BIG ACRES SAUCES SPICES UP HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING WITH NEW CHIPOTLE PEANUT SAUCE

Available in Stores this October Solo or in Specialty Gift Packs

San Carlos, CA, September 26, 2003 — A new Chipotle Peanut Sauce from Big Acres'Sauces fusing the Latin and Asian flavors of chipotle peppers, roasted peanuts, hints of ginger, maple syrup and the tang of lime juice is available this October from Melanie's Fine Foods, Inc. and select retail locations. This sauce is uniquely blended to deliver a spicy, versatile, and tasty kick to chicken, pork, beef, salads, vegetables, and tofu.

Big Acres Chipotle Peanut Sauce is perfect for quick weekday meals, lively special occasions and festive events this holiday season and all year round. The sauce can be served hot or cold as a condiment for hors d'oeuvres, relish trays or as a marinade or grilling sauce for meat or fish. Toss it with a crunchy Chinese chicken salad or use it as a main course in a mouth-watering Spicy Chipotle Peanut Chicken Tostada (recipe attached).

Containing only all-natural ingredients and free of preservatives, MSG, dairy and other additives, this new sauce rounds out the Big Acres Sauces line that includes our award-winning Teriyaki Marinade, Hot & Spicy Barbeque Sauce and Rich & Mild Barbeque Sauce.

"We are excited to add the Chipotle Peanut Sauce to our sauce family, said Melanie Yunk, CEO of Melanie's Fine Foods, adding, "Our new blend of Asian and Latin ingredients adds a unique and spicy flair to holiday meals and appetizers."

Available through Melanie's Fine Foods, the Chipotle Peanut Sauce and other Big Acres Sauces can be purchased individually, by the case or in their new three-sauce gift package featuring the customer's selection of sauces. Each individual gift package includes a natural, earth-toned box and a choice of three 12.5- to 14.5-ounce bottles of Big Acres Sauces. These new gift packages are available in October in stores and online with suggested retail prices ranging from $18.00 to $24.00. Big Acres Chipotle Peanut Sauce is available in 12.5-ounce bottles at suggested retail $6.50.

"Our new gift boxes are a great opportunity to present a selection of sauces to friends, family or co-workers for the Holidays as well as throughout the year," said Kent Yunk, vice president, Melanie's Fine Foods.

About Melanie's Fine Foods, Inc.
Melanie's Fine Foods, Inc. offers a select line of specialty sauces to gourmet food and sauce connoisseurs throughout the United States. Its award-winning sauces include only all natural and preservative-free ingredients. Big Acres Sauces are produced in California and can be found online at www.bigacres.com or by calling 650-593-9301.

Founded in 2002 by Melanie and Kent Yunk, Melanie's Fine Foods is the manufacturer of the award-winning Big Acres Gourmet Sauces. The Yunks attribute Melanie's 14 years of international high-technology experience and Kent's award winning marketing knowledge to the direct success of their business. The company's mission is to bring its line of all-natural specialty products to gourmet and barbeque fanatics nationwide.

Contacts:

Kent Yunk Melanie's Fine Foods, Inc. 650-593-9301 kent@bigacres.com

Leslie Cumming Skye Marketing Communications 503-997-0994 leslie@skyecommunications.com

Recipe

Spicy Chipotle Peanut Chicken Tostadas
Serves 6

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
3/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
2 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
1 cup jicama, shredded
1/2 cup red peppers, julienned
1.5 lbs grilled chicken, cut into strips
1 cup crumbled queso fresco or mild feta
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1 bottle Big Acres Chipotle Peanut Sauce
12 yellow corn tortillas or your favorite store-bought tostada shells
Peanut oil

Lightly fry tortillas in peanut oil and drain on paper towels. Set aside. (Note: Store-bought tostada shells are already fried.) In small bowl, mix 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 green onions, pineapple, cabbage and jicama. Toss with 1/2 bottle of peanut sauce and set aside. Place warm chicken in large bowl and toss with remaining peanut sauce. Divide vegetable and fruit mixture evenly and place on tortillas. Place chicken on top of vegetables and fruit. Sprinkle remaining ingredients in the following order: tomatoes, onions, cheese, peanuts and serve immediately.

Variation: Use mini corn tostada shells to create tasty appetizers!

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