Fat Stone Farm, which is located in Lyme, Conn., has been awarded both a 2nd and 3rd place in the “syrups” category at the Connecticut Speciality Food Association’s (CSFA’s) 14th annual Product Awards Competition.
Over 165 specialty food items from Connecticut’s specialty food community entered into 39 categories. Fat Stone Farm was awarded 2nd place with its “dark” organic maple syrup, and 3rd place with its “hint of butter” amber organic maple syrup.
Liz Farrell of Fat Stone Farm comments, “It’s a real honor to be recognized by the CSFA. Our small batches and hand crafting really allow the flavor of pure organic syrup to shine through.”
A diverse panel of 15 judges consisting of food writers, Connecticut chefs, and wine specialists scored products for overall taste, flavor, texture, aroma, and appearance. Each judge was assigned to specific categories, responsible for evaluating an average of approximately 50 different products.
According to Tricia Levesque of the Connecticut Food Association, the entrepreneurial spirit of the participants is the type of fuel that is needed to create jobs here in Connecticut. Levesque notes, “This competition stands out because it features some of the best new food products in the region. It allows people with an idea and a dream to showcase the quality of food and beverages produced locally. The CT Specialty Food Competition is a win for food fans and small business trying to grow”.
Fat Stone Farm organic maple syrup is available at Reynold’s General Store in Lyme; Hadlyme Country Market; Ashlawn Café, FoodWorks II, Fromage and Atlantic Seafood, all in Old Saybrook; CT Farm Fresh Express (www.ctffe.com), and a number of other grocers in Connecticut.
For more information, visit ctspecialityfood.org.