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THE VIRGINIA CHUTNEY COMPANY
Spicy Plum Chutney
CHUTNEYS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS, but the Turner family
claims they've created a version all their own. The inspiration for the
product began in the Caribbean, where Clare and Nevill Turner met, raised
sons Oliver and Christopher, and made pineapple and mango chutneys.
When the family moved to the U.S., Clare Turner wondered why
American retailers were importing English and Indian chutneys when the
condiment contained such simple ingredients and the American South had a strong tradition
of making the savory, sometimes spicy, jams. That's when she and her family decided to
give chutney-making a go, explains Oliver Turner, sales director for the Washington, Va.,
company. And it's been a success.
The best seller is the sofi Winner, spicy plum chutney, which is made with all-natural
ingredients, contains no thickeners and is packed with fresh ginger. "It's a perfect balance
between sweet and savory," Turner says. "It goes well with grilled cheese or pork chops."
The chutney also pairs well with Gouda, manchego and gorgonzola cheeses, and can be
used with crostini, quesadillas, sandwiches and more. Suggested retail price: $6.99–7.99/10
ounces. Contact: Oliver Turner, The Virginia Chutney Company; 540.675.1984; oliver@
virginiachutney.com; virginiachutney.com.—E.C.
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Tapenade
Contact: Victoria Doggett
866.408.4457;
415.793.3876
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781.595.7771, ext. 11
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Contact: Joe Hollowell
209.892.5472;
209.892.8846
joeh@traina.com
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