Austin, TX – February 2, 2012 – Long Tail Products, formerly Webko Products, a marketing and product development agency, has just released the initial offering in a line of household silicone products geared toward the consumer marke, the Squish Silicone™ Microwave Omelet Maker, and new bottleBOSS™ designs which include both the bottleBOSS Wallet Size Opener and bottleBOSS Money Clips with unique laser engraved illustrations including: a Nautilus Star, a Bicep and a Cowboy branding a bottle.

The Squish Silicone Microwave Omelet Maker makes scrumptious omelets in minutes. Unlike similar microwavable omelet makers, this FDA approved, patent pending design is silicone-based instead of plastic; this eliminates the concern of carcinogens leaching into your food. This silicone omelet maket is non-stick, cleans easily, is dishwasher safe, and can handle all the way up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit; unlike the plastic competition, this microwave omelet market will not crack! The first design is available for purchase now for $14.95 on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Squish-Silicone-Microwave-Omelet-Maker/dp/B005ODCMEA, the Squish is perfect for college students, office warriors, athletes, and other time-crunched consumers.

Complementing the infamous Bottle Mates, a wallet size (the size of a credit card to fit in your wallet), stainless steel, lifetime-guaranteed bottle opener only 1mm thick, and the patent pending Bottle Mate Money Clip which includes a stainless steel clip for holding cash, credit or debit cards and other wallet items, the new bottleBOSS designs bear the attitude and personality of users.  

Perfect for the discriminating beer fanatic, home brewing king, or outdoorsman, as a gift for your significant other, coworker, groomsmen, or merely as a great conversation piece at your next fiesta, there is a bottleBOSS with artwork to fit your lifestyle. The bottleBOSS line is available  for purchase immediately for $7.95 for the bottleBOSS Wallet, which has a 5 star Amazon rating, and $14.95 for the bottleBOSS Money Clips models. To learn more or to order go to www.bottleBOSS.com. Both retailer and wholesale distributor inquires are encouraged.

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About Long Tail Products
Long Tail Products, formerly Webko Products, an Austin, TX based product development and marketing firm, develops and manufactures innovative products for Business to Business and Consumer markets. The company's initial product lines include; the Headset Buddy™ line of  headset adapter products for call center use, telephone, handheld and headset interoperability and the bottleBOSS™ line of unique and functional bottle openers and novelty products.

Long Tail's current product portfolio encompasses more than 30 unique solutions which can be seen at the company's web site: www.LongTailProducts.com or on their product web sites at www.TheHeadsetBuddy.com and www.bottleBOSS.com.

 Keywords: College, cooking, microwave, eggs, FDA, student, Beer, Brew, food, Gifts, bottles, retail, consumer, beverage, alcohol, fraternity, money, currency, sportsman, credit card bottle opener
 
 

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The designer interface of EDE ONLINE appeals to a modern readership that is passionate about the F&B lifestyle and culture. Topics range from product and brand showcases to features, trends, travel, personality profiles, art, media, education and events.

As founder Cyrille Stegmann describes, 'Like many, my passion for food, beverage and cigars goes beyond personal taste. Branding methods engage me as much as a brand itself. How a brand is created. A label designed. A product tried, tested, enhanced. As a consumer, I find the more one knows, the better the experience is. This is the premise for EDE ONLINE – it is a passion for knowledge beyond taste.'

Yael Alaton, Strategy Director for Pearlfisher says, 'EDE ONLINE is a unique site in that it manages to cover a broad variety of categories but also has the ability to target a niche and influential audience. This is a website that prides itself on the passion and interactive nature of its readership. It is organized in a modern and engaging way which makes it exciting for a design-savvy audience. We greatly look forward to seeing how it develops."

Roberta Muir, who is manager of the prestigious Sydney Seafood School – Australia's leading cooking school – and author of several books including the international 500 Cheeses also applauded the launch of EDE ONLINE, saying, 'It is a one of a kind in terms of its design and content. I'm personally excited about the scope of the site – I have no doubt it will become the online Mecca for foodies the world-over.'

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Glenmorangie Whisky commented that, 'The site looks brilliant; simply bursting with information!' And Al Chisolm, VP of Marketing Communications for Matusalem Rum gave very positive feedback about EDE ONLINE, 'It has a completely fresh look. The editorial covers a variety of areas, but they all intertwine and relate to each other very nicely. All the content is informative and ensures good reader engagement.'

While EDE ONLINE is launching internationally it is also structured to include region-specific sections – all of which will be unveiled over the course of 2012. Regions include Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.

At the time of launch, EDE ONLINE will have over 70 confirmed participants including the following:

Smeg Kitchen Appliances, Decanter Magazine, Campari Group, Glenmorangie Whisky, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Patron Tequila, ProWein, De Buyer Utensils, Sydney Seafood School, Calvisius Caviar, Le Creuset Crockery, Bols Bartending Academy, Villeroy & Boch Tableware, Matusalem Rum, Global Knives, Taste Magazine, Culinary Institute of America, Corona Extra Beer, Pearlfisher, Drambuie, Vinexpo.

ABOUT EDE ONLINE

EDE ONLINE (www.eat-drink-etc.com) is a peerless global gateway to high-end food, beverage and cigar information and resources. It is a showcase of international brands and products; a union of the commercial and creative. Intelligent, relevant content meets minimalist, artful design. A modern portal for expert opinions and recommendations. EDE ONLINE'S information is channeled directly from its sources. Respected, eminent insights are made personal. Processes laid bare. Trends predicted. Facts compiled. From the makers and creators, to industry professionals, students and keen consumers, EDE ONLINE'S audience shares a common passion. A desire to experience, taste, share and learn.

EDE ONLINE is an international website with regional divisions in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East.

For further information or press inquiries please contact the managing editor Amy Morison: amy@eat-drink-etc.com, www.eat-drink-etc.com

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The Vineyards will hold its 4th Annual Tomato Days festival during the 4th week in August. This is an annual tomato festival that is held during the hottest time of the year for this Missouri winery. More details are to come, but visitors should expect to be inundated with tomatoes, wine, and fun during the Festival.

After that, the Sante Fe Trail Food and Wine Festival will be held at Fahrmeier Family Vineyards. This festival brings a groups of Missouri wineries together to celebrate local wines, local food, and art. Chefs from the area will be cooking specialties of the area.

Fahrmeier Family Vineyards plans to begin distributing wine through the Missouri distributor, Pure Distribution, beginning in February. This means that fans of the winery will be able to see their favorite wines in more stores and locations throughout the state. 

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Fond favourites at the hotel restaurants such as the Roast du Vin with two courses for Sunday lunch, cheese and wine platters with a bottle of wine and the Mal Steak Nights will all continue to be available, but this is something more.

The two programmes - ClubMal for Malmaison and Smoak, and Societe du Vin for Hotel du Vin, Pub du Vin and Bistro du Vin, launched on the 4th January 2012 with a 50% off food offer for January. On registration an email is dispatched with the latest offers based on the register's preferences. Each month the brands will distribute varying promotions as well as individual hotels providing independently tailored offers for the properties. The user simply clicks on the URL to the registration pages, completes the form stating their preference, and will receive the voucher via email or direct to their smart phone. There is no obligation or cost to sign up and receive the offers.

In addition, Hotel du Vin, Pub du Vin, Bistro du Vin, Malmaison and Smoak will be working with their nominated suppliers to create bespoke packages, events and offers integrating their valued products.  Everything from Donald Russell steak nights and La Cave à Fromage cheese tastings, to exclusive competitions and inspired menu's created in partnership with local suppliers; the offers will support the brands ethos of homegrown and local, a celebration of all that's great about the regions and their amazing people.

Malmaison will convert any pessimist with divinely tasty, beautifully presented cuisine prepared with incredible local ingredients and served with passion. All the Mal bars have lashings of attitude, and have been designed with an eye to the hip, trendy and chic, offering patrons a venue in which to sip delicious signature cocktails before taking up the ClubMal offer. Hotel du Vin's concept is bistro dining and an excellence in wine with rooms attached. An elegant and atmospheric setting for lunch or dinner and an ideal place to meet, celebrate or simply pass the time. Add to this the passion for everything from whisky to local beers and of course, wine, all served by knowledgeable, helpful and passionate people.

The programmes ClubMal and Societe du Vin are about rewarding and engaging the loyal diner at a time when the passion for great dining reigns supreme, but a cost conscious market place dictates a need to drive value for money.

About Hotel Du Vin:
Hotel du Vin combines an elegant and unpretentious style with an unquestionable devotion to wine. The luxury hotel offers fourteen converted spaces, including a Georgian townhouse, a brewery, and a hospital, all eclectically furnished in a timeless manner. Guests can enjoy a trademark hotel bistro serving outstanding, locally sourced produce from its new homegrown and local menu, an outstanding cellar, Egyptian linen and monsoon showers in the guest rooms, a Laroche tasting room for the wine-lover, a cigar shack in its gardens, and inspiring original art in its halls.

About Malmaison:
Malmaison offers twelve boutique hotels in the UK, all featuring super slinky rooms and suites, with super-fast broadband. Guests can enjoy visiting the high-octane bars stocked with cocktails and bubbly within the hotels and can dine on the best local produce in the hotel restaurants.

PR Contact:
Louise Philip
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin
The Quayside    
Newcastle
NE1 3DX
0191 233 1057
www.malmaison.com

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A 91 rating puts Exclusiv Vodka in a very lofty category, sharing the same tasting score or higher with the likes of Skyy Vodka, Chopin, Svedka, Finlandia and more.  What makes Exclusiv stand out from it's equally rated counterparts is the price. 

At around $10.00 a litre, Exclusiv Vodka is a mere fraction of the cost of the other brands that scored the same in recent taste test results.   Serge Chistov, importer of Exclusiv Vodka is quoted, 'With our Russian roots, it was always our intention to show that price does not make the vodka.  In Russia we do not drink expensive vodkas; we drink quality vodkas. To make Exclusiv, we use quality ingredients blended together with the precision and patience that gives Exclusiv Vodka its popular taste.'

Below are the notes from the BTI January 2012 tasting regarding Exclusiv Vodka:

'Clear. Mild aromas of almond nougat, sweet cream, and minerals with a supple dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, lightly peppery finish. Very clean and lively.'
Exclusiv Vodka is one of the fastest growing vodka brands on the market today. 

Imported from Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe located between Romania and Ukraine, Exclusiv uses the richest raw materials and finest distilling processes.  Surprisingly, a litre of Exclusiv vodka only costs about $10.00.  It's distinct upscale flavor and rich heritage combined with an attractive price point has made Exclusiv Vodka one of the most in-demand Vodka brands for restaurants, retailers and consumers. 

For information about where to buy Exclusiv Vodka, please go to http://www.exclusiv-vodka.com/where-to-buy-vodka

About Exclusiv Vodka
Exclusiv Vodka is imported through Serge Imports, LLC and is available in NY, NJ, CT and FL through the Charmer Sunbelt Group (CSG), one of the nation's leading distributors of fine wines, spirits, beer and other beverages. CSG operates local distributor and/or brokerage houses in 15 markets – Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York (Metro and Upstate), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and The District of Columbia.

http://www.exclusiv-vodka.com

About BTI/Tastings.com
The Beverage Testing Institute was founded in 1981 with the objective of producing fair and impartial wine reviews for consumers. Today, this philosophy still holds true.  Over the years, our buying guides have appeared in the Wine Enthusiast, Restaurant Hospitality, The New Yorker Magazine, Wine & Spirits, International Wine Review, Epicurious.com, All About Beer, and many others.

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10% of the proceeds from We Remember wine sales go directly to the Veterans Research Corporation (http://www.veteransresearchcorp.org). Their mission is to remember and honor the sacrifices of those who serve. These proceeds support world class medical research for veterans of all generations.  Medical research is vital in addressing the wounds of war, seen and unseen.

The "Lt. Dan Benefit Concert" will take place on Thursday, March 1 at the Town Square Park in Old Town, Temecula, CA. Tickets are available at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater box office, 42051 Main St., Old Town Temecula. They are also available at www.TemeculaTheater.org, by calling the theater at (866) 653-8696 or www.TemeculaNightOut.com . Ticket prices are between $35 and range up to $150 for VIP seating. We Remember wine will be served in the VIP room during this exceptional benefit concert.

Money raised from ticket purchases of this Temecula event will go to building a "Smart Home" for 27-year-old Cpl. Juan Dominguez, who became a triple amputee as a result of injuries sustained in Afghanistan. After a visit to Temecula is when he chose it as the city where he wants to live with his 9-year-old daughter Victoria. Juan's state of the art "Smart Home" will be specifically designed to allow him to live independently.

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About Briar Rose Winery and its Philanthropic Giving
Briar Rose Winery is located in Temecula, California and has the proud distinction of being the Temecula Valley's premier boutique winery. They strive to produce handcrafted, small lot, premium, and artisan wines made from the most intensely flavored grapes from their lush vineyards. http://www.BriarRoseWinery.com

If you would like more information about the Veterans Research Corporation, please contact Kerstin Lynam at 858-752-2943 or VeteransResearchCorp@gmail.com

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