Giant Fortune Cookies Replace Sending Flower Bouquets For Restaurant Professional
United States of America (Press Release) March 10, 2008 -- According to Thom Wrenn, a restaurant industry professional, “there will be no more flowers sent – my loved ones are getting giant fortune cookies from now on!”
He enthusiastically said this after purchasing a giant fortune cookie from Margo at Edible Gifts Plus.
Thom is one of Margo’s many newest fans. He went on to say that “I was blown away by the understanding, care and service that I received from Edible Gifts Plus.” He claims that he went to work and “bragged” to his employees about “the level of service” that he had received. As a developer of Customer Service training programs, this says a great deal. And … the fortune cookie was delicious too!
Margo Saunders of Edible Gifts Plus enjoys helping her customers with their gift selections. Giant Fortune Cookies are a delicious and different gift idea. With over 30 flavors from which to choose – you can’t go wrong with these cookies that weigh almost a pound and are the size of a football. And the Giant Fortune Cookies are a winner each and every time.
No matter what the occasion – Birthdays, Anniversaries, Thank You gifts, New Product Launches, and Client Gifts - to name a few – Margo has a fortune cookie for you!! How much fun would it be to tell someone how truly “fortune”-ate they are with a giant fortune cookie? Or announce your pregnancy? Or put your special message inside the fortune cookie – such as a proposal of marriage? Your personalized message will have enormous appeal on the foot-long fortune inside a cookie. Margo can even customize your cookie with photos, artwork, logos, etc. for a unique and memorable gift.
For a truly special gift-giving experience, call Margo at Edible Gifts Plus. You’ll be glad you did.
About Edible Gifts Plus
Edible Gifts Plus is a gourmet foods business that is the result of years of party planning, research, unique gift giving and lots of delicious sampling! (She’s not just the owner, she’s a client too!) It is an appreciation for the best that life has to offer and a passion for excellence, in both product and customer service, that spawned EdibleGiftsPlus.com
Because passion drives this business, Margo works hard to ensure that clients’ special occasions are highly successful and memorable, rather than focusing on the sale of product. You will not find rigid product combos here – all gifts are customized to client needs. Just tell her about the recipient or event, and let her creative juices guarantee a beautiful, meaningful and memorable gift for any occasion.
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NJ Gourmet Food Store Celebrates 100 years of Fresh Market Success
United States of America (Press Release) March 13, 2008 -- Little Silver, NJ – One market. One family. One location. One commitment to carry only the “good stuff.” Together, they add up to 100 years of success for Sickles Market.
The Sickles family’s steadfast focus on a simple philosophy - to provide customers with the very best quality products found anywhere, and service to match – has transformed a small farm stand in Little Silver into the nationally recognized specialty food market it is today. And while the business itself is only 100 years old, its sits on land bestowed to the Sickles family under the King’s Land Grant program in the 1660s.
Sickles Market remains on that same property in one of New Jersey’s most affluent neighborhoods. Its ability to survive and thrive is due to a combination of hard work, dedication to the family heritage, and a willingness to serve the community.
In 1908, current owner Bob Sickles’ grandfather began farming the ancestral property where Bob’s Dad, Bob Sickles Sr., 80, still grows prized blackberries and raspberries. Bob Sr., who also farms vegetables on nearby leased property, is known for his green thumb and his lush, delicious and highly perishable berries, as well as other Jersey grown produce. His crops continue to draw serious home cooks, restaurant and catering chefs - and personal chefs of the area’s many rich and famous - to the market
A fire burned the seasonal farm stand in 1983 and the future of Sickles Market was in peril. But the family rallied and did not fall to development as so many independent farms have in New Jersey. They rebuilt a larger bigger building and continued on a growth track. As a result the family decided to build an even larger building that exists today and in 1998 Sickles Market opened as a year round specialty food market featuring the very best produce and garden center. Many advances have occurred including the highly recognized cheese counter, fine gifts, cut flowers and a loyalty gift card program. Today it is a nationally recognized award-winning third generation owned and independent operated market.
Whether it is 1908 or 2008, one phenomenon continues to separate Sickles Market from other markets. It’s the result of a steadfast family commitment: to treat their customers with genuine care. As a result, generations of customers have come to think of Sickles Market as an extension of their home. Customers know that Bob can be seen in the store as he moves about adjusting a stack of tomatoes or bidding a cheery hello to customers. His Dad can be found outdoors on one of his several tractors that he has rebuilt. Ted, Bob’s brother, who is the garden center’s self-taught nursery horticulturist, is often seen fielding customers’ gardening questions. A trip to Sickles puts the “Ah” into a harried day as people poke around and explore what’s new at the market.
It’s also what prompts an often overheard comment from customers: “I don’t know what I would do without Sickles.” It’s what fans call becoming “Sickle-ized.”
“Sickles creates a unique world with the freshest and best produce, prepared foods, great meats, a large selection of exotic imported and domestic specialty items,” observed John Roberts, former president of National Association of Specialty Food Trade and current president of Blackpoint Management, Inc., a consultant agency to the specialty food industry.
As an independent operation, Sickles Market plays an important role to its vendors too, particularly when it comes to providing shelf space for emerging specialty products, said Roberts. “As a result, Consumers get the best of the best, and new companies get access to an alert and receptive market.”
Once such a product passes Bob’s personal quality test, it can be made available to customers almost immediately, That’s much different from giant chain supermarkets, where a long and time-consuming chain-of-command delays or even prevents the introduction of new and unique products. Sickles customers, who are smart, affluent and food savvy, appreciate the opportunity to enjoy these unique products and trust Sickles to select and recommend only the best for their shelves. They rely on the Sickles buyers’ discerning tastes and selections. And those skills have earned Sickles Market’s national awards, including:
• 2007 Outstanding Retailer - National Association of Specialty Food Trade
• 2006 Top 100 Revolutionary Garden Centers for -Today’s Garden Center
• 2004 Innovator of the Year Award - Garden Center Management & Merchandising Magazine
But while the awards recognize the quality of products and service offered at Sickles, there is another measure of success for Bob and his crew: the satisfaction of contributing to the community in which they live and work. An expression of this genuine care is the market’s continued charitable endeavors including being a sponsor of the Two River Antique and Garden Tour since its inception. In addition to responding to as many donation requests as feasibly possible, since 2004, Sickles Market has held an annual fundraising event in the greenhouse. This Annual Wine and Cheese Tasting and Fundraiser benefits Holiday Express, a local charity that brings holiday cheer and necessary goods to people in need. To date, the event has raised an amazing total of $256,000.
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The English Garden Florist introduces TEGWeddings.com
United States of America (Press Release) March 20, 2008 -- TEGWeddings.com is a new online resource for couples in search of a wedding florist in the Raleigh-Durham-Triangle area.
“While our current website offers our customers fast and secure online floral shopping, it was not able to convey to wedding customers a sense of who we are as a wedding and event florist,” stated owner Cydney Davis-English. The new weddings site offers couples in search of a wedding florist a chance to learn more about The English Garden and their capabilities through an online gallery and testimonials from past customers.
“Our website also has a number of pages devoted to helping couples plan and budget for their wedding flowers. We have a number of sample floral designs to help inspire brides along with a planning checklist to help keep brides on track for a successful wedding,” stated Mrs. Davis-English. Among these features, the website also allows couples to submit detailed contact information to The English Garden to aid in the floral planning process.
The website offers potential customers a chance to view sample proposals and pricing worksheets created by The English Garden, which will help couples set their budget for floral decorations. It also provides brides an overview of how the English Garden staff approaches the proposal and pricing process.
“We believe every wedding must be a masterpiece, and the launching of this informative website will show potential brides how The English Garden can bring this level of commitment to their wedding,” commented Ms. Davis-English, who also worked in event planning in the nonprofit sector for several years before reentering the florist industry.
About The English Garden
The English Garden Florist is a full-service retail florist, gift shop and floral event provider. The English Garden brings a number of unique floral and gift services to its customers via its retail location and to national customers through its online presence. Owners, Warren English and Cydney Davis-English are 3rd generation shop owners. The English Garden consistently impresses Brides, Grooms and Mothers with their attention to detail, high level of customer attentiveness and ability to work within any budget.
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