• Serve Family-Style Meals
People want large, family-style portions
that they can share with others, the larger
portions provide leftovers to take home,
which is perceived as an extra value. If
this applies to your establishment, it can
be a great way to draw customers during
the winter months. Also advertise as
take out “family style” for upcoming
holiday events.
• Raise A Glass
Make happy hour come back, and for
a three hour period. During this time
incorporate drink specials, as well as
food specials to help people relax and
relieve their stress. This will be a great
way to try new appetizers and entrees to
see how they will sell, and a great way
to get feedback on new ideas. Be sure to
check your local laws regarding alcohol
related promotions and to train your
staff on how to serve alcohol safely.
• Not Always the Norm
Offer Daily Features and Specials that
are a little different. Seafood features,
Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Vegetables & Pork
are all items that can be presented and
30948 Cuisine
5158 Hormel
Old Smokehouse Sliced Bacon 13/17
14868 Pete-za
Pizza Dough, flat 22 oz.
32592 Dianne’s Triple Chocolate Dessert Shooter
15494 Carlas
Maryland Crab Ravioli
16366 Amoy
Gourmet Chicken Potsticker
19528 Mayan
Yellow Corn Tortilla Wrap 6”
19532 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 6”
19538 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 10”
19546 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 8”
19548 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 6”
19550 Mayan
• Offer Home Style Favorites
During the Holidays I encourage you
to offer seasonal favorites and to make
them from scratch. When you make
your own items you can advertise them
that way, and word of mouth spreads
quickly. Remember during the colder
months people will eat heavier and are
drawn towards richer foods.
• To Go Meals
There is a lot of take out business at
this time of year, people are busy and
want to make life easy. Make sure that
your take out program is the best in the
area! Have a check list for your staff
so nothing is forgotten. As mentioned
previously; Family Meals To Go really
is a must through the holiday months.
Promote to your customers that you
are offering complete meals ready to
go. Thanksgiving Feast meals can have
everything ready for the customer
to heat up at home, from Turkey, to
Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, and all the
Fixings including Dessert. I know from
experience in the past that this is very
profitable and if done right can be very
easy on your kitchen staff.
cooked many different ways. Offering
a wide variety of items cooked a little
differently will attract customers.
• Make Them Laugh
Create advertisements, promotions or
displays that bring a smile to customer
faces. Try to have upbeat music and
creative menu selections that are
familiar, but maybe have a name twist.
Anything to create a positive and
pleasant atmosphere.
Buffalo Chicken Springroll
32594 Dianne’s Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Shooter
32596 Dianne’s Peanut Butter Crunch Dessert Shooter
32598 Dianne’s Tiramisu Dessert Shooter
33036 Dianne’s Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
36348 Muffin
Wholegrain Blueberry Muffin
36350 Muffin
Wholegrain Chocolate Chip Muffin
36352 Muffin
Wholegrain Banana Muffin
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 8”
36356 Muffin
Wholegrain Apple Cinnamon Muffin
19552 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 12”
36368 David’s
Red Velvet Cheese Muffin
19590 Mayan
Variety Pack Tortilla Wrap 12”
19618 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 10”
36382 David’s
Raisin Bran Muffin
19640 Amoy
Buckwheat Soba Noodles, frozen
38268 Rich’s
Parkerhouse Roll Dough
20070 Pepsi
Pepsi BIB, 5 gallon
39502 LaBrea
Three Cheese Semolina Bread
20072 Pepsi
Diet Pepsi BIB, 5 gallon
20074 Pepsi
Sierra Mist BIB, 5 gallon
22734 SBR
Gallon Pump F-Style,
28512 Rosies
Loganberry Drink
29408 IBC
Black Cherry Soda, glass bottles
29410 IBC
Cream Soda, glass bottles
29412 IBC
Root Beer, glass bottles
29414 IBC
Diet Root Beer, glass bottles
40684 Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Baking Mix
45344 RedDiam Classic Roast Coffee
for SBR 64oz. jugs
30212 WngHng Eggroll Wrapper, 7x7”
30254 Anchor
Bella Bites, mushroom with cheese
30628 Anchor
Chip N Dipper, Nacho
30630 Anchor
Chip N Dipper, Spinach & Artichoke
30942 Cuisine
Beef Satay Hors d’oeuvres
30946 Cuisine
Sesame Chicken Tender Skewer
45346 RedDiam European Roast Coffee
46158 Lipton
Unsweetened Tea
46160 Lipton
Sweetened Tea with Lemon
48518 Sunshine Cheez-It Original Whole Grain Crackers
52396 Minor
Roasted Garlic Concentrated Base
59858 Dinex
Lid, Sip Mug
59860 Dinex
Lid, Translucent Small Bowl
59862 Dinex
Lid, Translucent, 9oz. Bowl
59864 Dinex
Lid, Tumbler
59866 Dinex
Lid, Tumbler
63074 WNA
Cutlery Pack, Knife, Fork, Spoon, black
94742 Packer
Medium Mushrooms
2063 Allen Street Ext. • Falconer, NY 14733
800-632-6328 • www.maplevalefarms.com
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These great items are now available to order!
3200 MF Meat Ball Tip Strip Steak, USDA Select
Aaron Barnes, Maplevale Farms Corporate Chef
• Offer Multi Course Menus
Attract customers and encourage them
to order more than just an entree by
offering a complete meal for a set price.
Another way is to have a select one
appetizer to share, and choice of two
entrees for a set price, this may catch
the eye of budget-conscious customers.
With these types of offers, you are still
able to upsell for a dessert and drinks.
When you arrange the menu, make
sure the appetizers offered are sized and
priced right to make you money.
NEW at Maplevale Farms
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Taste
Volume 5 / Issue 6
November-December 2016
A Perfect Blend of
the OLD and the New
My wife Jenny and I recently took our yearly trip to Boston. We arrived at Logan airport
and proceeded to the ground transportation area. Instead of seeking out a cab (which
stereotypically would be an older slightly beat up yellow car with about a quarter of a
million hard miles on it) I pulled out my Smart Phone and went to my Uber app. It was
my first time using it so I was slightly skeptical as to how it would go. I put in our location
and the destination address and chose UberX. Within seconds I received a call from our
soon to be driver. He let me know he was about 7 minutes away. I knew he was telling the
truth because I looked at my phone and it said he was 7 minutes away. It also gave me the
model of the car, license plate number the drivers name and a photo of him. He showed up
and all was good so we made our way to the hotel which was on the West end of Boston.
So we were in Boston - a city founded in 1630. The city that holds much of our country’s
history. Paul Revere, The Old North Church, The Boston Tea Party, Cheers! (The Bull
Finch Pub) - OK that was the old with the new.
We checked in to our hotel and like most people in the food business we started to have
conversation as to where we were going to eat. We were fairly close to Little Italy which is
in the North end of the city. This area is filled with great little family owned and operated
restaurants and bakeries. With this many choices where would we go?
How would we decide? Yelp of course. So I pulled out
my Smart phone and went to the Yelp app and looked
for stars, reviews and ratings for restaurants in the
North end of Boston. Our choice was Dino’s!
Continued inside....
Ham
4784 Country Inn Ham
All purpose oval shaped ham for
uniform slicing. Lean, hickory
smoked and water added.
2/10 lb. average
4800 Pit Ham
Tear drop shaped, lean ham.
Water added. 2/15 lb. average
Bacon
5114 EZ Pan
Sliced Bacon 10/12
Extra smoked. 2/10 lb.
5116 3 Star
Sliced Bacon 18/22
Sugar cured and smoked.
Laid out 8-10 slices per
sheet. 15 lb.
4810 Round Country Inn Ham
Fully cooked, sugar cured and
hickory smoked. 8% water added.
5142 3 Star
Sliced Bacon 14/18
Hickory smoked and gas
flushed. Larger slices. 20 lb.
4820 Boneless Tavern Ham
All purpose football shaped ham.
Excellent flavor. Sugar cured,
hickory smoked and water added.
5152 Applewood Smoked
Sliced Bacon 14/16
Grill fresh 3 star applewood
smoked, sliced slab bacon.
14-16 slices per pound. 15 lb.
2/11 lb. average
4/16 lb. average
4872 Classic Virginia Ham
Sugar cured, sweet, hickory smoked,
fully cooked whole muscle ham.
8% water added. 2/9 lb. average
Kielbassi
5726 Skinless Kielbassi Link 4/1
Skinless, heavily smoked with tasty garlic seasonings. Works
on a roller grill. Four kielbassi per pound, 7” length. 10 lb.
Squat Containers & Lids
Hinged Containers
Hinged Sandwich Container
6”x6”x3” foam container. 500 count
64040 white | 64042 black
64070 Hinged White Foam Container
All purpose, 1 compartment container with
removable lid. 9.25” x 6.375” x 2.875”.
200 count
64096 Hinged Black Foam Container
All purpose, 1 compartment container.
9.375” x 9” x 3”. 200 count
64092 Hinged White Foam Container
All purpose, 3 compartment container.
9.5” x 9.25” x 3”. 200 count
Foam Squat Containers
Ideal for Soup!
64160 8 oz. 1000 count
64180 12 oz. 500 count
64200 16 oz. 500 count
64210 Translucent Vented Lids
Fits 8 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz.
squat containers. 1000 count
Cups & Lids
Fusion Escape Cups
Graphically enhanced insulated cups,
thermo thin core, low heat transfer.
61270 12 oz. 1000 count
61272 16 oz. 1000 count
61156 Black Cappuccino Lids
Fits 12 oz. and 16 oz. Fusion
Escape Cups. 1000 count
Continued from cover....
We set out on our quest to find Dino’s to get some dinner.
As we started walking down cobblestone streets that our
forefathers were walking over 200 years prior it dawned on
us - we weren’t sure how to get there. So I pulled out my
Smart phone... Hey Siri give me walking directions to Dino’s
Restaurant in North Boston. In seconds Siri answered
and supplied us with step by step directions! We made it
to Dino’s to find a quaint little place with a black board
listing their offerings and about 7 four top tables. There was
a counter with a register on the counter and what looked
to be a traditional Italian family as the workers. We made
our choices and gave them to the lady behind the counter.
We chose our table, of which there were only 2 left and
the other one was full within minutes. Shortly our meals
were delivered by the same person that took our order. Our
dinners were both large enough to feed a family! The quality
of the food was awesome! I of course ate my entire “family
sized” meal.
After dinner we were walking in the neighborhood
admiring all of the businesses and the huge amount of
people walking around. It seemed like the clocks had been
turned back because all of the foot traffic. It was great to
see. After walking for a while we decided it was time to
seek out a good place for dessert. So - you guessed it, out
came the Smart phone! Best cannoli’s in Little Italy (in our
opinion) is Modern Bakery. The line was out the door, the
door had a sign that we had seen many times on our walk.
Cash only. Hmmm I generally don’t carry much cash. You
know, because we don’t have to anymore with debit cards,
credit cards, pay on line... but I confirmed that I had enough
to spring for dessert. We got in line and got 2 cannolis to go.
As stated - they were the best!
Create your own perfect blend of the old and the new. Don’t
lose that family owned “homey” feel and service that your
customers deserve. But also make yourselves visible and
accessible to the Millennial’s (there I said it). A Millennial
is defined as someone who was born in the 1980’s or 1990’s.
This group has a reputation of being more tech savvy than
us uhhum... older people.
Don’t lose that family owned “homey” feel
and service that your customers deserve.
Did you know that orders for take out or delivery coming
into restaurants via mobile devices has doubled in the last
5 years? Are you set up to be able to receive these orders?
Do you have a website with your menu,
photos of your restaurant and
directions to get your customers to
you?
If you aren’t currently “connected”
like this and you aren’t a
Millennial or a “Millennial at
heart” seek out a Millennial from
your staff that is looking to better
their position. Sit down with them
and figure out how you want to be
“connected” to all of these growing
opportunities. Once you have a
plan and it is implemented start
tracking the activity and the new
business that you will get from it.
I think you will be pleasantly
surprised.
Made with all natural sugar and
no high fructose corn syrup
51488 Carolina BBQ Sauce
Apple cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, and a little
cayenne pepper heat - known as mop & slop. 3/112 oz.
51490 Bourbon & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
Smoky bourbon, sweet brown sugar and
a hint of spicy black pepper. 3/112 oz.
51492 Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Sweet, smoky molasses with a hint of apple cider
vinegar and a little black pepper heat. 3/112 oz.
51494 Sweet Sriracha BBQ Sauce
Boisterous flavor with a sweet and spicy punch! 3/112 oz.
BBQ & Wing
Sauces
51496 Buttered Apple BBQ Sauce 3/112 oz.
Lively combination of smoke and fruit flavors.
51498 Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce
Aromatic sauce bursting with zesty garlic and
spice, blended with 100% Parmesan cheese
and finished with a twist of citrus. 3/112 oz.
51500 Buffalo Wing Sauce
Full body with a smooth light butter finish
makes this a perfect wing sauce. 3/112 oz.
Chris Loomis, Executive Vice President
Bacon Bread Pudding
Portion
Food Cost 1.27
Menu Price 3.99
Gross Profit 2.72
Food Cost 31.8%
Recipe Serves 8
Brand New Sauces!
5152 Sugardale
12020 Northrop
13510 Meadow
39452 European
55190 Nugget
99110 Domino
Applewood Smoked Bacon 12 slices /2.67
Grade A Large Eggs
8 each /0.58
2% Milk
6 cups /1.76
5/8” Sourdough Bread
18 slices /4.56
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 oz. /0.10
Light Brown Sugar
6 oz. /0.44
1. Preheat oven to 325oF.
2. Cook bacon until just crisp, cool and chop.
3. Combine milk, brown sugar, 5 egg yolks, 3 whole eggs,
and cinnamon. Whisk until blended and set aside.
3. Remove crust from bread and cut into cubes. Place in large bowl and add chopped bacon. Toss until evenly distributed. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
4. Pour egg mixture over the bread and bacon. Set aside for 20 minutes,
allowing mixture to soak into the bread.
5. Cover pan with foil and poke two holes to allow steam to release. Bake
for 75 minutes, then remove foil and bake for additional 15 minutes.
Made with fresh ingredients and imported Italian tomatoes.
Graziana sauces provide that “Made from Scratch Flavor”
and are ready to use or can be used as a starter base.
51502 Arrabiatta Sauce
Made with 100% imported Italian tomatoes for
a truly Old World Sauce. Sweet flavor with light
herb earth tones and a hint of garlic. 3/104 oz.
51504 Alla Vodka Sauce
Rich, creamy sauce made with 100% imported
Italian tomatoes, heavy whipping cream, and
imported Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. 3/104 oz.
51506 Marsala Wine Sauce
A unique simmering sauce made with real Marsala
wine, fresh garlic and mushrooms. 3/104 oz.
Beef & Pork Meatballs 2/5 lb.
Cooked meatballs made Italian style
from pork and beef with Romano and
Ricotta cheeses. Bold, peppery flavor.
15228 1/2 oz.
15274 1 oz.
15318 2 oz.
Sapora
5770 Italian Sausage
Cooked mild Italian sausage,
banquet cut at 5/8” and IQF. 3/4 lb.
15208 1/8 oz. Wedding Meatball/Topping
Oven baked, fully cooked all beef meatballs
made with cheese. IQF. 10 lb.
15250 1/2 oz. Beef & Turkey Meatballs
Fully cooked, oven baked meatballs. 2/5 lb.
15230 1/2 oz. Swedish Meatballs
Fully cooked, oven baked from beef and
pork with authentic swedish flavors. 10 lb.
Italian Meatballs 10 lb.
Fully cooked, oven baked beef
meatballs with Romano cheese. IQF.
15240 .5 oz.
15270
1 oz.
15300 1.5 oz.
2 oz.
15310
Ham
4784 Country Inn Ham
All purpose oval shaped ham for
uniform slicing. Lean, hickory
smoked and water added.
2/10 lb. average
4800 Pit Ham
Tear drop shaped, lean ham.
Water added. 2/15 lb. average
Bacon
5114 EZ Pan
Sliced Bacon 10/12
Extra smoked. 2/10 lb.
5116 3 Star
Sliced Bacon 18/22
Sugar cured and smoked.
Laid out 8-10 slices per
sheet. 15 lb.
4810 Round Country Inn Ham
Fully cooked, sugar cured and
hickory smoked. 8% water added.
5142 3 Star
Sliced Bacon 14/18
Hickory smoked and gas
flushed. Larger slices. 20 lb.
4820 Boneless Tavern Ham
All purpose football shaped ham.
Excellent flavor. Sugar cured,
hickory smoked and water added.
5152 Applewood Smoked
Sliced Bacon 14/16
Grill fresh 3 star applewood
smoked, sliced slab bacon.
14-16 slices per pound. 15 lb.
2/11 lb. average
4/16 lb. average
4872 Classic Virginia Ham
Sugar cured, sweet, hickory smoked,
fully cooked whole muscle ham.
8% water added. 2/9 lb. average
Kielbassi
5726 Skinless Kielbassi Link 4/1
Skinless, heavily smoked with tasty garlic seasonings. Works
on a roller grill. Four kielbassi per pound, 7” length. 10 lb.
Squat Containers & Lids
Hinged Containers
Hinged Sandwich Container
6”x6”x3” foam container. 500 count
64040 white | 64042 black
64070 Hinged White Foam Container
All purpose, 1 compartment container with
removable lid. 9.25” x 6.375” x 2.875”.
200 count
64096 Hinged Black Foam Container
All purpose, 1 compartment container.
9.375” x 9” x 3”. 200 count
64092 Hinged White Foam Container
All purpose, 3 compartment container.
9.5” x 9.25” x 3”. 200 count
Foam Squat Containers
Ideal for Soup!
64160 8 oz. 1000 count
64180 12 oz. 500 count
64200 16 oz. 500 count
64210 Translucent Vented Lids
Fits 8 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz.
squat containers. 1000 count
Cups & Lids
Fusion Escape Cups
Graphically enhanced insulated cups,
thermo thin core, low heat transfer.
61270 12 oz. 1000 count
61272 16 oz. 1000 count
61156 Black Cappuccino Lids
Fits 12 oz. and 16 oz. Fusion
Escape Cups. 1000 count
Continued from cover....
We set out on our quest to find Dino’s to get some dinner.
As we started walking down cobblestone streets that our
forefathers were walking over 200 years prior it dawned on
us - we weren’t sure how to get there. So I pulled out my
Smart phone... Hey Siri give me walking directions to Dino’s
Restaurant in North Boston. In seconds Siri answered
and supplied us with step by step directions! We made it
to Dino’s to find a quaint little place with a black board
listing their offerings and about 7 four top tables. There was
a counter with a register on the counter and what looked
to be a traditional Italian family as the workers. We made
our choices and gave them to the lady behind the counter.
We chose our table, of which there were only 2 left and
the other one was full within minutes. Shortly our meals
were delivered by the same person that took our order. Our
dinners were both large enough to feed a family! The quality
of the food was awesome! I of course ate my entire “family
sized” meal.
After dinner we were walking in the neighborhood
admiring all of the businesses and the huge amount of
people walking around. It seemed like the clocks had been
turned back because all of the foot traffic. It was great to
see. After walking for a while we decided it was time to
seek out a good place for dessert. So - you guessed it, out
came the Smart phone! Best cannoli’s in Little Italy (in our
opinion) is Modern Bakery. The line was out the door, the
door had a sign that we had seen many times on our walk.
Cash only. Hmmm I generally don’t carry much cash. You
know, because we don’t have to anymore with debit cards,
credit cards, pay on line... but I confirmed that I had enough
to spring for dessert. We got in line and got 2 cannolis to go.
As stated - they were the best!
Create your own perfect blend of the old and the new. Don’t
lose that family owned “homey” feel and service that your
customers deserve. But also make yourselves visible and
accessible to the Millennial’s (there I said it). A Millennial
is defined as someone who was born in the 1980’s or 1990’s.
This group has a reputation of being more tech savvy than
us uhhum... older people.
Don’t lose that family owned “homey” feel
and service that your customers deserve.
Did you know that orders for take out or delivery coming
into restaurants via mobile devices has doubled in the last
5 years? Are you set up to be able to receive these orders?
Do you have a website with your menu,
photos of your restaurant and
directions to get your customers to
you?
If you aren’t currently “connected”
like this and you aren’t a
Millennial or a “Millennial at
heart” seek out a Millennial from
your staff that is looking to better
their position. Sit down with them
and figure out how you want to be
“connected” to all of these growing
opportunities. Once you have a
plan and it is implemented start
tracking the activity and the new
business that you will get from it.
I think you will be pleasantly
surprised.
Made with all natural sugar and
no high fructose corn syrup
51488 Carolina BBQ Sauce
Apple cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, and a little
cayenne pepper heat - known as mop & slop. 3/112 oz.
51490 Bourbon & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
Smoky bourbon, sweet brown sugar and
a hint of spicy black pepper. 3/112 oz.
51492 Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Sweet, smoky molasses with a hint of apple cider
vinegar and a little black pepper heat. 3/112 oz.
51494 Sweet Sriracha BBQ Sauce
Boisterous flavor with a sweet and spicy punch! 3/112 oz.
BBQ & Wing
Sauces
51496 Buttered Apple BBQ Sauce 3/112 oz.
Lively combination of smoke and fruit flavors.
51498 Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce
Aromatic sauce bursting with zesty garlic and
spice, blended with 100% Parmesan cheese
and finished with a twist of citrus. 3/112 oz.
51500 Buffalo Wing Sauce
Full body with a smooth light butter finish
makes this a perfect wing sauce. 3/112 oz.
Chris Loomis, Executive Vice President
Bacon Bread Pudding
Portion
Food Cost 1.27
Menu Price 3.99
Gross Profit 2.72
Food Cost 31.8%
Recipe Serves 8
Brand New Sauces!
5152 Sugardale
12020 Northrop
13510 Meadow
39452 European
55190 Nugget
99110 Domino
Applewood Smoked Bacon 12 slices /2.67
Grade A Large Eggs
8 each /0.58
2% Milk
6 cups /1.76
5/8” Sourdough Bread
18 slices /4.56
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 oz. /0.10
Light Brown Sugar
6 oz. /0.44
1. Preheat oven to 325oF.
2. Cook bacon until just crisp, cool and chop.
3. Combine milk, brown sugar, 5 egg yolks, 3 whole eggs,
and cinnamon. Whisk until blended and set aside.
3. Remove crust from bread and cut into cubes. Place in large bowl and add chopped bacon. Toss until evenly distributed. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
4. Pour egg mixture over the bread and bacon. Set aside for 20 minutes,
allowing mixture to soak into the bread.
5. Cover pan with foil and poke two holes to allow steam to release. Bake
for 75 minutes, then remove foil and bake for additional 15 minutes.
Made with fresh ingredients and imported Italian tomatoes.
Graziana sauces provide that “Made from Scratch Flavor”
and are ready to use or can be used as a starter base.
51502 Arrabiatta Sauce
Made with 100% imported Italian tomatoes for
a truly Old World Sauce. Sweet flavor with light
herb earth tones and a hint of garlic. 3/104 oz.
51504 Alla Vodka Sauce
Rich, creamy sauce made with 100% imported
Italian tomatoes, heavy whipping cream, and
imported Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. 3/104 oz.
51506 Marsala Wine Sauce
A unique simmering sauce made with real Marsala
wine, fresh garlic and mushrooms. 3/104 oz.
Beef & Pork Meatballs 2/5 lb.
Cooked meatballs made Italian style
from pork and beef with Romano and
Ricotta cheeses. Bold, peppery flavor.
15228 1/2 oz.
15274 1 oz.
15318 2 oz.
Sapora
5770 Italian Sausage
Cooked mild Italian sausage,
banquet cut at 5/8” and IQF. 3/4 lb.
15208 1/8 oz. Wedding Meatball/Topping
Oven baked, fully cooked all beef meatballs
made with cheese. IQF. 10 lb.
15250 1/2 oz. Beef & Turkey Meatballs
Fully cooked, oven baked meatballs. 2/5 lb.
15230 1/2 oz. Swedish Meatballs
Fully cooked, oven baked from beef and
pork with authentic swedish flavors. 10 lb.
Italian Meatballs 10 lb.
Fully cooked, oven baked beef
meatballs with Romano cheese. IQF.
15240 .5 oz.
15270
1 oz.
15300 1.5 oz.
2 oz.
15310
Ham
4784 Country Inn Ham
All purpose oval shaped ham for
uniform slicing. Lean, hickory
smoked and water added.
2/10 lb. average
4800 Pit Ham
Tear drop shaped, lean ham.
Water added. 2/15 lb. average
Bacon
5114 EZ Pan
Sliced Bacon 10/12
Extra smoked. 2/10 lb.
5116 3 Star
Sliced Bacon 18/22
Sugar cured and smoked.
Laid out 8-10 slices per
sheet. 15 lb.
4810 Round Country Inn Ham
Fully cooked, sugar cured and
hickory smoked. 8% water added.
5142 3 Star
Sliced Bacon 14/18
Hickory smoked and gas
flushed. Larger slices. 20 lb.
4820 Boneless Tavern Ham
All purpose football shaped ham.
Excellent flavor. Sugar cured,
hickory smoked and water added.
5152 Applewood Smoked
Sliced Bacon 14/16
Grill fresh 3 star applewood
smoked, sliced slab bacon.
14-16 slices per pound. 15 lb.
2/11 lb. average
4/16 lb. average
4872 Classic Virginia Ham
Sugar cured, sweet, hickory smoked,
fully cooked whole muscle ham.
8% water added. 2/9 lb. average
Kielbassi
5726 Skinless Kielbassi Link 4/1
Skinless, heavily smoked with tasty garlic seasonings. Works
on a roller grill. Four kielbassi per pound, 7” length. 10 lb.
Squat Containers & Lids
Hinged Containers
Hinged Sandwich Container
6”x6”x3” foam container. 500 count
64040 white | 64042 black
64070 Hinged White Foam Container
All purpose, 1 compartment container with
removable lid. 9.25” x 6.375” x 2.875”.
200 count
64096 Hinged Black Foam Container
All purpose, 1 compartment container.
9.375” x 9” x 3”. 200 count
64092 Hinged White Foam Container
All purpose, 3 compartment container.
9.5” x 9.25” x 3”. 200 count
Foam Squat Containers
Ideal for Soup!
64160 8 oz. 1000 count
64180 12 oz. 500 count
64200 16 oz. 500 count
64210 Translucent Vented Lids
Fits 8 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz.
squat containers. 1000 count
Cups & Lids
Fusion Escape Cups
Graphically enhanced insulated cups,
thermo thin core, low heat transfer.
61270 12 oz. 1000 count
61272 16 oz. 1000 count
61156 Black Cappuccino Lids
Fits 12 oz. and 16 oz. Fusion
Escape Cups. 1000 count
Continued from cover....
We set out on our quest to find Dino’s to get some dinner.
As we started walking down cobblestone streets that our
forefathers were walking over 200 years prior it dawned on
us - we weren’t sure how to get there. So I pulled out my
Smart phone... Hey Siri give me walking directions to Dino’s
Restaurant in North Boston. In seconds Siri answered
and supplied us with step by step directions! We made it
to Dino’s to find a quaint little place with a black board
listing their offerings and about 7 four top tables. There was
a counter with a register on the counter and what looked
to be a traditional Italian family as the workers. We made
our choices and gave them to the lady behind the counter.
We chose our table, of which there were only 2 left and
the other one was full within minutes. Shortly our meals
were delivered by the same person that took our order. Our
dinners were both large enough to feed a family! The quality
of the food was awesome! I of course ate my entire “family
sized” meal.
After dinner we were walking in the neighborhood
admiring all of the businesses and the huge amount of
people walking around. It seemed like the clocks had been
turned back because all of the foot traffic. It was great to
see. After walking for a while we decided it was time to
seek out a good place for dessert. So - you guessed it, out
came the Smart phone! Best cannoli’s in Little Italy (in our
opinion) is Modern Bakery. The line was out the door, the
door had a sign that we had seen many times on our walk.
Cash only. Hmmm I generally don’t carry much cash. You
know, because we don’t have to anymore with debit cards,
credit cards, pay on line... but I confirmed that I had enough
to spring for dessert. We got in line and got 2 cannolis to go.
As stated - they were the best!
Create your own perfect blend of the old and the new. Don’t
lose that family owned “homey” feel and service that your
customers deserve. But also make yourselves visible and
accessible to the Millennial’s (there I said it). A Millennial
is defined as someone who was born in the 1980’s or 1990’s.
This group has a reputation of being more tech savvy than
us uhhum... older people.
Don’t lose that family owned “homey” feel
and service that your customers deserve.
Did you know that orders for take out or delivery coming
into restaurants via mobile devices has doubled in the last
5 years? Are you set up to be able to receive these orders?
Do you have a website with your menu,
photos of your restaurant and
directions to get your customers to
you?
If you aren’t currently “connected”
like this and you aren’t a
Millennial or a “Millennial at
heart” seek out a Millennial from
your staff that is looking to better
their position. Sit down with them
and figure out how you want to be
“connected” to all of these growing
opportunities. Once you have a
plan and it is implemented start
tracking the activity and the new
business that you will get from it.
I think you will be pleasantly
surprised.
Made with all natural sugar and
no high fructose corn syrup
51488 Carolina BBQ Sauce
Apple cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, and a little
cayenne pepper heat - known as mop & slop. 3/112 oz.
51490 Bourbon & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
Smoky bourbon, sweet brown sugar and
a hint of spicy black pepper. 3/112 oz.
51492 Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Sweet, smoky molasses with a hint of apple cider
vinegar and a little black pepper heat. 3/112 oz.
51494 Sweet Sriracha BBQ Sauce
Boisterous flavor with a sweet and spicy punch! 3/112 oz.
BBQ & Wing
Sauces
51496 Buttered Apple BBQ Sauce 3/112 oz.
Lively combination of smoke and fruit flavors.
51498 Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce
Aromatic sauce bursting with zesty garlic and
spice, blended with 100% Parmesan cheese
and finished with a twist of citrus. 3/112 oz.
51500 Buffalo Wing Sauce
Full body with a smooth light butter finish
makes this a perfect wing sauce. 3/112 oz.
Chris Loomis, Executive Vice President
Bacon Bread Pudding
Portion
Food Cost 1.27
Menu Price 3.99
Gross Profit 2.72
Food Cost 31.8%
Recipe Serves 8
Brand New Sauces!
5152 Sugardale
12020 Northrop
13510 Meadow
39452 European
55190 Nugget
99110 Domino
Applewood Smoked Bacon 12 slices /2.67
Grade A Large Eggs
8 each /0.58
2% Milk
6 cups /1.76
5/8” Sourdough Bread
18 slices /4.56
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 oz. /0.10
Light Brown Sugar
6 oz. /0.44
1. Preheat oven to 325oF.
2. Cook bacon until just crisp, cool and chop.
3. Combine milk, brown sugar, 5 egg yolks, 3 whole eggs,
and cinnamon. Whisk until blended and set aside.
3. Remove crust from bread and cut into cubes. Place in large bowl and add chopped bacon. Toss until evenly distributed. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
4. Pour egg mixture over the bread and bacon. Set aside for 20 minutes,
allowing mixture to soak into the bread.
5. Cover pan with foil and poke two holes to allow steam to release. Bake
for 75 minutes, then remove foil and bake for additional 15 minutes.
Made with fresh ingredients and imported Italian tomatoes.
Graziana sauces provide that “Made from Scratch Flavor”
and are ready to use or can be used as a starter base.
51502 Arrabiatta Sauce
Made with 100% imported Italian tomatoes for
a truly Old World Sauce. Sweet flavor with light
herb earth tones and a hint of garlic. 3/104 oz.
51504 Alla Vodka Sauce
Rich, creamy sauce made with 100% imported
Italian tomatoes, heavy whipping cream, and
imported Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. 3/104 oz.
51506 Marsala Wine Sauce
A unique simmering sauce made with real Marsala
wine, fresh garlic and mushrooms. 3/104 oz.
Beef & Pork Meatballs 2/5 lb.
Cooked meatballs made Italian style
from pork and beef with Romano and
Ricotta cheeses. Bold, peppery flavor.
15228 1/2 oz.
15274 1 oz.
15318 2 oz.
Sapora
5770 Italian Sausage
Cooked mild Italian sausage,
banquet cut at 5/8” and IQF. 3/4 lb.
15208 1/8 oz. Wedding Meatball/Topping
Oven baked, fully cooked all beef meatballs
made with cheese. IQF. 10 lb.
15250 1/2 oz. Beef & Turkey Meatballs
Fully cooked, oven baked meatballs. 2/5 lb.
15230 1/2 oz. Swedish Meatballs
Fully cooked, oven baked from beef and
pork with authentic swedish flavors. 10 lb.
Italian Meatballs 10 lb.
Fully cooked, oven baked beef
meatballs with Romano cheese. IQF.
15240 .5 oz.
15270
1 oz.
15300 1.5 oz.
2 oz.
15310
• Serve Family-Style Meals
People want large, family-style portions
that they can share with others, the larger
portions provide leftovers to take home,
which is perceived as an extra value. If
this applies to your establishment, it can
be a great way to draw customers during
the winter months. Also advertise as
take out “family style” for upcoming
holiday events.
• Raise A Glass
Make happy hour come back, and for
a three hour period. During this time
incorporate drink specials, as well as
food specials to help people relax and
relieve their stress. This will be a great
way to try new appetizers and entrees to
see how they will sell, and a great way
to get feedback on new ideas. Be sure to
check your local laws regarding alcohol
related promotions and to train your
staff on how to serve alcohol safely.
• Not Always the Norm
Offer Daily Features and Specials that
are a little different. Seafood features,
Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Vegetables & Pork
are all items that can be presented and
30948 Cuisine
5158 Hormel
Old Smokehouse Sliced Bacon 13/17
14868 Pete-za
Pizza Dough, flat 22 oz.
32592 Dianne’s Triple Chocolate Dessert Shooter
15494 Carlas
Maryland Crab Ravioli
16366 Amoy
Gourmet Chicken Potsticker
19528 Mayan
Yellow Corn Tortilla Wrap 6”
19532 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 6”
19538 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 10”
19546 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 8”
19548 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 6”
19550 Mayan
• Offer Home Style Favorites
During the Holidays I encourage you
to offer seasonal favorites and to make
them from scratch. When you make
your own items you can advertise them
that way, and word of mouth spreads
quickly. Remember during the colder
months people will eat heavier and are
drawn towards richer foods.
• To Go Meals
There is a lot of take out business at
this time of year, people are busy and
want to make life easy. Make sure that
your take out program is the best in the
area! Have a check list for your staff
so nothing is forgotten. As mentioned
previously; Family Meals To Go really
is a must through the holiday months.
Promote to your customers that you
are offering complete meals ready to
go. Thanksgiving Feast meals can have
everything ready for the customer
to heat up at home, from Turkey, to
Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, and all the
Fixings including Dessert. I know from
experience in the past that this is very
profitable and if done right can be very
easy on your kitchen staff.
cooked many different ways. Offering
a wide variety of items cooked a little
differently will attract customers.
• Make Them Laugh
Create advertisements, promotions or
displays that bring a smile to customer
faces. Try to have upbeat music and
creative menu selections that are
familiar, but maybe have a name twist.
Anything to create a positive and
pleasant atmosphere.
Buffalo Chicken Springroll
32594 Dianne’s Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Shooter
32596 Dianne’s Peanut Butter Crunch Dessert Shooter
32598 Dianne’s Tiramisu Dessert Shooter
33036 Dianne’s Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
36348 Muffin
Wholegrain Blueberry Muffin
36350 Muffin
Wholegrain Chocolate Chip Muffin
36352 Muffin
Wholegrain Banana Muffin
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 8”
36356 Muffin
Wholegrain Apple Cinnamon Muffin
19552 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 12”
36368 David’s
Red Velvet Cheese Muffin
19590 Mayan
Variety Pack Tortilla Wrap 12”
19618 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 10”
36382 David’s
Raisin Bran Muffin
19640 Amoy
Buckwheat Soba Noodles, frozen
38268 Rich’s
Parkerhouse Roll Dough
20070 Pepsi
Pepsi BIB, 5 gallon
39502 LaBrea
Three Cheese Semolina Bread
20072 Pepsi
Diet Pepsi BIB, 5 gallon
20074 Pepsi
Sierra Mist BIB, 5 gallon
22734 SBR
Gallon Pump F-Style,
28512 Rosies
Loganberry Drink
29408 IBC
Black Cherry Soda, glass bottles
29410 IBC
Cream Soda, glass bottles
29412 IBC
Root Beer, glass bottles
29414 IBC
Diet Root Beer, glass bottles
40684 Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Baking Mix
45344 RedDiam Classic Roast Coffee
for SBR 64oz. jugs
30212 WngHng Eggroll Wrapper, 7x7”
30254 Anchor
Bella Bites, mushroom with cheese
30628 Anchor
Chip N Dipper, Nacho
30630 Anchor
Chip N Dipper, Spinach & Artichoke
30942 Cuisine
Beef Satay Hors d’oeuvres
30946 Cuisine
Sesame Chicken Tender Skewer
45346 RedDiam European Roast Coffee
46158 Lipton
Unsweetened Tea
46160 Lipton
Sweetened Tea with Lemon
48518 Sunshine Cheez-It Original Whole Grain Crackers
52396 Minor
Roasted Garlic Concentrated Base
59858 Dinex
Lid, Sip Mug
59860 Dinex
Lid, Translucent Small Bowl
59862 Dinex
Lid, Translucent, 9oz. Bowl
59864 Dinex
Lid, Tumbler
59866 Dinex
Lid, Tumbler
63074 WNA
Cutlery Pack, Knife, Fork, Spoon, black
94742 Packer
Medium Mushrooms
2063 Allen Street Ext. • Falconer, NY 14733
800-632-6328 • www.maplevalefarms.com
CE
These great items are now available to order!
3200 MF Meat Ball Tip Strip Steak, USDA Select
Aaron Barnes, Maplevale Farms Corporate Chef
• Offer Multi Course Menus
Attract customers and encourage them
to order more than just an entree by
offering a complete meal for a set price.
Another way is to have a select one
appetizer to share, and choice of two
entrees for a set price, this may catch
the eye of budget-conscious customers.
With these types of offers, you are still
able to upsell for a dessert and drinks.
When you arrange the menu, make
sure the appetizers offered are sized and
priced right to make you money.
NEW at Maplevale Farms
65
Bring in Business
During the Holidays
Y
EA
RS
E
OF FOODS
I
RV
Taste
Volume 5 / Issue 6
November-December 2016
A Perfect Blend of
the OLD and the New
My wife Jenny and I recently took our yearly trip to Boston. We arrived at Logan airport
and proceeded to the ground transportation area. Instead of seeking out a cab (which
stereotypically would be an older slightly beat up yellow car with about a quarter of a
million hard miles on it) I pulled out my Smart Phone and went to my Uber app. It was
my first time using it so I was slightly skeptical as to how it would go. I put in our location
and the destination address and chose UberX. Within seconds I received a call from our
soon to be driver. He let me know he was about 7 minutes away. I knew he was telling the
truth because I looked at my phone and it said he was 7 minutes away. It also gave me the
model of the car, license plate number the drivers name and a photo of him. He showed up
and all was good so we made our way to the hotel which was on the West end of Boston.
So we were in Boston - a city founded in 1630. The city that holds much of our country’s
history. Paul Revere, The Old North Church, The Boston Tea Party, Cheers! (The Bull
Finch Pub) - OK that was the old with the new.
We checked in to our hotel and like most people in the food business we started to have
conversation as to where we were going to eat. We were fairly close to Little Italy which is
in the North end of the city. This area is filled with great little family owned and operated
restaurants and bakeries. With this many choices where would we go?
How would we decide? Yelp of course. So I pulled out
my Smart phone and went to the Yelp app and looked
for stars, reviews and ratings for restaurants in the
North end of Boston. Our choice was Dino’s!
Continued inside....
• Serve Family-Style Meals
People want large, family-style portions
that they can share with others, the larger
portions provide leftovers to take home,
which is perceived as an extra value. If
this applies to your establishment, it can
be a great way to draw customers during
the winter months. Also advertise as
take out “family style” for upcoming
holiday events.
• Raise A Glass
Make happy hour come back, and for
a three hour period. During this time
incorporate drink specials, as well as
food specials to help people relax and
relieve their stress. This will be a great
way to try new appetizers and entrees to
see how they will sell, and a great way
to get feedback on new ideas. Be sure to
check your local laws regarding alcohol
related promotions and to train your
staff on how to serve alcohol safely.
• Not Always the Norm
Offer Daily Features and Specials that
are a little different. Seafood features,
Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Vegetables & Pork
are all items that can be presented and
30948 Cuisine
5158 Hormel
Old Smokehouse Sliced Bacon 13/17
14868 Pete-za
Pizza Dough, flat 22 oz.
32592 Dianne’s Triple Chocolate Dessert Shooter
15494 Carlas
Maryland Crab Ravioli
16366 Amoy
Gourmet Chicken Potsticker
19528 Mayan
Yellow Corn Tortilla Wrap 6”
19532 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 6”
19538 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 10”
19546 Mayan
Flour Tortilla Wrap 8”
19548 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 6”
19550 Mayan
• Offer Home Style Favorites
During the Holidays I encourage you
to offer seasonal favorites and to make
them from scratch. When you make
your own items you can advertise them
that way, and word of mouth spreads
quickly. Remember during the colder
months people will eat heavier and are
drawn towards richer foods.
• To Go Meals
There is a lot of take out business at
this time of year, people are busy and
want to make life easy. Make sure that
your take out program is the best in the
area! Have a check list for your staff
so nothing is forgotten. As mentioned
previously; Family Meals To Go really
is a must through the holiday months.
Promote to your customers that you
are offering complete meals ready to
go. Thanksgiving Feast meals can have
everything ready for the customer
to heat up at home, from Turkey, to
Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, and all the
Fixings including Dessert. I know from
experience in the past that this is very
profitable and if done right can be very
easy on your kitchen staff.
cooked many different ways. Offering
a wide variety of items cooked a little
differently will attract customers.
• Make Them Laugh
Create advertisements, promotions or
displays that bring a smile to customer
faces. Try to have upbeat music and
creative menu selections that are
familiar, but maybe have a name twist.
Anything to create a positive and
pleasant atmosphere.
Buffalo Chicken Springroll
32594 Dianne’s Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Shooter
32596 Dianne’s Peanut Butter Crunch Dessert Shooter
32598 Dianne’s Tiramisu Dessert Shooter
33036 Dianne’s Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
36348 Muffin
Wholegrain Blueberry Muffin
36350 Muffin
Wholegrain Chocolate Chip Muffin
36352 Muffin
Wholegrain Banana Muffin
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 8”
36356 Muffin
Wholegrain Apple Cinnamon Muffin
19552 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 12”
36368 David’s
Red Velvet Cheese Muffin
19590 Mayan
Variety Pack Tortilla Wrap 12”
19618 Wrappy
Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap 10”
36382 David’s
Raisin Bran Muffin
19640 Amoy
Buckwheat Soba Noodles, frozen
38268 Rich’s
Parkerhouse Roll Dough
20070 Pepsi
Pepsi BIB, 5 gallon
39502 LaBrea
Three Cheese Semolina Bread
20072 Pepsi
Diet Pepsi BIB, 5 gallon
20074 Pepsi
Sierra Mist BIB, 5 gallon
22734 SBR
Gallon Pump F-Style,
28512 Rosies
Loganberry Drink
29408 IBC
Black Cherry Soda, glass bottles
29410 IBC
Cream Soda, glass bottles
29412 IBC
Root Beer, glass bottles
29414 IBC
Diet Root Beer, glass bottles
40684 Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Baking Mix
45344 RedDiam Classic Roast Coffee
for SBR 64oz. jugs
30212 WngHng Eggroll Wrapper, 7x7”
30254 Anchor
Bella Bites, mushroom with cheese
30628 Anchor
Chip N Dipper, Nacho
30630 Anchor
Chip N Dipper, Spinach & Artichoke
30942 Cuisine
Beef Satay Hors d’oeuvres
30946 Cuisine
Sesame Chicken Tender Skewer
45346 RedDiam European Roast Coffee
46158 Lipton
Unsweetened Tea
46160 Lipton
Sweetened Tea with Lemon
48518 Sunshine Cheez-It Original Whole Grain Crackers
52396 Minor
Roasted Garlic Concentrated Base
59858 Dinex
Lid, Sip Mug
59860 Dinex
Lid, Translucent Small Bowl
59862 Dinex
Lid, Translucent, 9oz. Bowl
59864 Dinex
Lid, Tumbler
59866 Dinex
Lid, Tumbler
63074 WNA
Cutlery Pack, Knife, Fork, Spoon, black
94742 Packer
Medium Mushrooms
2063 Allen Street Ext. • Falconer, NY 14733
800-632-6328 • www.maplevalefarms.com
CE
These great items are now available to order!
3200 MF Meat Ball Tip Strip Steak, USDA Select
Aaron Barnes, Maplevale Farms Corporate Chef
• Offer Multi Course Menus
Attract customers and encourage them
to order more than just an entree by
offering a complete meal for a set price.
Another way is to have a select one
appetizer to share, and choice of two
entrees for a set price, this may catch
the eye of budget-conscious customers.
With these types of offers, you are still
able to upsell for a dessert and drinks.
When you arrange the menu, make
sure the appetizers offered are sized and
priced right to make you money.
NEW at Maplevale Farms
65
Bring in Business
During the Holidays
Y
EA
RS
E
OF FOODS
I
RV
Taste
Volume 5 / Issue 6
November-December 2016
A Perfect Blend of
the OLD and the New
My wife Jenny and I recently took our yearly trip to Boston. We arrived at Logan airport
and proceeded to the ground transportation area. Instead of seeking out a cab (which
stereotypically would be an older slightly beat up yellow car with about a quarter of a
million hard miles on it) I pulled out my Smart Phone and went to my Uber app. It was
my first time using it so I was slightly skeptical as to how it would go. I put in our location
and the destination address and chose UberX. Within seconds I received a call from our
soon to be driver. He let me know he was about 7 minutes away. I knew he was telling the
truth because I looked at my phone and it said he was 7 minutes away. It also gave me the
model of the car, license plate number the drivers name and a photo of him. He showed up
and all was good so we made our way to the hotel which was on the West end of Boston.
So we were in Boston - a city founded in 1630. The city that holds much of our country’s
history. Paul Revere, The Old North Church, The Boston Tea Party, Cheers! (The Bull
Finch Pub) - OK that was the old with the new.
We checked in to our hotel and like most people in the food business we started to have
conversation as to where we were going to eat. We were fairly close to Little Italy which is
in the North end of the city. This area is filled with great little family owned and operated
restaurants and bakeries. With this many choices where would we go?
How would we decide? Yelp of course. So I pulled out
my Smart phone and went to the Yelp app and looked
for stars, reviews and ratings for restaurants in the
North end of Boston. Our choice was Dino’s!
Continued inside....