Tell Her to Relax is her first book. 

Don’t Tell Her to Relax is available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble Nook, and her websitewww.zahieelkouri.com.

Website: www.zahieelkouri.com

Connect with Zahie El Kouri on Facebook.com, LinkedIn.com, Twitter.com, andGoodReads.com.

JR-Auctions Proudly Presents a Night Under the Stars with Lead Vocalist and Song Writer from the Tower of Power, Larry Bragg

August 12th thru August 15th 2015



Positioning itself right in the middle of the week, the Cannery Row Auto, Art & Yacht Auction will offer vehicles of both land and sea. Be a part of and witness for yourself the excitement of the JR Auctions Cannery Row Auto, Art & Yacht Auction as rare, exotic and desirable automobiles get sold at record prices alongside fine art from historic artist as Jackson Pollock, Caravaggio, Picasso, Salvador Dali, Renoir, Mock- Cheval and Van Gogh. Automobiles will rotate on a circular stage overlooking the ostentatious Monterey Bay back drop. Later the Dolphin Ball room will auction priceless pieces of art followed by a late night reception for registered Bidders and Consignors. Join them with lead vocalist Larry Bragg from the Tower of Power as he will perform his exceptional vocals under the stars on the Monterey Plaza Piazza the evening of August 14th, 2015.

Venue Location: Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa – 400 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940

August 12th, 2015 – 12PM to 4PM - Collectable, classic, muscle automobiles will be auctioned.
- 5:00PM to 7:30 PM – Dreamcatchers International Fine Art Auction
- 9:00PM until 1AM – VIP Reception; Consignors and Bidders, Invite Guest.
August 13th, 2015 - 12PM to 4PM - Collectable, classic, muscle automobiles will be auctioned.
- 5:00PM to 7:30 PM – Dreamcatchers International Fine Art Auction
- 9:00PM until 1AM – VIP Reception; Consignors and Bidders, Invite Guest.
August 14th, 2015 - 12PM to 4PM - Collectable, classic, muscle automobiles will be auctioned.
- 5:00PM to 7:30 PM – Dreamcatchers International Fine Art Auction
- 8:00 PM to 10PM – Concert on the Plaza: Featured Vocalist: Larry Bragg, Lead singer to the Tower of Power.
- 9:00PM until 1AM – VIP Reception; Consignors and Bidders, Invite Guest.
August 15th, 2015 - 12PM to 4PM - Collectable, classic, muscle automobiles will be auctioned.
- 5:00PM to 7:30 PM – Dreamcatchers International Fine Art Auction
- 9:00PM until 1AM – VIP Reception; Consignors and Bidders, Invite Guest.