Only olives from Spain and Chef Seamus Mullen unite to bring the Spanish olive to the forefront of the culinary and dining experience, raising awareness of the versatility of the product by unveiling exclusive recipes that will make anybody's mouth water. This key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, one of the healthiest diets in the world, is an all-around delight with so many varieties and ways to savor them.

Benseron, a leader in POS systems for restaurants, has become an Elite Sponsor for the 5th Annual Naples International Film Festival, running November 7-10, 2013. Benseron, established in 2004, in Naples, FL., has become a maverick in the POS industry and has challenged and pushed the envelope for what is to be expected, not unlike the establishment and growth of the Naples International Film Festival. Benseron's CEO, Onur Haytac said, 'It is the most thought-provoking, motivating, and inspiring, long weekend in Naples.'

GrapeHeart Vineyards announced today they are giving 20% of online proceeds on special wine bottle gift packages to the Sister To Sister (http://www.sistertosister.org/) charity to honor their commitment to heart health. Heart health is a pivotal reason for the launch of this gift program, and a passion of the founders.

This year, combined Hanukkah-Thanksgiving recipes are everywhere, as people celebrate the alignment of two major holidays. In 2013, the second night of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 28.) Some are referring to this year's unique Hanukkah-Thanksgiving crossover as "Thanksgivukkah." Thanksgivukkah will not happen again for 70,000 years, so BigOven's editorial team encourages home cooks to embrace the meeting of these holidays by combining scrumptious ingredients to make new creations.

The Baker's Secret, CorningWare and Pyrex brands are inviting consumers to "Dish Up the Love" this holiday season with Top Chef All-Star Antonia Lofaso, Executive Chef and Partner atBlack Market Liquor Bar and Scopa, along with Feeding America. The heart of the holidays centers around the bonds created during seasonal celebrations and traditions Thanksgiving dinner, cookie exchanges, Christmas and Hanukkah parties and more.

Caribou Coffee announced today that for the first time ever this holiday season, it will be partnering with Faribault Woolen Mill Co., a historic mill in Minnesota established in 1865, to provide fans with luxury items that are not only perfect for holiday gifts, but are also a piece of history.

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Nov. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ To thank America's heroes for their endless dedication and service, Denny's is giving away never-ending stacks of its famous buttermilk pancakes to active, inactive and retired military personnel on Monday, Nov. 11.

Seeking to share with U.S. consumers the diverse tastes of their beloved homeland cuisine, three acclaimed Chilean chefs have signed on as Foods from Chile brand ambassadors, creating tantalizing recipes exclusively for the awareness-building campaign. In a series of behind-the-scenes videos, the rising culinary stars introduce each recipe, and spill the beans on their tricks of the trade, culinary inspirations and more.

STELLARTON, NS, Nov. 7, 2013 /CNW/ - Just in time for holiday entertaining, Sobeys is launching a new line of products today, developed in collaboration with its partner, Chef Jamie Oliver. The line, labeled Compliments presents: Jamie Oliver Discovers Canada, is the next step on the brand's better food journey and features Canadian flavours, quality, fresh ingredients and higher welfare meat. A total of 14 items are included in the line ranging from Herby Lemon Flattened Chicken made with Certified Humane chicken and Scrumptious Seafood Pie to Sweet Cherry Focaccia and Banoffee Cakes.

FERNDALE, Mich., Nov. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Ferndale, Mich.-based Garden Fresh Gourmet (www.gardenfreshgourmet.com), manufacturers of the top-selling Garden Fresh Gourmet Salsa brand and other leading deli food items, is looking to distance itself from the growing recall of products manufactured by Garden Fresh Foods (www.garden-freshfoods.com), a separate company operating under a similar name.

Celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia will debut a vibrant new collection of kitchenware exclusively on HSN, HSN.com and HSN mobile on November 14 th, just in time for the holiday entertaining season. The Lorena Bella Kitchen Collection is an exciting new collaboration between Garcia and Ingenious Designs, President and HSN personality, Joy Mangano. The line combines Garcia's culinary prowess with Mangano's expertise in innovation and function to create the next generation of cookware that is not only beautiful, but easy to use.

Chef, restaurateur, author and entrepreneur Todd English will once again be joining Macy's Culinary Council -an exclusive team of the country's finest chefs who serve to inspire the way Macy's customers shop, cook and eat-this time at Macy's in Miami's Dadeland Mall. A four-time James Beard Award winner and inductee into the James Beard Foundation's 'Who's Who in Food and Beverage in America,' English has authored several critically acclaimed cookbooks including The Olives Table, The Figs Table, The Olives Dessert Table, and his most recent, Cooking in Everyday English, The ABC's of Great Flavor at Home. The celebrity chef operates 25 national and international restaurants and has also created the record-breaking houseware line, The Todd English Collection for QVC.

Dacor, manufacturer of ultra-premium kitchen appliances, will host renowned culinary guests on its Culinary Stage in the Lifestyle Pavilion at the Napa Valley Film Festival November 15th through the 17th.

XINGtea, the popular all-natural, green tea available in 14 delicious flavors, is expanding into a new package for consumers - 12-ounce cans from Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL). The new can size joins XINGtea's well-known 24-ounce can package, also from Ball.

The holidays are right around the corner and EPIC Vodka has some recipe ideas to make your season full of epic memories to last through the New Year.

The brewers at Samuel Adams today announced the 2013 batch of Samuel Adams Utopias, the brewery's most renowned barrel-aged, extreme beer and one of the year's most anticipated beer releases. This year marks the first time Samuel Adams brewers have blended Utopias with Samuel Adams Kosmic Mother Funk (KMF), a Belgian-style ale barrel-aged for at least nine months (and up to two years) in Hungarian oak tuns.

The Pearl Hotel, an independent, boutique property in San Diego, California, today released a whimsical new series of short promotional videos featuring its real team members and supporting its core mantra: Hospitality As Warm As The Sun. Each video covers distinct areas ? the hotel, as well as its acclaimed restaurant and bar, EAT at The Pearl ? and highlights the talent, personalities and level of service each deliver to guests of The Pearl.

On a foggy October afternoon, acclaimed Australian Chef Shannon Bennett walks the cobblestone streets around Seattle's legendary Pike Place Market, sampling unique tastes and talking with vendors before heading behind the counter at Pike Place Fish Market to catch one of its infamous flying fish. A stop into the inner sanctum of Chef Steps is followed by craft cocktails in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood, lunch at Ba Bar and dinner at Joule. This culinary journey, designed to arouse the senses, provides inspiration for Bennett's next book, Cooking Around the World with Miele.

Gallo Family Vineyards announces the fourth annual Every Cork Counts campaign to help raise $100,000 to support the efforts of the Meals On Wheels Association of America. With 8.8 million seniors facing the threat of hunger today, the program offers Americans a simple way to make a difference during the holidays.

HOUSTON, Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Fuddruckers is celebrating the season with the introduction of its 'Autumn in a Bun' promotion, which showcases a freshly grilled, half-pound turkey burger topped with the soft bite of crumbled blue cheese and a generous serving of house made cranberry and apple chutney. The specialty item is available at all 62 locations around the country through December 31st, 2013. And guests can complete their feast with a fall-centric side of sweet potato fries for an additional charge.

One Loudoun Downtown, LLC, a joint venture of Miller and Smith and NORTH AMERICA SEKISUI HOUSE, LLC (NASH) announces today The Fresh Market is now open at One Loudoun in Loudoun County, Virginia. The new 23,800 square-foot, specialty grocery store opened its doors to thousands of shoppers eager to discover the grocer's unparalleled product selection. Store representatives and local officials marked the occasion with an official "Crack the Parmesan" ceremony, followed by chef demonstrations, food sampling, and gift card giveaways.

Residents of downtown Dallas are facing an uphill battle in the fight against obesity. More than 32 percent of the population is considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and the issue is compounded by the lack of access to fresh, healthy food for low-income residents stranded in so-called food deserts.

Michael Smith has been named the winner of Phil Stefani's Tuscany Restaurant, Pitch Your Pie pizza design contest with his Meatball Diavolo pizza creation!

For a limited time, the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Valencia is offering their most affordable Membership pricing since privatization in 2006 including family Memberships reduced by more than fifty percent, starting at just $10,000. Join today and enjoy the choice of either zero down or with at least twenty-five percent down pay no dues for three months. Both options offer deferred monthly note payments until January 2014. Family Memberships can start as low as $112 per month financed at rates of just 2.5% for 72 months with twenty-five percent down.