Posted 6/4/2007 - 3:24:10 PM

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ORLANDO— Six new products took home Gourmet Gold awards at the recent Gourmet Housewares Show here.

Judged by a panel of trade and consumer editors, the Gourmet Golds attracted 127 entires in five categories: Cookware/Bakeware; Kitchen Electrics; Gadgets, Cutlery and Accessories; Gourmet Gifts and Specialty Food; and Tabletop and Textiles. A Best in Show Award also was given.

The winners and finalists are as follows:

Cookware/Bakeware

Winner: B/R/K of Germany, represented by Kitchen Resource, Pressure Cooking System. Other finalists: Staub, Braiser Honey Comb; Emile Henry, Flame Top Roaster.

Gadgets, Cutlery and

Accessories

Winner: Fusionbrands, represented by Harold Imports, the Poach Pod. Other finalists: Enrico Products, Grater with Serving Bowl; Furitechnics, Rachael Ray Froggy. Kitchen Electrics

Winner: Zojirushi, Rizo Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer. Other finalists: Capresso, Jura Capresso J5 Impressa; Nespresso, Lattissima.

Gourmet Gifts and

Specialty Food

Winner: Real Chef, Flavor Magic. Other finalists: Callisons Fine Foods, Fruit Stickles; Kentucky Bourbon Q, Bourbon Q.

Tabletop and Textiles

Winner: Zak Designs, Confetti Dinnerware. Other finalists: Ritzenhoff, My Lian; WMF, Zaha Flatware

Best In Show

Winner: Seasoned Palate, TSP Spices.

Winners were announced at the Gourmet Housewares Show Opening Night Party, a fundraiser for anti-hunger non-profit Share Our Strength, which received an honorary Gourmet Gold Award.