It was a real honor to be invited to guest judge the Kosherfest New Product Competition. I expected to taste some delicious food but I also lucked out by making great new friends.

Here's the crew - we saved the wine for last.

The 2015 New Product Competition only whet my appetite for my next judging gig. On Wednesday November 11th at 1pm I'm judging CKCA's Iron Chef Competition at Kosherfest. Lucky I love to eat! Hope I get to see and hug some of you there!   

To see ALL the products I tasted click here.      

And the winners are....

  Best in Show/Packaged Meats Winner - Jack's Gourmet  

  Frozen Entrees & Meal Components Winner - Kayco  

  Alcoholic Beverages Winner - Kayco  

  Mixes & Baking Goods Winner - California Gourmet  

Condiments, Sauces, Dressings & Marinades Winner - Brianna's Fine Salad Dressings 

Beverages (Non-Alcoholic) Winner - Ceres Fruit Juice

Gourmet Sweets Winner - CocoArt

Dips, Spreads & Salsa Winner - Exotic Sauce Packaging, Inc.

Frozen Desserts Winner - Froozer

Savory Snacks Winner - Goldbaums/Bakol

Kosher for Passover Winner - Manischewitz Company

Candy Winner - Paskesz Candy Company

Pastas, Rice, Grains Winner - Quattrobimbi Imports

Sweet Snacks & Cookies Winner - Shay's Chocolate

Jams/Preserves & Dried Fruit Winner -TheCheeseGuy

Cheese Winner - TheCheeseGuy