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Monday, July 29, 2013

Suan's Scotch Bonnet Sweet Tomato Jam Highly Recommended by the Peachy's Pantry Panel of Whom You Know!

I love spreading jam over toast in the morning. My favorite is probably strawberry. That all changed, however, when I discovered Suan's Scotch Bonnet Sweet Tomato Jam. This jam is not only sweet, but also bold and spicy. Probably not as much a morning snack, this jam tasted perfect on a toasted flatbread with some cheese around dinner time. It would also taste great spread over a succulent cut of beef or pork. It's a wonderful addition to most any meal!
Suan's Scotch Bonnet Sweet Tomato Jam is truly a treat for the taste buds. Sweet, savory, and spicy all at once, it can be added to any number of dishes to make them infinitely more tasty. Created by Suan Grant, founder of Suan's Foods, and based on a recipe of her mother's this jam can easily be added to meat or pork dishes, particularly ones that lend themselves to having a bit of spiciness, such as Mexican dishes. I actually paired it with brie cheese for a late night snack, and the result was remarkably tasty. The sweet, spicy jam really livened up the mild, creamy cheese without overpowering it. I'll definitely be keeping this jam on hand - just a little bit has the power to take a meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Highly recommended by this panelist!
Tomato is a fruit, right? So of course, it's a great condiment, and America loves her ketchup, so that proves my point. But there is a world beyond ketchup, and Suan is here to show you the way. Her Sweet Tomato Jam will be your new favorite thing to use on hamburgers or sausage rolls (on a bun). With a touch of the sweet, and a faint touch of the heat of her favorite little Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Suan has concocted the perfect flavor delivery system. So good, you'll be dreaming up ways to use this stuff. Although the pepper is in there, and the faint flavor resonates with that heat, there's no overpowering "hot sauce" effect. Even those with digestive problems should be happy with this new addition to the pantry. 
I love relaxing on the weekends with a glass of wine and snacks. If you are like me cheese and crackers don't always cut it. That is why I was excited to try Suan's Scotch Bonnet Sweet Tomato Jam. This lovely jam can be added to any recipe to kick up the flavor, for example eggs, pork, and beef. The jam is also great on its own. I tried it on some whole wheat crackers and it was a nice surprise. Sweet and spicy and a bit unexpected, this bold flavor has no limits.
This delectable jam is Suan’s mother’s recipe modified. This tomato jam is deliciously spicy. For a morning kick, pair the sweet tomato jam with a breakfast burrito or even with your eggs. To end your day right, pair this tomato jam with pork loin chops, beef or anything on the grill. You can even pair the jam with deserts such as apple pie or even make a smoothie with it! This is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy and will bring zing to any of your meals.

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As recipient of the 2011 Dallas Gourmet Market Gold Award Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Pepper Jelly has become a leading condiment where it is found. Additions to the all-natural line of fine gourmet condiments are Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Pepper Relish, Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Sweet Tomato Jam, Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Mango Lemon Fruit Butter, Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Pineapple Cinnamon Jam, Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Pepper Flavor Sauce and Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Onion Preserves. 

This 100% female owned U.S. company was founded in 2009 as an S-Corp, with the growing popularity of Suan’s makes her a must visit destination at consumer and trade shows alike as customers seek her out to try new products and savor her ever popular Scotch Bonnet Pepper Jelly. From 2011 thru 2012, Suan’s could be found in the Oklahoma Gourmet booth at the Dallas Gourmet Market, sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, this national exposure would introduce Suan’s to 169 stores and grow her market to 17 states. On a national scale, Suan’s was accepted into the “Fancy Food Trade Show” in Washington, D.C. the summer of 2012 where attendance includes buyers from around the world. For 2013, you will find Suan’s at the “Fancy Food Trade Show” in New York City and the “Natural Food Show” in Baltimore. On the state level, Suan’s will be found at the Home & Garden Shows of Oklahoma City in January and Tulsa in March, An Affair of the Heart’s shows in February and October in Oklahoma City and Tulsa in July and November, the Oklahoma City State Fair in September. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby in June and the Futurity in November in Oklahoma City will complete her consumer and trade show schedule. 

Invitations to in-bound trade missions from Germany, EU, Canada, China, India and Mexico resulted in Suan’s, Inc. being invited to participate with the United States Department of Agriculture through the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry on an out-bound trade mission to the ANTAD Trade Show in Guadalajara, Mexico the spring of 2012 along with 5 other southern U.S. companies. 

Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Pepper Jelly has been featured on the cover of the national publications of “Fancy Foods Magazine and Gourmet Products” and twice as their “Editor’s Choice” for February 8, 2011 and December 18, 2012 and the January 23, 2013 article “Spread the Love.” “Specialty Foods Magazine” in their “What’s New/What’s Hot” section. Reaching the international membership of the NRHA with the digital “Reiner’s Magazine” February 2013, titled “The Jelly Lady.” Local publications include: the cover of OSU’s “FAPC’s.biz magazine” along with cover story and cover article of “Oklahoma Living” with her daughter, potter Robin Wolf. Articles in OSU’s “Triangle”, “State” and “Cowboy Living” magazines along with numerous newspaper articles and television spots complete the ever growing interest in Suan’s products and company. 

For those looking for Suan’s, please see her web-site, www.suansfoods.com and like her on www.facebook.com/suansfoods for ordering or for recipes and ideas on how to use her products. 

Suan’s, Inc. is a member of the Made in Oklahoma Coalition, (MIO), Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA), and The Specialty Food Association (formerly the National Association Specialty Food Trade or NASFT). 
Suan’s, Inc. was honored to be named by “The Journal Record” as one of their “Innovative Companies for 2012”. In 2013 Suan was invited by Oklahoma State University’s School of Entrepreneurship’s to serve as a mentor for the Veteran Entrepreneur Program (VEP). 

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