From India (and San Francisco) , with Love

When Mumbai-based ADF Foods Ltd. says it is feeding the world, they mean it. The company recent entered into agreement to buy San Francisco’s Elena’s Food Specialties, makers of the tasty Nate’s Meatless Meatballs, and other organic and natural products, including Mexican foods.


ADF is well-known overseas and they will become better known in the U.S., although anyone who craves authentic Indian food has probably been buying their delicious and authentic foods for a while—ready –to- eat Curries such as Bombay Aloo and Palak Paneer and amazing sauces, including Rogan Josh and Korma.

From humble beginnings in 1932 as a small retail store selling dried fruits and nuts the company diversified into a major food processing company making ethnic Indian pickles, chutneys, canned foods frozen foods and spices under brand names that are as leaders in their categories.

ADF’s international brands include Ashoka, Camel, Aeroplane, Khansaama and Truly Indian and can be found in many areas of the world. Now, with the pending acquirement of Elena’s and Nate’s there will be even more choices. Keep a look out for some of their brands. You will not be disappointed.


http://www.adf-foods.com/home/home.asp

Chocolate Delicioso de México

Hot Chocolate is an amazingly comforting beverage on a chilly day. But maybe you would like a hot chocolate with a taste that is a bit more intriguing. But one that also has some history behind it.
ABUELITA, which translated means “grandma,” is a cinnamon-infused Mexican chocolate that has been a favorite in Mexico for generations. With the perfect blend of cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon-- an essential ingredient in Mexican kitchens for generations-- and sugar, ABUELITA, now brought to you by Nestle, is the number one brand in the Mexican chocolate category in the U.S. This authentic chocolate offers a convenient way to enjoy traditional Hispanic recipes in the comfort of your home. Delivering distinctively delicious flavor, this one-of-a-kind chocolate is available in three forms:

ABUELITA Chocolate Tablets
Heated and stirred with milk over a hot stove, these traditional chocolate tablets contain the perfect blend of chocolate and cinnamon (6 tabs, 12 x 19 oz., SRP $2.34).

ABUELITA Chocolate Syrup
Drizzled over ice cream or on fruit, or mixed into chocolate milk or a milkshake, this convenient no-drip bottle allows you to enjoy the delicious taste of ABUELITA cold (22 oz., SRP $2.23).

ABUELITA Instant Chocolate Drink
Perfect on-the-go or at home, these single serve instant cocoa envelopes can be dissolved in milk or water, delivering a steaming cup of hot chocolate in minutes (10 packets, 12 x 10 oz., SRP $2.41).

A word about the packaging. The image on the front portrays a grandmother (ie. Abuelita). Sara García is the name of the woman on the actual package. In the '40s, she played the role of Abuelita Luisa García in a television drama series. After the '40s, she played many roles in which she was a symbol of love and kindness. Her success was so great that she became known to everyone as "The Abuelita of Mexican cinema."

So, lift a cup of Abuelita Hot Chocolate to Sara García and whomever you wish, and enjoy.

(To find a store that carries this delicious chocolate go to http://www.nestle-abuelita.com/ and enter your zip code)