Winning Sauces Created in Her Own Kitchen

Orlando, FL -- September 24, 2007-- With a prayer and slightly shaking hands, Guenet “Gigi” French sent off her precious sauces to be judged by some of the harshest critics in the world.  She has done so not once or twice, but 4 times now.   And each time, the sauces she lovingly created in her own kitchen landed top food awards.  French's start up My Last Dime Gourmet, Inc. is turning heads nationally as it has now garnered 19 awards in less than a year of operation. 

Gigi began experimenting in her own kitchen when she discovered that her sons had food allergies.  The stay-at-home mom had to become an expert food label reader.  It wasn't long before she banned the use of questionable ingredients and preservatives from her pantry.  It was natural for the same concept to carry over when she formed My Last Dime Gourmet, Inc.  The goal for her company, just like for her family, was to make all-natural gourmet sauces with a unique flavor spin. Then the awards started rolling in.

It started with the 2007 Fiery Foods Competition (Chili Pepper magazine), then continued with the prestigious Scovie Awards, and the National BBQ Association all lavishing her line with award, after award.  Her initial offering, a superb Mango Lavender Habenaro Sauce, won everywhere it was entered.   

"If I were to say that I was surprised we did so well against the giants of the industry in so many different competitions, that would be a complete understatement",  gushed new-comer French, an industrious stay-at-home mom and creator of the all-natural condiment/sauce line.   

My Last Dime Gourmet  then pushed production to get the newest creation, a smoldering Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, ready for the National Barbeque Association Awards of Excellence. The extra effort paid off as the newest sauce received 8 awards at this competition.  Most recently, at America's Best Foods Event in Anaheim CA., she did it again with 4 silver medals.  Add to that the Gold and Bronze medals earned by Big Bad John's Lipsmackin’ Spice Rub from the NBBQ Association, and you have an amazing entrance into the market. 

 French says that this has fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming an entrepreneur.  "The awards are one thing, but to get the thumbs up from my biggest critics, my 4 and 7 year old boys, is an even bigger high."  The pint sized gourmets also get to help mom out with the inner workings of the business.  It's truly a family affair.                                          

These locally created favorites can be found in these stores as well as in several other states:  Momms Meat and Popps Produce, Petty’s Meat Market, Chamberlin’s Market & Cafe, Choice Meats, Great Western Meats, Cavallari Gourmet and online at www.MyLastDimeGourmet.com and www.MySpices.com.

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