A Guinness Basket: various types of Guinness from around the world.
This unique collection of Guinness beers from around the world will be a favorite for all, even if you’re not Irish. The Guinness will be brought from Ireland, North America, Britain, Nigeria, and also some tropical countries. The basket will consist of your choice of 24 cans or bottles which can be selected from the following:
Draught Guinness (Ireland & North America), it is smooth full-bodied and creamy. Despite its body, it is a rather mild beer. This beer is pasteurized. There are many local variations of this product. Alcohol: 3.4% abw, 4.2% abv.
“Draught-flow" Canned "Pub Draught Guinness”, Canned Pub Draught Guinness using the draught-flow ™ system is a packaged version of this beer. Alcohol: 3.3% abw, 4.1% abv.
Bottled Guinness (North America & Britain), this is an "Extra Stout". The Bottled Guinness has similar specifications to the above two beers, but it is pasteurized.
Bottled Strong Guinness (Ireland) had similar specifications to the Draught Guinness. Alcohol: 4.8% abw, 6% abv (although one poster noted that they had seen 5.6% in their promotional materials.)
Bottled Guinness (Ireland), "Similar" specifications as bottle conditioned. Alcohol: 3.5% abw, 4.3% abv, Contents: Pale malt, flaked barley, roasted barley, English and American whole hops (RADA).
Guinness Extra Stout/Guinness Original (bottled, available widely) is stronger with even more stout bite. MJ reports this to be 4.8% abw, 6.0% abv, but one poster says that in advertising from Guinness Imports, the strength is listed as 5.6%. This product is licensed for production widely around the world.
Guinness Extra Stout (England) Alcohol: 4.4% abw, 5.5% abv.
Guinness Extra Stout (Ireland), (bottle conditioned), Alcohol: 3.4% abw, 4.2% abv.
Foreign Extra Stout (this is a blend of Guinnesses), (primarily tropical countries) is also about 7.5% abv. However, this is blend of Guinnesses, included one aged for three months. In Nigeria, which bans barley, Guinness is made from sorghum.
This Guinness beer basket can be shipped all over the world from London via Federal Express at www.fedex.com, or Emery Worldwide www.emeryworld.com. The cost of the basket will be a one-time price of $79.95 plus the cost of shipping to your destination. www.guinness.ie/default.asp, www.ivo.se/guinness/specs.html.
Salmon Basket
A variety of fresh smoked salmon from Ireland, Scotland, and Scandinavia, accented by a variety of all natural herb marinades.
The salmon basket will contain three of the best salmon fillets available from the cold clear waters of the North Atlantic. These fillets will be packaged with a sampling of all natural organic herb marinades in our insulated containers and refrigerant gel pack which provide temperature protection for your products until they reach their final destination, we guarantee them to be fresh or your money back.
Each basket will be assembled using smoked salmon fillets from Irelandhttp://www.traditionalirishfoods.com/deli/, from Scotland www.graigfarms.com and from a Scandinavian country http://www.ssi-seafood.com/index.htm, http://www.shetlandseafood.co.uk/sm05000.htm. The marinades will be supplied by http://www.celtic-fair.com/fs-food-shop.html.
The salmon basket will sell for $199.95 plus shipping charges and can be sent via Federal Express at www.fedex.com, or Emery Worldwide at www.emeryworld.com anywhere in the world within 48 hours.
Organic Lamb Basket
This basket is an assortment of some of the United Kingdoms finest lamb products. From Graig Farms’ at www.graigfarms.com comes the most succulent lamb collection ever assembled into one basket. From the heart of the United Kingdom comes award-winning organic lamb that can make any mouth water even from the slightest scent. This basket will be completed by a nice selection of guaranteed organic herb marinades from http://www.celtic-fair.com/fs-food-shop.html
Organic food is guaranteed under a legally defined, national system. For these lamb products this means that the animals have been fed no routine drugs or other additives, and are chilled not frozen for delivery to ensure the freshness, most delicious lamb on the market today.
This collection of lamb meat is offered for a one time only price of $159.95, and includes 2 x half legs of lamb; 1 x whole shoulder (bones and rolled); 1 x rack (French trim); 2.3 lbs. of loin chops; 2.3 lbs. of chump chops; 1.65 lbs. of leg steaks.
Shipping will be handled by Federal Express at www.fedex.com or Emery Worldwide at www.emeryworld.com.
Western Europe
World Chardonnay Collection
You know as well as we do that everyone loves a good Chardonnay. Our desk has created the definitive package of world Chardonnay wines.
Dennis Chardonnay
This wine has full peach and melon fruit on the nose
with soft well-integrated oak. The palate is long, full and complex with
crisp acid: drinking very well now, but 3-5 years in the bottle will develop
its full potential. Some of the awards bestowed upon this chardonnay are;
GOLD: 1995 WINPAC H.K., Best Value in Class
SILVER: 1995 Wine & Spirit Asia, H.K. The Vintage
Available: 1995. This wine is offered by URL: http://asiawines.com/ Retail
Price: $26.10 US/ 750 oz. bottle
Chateau La Joya Premium Selection Chardonnay
WINPAC '99 HK "Best Value Wine"
Vintage Available: 1998
The nose in this wine is rich and full of refreshing tropical fruits with a very fine balance of oak vanilla. On the palate the wine is crisp and fresh, and the flavors linger on for a while leading to a soft clean finish. Some awards bestowed upon this vintage are; WINPAC '99 HK "Best Value Wine" and the vintage available: 1998. This wine is offered by URL: http://asiawines.com/ Retail Price: $17.98 US/750 oz. Bottle.
Kleine Zalze Chardonnay - Barrel Fermented
This wine displays a lovely golden yellow color, with a slightly yeasty nose. It has a ripe citrus fruit taste, toasted with vanilla and almond flavors, plus a rich buttery feel to your mouth. Some of the accolades this vintage has received are; GOLD MEDAL: South African Young Wine Show 1999, BRONZE MEDAL: International Wine Challenge-London 1999 and the vintage available: 1998 This product is offered by URL: http://asiawines.com/ The Retail Price: $17.85 US/750 oz. Bottle.
This compilation will be packaged in Bourdeaux, France and shipped to their destinations via UPS. This package will cost US$62.00 with an additional $5.00 cost for the baskets they will be in. We will take this cost of US$67.00 and use a markup of 15% and charge US$75.00 for the package of three Chardonnay bottles.
Ultimate Red Wine Package
We have searched high and low to put together a group of red wines that will satisfy everyone’s palette. This compilation comes from Western Europe as well as wines from Chile. Here is what we came up with, and we hope that you will like it.
Santa Rita 1995 Casa Real, Old Vines Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile
A deep almost opaque red, medium-bodied wine – it is highly extracted, moderately oaked, and quite tannic. It has an aromatic intensity with very concentrated tightly wound flavors that have a solid mineral theme with a taut, tight tannins drying out the lengthy finish. This seriously structured wine has very persistent fruity flavors. It is best to wait a few years for this one. $29.99/750 oz. Bottle. This wine is offered by Epicurious Foods at URL: http://food.epicurious.com/d_drinking/d01_index-wine.html.
Cousino Macul 1995 Finis Terrae, Maipo Valley, Chile
This wine has a deep ruby hue. Its unusual mineral and anise aromas carry a harmonious wood accent. A lush entry leads a medium- bodied palate with velvety tannins. It has a flavorful, character-filled finish. Shows an interesting note of terroir. Drink now. The price of this wine is US$31/750 oz Bottle. This wine is offered by Epicurious Foods at URL: http://food.epicurious.com/d_drinking/d01_index-wine.html.
This wine is ruby red with occasional glimmers of violet. dry, delicate and harmonious. It is best served with soups, risotto, cooked meat in general, and lean cheeses. This wine costs US$22.50/750 oz. Bottle, and is shipped via UPS. Fine Food Favorita Bra - PiedmontFax: ++39 0172 432808 E-mail: favorita@itbiz.com URL http://www.itbiz.com/favorita/default.htm
Spätburgunder Rotwein
This wine comes from a vineyard in Germany known as Bercher. It is a red wine with a 1997 vintage. The wine comes in 750 ml bottles and is priced at US$23.53. All wine is shipped FOB and the order # is 7098-97. Weingut Bercher, Mittelstadt 13 D-79235 Vogtsburg Germany phone: ++49-7662-212 or -6066 Fax: ++49-7662-8279. URL http://www.germanwine.de/english/wineries/bercher/nv/fr_or.htm
This package will be assembled in Bourdeaux, France where we will put these bottles in baskets and ship them throughout the world via UPS. The package costs US$130 with an additional $5 for the baskets. We will apply a 15% markup and collection will cost US$155.
The Ultimate White Wine Collection
We have searched high and low to put together a group of white wines that will satisfy everyone’s palette. This compilation comes from Western Europe as well as wines from Chile. Here is what we came up with, and we hope that you will like it.
Carmen 1996 Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile
This wine has a pale golden green color. It is moderately light bodied and moderately extracted. It is reminiscent of lemons, grapefruit, and zest. Bright citrus zest flavors on entry follow through the palate with a spicy finish. (Showing subtle astringency.) Well balanced. It costs US$12.99/750 oz. Bottle. This wine is offered by Epicurious Foods at URL: http://food.epicurious.com/d_drinking/d01_index-wine.html.
Soleca Estate Selection Semillon Chardonnay
This wine displays a bouquet of honey, pineapple and melon fruit. The palate is buttery, with lightly oaked flavors while the finish is full and soft. This wine is offered by URL: http://asiawines.com/ This wine costs US$13.00/750 oz. Bottle.
Chateau La Joya Premium Selection Chardonnay
The nose is rich and full of refreshing tropical fruits in this wine with a very fine balance of oak vanilla. On the palate the wine is crisp and fresh, and the flavors linger on for a while leading to a soft clean finish. This wine is offered by URL: http://asiawines.com/ This wine costs US$17.98/750 oz. Bottle.
This wine is full, intense, and slightly fruity. It has a dry savory, and somewhat elegantly tart aftertaste. This wine is good with fish, but also a "natural" with white sauce pastas and light soups; actually Chardonnay takes the edge off simplicity: try it with freshly baked bread and salami. Price US$25.00/750 oz. bottle. Fine Food Favorita Bra - PiedmontFax: ++39 0172 432808 E-mail: favorita@itbiz.com URL http://www.itbiz.com/favorita/default.htm Shipped via ups.
This compilation will also be packaged in Bourdeaux, France. The assembly will be the same way that the white and Chardonnay wines are. This package costs us US$77.00 with an additional $5.00 for the baskets. We will be marking the price of US$82.00 and mark it up 15% and charge US$95.00 for this package of white wines. Everything will be shipped via UPS to any destination around the world.
World Sausage Collection
There are very few places in the world that you can go to find a sausage that truly makes your mouth water. Instead of going all over the world, let us bring it all to you. With the following selections we are sure that we have a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Scandinavian Sausages
Scandinavian Sausage Basket
This gift basket is made up of the finest all natural reindeer meat that Scandinavia has to offer. These sausage recipes have been handed down for thousands of years through Scandinavian culture. These sausages are smoked in old-fashioned way and contain no additives, only all-natural ingredients.
Dried & Smoked Reindeer Cognac Sausage (100%
reindeer meat)
Try something unique and delicious. Traditional
Saami food from the wilderness of Lapland - a placed in the north of Scandinavia
also called The Kingdom of Midnight Sun. The people of Lapland, Saami,
were one of the first settlers on the Scandinavian peninsula (more than
10.000 years ago). They make their living on reindeer breeding as well
as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. Their strong connection
with the wilderness have developed a rich food culture including many kinds
of culinary dishes. There are no additives. Smoked in old-fashioned way
with richly, tasty, natural food. Retail Price: US$33.99 /500 g, 17,65
oz. This sausage may be found at URL: http://www.northerner.com
Dried & Smoked Reindeer Garlic Sausage (100%
reindeer meat)
Try something unique and delicious. Traditional
Saami food from the wilderness of Lapland - a placed in the north of Scandinavia
also called The Kingdom of Midnight Sun. The people of Lapland, Saami,
were one of the first settlers on the Scandinavian peninsula (more than
10.000 years ago). They make their living on reindeer breeding as well
as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. Their strong connection
with the wilderness have developed a rich food culture including many kinds
of culinary dishes. There are no additives. Smoked in old-fashioned way
with richly, tasty, natural food. Retail Price: US$33.99/ 500 g, 17,65
oz. This sausage may be found at URL: http://www.northerner.com
Dried & Smoked Reindeer Juniper Berry Sausage
(100% reindeer)
Try something unique and delicious. Traditional
Saami food from the wilderness of Lapland - a placed in the north of Scandinavia
also called The Kingdom of Midnight Sun. The people of Lapland, Saami,
were one of the first settlers on the Scandinavian peninsula (more than
10.000 years ago). They make their living on reindeer breeding as well
as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. Their strong connection
with the wilderness have developed a rich food culture including many kinds
of culinary dishes. There are no additives. Smoked in old-fashioned way
with richly, tasty, natural food. Retail Price: US$33.99/ 500 g, 17,65
oz. This sausage may be found at URL: http://www.northerner.com
This package will be assembled in Bourdeaux, France where we will put these sausages in baskets and ship them throughout the world via UPS. The package costs US$101.97 to which we will add a 15% margin for profit. We will purchase baskets from BasketsWholesale.com to put the sausages into. The baskets can be found at URL www.basketswholesale.com. The cost of the basket will come to five dollars. The entire package will be sold for US$122.
German Sausages
http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Experience "Old World Germany"
In 1956, Master Sausage Maker, Fred Voll and his wife Käthe came from Bavaria, Germany, bringing with them to America, their craftsmanship and old fashioned values. The first Bavaria chalet was opened in 1961, that's when Fred Voll introduced the "first Bratwurst" in Madison, to his customers.
Made in our sparkling clean U.S. Government Wurstküche. Old world family recipes are turned into a wide variety of sausage and meat products. We use NO artificial coloring, flavor, fillers or MSG.
Bavaria Suasage Kitchen Inc. 6317 Nesbitt Rd. Madison, WI 53719 Phone: 1-800-733-6695 Fax: (608) 845-6693
Bratwurst Basket
Enjoy the original flavor of these original German and Bavarian style bratwursts. These bratwursts are made form the finest cuts of beef that contain no additives or fillers. Along with these bratwursts we include two mustards that are the perfect compliment to any sausage or wurst. Enjoy these bratwursts the way that they were meant to be, from the original recipes passed down from generation to generation that made the taste of the bratwurst famous.
Beef Bratwurst - 6 lb. This is a plump fresh Bratwurst made from the finest cuts beef, and mildly spiced. Our fresh brats have NO additives or fillers...just pure meat. A great anytime favorite. Retail Price US$18.00/ Approx. 5 to the pound. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Fresh Bavaria Bratwurst - 6 lb. Box This is a plump fresh Bratwurst made from the finest cuts of lean pork and beef, and mildly spiced. Our fresh brats have NO additives or fillers...just pure meat. A great anytime favorite. Retail Price US$17.25/ Approx. 5 to the pound. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Original German syle Bratwurst ( Nurnberg's) 5 lb.box The original long and skinny bratwurst made with beef and pork. Pre cooked and ready for your grill or frying pan! These are the ones everybody are requesting and waiting for!!! Average 7-8 per lb. Retail Price US$17.95. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Lowensenf Classic Hot Mustard A favorite hot mustard from Germany. Retail Price US$4.89. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Burkhardt Bavarian Sweet Mustard Great on sausage, brats and more! 'Try them on your favorite Bavarian sausage tonight!' 250 ml. Retail Price US$3.99. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
This package will be assembled in Bourdeaux, France where we will put these sausages in baskets and ship them throughout the world via UPS. The package costs US$63 to which we will add a 15% margin for profit. We will purchase baskets from BasketsWholesale.com to put the sausages into. The baskets can be found at URL www.basketswholesale.com. The cost of the basket will come to five dollars. The entire package will be sold for US$78.
Smoked Bratwurst Basket
This gift basket will include the finest smoked bratwurst that come form the very best German recipes that have been handed down for generations. Enjoy this smoke taste of old world German favorites. Along with these smoked favorites we include a sweet Bavarian mustard that will leave your palette wanting more.
Smoked Beer Bratwurst - 6 lb. The Party Brat! Fully cooked and ready to grill. We make it from select pork and beef, mixed with natural spices, then smoked for a robust outdoor flavor that makes folks yodel for more. Retail Price US$18.00/ Approx. 5 to the pound. This sausage is offered by URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Smoked Kaiser Bratwurst - 6 lb. The Kaiser Bratwurst is a course ground brat made of beef and the finest cuts of ham. Spiced and smoked to perfection. Fully cooked -- ready to grill. Tangy, old world flavor. Retail Price US$18.00/ Approx. 4 to the pound. This sausage is offered by URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Burkhardt Bavarian Sweet Mustard Great on sausage, brats and more! 'Try them on your favorite Bavarian sausage tonight! 250 ml. Retail Price US$3.99. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
This package will be assembled in Bourdeaux, France where we will put these sausages in baskets and ship them throughout the world via UPS. The package costs US$40 to which we will add a 15% margin for profit. We will purchase baskets from BasketsWholesale.com to put the sausages into. The baskets can be found at URL www.basketswholesale.com. The cost of the basket will come to five dollars. The entire package will be sold for US$51.
Other Favorites Basket
Try a taste that is original from your everyday bratwurst. This basket includes some of Europe’s favorite weisswursts, veal schnitzels, and knackwursts. Enjoy these truly unique tastes and recipies that have been handed down and perfected from generation to generation. Along with these favorites we compliment these sausages with two unique mustards that will leave the palette wanting more.
Munich Weisswurst - 6 lb. Box (bratwurst ) A Bavarian specialty made from the finest cuts of veal and pork with mild spices. Retail Price US$20.95/ Approx. 4 to the pound.
Veal Schnitzel Ave. 1 lb. pack containing 6 pcs. Lean veal cutlets pounded and ready to bread and fry. Very tender. Retail Price US$11.59. This sausage is offered by URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Knackwurst 3#pak. Mouth watering delicacy, mildly spiced and fully cooked. Excellent served with our German wine kraut. Just heat and serve!! Retail Price US$11.25 This sausage is offered by URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Handlemaiers's Sweet Mustard A great German sweet mustard! 14oz. Retail Price US$4.29. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Handlmaier's Sweet Mustard This is a great German sweet mustard, good on our weisswurst! 8 oz. Retail Price US$3.89. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
This package will be assembled in Bourdeaux, France where we will put these sausages in baskets and ship them throughout the world via UPS. The package costs US$52 to which we will add a 15% margin for profit. We will purchase baskets from BasketsWholesale.com to put the sausages into. The baskets can be found at URL www.basketswholesale.com. The cost of the basket will come to five dollars. The entire package will be sold for US$65.
Mustards
If your guests deserve the finest in Bavarian Sausage Specialties, why not make sure you have plenty of mustards and all other "go-togethers" on hand! Any of these varieties of mustards will be the perfect compliment to any sausage or wurst.
Handlemaiers's Sweet Mustard A great German sweet mustard! 14oz. Retail Price US$4.29. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Handlmaier's Sweet Mustard This is a great German sweet mustard, good on our weisswurst!! 8 oz. Retail Price US$3.89. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Lowensenf Classic Hot Mustard A favorite hot mustard from Germany. Retail Price US$4.89. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Burkhardt Bavarian Sweet Mustard Great on sausage, brats and more! 'Try them on your favorite Bavarian sausage tonight!' 250 ml. Retail Price US$3.99. URL: http://www.bavariasausage.com/
Custom Made Baskets
If your palette has found several tastes that it cannot go without from one of our baskets feel free to create your own basket of bratwurst and sausage bliss. Along with our sausages pick your favorite mustard(s) that gives it the perfect compliment. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to serving all of your future needs. All custom made baskets will be assembled in Bourdeaux, France where we will put your sausages/bratwursts/mustards in baskets and ship them throughout the world via UPS. Each basket will be limited to the size of 35 lbs or less. We will add a 25% margin for profit to all of these baskets as the custom baskets will make us carry a larger surplus of inventory. The baskets that we will be using will come from BasketsWholesale.com, which can be found at www.basketswholesale.com. The cost of the basket will come to five dollars and will be added into the total cost of your custom package.
Central Europe
Prized Cakes and Pastries:
We will be offering this selection from which you can select anything that you may want. We will ship them from our pastries assembly facility in Vienna at 10% of the order cost by Fed Ex. All prices include our 15% markup.
Austria: Demel's Schokoladentorte. Demeltorte, the crowning achievement of Viennese dessert cuisine, is an elegant chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot marmalade beneath the chocolate icing, finished with the three-cornered Demel seal, made of pure natural products and containing absolutely no preservatives. 500grams or 17.6 oz, serves about 8 people. The cake will cost us 24 USD. Demel will ship the products to us at no extra cost. They are located in Vienna and here is their web site. http://www.demel.at/english/frame_ueberblick.htm Our selling price is 28 USD plus shipping and handling by Fed Ex from Vienna.
Cayman Islands: Tortuga Blue Mountain Coffee Rum Cake. Made with specially picked beans, of the finest Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee toasted and ground to perfection to trap the most delicious aroma and flavor. Each cake is moist, made without preservatives, from the finest ingredients including fresh eggs, high quality New Zealand Anchor butter and walnuts and our aged oakbarrel Tortuga five-year-old Gold Rum. Each cake is individually hand glazed and heat-sealed vacuum packed. This gives the cakes a shelf life of six months. They keep indefinitely if refrigerated or frozen. Available in 454 grams or 16 oz. The cake will cost us 16.50 USD, which includes shipping and handling. They are located in George Town, Grand Cayman, and their web site is http://www.caribplace.com/foods/tortnew.htm Our selling price is 19 USD plus shipping and handling by Fed Ex from Vienna.
Hungarian Pastries: "Diós és Mákos Beigli" Fresh-ground walnuts or poppyseeds are wrapped in a light dough. Watch these delicious ingredients which melt-in-your-mouth. Beigli is made with the tasty mixtures of country-churned butter, fresh laid eggs, flour, honey and delicious raisins. When refrigerated properly, this extraordinary golden brown goodness will stay fresh for quiet a while. Great for everyday or special events! Approx. 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. Serves up to six to eight servings. "Mmmmmm" This will cost us, Walnut 18 USD including shipping and handling, Poppyseed 19 USD. They are headquartered out of Burbank, California and their web site is http://members.aol.com/HungImprts/Cookies.htm Our selling price will be 21 USD for Walnut and 22 USD for the Poppyseed plus shipping and handling by Fed Ex from Vienna.
Sweden: Gille’s Gingerbread (Gille’s Pepparkakor) The traditional ginger thins. A real must have especially during the holidays. Don’t miss out on these crispy and tasteful cookies. Size, 300 grams or 10.5 oz. This will cost us 2.70 USD including shipping and handling. Their web site is http://www.northerner.com/food/kex/gillepepparkakor.html Our selling price will be 3.10 USD plus shipping and handling by Fed Ex from Vienna.
Prized Preserves:
Select a combination of authentic jams and preserves from around the world. These are made from the finest fruits grown in their respective countries. These old world recipes contain no additives, preservatives or artificial flavorings.
From Hungary choose from Peach Preserves 12 oz. purchased for $1.95 and available for sale at the cost of $2.45. Also from Hungary Cherry Jam 14.5 oz. purchased for $2.25 and sold for $2.85. The last selection from Hungary will be Plum Preserve 16 oz. purchased for $3.75 and available for sale for $4.70.
Two selections from Austria include Strawberry Fruit Conserves and Kiwi Fruit Conserves they are available in 16 oz. sizes purchased for $3.95 available for sale at $4.95.
Three selections are available from Switzerland. These include Apple, Black Cherry and Apricot Preserves. These are available in 12 oz. sizes purchased for $3.98 and available for sale at $4.98.
Caribbean preserves: CONFIT™ (Confee') preserves, soft jellies, spreadable jams, chutneys and conserves (made with dried fruits and nuts), are handmade and hand packed. Using only the finest, freshest ingredients available, flavors are pure and the taste is delicious. Sealed in beautiful reusable gift jars, CONFIT™ is made the old fashioned way - kettle cooked in small batches using fresh fruit, sugar, and no additives. The following are the flavors we are offering.
Pear Ginger: The delicate flavor of pears blended with spicy ginger in a syrupy base. Drizzle over ice cream, on or in cakes, tarts, dessert cups, yogurt, flan, or scones. Use as you would a traditional jam, jelly, or spread. This is available in a 8 oz size purchased for $7.95 which includes shipping, and available for sale at $9.15.
Cranberries with Orange & Cardamom: Whole cranberries in a sweet sauce flavored with oranges and cardamom. Try mixing with a little Pear Ginger. This is available in a 8 oz size purchased for $7.95 which includes shipping, and available for sale at $9.15.
Apricot Hot Pepper Jelly: A delicious blend of dried as a simple hors d'oeuvre or snack. Great on bagels with cream cheese, turkey or cheese sandwiches, spread on chicken before baking or replace you favorite condiment. Adds extra zip to just about anything. This is available in a 8 oz size purchased for $7.95 which includes shipping, and available for sale at $9.15.
All final costs include the cost of shipping to Burbank, California where our products will be assembled. The shipping cost is 10% of order cost and is shipped via Fed Ex. Our markup of 15% was also included in our final price. All of these selections were available at Otto’s European Import Store and Deli.Telphone (818) 845-0433 Fax (818) 845-8656 Email: HungImprts@Aol.Com The web site is http://members.aol.com/HungImprts/Jams.htm
The Caribbean selections were available at Confit. Their web site is http://www.rstc.com/confit/confitorder.htm
Scandinavia and Baltic Nations
Jewelry Millions of Years in the Making
Captivating and compelling for its inclusions from other eras, amber holds a mystical place in our hearts and minds. The use of amber is included in the history books of nearly every ancient civilization. Records indicate that Martin Luther, Hippocrates, and Mohammed all three believed in the healing and magical powers of amber and carried it with them. Worn as a necklace or charm, or carried around in small bags, amber accelerated birth and offered protection against evil forces.
We have put together a spectacular assortment of amber jewelry and gifts--fascinating not only in appearance, but also in the stories they tell. Enjoy the beauty, history, and magic of our Amber collection.
This set will include amber jewels gathered on the shores of Lithuania and Sweden. The collection will consist of one amber piece with an insect trapped inside, one necklace, one set of earrings, a hand carved wooden box with amber inlay, and a copy of The Amber Book by Åke Dahlström and Leif Brost. The set will be assembled in Stockholm, Sweden.
The amber piece with included insect is shaped, polished, and suitable for turning into a pendant. The piece will cost between $25 and $250 depending on the type and location of the insect. Purchaser will have the choice on how much they want to spend for this item. www.brost.se phone: +46-40-454504 fax: +46-40-450861. FedEx shipping will vary with the cost of the piece.
The collection also includes one necklace, 28" long, made of red opaque amber. The earrings are light yellow amber with distinct markings that are set in fine detailed silver. They are 1 ¾" long and made for pierced ears. A hand carved wooden box with amber chip inlay is also included. It measures 2 ¼" x 3 ¼" x 2 ¼". The necklace is $75, the earrings $35, and the box $9. Shipping from New York to Stockholm is $12.99. http://mcrites.hypermart.net/catalogue.html email: mstcove@erols.com. Maridana, Order Department, P.O. Box 3, Sutherland, VA 23885.
The Amber Book is an entertaining and non-technical story of amber and its links to history, the natural sciences and culture. 144 pages, 8 maps, 80 color and 24 black and white photographs, hardcover 6 1/2" x 8 3/4". The price is $27. www.amazon.com. Shipping via WorldMail (7-21 business days) is $7.00 per shipment; $5.95 per item.
The base price of this collection will be $250.00. Depending, on the consumer’s preference on the size of the insect-inclusion piece, the final price will range from $275 to $550 plus shipping and handling.
Waters of the World
This is a fine collection of bottled waters from all over the globe. All are natural spring waters that are uncontaminated by the hand of man. The collection will include a 1-liter sample of each kind of water and will be assembled in London. The cost of shipping the water from the U.S. and Korea will be approximately $0.65 per bottle using the Blue Ocean shipping line. www.blueoceanlines.com Shipping from Scotland to London will be approximately $2 per bottle.
Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water
This water comes form the Tuscan Apennines of Northern Italy. $7.50/L Tel: (212)-888-3328 Fax: (212)-888-5459 http://www.bottledwaterweb.com/bott/bt_020aquap.html
Himalayan Natural Spring Water
This water comes from the foothills of the Himalayan mountains in Korea. $8.40/L Tel: 82-2-3471-2657/8 Fax: 82-2-3471-2659 email: nara98@unitel.co.krwww.himalayaspringwater.com
Spa Reine
This water comes from the Ardennes in Belgium. $7.65/L Tel: (203)-629-2781 http://www.bottledwaterweb.com/bott/bt_300sprien.html
Valser St. Petersquelle
This water comes from an artesian well in the Swiss Alps. $6.40/L http://www.bottledwaterweb.com/bott/bt_320valspb.html
Volvic Spring Water
This natural spring water comes from the Auvergne region of France. $7.25/L Tel: (203)-425-1700. http://www.bottledwaterweb.com/bott/bt_390volvic.html
Deeside Spring Water
This fine water comes from a natural spring in Scotland. $8.05/L www.desidespringwater.co.uk
This collection of waters will retail for $65 plus shipping.
World of Cheese
Cheese represents an important part of European and Scandinavian diets. We have assembled a collection of cheeses from Italy, England, France, Ireland, Spain, Norway, and Switzerland.
A D.O.C. certified cheese, also called Asiago Pressato, made in the Veneto region of northern Italy and aged 3-5 months. Asiago is also made as a medium and aged hard cheese. The American version is firmer and tangier. Asiago Fresco is sweet and melts well, giving a great variety of uses. 1 lb. US $ 11.00
Double Gloucester is semi-firm, savory flavored colored cheese, in the Cheddar family. Hand-made from raw milk and clothbound, by the Appleby family in Shropshire, England. 1 lb. US $ 16.00
Bleu d'Auvergne is a classic French blue cheese, made from raw milk when available. Use in any blue cheese recipe. 1 lb. US $ 7.50
Gubeen is a lovely mellow washed rind cheese with mild earthy, slightly smoky flavor and semi-soft texture. Hand-made by the Ferguson family in County Cork, Ireland. 1 lb. US $ 14.00
This most popular of Spanish cheeses, Manchego med. Aged, is a semi-firm sheep's milk cheese, with a slightly salty nuttiness. Made mainly on the plains of La Mancha. 1 lb. US $ 16.00
Jarlsberg is a very popular Norwegian baby swiss-type, with a sweet nutty flavor. 1 lb. US $ 6.00
Emmenthal, the classic large wheel Swiss, is matured to a rich nutty flavor, semi-firm cheese with large eyes (wholes). Made from raw milk and aged 12 months. 1 lb. US $ 11.00
All cheeses available from the World of Cheese, 59
Old El Pueblo Rd. Suite I
Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Phone: 831-438-7183. Fax:
831-438-7290. Web: www.worldofcheese.com
All cheeses will be shipped next day air from the World of Cheese, 59 Old El Pueblo Rd. Suite I. Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Phone: 831-438-7183. Fax: 831-438-7290. Web: www.worldofcheese.com. We will assemble the collection in Los Angeles, CA. The price of this collection will be $165 plus shipping & handling.
China and Taiwan
Exotic Game Meat Basket
We have arranged a basket filled with unique and delicious tastes from some of the most exotic game meats from around the world. People will also be able to purchase selections on an individual basis if a basket is too much for their needs. As you will read, each exotic meat or basket of meats will be accompanied by a description of the product and the price, which will be stated in United States dollars, followed by the Chinese Yuan (CNY) expressed through exchange rates as of April 2000. The final price for each meat selection will include a 25% markup. A web site showing tested and widely received recipes that further enhance the tastes the different meats have to offer is also included.
All of these meats will be shipped from a various location from around the world into Hong Kong, which will be the location for basket preparation. From there, the exotic meat baskets will be sold internally in China, and exported to countries around the world. To sell our exotic meats we will market our basket in at least four different ways to reach food connoisseurs around the globe. This will mean advertising in a variety of ways. We will promote our food basket to elegant restaurants, fine food magazines, high class resorts serving delectable meals such as ours, and finally a descriptive web page that any in our market will be able to access. Specific people or entities that represent everything we wish to sell for follows:
Restaurants:
Grand City Chinese Restaurant
2 Handy Road (Dhoby Ghaut) #07-04 Cathay Building(above
Cathay
Cinema) Singapore 229233
Tel: (65) 338 3622 Fax: (65) 338 7933
If you were a resident of china, or just a visiting tourist, you would soon realize that this restaurant is a true symbol of elegance in Chinese cuisine. Through its exquisite oriental décor and exotically prepared meals, Grand City has proven to be the place to dine for a fine meal that is not just your standard steak. Each patron who is able to indulge in a meat that was provide by us can rest assured that it will be prepared to superior quality. From there, word of mouth will promote our food quality and other restaurants will demand our product.
Ming Court
33 Hyde Road
Paignton, Devon
Tel: 01 803 552220
Ming Court offers a gourmet's delight of dishes using the finest and fresh and seasonal ingredients. Ming serves imaginative vegetable dishes to savory appetizers, shellfish, chicken, duck, beef fillets and other specialties. Each dish is exquisitely prepared and presented for your pleasure leaving a great personal touch. Ming Court will definitely surprise anyone’s taste buds leaving them talking about our product, which will increase other restaurant’s interest in it.
Magazines:
Fine Cooking (www.taunton.com/fc/)
This magazine focuses right in on cooking techniques and ingredients. The articles are written by the most exciting and skilled chefs in the country. Topics can be basic such as the best way to roast a chicken. Or they can be advanced techniques like making authentic French bread, handmade pasta, or porcini risotto.
A Taste of Luxury (www.atasteofluxury.com)
TV host Marisa D'Vari is famous for giving you an
insider's look at today’s hottest resorts and restaurants on television.
Now, read all about the world’s favorite chefs and resorts in this magazine.
Any individual or commercial food preparer will be bound to stumble upon our advertisements in these magazines. As soon as food connoisseurs try our product, recommendations will be inevitable with the quality of our product.
Resort/Hotel:
Grand Hyatt Taipei
2 Sung Shou Road
Section 2, Taipei Taiwan R.O.C.
Grand Hyatt Taipei has become a symbol of the city's evolution as one of Asia's most important financial and trading centers, providing the perfect setting for the sophisticated life style of international business leaders. As one would guess, sophisticated business areas attract fine culture in many areas, including food. Our meat basket will leave the diners of the Grand Hyatt talking about their experience in Taipei.
Imperial Inter-Continental Taipei
600 Lin-Shen N. Road,
Taipei 104 Taiwan R.O.C.
This resort is located in the central district, fifteen minutes from the financial center of Taiwan. Its precise location makes it a highly known and visited place to dine and/or stay. The sheer numbers of people that go through Imperial make it popular among people’s recommendations.
With our target market shown, here is a description of the meats that will be imported to our facility in Hong Kong. From there, the value-adding process will take place and the exporting will be underway.
Venison
Cervena is the name for fresh raised Venison from New Zealand. The term was created to differentiate New Zealand Venison from others available around the world (like champagne as opposed to sparkling wine). The standards for Cervena are strict. Animals, whether red deer or fallow deer, must be between 18 and 30 months of age to guarantee proper size and texture. They must also be raised without antibiotics or growth stimulants. Venison is very lean and low in fat and cholesterol. Yet, it is very high in protein. Cervena is not as strong in taste as domestic venison, but still richer in flavor than traditional red meats. For this reason, purchasing Cervena natural tender venison offers you premium quality venison from the fresh open pastures of New Zealand.
New Zealand venison medallions from Pilot Brands (http://www.pilotbrands.com, phone: 1-800-621-5262) located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. One box will contain 25 packs with 3 medallions per pack, weighing approximately 8.5 kg, at a cost of US$475/box, CNY 3,930/box.
They will be picked up, shipped by air, and delivered by Emery Worldwide (http://www.emeryworld.com, phone: 1-800-367-3592). They will be picked up in Lake Tahoe Nevada, and delivered to Hong Kong, China, for a cost of US$6.32/kg, CNY 52/kg.
They will be boxed according to order in Hong Kong and will be priced at US$26.43/package, CNY 219.42/package, or US$660.90/box, CNY 5,485.47/box
Vension recipes may be found at:
http://www.mountain-breeze.com/game/deer7.html
Alligator
The choicest cut is the tail meat, which is white and very much like veal in texture. The tenderloin comes from a cylindrical tube inside the tail. The body meat is somewhat darker and has a stronger taste and slightly tougher texture. It is very similar to pork shoulder. Alligator tastes somewhere between chicken and rabbit, with perhaps a hint of frog legs. Alligator can be used in jambalayas, soups, and stews.
Alligator tail sirloin form Pilot Brands (http://www.pilotbrands.com, phone: 1-800-621-5262) located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. One box will contain 14 packs with 1 alligator tail sirloin per package, weighing approximately 30 kg, at a cost of US$312/box, CNY 2,589/box.
They will be picked up, shipped by air, and delivered by Emery Worldwide (http://www.emeryworld.com, phone: 1-800-367-3592). They will be picked up in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and delivered to Hong Kong, China, for a cost of US$1.67/kg, CNY 13.86.
They will be boxed according to each individual order in Hong Kong and will be priced at US$40.41/pack, CNY 335.40/pack, or US$452.63/box, CNY 3,756.83.
Alligator recipes may be found at:
http://www.alligator.com/kitchen.html
Wild Boar
Wild boar meat has a sweet and intense flavor. Wild boar meat is leaner and deeper red than pork; meat of the young boar is very tender. Wild boar may be also prepared like pork. It always should be thoroughly cooked and never eaten rare.
Wild boar chops from Pilot Brands (http://www.pilotbrands.com, phone: 1-800-621-5262) located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. One box will contain 25 packs with 4 chops per pack, weighing approximately 11 kg, at a cost of US$475/box, CNY 3,942.50/box.
Each box will be picked up, shipped by air, and delivered by Emery Worldwide (http://www.emeryworld.com, phone: 1-800-367-3592). They will be picked up in Lake Tahoe Nevada, and delivered to Hong Kong, China, for a cost of US$5/kg, CNY 41.5.
They will be boxed according to each individual order in Hong Kong and will be priced at US$26.50/pack, CNY 248.06/pack, or US$662.50/box, CNY 5,498/box.
Wild Boar recipes may be found at:
http://www.hogwild.ab.ca/recipes.htm
Rabbit
Farm-raised rabbit is a lean, slightly sweet meat with a closely textured flesh that has virtually no fat and is very high in protein. Rabbit is an alternative to chicken, with the additional advantage that it is commonly raised without the use of hormones or steroids. Our product has a unique taste of game meat sausages, made from the highest quality rabbit meat. These sausages contain the finest all fresh ingredients.
Rabbit sausages with bacon and mushrooms from Pilot Brands (http://www.pilotbrands.com, phone: 1-800-621-5262) located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. One box will contain 14 packs with 5 sausage links per pack, weighing approximately 31 kg, at a cost of US$168/box, CNY 1,394.
They will be picked up, shipped by air, and delivered by Emery Worldwide (http://www.emeryworld.com, phone: 1-800-367-3592). They will be picked up in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and delivered to Hong Kong China, for a cost of US$1.67/kg, CNY 13.86.
They will be boxed according to each individual order in Hong Kong and will be priced at US$19.63/pack, CNY 162.86, or US$274.72/box, CNY 2,280.11.
Rabbit recipes may be found at:
http://www.fluffybunny.com/recipes.html
Snake
Snake is light and chewy, with a delicate flavor that resembles chicken. Snake chili and other soups provide a wonderfully exotic dish at a number of restaurants around the world.
Frozen boneless snake meat from Jiangxi Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation (http://www.jxcof.com) located in Shanghi, China. One box will contain 2 cartons, weighing approximately 6 kg per carton, at a cost of $US24, CNY 196.8 per box.
They will be picked up, shipped by air, and delivered by Emery Worldwide (http://www.emeryworld.com, phone: 1-800-367-3592). They will be picked up in Shaghi China, and delivered to Hong Kong, China, for a cost of $1.62/kg, CNY 13.28.
They will be boxed according to each individual order in Hong Kong and will be priced at $US54, CNY 442.8 per box.
Snake recipes may be found at:
http://www.kern.com/~dfisher/snake.html
Kangaroo
Kangaroo is a succulent, versatile, lean red meat. It is a high quality game meat because it has a remarkable appeal to discriminating diners and health conscious people alike. It is a fine textured soft meat with virtually no fat. Kangaroo meat as part of a low fat diet can achieve a rapid fall in cholesterol.
Australian kangaroo rack of ribs from Aussie Game Meats of Roma (http://www.aussiegamemeats.com.au), located in Queensland, Australia. One box will contain 12 racks weighing approximately 26 kg per box, at a cost of $US78, CNY 639.6 per box.
Each box will be picked up, shipped by air, and delivered by Emery Worldwide (http://www.emeryworld.com, phone: 1-800-367-3592). They will be picked up in Queensland, Australia, and delivered to Hong Kong, China, for a cost of $1.22, CNY 10 per kg.
They will be boxed according to each individual order in Hong Kong and will be priced at $137.15, CNY 1,124 per box.
Kangaroo recipes can be found at:
http://www.kangaroo-industry.asn.au/recipes/recipe_frame.htm
Duck
Peking Duck is a dish made famous long ago by the Chinese. This particular dish is served during banquets and special events with days in advanced notice. The duck had to be dried and air was blown into the duck to separate the skin and meat. After the duck was dried, it was cooked in a specialized barrel oven which cooked the duck like a convection oven. In the Orient, when Peking Duck was ordered, only the skin of the duck was served. The meat was taken back into the kitchen to be cooked with bean sprout at an additional charge to the customer. The bone of the duck was made into duck soup which was also served at an additional charge. This was known as the Duck three ways.
Frozen whole duck from Reichardt Duck Farm Inc. (http://www.reichardtduckfarm.com, phone: 707-762-6314, fax: 707-762-6314) located in Petaluma, California. One box will contain 12 ducks, weighing approximately 121 kg per box, at a cost of US$5.85/duck, CNY 48.56/duck, or US$70.20/box, CNY 582.67/box.
Each box will be picked up, shipped by air, and delivered by Emery Worldwide (http://www.emeryworld.com, phone: 1-800-367-3592). They will be picked up in Petaluma, California, and delivered to Hong Kong, China, for a cost of US$1.67/kg, CNY 13.86/kg.
They will be boxed according to each individual order in Hong Kong and will be priced at US$35.45/duck, CNY 294.25, or US$340.34, CNY 2,824.80/box.
Frozen breast of peking duck from Reichardt Duck Farm Inc. (http://www.reichardtduckfarm.com, phone: 707-762-6314, fax: 707-762-6314) located in Petaluma, California. One box will contain 24 breasts weighing approximately 52.80kg/box. It will cost us US$8.58/breast, CNY 71.21, or US$205.92/box, CNY 906.36.
Each case will be picked up, shipped by air, and delivered by Emery Worldwide (http://www.emeryworld.com, phone: 1-800-367-3592). They will be picked up in Petaluma, California, and delivered to Hong Kong, China, for a cost of US$1.67/kg, CNY 13.86.
They will be boxed according to each individual order in Hong Kong and will be priced at US$15.32/breast, CNY 127.16/breast, or US$367.62/box, CNY 3,051.25/box.
Peking Duck recipes may be found at:
http://chinesefood.about.com/food/chinesefood/library/blrecipe208.htm
Tea
There are six major types. They are green tea, black tea, Wulong tea, white tea, scented tea, and tightly pressed tea.
Green tea has the longest history and still ranks first in output and variety today. People like its freshness and natural fragrance. Famous green tea includes Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea from the West Lake in Hangzhou, Maofeng Tea from Huangshan Mountain, Yinzhen (Silver Needle) Tea from Junshan Mountain and Yunwu (Cloud and Mist) Tea from Lushan Mountain.
Japan and South Korea
Fish and Seafood from around the world
We will include a wide variety of seafood from Asia, the south pacific and the Caribbean. Each item will be shipped overnight to the assembly point to assure freshness. All items will be shipped by UPS to Tokyo, Japan where it will be assembled.
From Japan we have Shrimp which will be priced at 32 dollars per pound and will be supplied Ralbory Inc., 2 Conal St. Suit #2008 New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 1-800-322-tuna Fax: 504-524-4850 Email: tuna@ralbory.com
From China we have Crab legs which will be priced at 30 dollars per pound. Each basket will include 3 pounds of crab legs and will be supplied by USA Business Net, China, Tel: 0086-755-3779015 FAX: 0086-755-3779063
From India we have Sand Fish which will be priced at 36 dollars per pound. Each basket will include one pound, which includes about 22 fillets. These fillets will be supplied by Exim trade link, India Tel: 91-22-2624560 Fax: 91-22-2871166
From Australia we have Marlin Fillets. These fillets will cost 6.29 dollars per pound. Each basket will include two pound of fillets and will be supplied by Musumeci Seafoods, Sydney, Australia
From The Bahamas we have Jumbo Shrimp. These shrimp will be 15 dollars per pound. There are about 10 to 15 shrimp in each pound and there will be one pound in each basket. These shrimp will be supplied by, Gulf Coast Specialties, 16211 Clay Rd. Suite 106, URL: www.shrimp.com
From South America we have Sea Bass. These bass will cost 5.08 dollars per pound. Each basket will have two pound of fillets and will be supplied by Yu Cheng International Trading Inc., Taiwan Tel: 011-866-2-2944-8880 Fax: 011-866-2-2947-2813
This selection will weigh approximately 8 pounds and will be shipped frozen. This selection will cost 195.74 dollars plus 112.83 dollars to ship for a total of 308.57 dollars.
Various fish from the Northern Atlantic
This is a selection of fish from the northern Atlantic. This basket will be shipped by Federal Express to Paris, France where it will be assembled.
From Spain we have shark meat which will cost 8 dollars per pound. Each basket will include two pounds of meat and will be supplied by Taerim Corp.Ltd, Gran canaria, Spain Tel: 34-928466721 Fax: 34-928467154
From Norway we have Lobster which is priced at 12 dollars per pound. Each basket will include 1 lobster weighing approximately 3 pounds. These lobsters will be supplied by Ralbory Inc., 2 Conal St. Suit #2008, New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 1-800-322-tuna Fax: 504-524-4850 Email: tuna@ralbory.com
From Russia we will include a 2oz. Jar of Malossol Caviar. This is a black caviar and will cost 36 dollars per jar. This Caviar will be supplied by Beluga Caviar Inc., 1909 NE 168 St., N. Miami Beach FL, 33162 Tel: 305-949-8188 Fax: 305-949-5118.
This selection will weigh about 5 pounds and will be shipped frozen. This selection will cost 88 dollars plus 12 dollars for shipping to the assembly point for a total of 100 dollars.
India, Thailand, and Vietnam
Fruit Baskets
Fruit Baskets will be assembled in Bombay, India. The baskets will contain a variety of fruit from Thailand, India, the Caribbean, and South America. Baskets will be shipped internationally via UPS (www.ups.com).
We will be purchasing baskets and packaging supplies from BasketsWholesale.com (www.basketswholesale.com). Our basket sizes will vary from 12 inches to 18 inches. The baskets will be buffed stained, rectangular baskets costing $18.00 per case (wholesale price). A case contains eight baskets. Packing supplies include clear cellophane costing $51.10 per roll (30" x 1500’).
We will be purchasing a variety of fruits from Food Trader (www.foodtrader.com). Fruits from India include mangos, bananas, pineapples, guavas, and coconuts. Indian Alphonso mangos cost $6.180 per box, Red Banana bananas (medium size) $0.258 per unit, pineapple $2.884 per case, quavas $0.515 per kilo, and coconuts $3.708 per dozen. From Thailand we will include lychee fruit (medium size grade). Cost for lychee is $15.45 per case. From Brazil, mandarin oranges and bananas will be included. Mandarin oranges cost $0.412 per kilo, and bananas cost $7.107 per box. From Chile, we are including peaches costing $6.695 per box. From Jamaica we will include breadfruit costing $15.45 per box and grade 23’S unique fruit costing $24.72 per box (www.exportjamaica.org).
We will be selling baskets for $35.00, $43.00, and $47.00 depending on the size ordered. This cost excludes shipping costs.
Tasty Teas
This assorted tea basket contains an assortment of black and green teas as well as a white tea. From China we have a black tea, Lapsang Souchang, at a cost of $3.99 per 4 oz. This tea has a smoky aroma and an earthy taste. There is a white tea, Pai Mu Fan, which costs $7.99 per 4 oz. This tea has a delicate flavor and light and sweet aroma. Our green tea from China is the finest available. Lung Ching - Dragon Well, is a special grade tea that costs $27.95 per 4 oz. It also has a delicate flavor and light and sweet aroma.
From India we have a black tea, Darjeeling Black, which is from the Makaibari Estate. It has an excellent flavor and costs $10.99 per 4 oz.
The final tea is from Japan. It is a green tea, Bancha Gold, with a sweet and delicate flavor. It costs $3.49 per 4 oz.
All of the teas will be purchased from Body of Mine, Dublin CA 94568-1259. Their web address is www.bodyofmine.com.
The teas will be packaged in baskets from Coe and Dru Inc., 14701 E. Clark Avenue, Industry, California 91744 (www.coedru.com). The baskets will be shipped from Industry, California to Dublin, California for the assembly of the product via FedEx (www.fedex.com). From their they will be distributed to the demand points.
The price for the tea baskets will be $100, not including shipping.
Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia
Komodo Dragon
The Komodo dragon is a real, live dragon whose ancestors date back over 100 million years, are the world’s largest lizards. Weighing in at over 60 kgms and reaching lengths of over 2.8 meters, it is amazing to see these modern day dinosaurs roam the earth. The Komodo is long lived with an estimated life expectancy of over 50 years in the wild. As an adult, Komodos can consume up to 80% of its body weight in one gorging.
The Komodo matures late in life, becoming sexually viable at five to seven years, and achieving maximum body density in fifteen years. Komodos are sexually dimorphous, which means males are bigger than females. The largest recorded specimen was 3.13 meters in length and was undoubtedly a male. Females rarely exceed 2.5 meters in length.
Komodo dragons are first and foremost opportunistic carnivores and predators second. Although the Komodo can sprint briefly at 20 kilometers an hour, it does not chase down game, as do the larger mammalian predators. The Komodo is a stealth predator, which lies motionless and camouflaged alongside game trails for the unwary, which tend to be the very young and the very old. In an attack, the Komodo lunges at its victim with blinding speed and clasps it with the serrated teeth of the jaw. Prey is rarely downed in the initial attack unless the neck is broken or caratoid artery severed. The more likely outcome is escape, followed by death a few hours of days later from septicemia introduced by the virulent strains of bacteria found in the saliva of the Komodo dragon.
Here at the Komodo National Park, which is 200 nautical miles east of Bali, we are dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving our park, as well as the Komodo dragon. Today, Komodo is woefully under funded and shockingly over exploited. The park’s marine resources are devasted daily by bombs, poison, and tools as crude as crowbars. This destruction needs to be stopped immediately.
With your small donation to sponsor a Komodo dragon, you will not only be helping to preserve a species, but also help in the conservation of our park. To sponsor your own dragon, a one time fee of $1,000,000 will enable us to carry out our programs and other needs that may arise in the future. With your donation, we will send you monthly updates of your very own Komodo dragon, with its own pictures, from the day it was born to how he or she is progressing later in life. You will be able to name your dragon, which we will put on a "nametag" to be put on the dragon’s ankle.
To reach us here at the park, please contact us by mail, e-mail, or internet.
Komodo National Park
PO Box 195
Ubud Bali 80571 Indonesia
Info@komodo-national-park.com
http://www.komodo-national-park.com/
Spice Sentral
A Spice Collection from Around the World
This is a collection of spices, seasonings, and sauces intended to give your food a special international quality. Your spice collection is delivered wrapped in a hand-made wicker basket. Included in your basket are spices that are authentic to various regions of the world including the Caribbean Islands, Hungary, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India. Also included in your basket are recipes that outline easy-to-make authentic foods so you can taste the spices the way the natives do.
Caribbean Spices come from a variety of locations throughout the Caribbean. From Baron Foods LTD we have Ground Nutmeg ($2.25/1.6oz.), Paprika ($2.25/2.1oz.), White Pepper ($2.25/2.1oz.), and a special Seafood Spice ($2.25/3oz.). Bello Foods in Dominica has a Hot Pepper Sauce ($2.00/5oz.) and a Special Pepper Sauce ($1.45/3oz.). Walker’s Wood in Jamaica offers a Dried Jerk Seasoning ($2.16/2.2oz.), Jerk Merinade ($4.23/16oz.), Jerk Bar-B-Que Sauce ($4.13/16oz.), and Solomon Gundy ($2.85/5.75oz.). Lastly from Jamaican Island Style Foods we have Dried Ground Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seasoning ($2.42/1.5oz.).
Hungary The basket will include both Szegedi Paprika ($4.95/10oz) and Kalocsai Paprika ($4.95/10oz). These spices will be purchased from Otto’s Import Store & Deli, 2320 West Clark Ave, Burbank, CA 91506. (818) 845-0433.
Indonesian and Malaysian spices will come from Bachri’s Chili & Spice Gourmet, 5617 Villa Haven, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. (412) 831-1131 or email bachris@telerama.lm.com. These spices will include Galanga ($2.75/1.7oz), Garan Masala ($3.75/3.5oz), Tumeric ($2.75/1.7oz, and Nasi Goreng Spice Packet ($1.95ea).
Indian spices will be purchased from PSSJ Suthanthira Enterprises, Tamilnader, India. Online at http://www.webindia.com/pssindia/pss1.htm email to pssindia@md3.vsnl.net.in. Coriander Seed ($2.50/3.5oz), Turmereic Finger ($2.50/3.5oz), Fenugrsek Seed ($2.50/3.5oz), Fenal Seed ($2.50/3.5oz), Tamarind ($2.50/3.5oz), Grounded Spices ($5.50/10oz).
Baskets will be purchased from the Coe & Dru Company www.coedru.com/ basket number H581668. They are hand-woven round baskets that will hold all spices and will be wrapped in cellophane for a beautiful presentation. Each basket will cost $5.85 with no shipping and handling charges.
All spices will be shipped to and assembled in Los Angeles, CA.
Import Shipping Spices from vendors in the U.S. will be shipped to our assembly location in California via the UPS (http://www.ups.com/using/wervices/rave/qcost.cgi) for between $12.50-$18.90. For spices imported internationally our carrier will be DHL, www.dhl.com at a cost of $25.34.
Export Shipping Baskets shipped in the U.S. will be shipped via UPS and charged $27.25. International baskets will be shipped via DHL at a price between $50.00 – $110.00.
In all, there are 23 spices and seasonings from around the globe. Each selection we have put in our basket comes with at least two recipes outlining an authentic dish that uses that spice. That’s 46 easy-to-prepare meals with true international authentic taste.
The final cost of our basket will be $142.27 before shipping charges. For selections shipped in the United States via the UPS (http://www.ups.com/using/wervices/rave/qcost.cgi) the cost will be 169.95. International orders will cost between $192.70 and $252.70 using DHL www.dhl.com.
Orchid Explosion
A Collection of Various Orchid Species Worldwide
This is a collection that includes a large variety of orchids grown across the globe – in flasks ready to plant in any private or commercial greenhouse. Each arrangement includes ten plants of each species gathered from their respective regions of the world. All orders are shipped from Singapore via Express Systems air services. Selections vary in size from 15 to 25 kilograms, and shipping costs range between $54US to $116US, depending upon delivery location.
Papua New Guinea
Includes Dendrobium obtuisesepalum – vivid orange-red with butter yellow tips, Grastidium pstrinum – provides frequent blue bulbs throughout the year, and Dendrobium oreoginum – purple to red in color
Cost: $48US
PNG Orchids via Wantoks Communications Ltd.
PO Box 4248 Boroko, NCD, Papua New Guinea
Phone: (675)323-0740 FAX: (675) 325-6877
Email: wancom@tiare.net.pg
URL: http://www.niugini.com/pngmarkets/Orchids/orchids.html
Central America
We will export the Central American orchid sets out of Miami. Transportation will be arranged through UPS (www.ups.com).
Includes Cattleya Hawaiian Penny – Heavily spotted novelty flower, Jamaica Snow – pure white and easy to grow, Westmoreland – typical variety of species, Bro. Sanguinea – found only on the southwestern coastal area of Negril, Jamaica with large lavender blooms, Hamlyn’s Peachy – yellow and peach cross, and Cattleyopsis ortgiesiana – rare Cuban species
Cost: $66US
Central America Special Mix
We will export the Central American orchid sets out of Miami. Transportation will be arranged through UPS (www.ups.com).
Includes high level varieties such as Yellow Splash – hybrid dark yellow with orange stripes, Capri Lea Burana #4 – lavender with yellow and red flares, Fine Wine – bold dark purple blooms, Gigantic Aureo-rubra – medium yellow with dark red stripes
Cost: $107US
Hamlyn Orchids Limited
31 Kings House Avenue
Kingston 6, Jamaica, West Indies
URL: http://www.hamlynorchids.com
Phone: 1-876-927-6713 FAX: 1-876-978-6888
Email: sales@hamlynorchids.com
South East Asia
Includes Miss Singapore – multiple fuscia flowers, Dendrobium Jade – Yellow flowers with black throats, Mokara – orange and yellow streaked
Cost: $60US
Orchidville Pte. Ltd.
10 Lorong Lata Hitam, Singapore 778793
Phone: 65 552 7003 FAX: 65 552 5051
URL: http://www.orchidville.com
Oceania and the Philippines
All Fowled Up
The All Fowled Up collection is made up of meat from ostrich, Guinea Fowl, and Muscovy Duck, all of which are high quality, healthy meat products from Oceania. It also comes with a fine quality hand-painted ostrich egg. If the customer wishes to upgrade to a beautiful carved ostrich egg, that option will also be available for a premium price.
The ostrich will be two 4 oz. ostrich mignons, which cost US $28. The Guinea Fowl will be one three-pound bird, which costs US $25. The Muscovy duck will be two 14-16 oz. breasts, which cost US $60. All of the meat products will come from www.pilotbrands.com. The telephone for Pilot Brands is 1-800-621-5262, the fax is 775-588-8380 and the mailing address is P.O. Box 10107, Lake Tahoe, NV 89448.
The painted ostrich eggs will come from www.willcoxaz.com/FabulousEggs/eggs.html. Fabulous Eggs can be contacted at RR1, Box 851A, Willcox, AZ 85643. The phone number is 888-220-0133, the fax is 520-384-2801, and the e-mail is adugas@ssvecnet.com. Depending on the painting on the egg, it will cost from US $35-60.
The carved ostrich eggs will come from D. Roberts Custom Engraving at www.super-highway.net/users/deroberts/ostrich.html. Depending on the design, the carved eggs sell for US $350-$650. The company can be reached at 139 W. Montana Avenue, Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139. Their phone number 630-690-0848, their fax is 630-690-2756, and their e-mail address is deroberts@super-highway.net.
The collection will be assembled in Omaha, Nebraska. The items from Pilot Brands will be shipped to Omaha by Emery Worldwide, located at www.emeryworld.com/eww/emeryweb/. The ostrich eggs will be shipped to Omaha by UPS at http://www.ups.com. The cost per collection is US $225 with the painted egg, and will vary from $ 650-$1,000 for the collection with the carved egg.
Bush Tucker Basket
Bush tucker is the term used to describe the variety of foods native to Australia. Aborigines have been cooking with bush tucker for years.. Bush foods include deliciously tangy fruits from the rainforests, aromatic herbs from the woodlands, delicate berries from the southern highlands, spicy vegetables from the desert, and other amazing flavors that are purely native to Australia. The flavors are unique, versatile, healthy, and are remarkably easy to use. The foods can be used as simple ingredients in otherwise conventional dishes or as the main feature of dedicated bush food.
The Bush Tucker Basket collection is full of native jellies, jams, sauces, and spices used in Australian Bush Tucker cooking. It also includes a "Native Foods of Australia" cookbook from the world renowned Red Ochre Grill.
The cookbook will come from www.redochregrill.com, and will cost US $30 each. Other products from here will be Bush Tomato Chutney ($7.50), Quardong Jam ($7.50), and Native Dukka (spices) ($6.00). The Red Ochre Grill is located in Cairns, Australia, and can be faxed at 61-7-4051-0025.
Products from www.bushtucker.com will include Bunya Bunya Nuts ($35), Gumleaf Eucalyptus Oil ($5.50), and ground and roasted Wattleseed ($3.50). Branded products called TuckerMan, which are also from www.bushtucker.com will be Illwarra Plum Sauce ($14.95) and Rosella Syrup ($14.95).The company can be reached at Australian Native Fine Foods Pty Ltd, 30 Gordon Street, Rozelle, NSW Australia, 2039. The phone number is 61 2 9818 2800 and the fax number is 61 2 9818 2900.
Individual items will be shipped to the assembly point by Emery Worldwide, which is located at www.emeryworld.com/eww/emeryweb/. The package will be assembled and shipped from Sydney, Australia, and will cost US $200 per basket.
Care for the Coral
Many coral reefs across the world are in danger of rapidly deteriorating. The Care for the Coral program enables concerned people to adopt a portion of a coral reef in Oceania to protect its well being. Funds will be used to restore portions of coral reefs to health and to maintain a quality aquatic environment in the area where the reefs are located. Pictures and news about the protected area will be sent to the adopter four times a year. More benefits will be available for higher donors.
We will contract with The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), whose website can be found at www.coral.org/Conservation.html. Local dive tourism operators help create, manage and improve small-scale protected reef areas. The coral reef areas will be off the coast of the southeast shore of Papua New Guinea. The area is called Fictional Island Coral Reef Park. The Coral Reef Alliance can be contacted at 2014 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, California 94704. The telephone number is (510) 848-0110 and the fax number is (510) 848-3720. The toll-free phone number is 1-888-CORAL REEF. The Alliance can be e-mailed at info@coral.org.
There will be four donation tiers: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. Donors contributing from US $1,000-10,000 will be members of the Bronze Club. They will be mailed photos quarterly of the area of the reef that they help improve.
Donors contributing US $10,000-25,000 will be members of the Silver Club. They will receive quarterly pictures, as well as an annual video detailing the program’s progress on the given area of the coral reef.
Those contributing from US $25,000-$75,000 will be members of the Gold Club. These members will be given a one-week vacation to Oceania to visit tourist sites as well as scuba dive tour of the coral reefs.
Distinguished donors contributing over US $75,000 will be members of the Platinum Club. These members will be given a premium two-week cruise vacation to Oceania to tour popular tourist sites, as well as a guided scuba diving package to view the coral reefs. For a limited time, the trip may be taken during the 2000 Summer Olympics, and the donor will receive tickets to Olympic events.
Russia and the FSU
Collection of World Liquors
This collection offers the finest of the world’s liquors from Russia, Poland, Jamaica, England, Ireland, and Scandinavia. The assortment will include the finest in Rums, Brandies, Vodkas, and Whiskeys, which will entice the most discriminating of tastes. The collection will be sold to tourist’s resorts and to affluent people to stock their personal or professional bars. This collection will be assembled in St. Petersburg, Russia and will include 750ml, bottles of all or a selection of these liquors.
1.) Appleton Estate is the oldest and most famous of all of Jamaica's sugar estates. It is nestled in the fertile Nassau Valley, on either side of the Black River in the Southwest Jamaica. The origins of Appleton Estate date back to 1655 when the English captured Jamaica from the Spaniards. Frances Dickinson, whose grandsons Caleb and Ezekiel were the earliest known owners of the Appleton Estate, took part in that conquest of Jamaica, and it is believed that Appleton Estate was part of the land grant that Dickinson received as reward for his services. Appleton Estate Rums are a unique style of rum produced only in Jamaica. Estate rums date back to the days of the old plantations, when special rums were developed exclusively for the tables of the estate's absentee owners. Wray and Nephew still make this style of rum at Appleton Estate and control every aspect of production. Appleton Rum, and Jamaican Rum. Appleton Rum 234 Spanish Town Road Kingston 11. E-mail, jwnexprt@infochan.com http://www.appletonrum.com Tel: - (876) 933-6141 Fax: - (876) 937-1160 Jamaica
2.) Nestling in the heart of old Dublin, just one
minute's walk north of the River Liffey, lies the old Jameson Distillery
on the site of the original Jameson Distillery,
with its origins dating back to the year 1780. Irish
Whiskey from The Old Jameson Distillery E-mail, ojd@idl.ie http://www.irish-whiskey-trail.com/corner/corner.htm
telephone -(00353 1) 8072355 / Fax - (00353 1) 8072369
3.) Han Emperor Moutai Liquor: A rare drink, blended
with the old Moutai kept
In a cellar in the past 100 years. This product
embodies the cream of the state wine. Like an imperial jade seal, the exterior
packing box is formed, being
Classical and luxurious. The bottle is shaped with
a pearl clamped by double dragons, signifying good luck and happiness.
This is an art curiosity for enjoying and collecting. The Moutai of 80
years standing: An extremely honorable drink, blended with the old Moutai
stored in a cellar from the time of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
in 1915. It incorporates the features of sauce flavor, fragrant aroma,
mellow and agreeable sweetness and is the best among the State wine. The
Moutai of 50 years standing: An elegant in smell and fragrant drink, 50
years storage, carefully blended, special sauce flavor, elegant taste,
mellow ripe liquor, pleasant aftertaste, lasting fragrant flavor in the
emptied glass. The Moutai of 30 years standing: A rare ripe liquor. 30
years storage, carefully blended, special sauce flavor, mellow ripe liquor,
pleasant aftertaste, lasting fragrant flavor in the emptied glass. Moa
Tai Liquor from china. http://www.chinabusinessworld.com/company/moutai/index.html
4.) TBILISI, (pronounce T-bil-isi) is a vintage Georgian
brandy aged 20 years. It is produced in the Kvareli and Gurdzhaani districts
of Eastern Georgia. The Brandy is characterized by a dark golden color
and a well pronounced vanillic taste and a fine velvety and oily fragrance.
Tbilisi Brandy was put into production in 1958 to commemorate the 1500th
year anniversary of the City of Tbilisi. It has received eight gold and
one silver medal at international fairs and exhibits, and has been judged
to be the best Brandy produced in the former Soviet Union Countries. The
distinctive bottle shape along with the origin of the brandy, suggests
a romantic and exotic flair. It will make an attractive and provocative
Display within a bar or beverage setting. Moldovinian
liquors from http://winepage.mldnet.com/ this would consist of brandy mostly
that tantalize the tastes of coinsurers everywhere.
5.) It is Finlandia's naturally filtered spring water that sets it apart from all other vodkas in the world. The Finlandia distillery owns 2,000 protected acres, which feed its springs. All the water used to produce this elegant spirit is naturally filtered through glacial moraine rock formed during the Ice Age. When it arrives at the springs, it is so pure that artificial filtration would actually reduce its purity. Finlandia is the only major vodka in the world that does not chemically treat its water. Water is a critically important ingredient in vodka. For example, approximately 60 percent of the contents of any 80-proof spirit are water. Finlandia... I was pure, glacial spring water. Finlandia Vodka from Scandinavia would come from Wine Gifts and More: 525 Lincoln Highway suite 16, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, phone 608-624-1982. Would cost $19.71U.S. Dollars per bottle.
The assortment will be shipped in a box From the Coe & Dru Company, its size and type will depend on individual selection. These will be direct imported from Coe & Dru F.O.B. Los Angeles: $25. This old fashion covered basket is made of bamboo with brass lock. It measures 11.5" x 12.25" x 4.5" high. This item is available on Direct Import only, since they do not stock this item. The main office for Coe & Dru Company is located at 14701 E. Clark Avenue in the city of Industry east of Los Angeles. Phone 1(800)7-BASKET, fax 1(626)330-1317. Email baskets@coedru.com website www.coedru.com
Fujian Cereals Oils & Foodstuffs Import and Export
Group Corp., specializes in the shipment of liquors and will do all our
movement to Odessa. They are located in Fujian China. Fujian
Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs Import & Export Group Corporation have
been in business since 1953. Which makes them one of the oldest international
trading companies in China COFFJ is one of 200 of China's largest Import
and Export companies.
Their annual sales are in excess of 300 million
US Dollars. They have a transportation division with the ability to haul
refrigerated produce both nationally and internationally. They also have
13 Sino-foreign capital invested enterprises. We have companies with representative
offices in the U.S.A, Holland, and Hongkong. TEL: 0086-591-7544540 FAX:
0086-591-7514843 E-mail:fcof-wines@fiec.com http://www.coffj.com/wine/index.htm
Central America and Caribbean
Cigars & Rum
They say variety is the spice of life. Well, if you’re looking for variety, we’ve got it. We will be putting together a "Classic Sampler" of the finest Cuban cigars available and some of the Caribbean’s finest rums.
We will be using a collection of 12 cigars including: 2 Punch Churchills, 2 Montecristo #4’s, 2 Bolivar Royal Coronas, 2 Partagas Presidente torpedos, 2 Romeo y Julieta Cazadores, and 2 Cohiba Coronas Especiales. These will be purchased from Club Havana, 15553 Marine Dr, White Rock, BC, Canada. Telephone: 1-877-OHAVANA (1-877-642-8262). E-mail: info@clubhavana.com. URL: http://www.clubhavana.com/. Each sampler will be purchased for US$200 and will be packaged by Club Havana and shipped to Kingston, Jamaica via UPS for US$30.
We will be using an assortment of rum from Appleton Estate, a Jamaican company over 250 years old. The basket will include Appleton Estate White (1000 ml, Price-$16), Extra (700 ml, Price-$24), and V/X Jamaica Rum (1000 ml, Price-$21).
Appleton White Jamaica Rum, unlike many other white rums, is aged and then filtered slowly through special charcoal. This results in a rum that is smooth, brilliantly clear and light bodied with a subtle taste and delicate aroma. Rum drinkers the world over appreciate the mixability of Appleton White, the perfect complement to fruit juices and coladas.
Appleton Estate Extra Jamaica Rum is a very old and fine blend of "estate rums." This rum carries a 12 year age statement on its label which is consistent with the youngest rum in the blend, but it also has rums which are considerably older. Long years of tropical aging in oak gives the product the hue of dark mahogany. Its bold character, yet smooth taste, invite comparisons to the finest old cognacs.
Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum is a blend of several marks of rum, but the heart of the blend is slowly distilled in small batches in the Company's old copper pot stills. Once distilled, the rums are aged in small oak barrels. Finally the Master Blender combines the rums of the various marks and ages in large vats. After a period of "marriage," this distinctive style of "estate rum" is born. Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum has a golden color and a rich aroma. Its smooth rich taste allows it to be enjoyed on the rocks, but it also goes well with soda, tonic, cola, or a splash of whatever!
This fine assortment of rums will be purchased from Wray & Nephew Ltd., 234 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11, Jamaica. Telephone: 1-876-933-6141. Fax: 1-876-937-1160. E-mail: jwnexprt@infochan.com. URL: http://www.appletonrum.com.
We will be packaging our cigars and rum in handmade chrome plated steel wire baskets. These baskets will be purchased for $6 ea., including shipping, from Hanmin Weaving Craft Company, 4/F, Block 4, Tian An Industrial Estate, Shekou, Shenzhen, China. Telephone: 1-800-7-BASKET. Fax: 1-626-330-1317. E-mail: baskets@coedru.com. URL: http://www.coedru.com/index.htm.
These products will be packaged by Jamaica Packaging Ind. Ltd., 214 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 11, Jamaica. Telephone: 1-876-923-7031. Fax: 1-876-923-6820.
Shipping will be handled by DHL Worldwide Express for about $70 per basket. DHL’s regional office is located at 54 Duke St., Kingston, Jamaica. Telephone: 1-800-CALL DHL or 1-876-922-7333. URL: http://www.la-reg.dhl.com/.
Total price for this assortment will be $460.
Adopt-a-Rainforest
Destruction of the world’s natural rainforests is one of the biggest environmental problems the world faces today. That’s what we’re here for. We are giving people the opportunity to preserve a piece of the Costa Rican rainforest from deforestation, development, and destruction. With a small donation, they will be able to protect and preserve a piece of rainforest.
There are several parcels of land that are available for sale in the Costa Rican Rainforest. We will be purchasing this land one piece at a time. This task will be accomplished through a series of donations. Donations of $1,000 and up will be accepted. After enough money has been collected, one of these tracts of land will be purchased and left untouched. More land will be purchased as additional funds become available.
The first piece of rainforest saved from destruction will be 122.5 acres of virgin forest with very large trees, bromeliads, orchids, and creepers. It is located in the Heredia Province 40 miles from San Jose. The land shelters an enormous variety of flora and fauna including the Tapir and spotted cats. It will be purchased for $50,000 from Alex’s Wonderland, a Costa Rican real estate agent. E-mail: richland@sol.racsa.co.cr. URL: http://www.tierrarica.com/main600.cfm.
Those that donate will receive pictures and information of the rainforest that their money helped to purchase. Sandy Wiseman, a photographer, will be hired to take pictures of the animals, plants, and trees that inhabit the rainforest. His rates are $100 per picture. E-mail: sandy.wiseman@utoronto.ca. URL: http://www.ecofuture.org/ecofuture/pk/pkar9512.html.
Advertisements will be placed on the National Geographic website, which is currently receiving over 10 million hits per month. Costs for advertising will be $3,500 per month. E-mail: mschunk@nationalgeographic.com. URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com.
South America
Beef from around the world
10 oz. rib-eye beef filets from around the world. This product contains 12 rib eyes from three different countries. The filets come from Argentina, New Zealand, and Japan. These filets will be shipped frozen to your door.
The rib eyes from Argentina are from Aberdeen Angus and are government guaranteed to be hormone free. The meat consists of four 10 oz. Filets priced at $60.00. www.gueldner.net
The rib eyes from New Zealand are succulent, tender, and juicy this delicately marbled cut is the classic filet mignon. This meat has an unbeatable natural flavor, you be the judge. The meat consists of four 10 oz. cuts, priced at $75.00. www.pilotbrands.com
The rib eyes from Japan are from the famous Kobe Beef. This meat is a legendary delicacy. These cuts of meat are so well marbled that it goes right off the charts. This meat consists of four 10 oz. cuts priced at $125.00. www.ranchersmeats.com
These items can either be purchased individually or they can be purchased together in on nicely packaged set for a price of $300.00
Succulent Chocolates from around the world
These baskets will satisfy any chocolate lover’s desires. Shipped directly from Vienna, the home of extravagance and elegance. No matter what the occasion we have the gift, the gift of chocolate from around the world.
From Australia we crunchy whole macadamia nuts covered in premium milk chocolate beautifully arranged in a Koala Design Box, the Koala design box with macadamia chips chocolates, the Australian Koala Macadamia Chocolates, this premium milk chocolate with macadamia nut chips in the shape of two different cute koalas, or the Panda Design Box Hazelnut Paste Chocolates: delicious combination of milk chocolate shell, dark chocolate base and hazelnut paste center. Whichever box you decide contains 11 pieces, 4 oz. for only $7.00 USD, $12.00 AUD. www.forestcongectionery.com/
Hans Burie the master of Belgian Chocolates brings us 24 Chocolate Diamonds for the chocoholics who love diamonds 1 box is $56.25 USD, 37 Euro. Hans also offers an assortment of the delightful Belgian Chocolates with or without liquor 2.2 lbs of assorted chocolates are $111.25 USD, 116.51 Euro. www.chobel.be/burie
Eurochoc USA present the Goldkenn Old Switzerland chocolate products. The Mini Goldbar six pack features rich milk chocolate bars wrapped in individual gold packages, $6.25 USD each. Along with the individually gold wrapped candy bars there is an assortment of various types and colors of chocolates available to meet any price range. www.eurochoc.com
South America offers and exquisite, refined and luxurious gift box that offers 57 squares of pure origin dark Valrhona chocolate. Dark, bitter chocolate. Born of a perfectly balanced blend of Criollos and Tinitarios cocoa beans from South America, this chocolate offers powerful, intense aromas with subtle floral notes. One box of 57 chocolate squares will be yours for a $31.56 USD. www.gourmetmarket.com/gen/Sitel/p1323_13228.html
Sabines’s own favorite truffles are made with the highest quality ingredients which five them the most sensational and distinguished flavors. Each bite creates a wonderful harmony of Chocolate and Champagne. Once you try these wonderful truffles from Sabine Rothschild Chocolates of Europe, you will be hooked. A 20 piece assorted Chocolate Truffles with alcohol are $31.19 USD; a 20 piece assorted Chocolate Truffles without alcohol are $31.19 USD. Also available are one kind of Chocolate Truffle with or without alcohol for various prices. www.rothschild-chocolates.com/truffles.htm
Each of these items can be purchased individually or you can purchase a collection of chocolates from around the world nicely packaged in a Longaberger basket for $145.00 USD.