Ghirardelli Sends a Valentine: Brownie Cookie Bar Mix
Elevating dessert with premium chocolate is a Ghirardelli specialty so it’s only natural the chocolatier would bring together two of America’s most beloved chocolatey desserts – cookie and brownie – for a decadent new Brownie Cookie Bar Mix. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the new mix celebrates the perfect pairing of brownie and cookie and brings the craftsmanship, rich-taste and indulgence of Ghirardelli into the kitchens of home bakers.
The mix combines rich, fudgy brownies with chocolate chip cookies loaded with premium Ghirardelli chocolate chips made from high-quality cocoa beans for a decadent chocolate taste in every bite. Convenient and simple to make anytime, just add butter, water, oil and an egg to the mix, place into an 8×8 pan and bake as directed.
“Why choose one when you can have both? Home bakers have been hacking “brookie” recipes for some time, so we knew with our fan favorite brownie and chocolate chip cookie mixes, we were the right brand to play matchmaker and officially bring the two together,” says Megan Wright, Marketing Director of Ghirardelli. “Combining two favorites in one mix, the rich chocolate brownie layer topped with chocolate chip cookie creates a delicious dessert and delectable treat for any occasion.”
Ghirardelli Brownie Cookie Bar Mix (SRP: $3.99) is now available nationwide at Walmart with additional distribution at Kroger beginning in February. The mix is available in 16.5oz packages containing one brownie pouch and one cookie pouch, yielding an 8×8 pan of brownie cookie bars.
For more information about Ghirardelli products, visit www.ghirardelli.com.
Ghirardelli strives to create the finest chocolate products from bean to bar that delight and satisfy its consumers. Founded in 1852 and now a part of the Lindt & Sprüngli group, the global leader in premium chocolate, Ghirardelli is passionate about producing consistently excellent chocolate products with high quality ingredients. Ghirardelli takes pride in the manufacturing process, from cocoa bean sourcing and production to finished product. Ghirardelli’s proprietary bean blend and unique methods of roasting and processing contribute to the quality, craftsmanship, and flavor of their chocolate products. Ghirardelli Makes Life A Bite Better! For more information, visit https://www.ghirardelli.com/about-ghirardelli.
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Winn-Dixie Lets Mardi Gras Good Times Roll
Let the good times roll with Winn-Dixie during Carnival season this year. The grocer is now offering freshly baked king cakes in more than 50 different varieties, including traditional cinnamon, cream cheese, strawberry and chocolate – as well as two new flavors, cannoli and Chantilly. (Photo: Business Wire)
Let the good times roll with Winn-Dixie during Carnival season this year. The grocer is honoring its long-standing heritage by celebrating time-honored traditions and flavors locals know and love. From king cakes to parades, Winn-Dixie has all the classic food and fun to make this year’s Mardi Gras memorable.
Jennifer Robertson, regional vice president, said, “We are incredibly proud to serve the unique communities in Louisiana for nearly 70 years. It is a privilege to honor the long-standing local traditions that make our home truly special, and we are excited to join hands with our neighbors to revel in the spirit of Mardi Gras again this year. This Carnival season, Winn-Dixie continues to celebrate the fun-filled culture and decadent flavors that connect us all to the heart of the Gulf Coast. Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
A Carnival season staple, Winn-Dixie is now offering freshly baked king cakes in more than 50 different varieties, including traditional cinnamon, cream cheese, strawberry and chocolate – as well as two new flavors, cannoli and Chantilly. To pair with its tasty and unique king cakes, Winn-Dixie also offers a variety of party-ready foods, including a selection of freshly prepared finger sandwiches and delicious assorted wings. Customers can conveniently shop for Mardi Gras themed décor and apparel, plus award-winning beer, wine and liquor options at their neighborhood stores.
Winn-Dixie is proud to infuse local stores with the spirit of Mardi Gras and celebrate with customers throughout the season by hosting several free events across the Gulf Coast. Local community members can enjoy fun-filled revelry to celebrate while they shop at their neighborhood stores. Festivities will include:
- King Cake Sampling in Louisiana: To give locals a taste of the season and energize their Carnival spirit, Winn-Dixie stores across Louisiana will host free king cake sampling events every Friday (Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9) from 5 to 7 p.m. leading up to Mardi Gras.
- Long Beach Winn-Dixie Pre-Parade Party: Ahead of the Carnival Association of Long Beach’s annual Mardi Gras night parade, the Winn-Dixie store, located at 109 N. Cleveland Ave. in Long Beach, Miss., will host a family friendly community party on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m.with music and delicious food for pre-parade snacking.
- King Cake Decorating Parties in Greater New Orleans and Pensacola areas: Select Winn-Dixie stores in the greater New Orleans and Pensacola areas will host free king cake decorating parties on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for families to revel in the season together.
- Airline Drive Winn-Dixie: 5901 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003
- Luling Winn-Dixie: 12125 U.S. Highway 90, Luling, LA 70070
- Covington Winn-Dixie: 2100 Collins Blvd., Suite 132, Covington, LA 70433
- Gramercy Winn-Dixie: 1803 LA Highway 3125, Gramercy, LA 70052
- Eastgate Winn-Dixie: 7135 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504
- Cantonment Marketplace Winn-Dixie: 1550 S. U.S. Highway 29, Cantonment, FL 32533
- Meet-and-Greet with Local Artist, Becky Fos: In partnership with Coca-Cola, Winn-Dixie will host four meet-and-greet events for customers to receive a free signed print from popular local artist Becky Fos in select Louisiana and Mississippi stores:
- Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kenner Winn-Dixie, located at 2104 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062
- Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mandeville Winn-Dixie, located at 4100 LA Highway 59, Mandeville, LA 70471
- Thursday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Gause Blvd. Winn-Dixie, located at 2985 Gause Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461
- Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m.at the Gulfport Winn-Dixie, located at 11312 U.S. Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
On Feb. 13, Mardi Gras day, Winn-Dixie will join two krewes in Louisiana to celebrate with parade-goers. Neighbors are encouraged to look for the Winn-Dixie float at the Krewe of Bogue Falaya in Covington and the Krewe of Argus in Metairie. Riders will throw the grocer’s signature items including specialty beads and cups, SE Grocers snacks, Winn-Dixie swag items and coupons. Local stores will remain open during normal business hours on Fat Tuesday to serve customers as they partake in the merrymaking.
With nearly 100 years of experience serving southeastern communities, Winn-Dixie remains steadfast in its goal to provide customers with a localized experience focused on superior value and convenience. The grocer is committed to providing extensive selections of local favorites and everyday brands with winning prices to make every “making groceries” experience easy and convenient. For more information, customers are encouraged to visit www.winndixie.com.
Founded in 1925, Winn-Dixie grocery stores and liquor stores serve communities throughout five southeastern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers, an omnichannel retailer and one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S., serving customers in brick-and-mortar grocery stores and liquor stores as well as online with convenient grocery delivery and curbside pickup throughout the Southeast.
Southeastern Grocers Inc. parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is an omnichannel retailer and one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S., serving customers in brick-and-mortar grocery stores and liquor stores as well as online with convenient grocery delivery and curbside pickup throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and caring associates and a strong commitment to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit www.frescoymas.com, www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.
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Football Fans (and Swifties) Can Munch on Mama Kelce’s Cookies
Introducing: Mama Kelce’s Cookies! Aramark Sports + Entertainment, the award-winning food and beverage partner at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Chiefs) and Lincoln Financial Field(Philadelphia Eagles), has teamed up with Donna Kelce, the mother of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Eagles center Jason Kelce, to bring her famous chocolate chip cookie recipe to football fans at both stadiums this holiday season.
Fans who attend games on Christmas Day in Kansas City and Philadelphia will be able to order the same sweet treat that Mama Kelce delivered to her sons on Opening Night of Super Bowl LVII, right before the NFL stars faced off as the first brothers to ever compete against each other in the Super Bowl.
The Aramark culinary teams will freshly prepare Mama Kelce’s cookie recipe for fans. All proceeds from cookie sales will benefit Operation Breakthrough based in Kansas City and the Eagles Autism Foundation based in Philadelphia, and Aramark will match the donation to each organization 1:1.
“I am so excited to work with Aramark to bring my cookies to Chiefs’ and Eagles’ fans on Christmas day,” said Donna Kelce. “In this season of giving, it means so much to raise money for two great charities through an old-fashioned bake sale.
“My chocolate chip cookies have been a staple in our house for a long time, so it’s very special to share the recipe that my sons love with fans during the holidays. It’s even sweeter because the Eagles Autism Foundation and Operation Breakthrough will benefit; usually, it’s just my boys!”
Fans will be able to purchase Mama Kelce’s Cookies in packs of two at the following locations:
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – Kingdom Lodge in Section 136
- Lincoln Financial Field – HeadHouse Plaza, Club Markets, and Suite Level
And for those who can’t make it to one of the games, they can follow Mama Kelce’s recipe here.
“Aramark Sports + Entertainment immerses guests in the extraordinary everywhere we serve, which includes finding innovative ways to bring pop culture trends to life inside a sports environment,” said Alison Birdwell, president and CEO of Aramark Sports and Entertainment. “We could not be happier to partner with the NFL’s most popular team mom, Donna Kelce, to bring her famous cookies to fans and support two incredible charities during the holiday season.”
Aramark Sports + Entertainment serves more than 150 award-winning food and beverage, retail, and facility service programs in premier stadiums, arenas, convention centers, cultural attractions, performance venues, and unique entertainment destinations across North America. The company has received accolades for industry innovations and high-profile events like NBA All-Star and MLB at Field of Dreams. Learn more at www.aramark.com or on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly known as Twitter).
Operation Breakthrough is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to provide a safe, loving, and educational environment for children in poverty and to empower their families through advocacy, emergency aid, and education.
The Eagles Autism Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for innovative autism research and programs. By providing the necessary resources to doctors and scientists at leading institutions, the foundation assists those currently affected by autism as well as future generations.
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