West Town Bakery & Diner executive pastry chef Chris Teixeira has created a Thanksgiving menu of pies, cakes, jams, breads, stuffing mix, cookies and more that are now available for pre-order for the holidays from his Certified Green Restaurant that's located at 1916 W Chicago Ave.

WICHITA, Kan. and DAYTON, Va., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ In time for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, Wichita, Kansas-based Cargill Value Added Meats Retail, which operates Cargill's U.S. turkey business including its largest turkey complex in the Dayton, Va., area, is donating 1,000 turkeys to the Blue Ridge Food Bank in Verona, Va., 1,000 turkeys to the Salvation Army in Harrisonburg, Va., and 250 turkeys the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C. These donations are incremental to the annual gift of turkeys made by the company to various charitable organizations.

Saveur sings Gourmet on Tour's praises on its culinary tour website with this scintillating accolade. The UK-based operation Gourmet on Tour has offered these kinds of immersive, food-centric holidays since its inception in 2000, winning our admiration for its one-of-a-kind experiences. The company focuses on hands-on participation, providing over 80 unforgettable adventures in Europe, Asia, Australia, and America that give participants a true sense of culinary traditions in each country's regions. 'These are people with a background in food and wine who are passionate about it, and see food and travel going hand in hand,' Culinary Travel Awards panelist Kerrin Rousset says. Travellers participate in cooking classes, shop local food markets, visit boutique wineries, and create authentic dishes with both local home cooks and top chefs, returning home with indelible memories of these remarkable experiences. http://www.saveur.com/gallery/culinary-awards?page=33

In honor of Veterans Day, GetMaineLobster.com will donate $1.00 to the War Dogs Making it Home charity for every order of its Maine lobster tail delivery special placed this week. War Dogs Making it Home is a not-for-profit program for returning veterans. Its goal is to help veterans to better manage the lifelong challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injury.

There is no longer a need to buy multiple pies to satiate the needs of a large gathering of guests. RMP has developed a completely original line of holiday desserts that combine multiple flavors and types of pies into one completely unique dessert! These famous pastry suppliers have taken the art of multitasking to a whole new level with these delectable treats. With a variety of different combinations, these flavors are proving to please a wider selection of party guests.

Live penguins, loveable sled dogs and more free family fun than ever will fill the fifth anniversary celebration of PEEPSFEST, the action-packed family festival at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. This year's event, set for Dec. 30 th and 31 st, will feature programming at four SteelStacks locations - the ArtsQuest Center, Levitt Pavilion, Visitor Center and PBS39 Public Media and Education Center - making it the largest celebration in the festival's history.

Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball brand home canning products, today announced the first-of-its-kind appliance revolutionizing the fresh preserving process, the Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System. This unique countertop appliance takes the guesswork out of the home canning process and enables consumers to auto-preserve freshly made foods with the push of a button, using up to 30% less time, 60% less energy (enough to power more than 100 average American homes in a year) and 85% less water (enough for 14 average American homes in a year) when compared to traditional water bath canning methods.

Bar Louie announced the opening of their newest location in Charlotte on November 14th. When Bar Louie opens its doors this Thursday, it will be the first North Carolina location for the Texas based brand with locations in 22 states. Bar Louie Charlotte is conveniently situated in University City at the corner of Tryon & Harris, across the street from University Medical Center and just minutes away from the UNC Charlotte campus.

The GREAT Kitchens TM Gluten-Free Chef's Table Tour in conjunction with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) announces the culmination of its fall tour in Los Angeles on November 13th and 14th. NFCA chef ambassador Chef Jehangir Mehta will support the NFCA GREAT Kitchens TM industry initiative by co-hosting several events aimed at educating restaurant and food service providers on how to provide gluten-free foods safely.

CORONA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ AVT, Inc. (OTC Markets: AVTC) (www.autoretail.com), a leader in automated retailing systems, customized kiosks and self service stores, announced that they have won an Award of Excellence from Self Service News Magazine for their new Gen2 Marley Coffee Automated Store.

Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, JP Foods, LLC, to develop a dozen new restaurants throughout Memphis, Tennessee. The first restaurant is expected to open in 2015 and the remainder by 2020.

The iconic Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest awarded Glori Spriggs of Henderson, Nev. $1 million for her original recipe, Loaded Potato Pinwheels, late Monday evening. The grand prize winner was announced live from Las Vegas by contest host Padma Lakshmi. Tune in to "The Queen Latifah Show" on Thursday, November 14 to see Glori demonstrate her grand prize winning recipe.

Red Robin's extensive burger menu is adding a first of its kind new burger to its lineup. Inspired by the 2013 Best of the Bash Award Winner at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE (SOBEWFF) Amstel Light Burger Bash, the new Finest Smoke & Pepper Signature burger is available exclusively on the Red Robin menu starting today. It is the first of what will become a line of handmade, half-pound Black Angus beef burgers topped with superior bacon, cheeses, sauces and produce.

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and new data from Liberty Mutual Insurance reminds us that those family holiday meals can be a potential recipe for danger. According to claims data from Liberty Mutual Insurance, the nation's fourth-largest home insurer, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are the largest days for reported kitchen fires, with three times more than any other day of the year. The dangers are also magnified by a recent Liberty Mutual Insurance survey revealing that more than half of Americans plan to cook for family and friends during the holidays- with 42 percent of those cooking for groups of 11 or more - yet the large majority (83 percent) admit to engaging in dangerous cooking behaviors which increase the likelihood of kitchen fires.

SUMMIT, N.J., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ MySuperFoods Company LLC has increased their ongoing commitment to child hunger with a fifty percent increase of donated funds to Food Bank for New York City in 2014. With a social mission tied to the core of their business, co-founders Katie Jesionowski and Silvia Gianni have already donated funds to feed 20,000 people through the program in their company's short, two-year history.

MINNEAPOLIS and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Cargill Animal Nutrition, through its Provimi business, today introduced PROMOTE , a new global brand and line of feed additives designed to help bring to animal producers, feed manufacturers and retailers the industry's most innovative and impactful feed-additive solutions. Feed additives play an increasingly important role in animal nutrition as livestock producers seek new ways to enhance performance, improve feed conversion and address changing consumer demands. PROMOTE is a significant step forward in Cargill Animal Nutrition's commitment to serve customers as a trusted advisor and source of innovation. Cargill's Provimi business will globally roll out PROMOTE in the coming months.

TURLOCK, Calif., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Gemperle Farms known for their hormone-free and antibiotic-free eggs continues the philanthropic legacy started by patriarch Ernie Gemperle through nonstop egg donations and charitable giving.

Men everywhere are saying goodbye to clean shaven faces in favor of the classic 'stache. The movement, better known as Movember, is a national charity aimed at raising awareness for men's health issues by encouraging men to grow a mustache during the 30 days of November. This year, Movember has found a new supporter in The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc. Larry, the iconic face of the beloved brand that has helped fuel consumers for more than 135-years, is dropping the razor and adding a little something to his look: a white mustache for Movember yes, Larry is becoming a Mo Bro. What kind of 'mo is Larry growing? Fans will have to follow him on Facebook to find out.

Without a doubt, what makes the holidays special is the taste of tradition. This holiday season, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto captures the holiday spirit in a pint with a hint of tradition in its newest holiday flavor, Peppermint Bark gelato.

Passage Foods introduces its latest cooking sauce, Passage to Indonesia Satay Chicken Stir-Fry Sauce, now available across North America. Indonesian cuisine is rich in the flavors of coriander, cardamom, cumin, cloves and nutmeg and has been influenced by the cooking methods of India, the Middle East, China and old-world Europe. Considered one of Indonesia's national dishes, Satay is a blend of peanut, chili, and other Asian flavors that has its origin from the island of Java, Indonesia.

Del Monte, a leading producer and distributor of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables, and SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of home beverage carbonation systems, today announced that SodaStream will produce and distribute a portfolio of Del Monte branded syrups. These flavors will be part of a new fruit family, starting with Tropical, Caribbean and Orange flavor options.

Viewpoints.com, a leading consumer ratings and reviews service, has awarded 24 coffee makers the Viewpoints Reviewers' Choice award, based on the real world experiences of its reviewers.

Global Coffee Market to 2017 - Market Size, Growth and Forecasts in Over 70 Countries is a comprehensive package that enables readers the critical perspectives to be able to evaluate the world market for coffee. The package provides the market size, growth, and forecasts at the global level as well as for each of the following countries:

For the second time in a series of designer collaborations, Patron Spirits introduces a limited edition bottle stopper for this holiday season. The new collectible bottle accessory is crafted exclusively for Patron Anejo by Evan Yurman, Chief Design Director for David Yurman men's and timepiece collections. Patron's relationship with Yurman emerged from a shared commitment to understated luxury, meticulous craftsmanship and masculine elegance.

Kam Cares Foundation, under the direction of Seattle Seahawks Safety Kam Chancellor, has launched an online Food and Fund Drive to support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. With Thanksgiving only weeks away, Chancellor and a few of his professional athlete friends from Hampton Roads will donate $10,000 to provide meals to children, seniors, and families in need.