Sierra Madre Grocery Company To Debut New Line Of Gourmet Foods

March 2, 2010 - PRLog -- More than 26 years of food product development success will culminate on Saturday, March 6th, with the debut of Sierra Madre Grocery Company and its new line of gourmet specialty salsas, bruschettas and seasonings. Fittingly, the unveiling, which will feature complimentary product tastings, will take place in downtown Sierra Madre at Savor the Flavor, a popular gourmet shop.

Hosting the event will be Karen Swisher, the noted food scientist and founder of Sierra Madre Grocery Company, whose 26-year career has been highlighted by the development of a vast variety of new food product concepts, including flavored tortillas, low-fat donuts, microwavable English muffins, salsas, seasoning blends and gourmet sauces. Her creations have been solicited and embraced by many of America's leading brands, including Carnation/Nestle, Lawry's Foods, Del Monte Frozen Foods, Jenny Craig and Van de Kamp's bakery products.

“After pursuing my passion for creative food development for nearly three decades on behalf of some of the industry's most respected brands, I am excited to have a collection of products that I can truly call my own,” Swisher stated. “My goal at Sierra Madre Grocery Company is to make quality our top priority by cooking in small batches with the best ingredients. I also want to show people how to make the best use of our products by providing recipes and menu suggestions. I sincerely believe that those efforts, combined with my experience as a food scientist, will set us apart from the dozens of other specialty sauces and food products that you'll find in the aisles of any gourmet food store.”

Sierra Madre Grocery Company's initial product line features Roasted Garlic Olive Bruschetta Salsa, Black Bean and Corn Bruschetta Salsa and Sierra Seasoning. Upcoming introductions include Fruit and Fire Bruschetta Salsa with mango, peach, pineapple, garlic and cilantro; Caramelized Onions and Roasted Garlic Bruschetta; Herb & Olive Crisps; and Sweet & Savory Snack Mix.

Swisher's extensive experience began when she earned her bachelor's degree in food science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1983. She established Sierra Food Development Company in 1993, specializing in all-natural, organic, low-fat and wheat-free food products. In 1997, Swisher and her sister, Kirstin Pighin, launched Huntington Food Products, where she developed and patented the pan design, mix and process for low-fat donuts that were marketed under the Van de Kamp's label.

Plans call for Sierra Madre Grocery Company's products to be available soon in specialty stores, upscale markets and online at www.savortheflavor.net. In addition, the company will be offering product tastings and purchase opportunities at the Sierra Madre Wistaria Vine Festival on Sunday, March 14th, and at the 48th annual Sierra Madre Art Fair on May 1st and 2nd.

To learn more about Sierra Madre Grocery Company and the incomparable taste experience it offers, visit http://www.sierramadregroceryco.com.

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Sierra Madre Grocery Company offers all-natural, organic and low-fat, gourmet products cooked in small batches with the best ingredients. To learn more about Sierra Madre Grocery Company, visit www.sierramadregroceryco.com.