Big Acres'April eNewsletter
(4/22/2005)

Big Acres Sauces Celebrates 3 Years at Melanie's Fine Foods!

Three years ago, Kent & Melanie Yunk left their high tech careers and formed Melanie's Fine Foods to bring you Big Acres Sauces. We started out with a handful of customers in Northern California and now you can find our products at gourmet retailers in 35 states! Read about our anniversary offer, Mother's Day gift ideas, upcoming events, new locations and a Mother's Day recipe in this issue!

Happy Anniversary Melanie's Fine Foods!
You, our customers, are what makes our company so special and we sincerely appreciate each and every one of you. Thanks to all of you for buying our products and for telling your friends about us! As a special thank you this month, we're offering a special deal:

Buy any 1/2 gallon bottle of sauce (Teriyaki, Rich & Mild BBQ or Hot & Spicy BBQ) for $15.75. That's 25% off the normal price of $21! Use these larger bottles for your picnic, outdoor barbeque, party or just keep these bottles in your cupboard and fridge to serve your hungry family!

Also, purchase any 3 smoker bags for $10 (regularly $3.50 each). Just download our order form, fill it out and fax it to us at 650-593-9304. Or call us at and place your order.

Remember Mom this Mother's Day - May 8th!
For the mom who likes gourmet sauces, we have the perfect gifts to give. Check out these ideas:

Big Acres Sauces Gift Box: Select any 3 of our six flavors and we'll put it in a gift box along with your personal message on a matching gift card to ship directly to your mom. Place your order by April 29th and save 10% (not including s&h)!

SAVU Smoker Bags: Send a set of smoker bags (3 smoker bags for $10) -- select from Fish, Poultry, and Beef/Pork -- try one of each! These bags allow anyone to smoke fish, seafood, beef, pork, chicken, and vegetables right on your grill! Entire meals including meat, veggies and potatoes cook in just a short time with no mess and easy cleanup.

Ship your orders as follows:

• Place your order by April 29 and it will arrive in time via standard shipping.
• Orders placed between April 30 and May 3 will incur an expedited shipping fee.
• Orders for overnight delivery can be handled as late as May 4 by calling us at .
• Be sure to include your gift message!

Upcoming Events
Okay - we're taking this show on the road! Stop by the Big Acres Sauces product demonstrations at Wild Oats Markets on Saturday, May 7 - taste our Teriyaki, Rich & Mild BBQ, Hot & Spicy BBQ and Milagro Mole. You may even run into Kent & Melanie in Arizona!

• Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona
• Speedway, Tucson, Arizona
• Long Beach, CA
• Fort Collins, CO
• West Hartford, CT
• Westport, CT
• Pinecrest, FL
• Miami Beach, FL
• Carmel, IN
• Louisville, KY
• Andover, MA
• Medford, MA
• Portland, ME
• 170th Street, Omaha, NE
• Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
• Santa Fe, NM
• Henderson, NV
• Upper Arlington, OH
• Mason, OH
• SE Division St, Portland, OR
• NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR
• Nashville, TN
• Park City, UT
• West Jordan, UT
• Vancouver, WA

Find Big Acres Sauces & SAVU Smoker Bags at these new locations

Chile Addict, Albuquerque, NM (Sauce/Bags)
Foodie's Urban Market, Boston, MA (Sauce)
Hot Shop, Friday Harbor, WA (Sauce/Bags)
Santa Fe Shop, Cedarburg, WI (Sauce/Bags)
Spice It Up, Fairfield, NJ (Sauce)
Sun Valley Market, Pacifica, CA (Sauce)

Check out all our locations on our Where to Buy page.

Mother's Day Meal
Treat your mom to this fabulous brunch on Mother's Day!

Grilled Scallop Tacos with Mango Peach Chile Sauce
Serves 6

1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 dozen small corn tortillas
2 to 3 pounds sea scallops (about 24 scallops) - Halibut or Mahi-Mahi works great too!
1 bottle Mango Peach Chile Sauce, chilled
1 bunch green onions, chopped with greens
Shredded romaine lettuce
Shredded Jack or Mexican cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Natural sea salt
Olive Oil

Lightly toss onions and bell peppers with salt and olive oil to taste. Grill in basket over medium-high heat until onions are translucent. Wrap tortillas in foil and set on edge of grill to warm. Meanwhile, lightly oil and salt scallops and grill over medium heat on well-oiled grill, just a couple of minutes on each side, until just cooked all the way through. (Alternatively, toss scallops in non-stick coated grill basket to avoid sticking.)

Set out all ingredients buffet style and allow your guests to build their own tacos and pour on the Big Acres Mango Peach Chile Sauce. Serve immediately.

Melanie's Non-Refried Mexican Beans
Serves 6

2 lbs pinto beans, rinsed with stones removed
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. ground New Mexican chile powder (or more if you wish)
1 small can chopped green chiles
2 cups organic chicken or veggie broth
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Cover beans with water in large bowl and soak overnight. The next day, saute onion in olive oil in large stock pot for a few minutes. Add chicken broth, green chiles, and chile powder. Drain and rinse beans and add to stock pot. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Use potato masher to mash some of the beans. If beans are too watery, remove lid and simmer to reduce liquid. Salt and pepper to taste and serve with your favorite salsa or pico de gallo.

Thanks again for your business - we look forward to many more years ahead as your favorite sauce vendor!

Have a Happy Mother's Day!

Best regards,
Melanie's Fine Foods, Inc.

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