Dennis Knows Food

Friday, September 22, 2017

Episode 30 - "What's new?"

In this episode of Dennis Knows Food, hungry diners want to know "What's new?" 

For operators, raising the awareness of new items through any available channel -- website, social media, in-house advertising or on the phone with customers -- can have several benefits; including satisfying regulars who want to try something new, add-on sale opportunities, and attracting new customers. If a customer wants to know what's new at your establishment, how available have you made that information for them? In this episode we're going straight to the source to discuss "what's new?" in foodservice. 

This week saw the celebration of National Cheeseburger Day, so for this week’s foodie fact, we’re asking… If all the burgers eaten by Americans in a single year were arranged in a straight line, how many times would it circle the Earth? Find out in this episode! 


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Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website - www.DennisExpress.com.


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Friday, September 8, 2017

Episode 29 - Comfort Food with a Signature Twist & The Soups On!



In this episode of Dennis Knows Food, we're cozying up to comfort!

The foliage will soon start to change, and with that will come consumer cravings for comfort food. Creating signature dishes inspired by comfort food has been gaining momentum in recent years, and with autumn on the horizon it's the perfect time to start thinking about your unique comfort-inspired cuisine. On that same note, if you’re looking to add warmth and rich flavor to your menu, soups are a great way to do it. We're ladling up the latest on our soup lineup.

This week saw the celebration of National Date-Nut Bread Day, and for this week’s foodie fact we’re asking – What’s a date? We most often use them in their dried form, but could you explain what dates are and where they come from? Find out in this episode! 


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Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website - www.DennisExpress.com. And our line-up of soups at www.DennisExpress.com/soup.


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Friday, September 1, 2017

Episode 28 - The Story of Deb the Innovator



Sometimes all it takes to be an innovator in small business is a willingness to not give up. 

In this inspirational episode of Dennis Knows Food, we're sharing the story of a country store operator who kept her business running, growing and adapting - one small innovation at a time - despite all of the changes and challenges that were thrown at it. You won't want to miss this one! So, connect your bluetooth devices, plug in your headphones and turn up the volume - it's story time! 

This week saw the celebration of National Trail Mix Day, and our foodie fact for the week is inspired by trail mix. What is trail mix called in Australia? Find out in this episode! 

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Friday, August 25, 2017

Episode 27 - Tips for Marketing Campaigns, Peanut Allergies & AI Cookies


Robots are coming, and they're bringing spatulas! 

This week saw the celebration of National Peach Pie Day, and our foodie fact for the week is inspired by peaches. We're doing something a little different with this week's fact, tune in to find out!

In this episode we're discussing tips for success in your next marketing campaign. We'll explain why focusing on your target audience, using the right language, engaging potential customers at the right time - and in the right place can have an impact on the results you see. Australian researchers have made a potential breakthrough in the fight against deadly peanut allergies. And Google now has a computer capable of making the perfect chocolate chip cookie. These topics and more in this week's podcast! 

Ten new items have been added to our inventory this week. We'll share one that comes in several bakery-fresh varieties. You can always find more information our newest products on our website, including their item number, brand and pack size through the links below.


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Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website - www.DennisExpress.com. This weeks new products - 8/23/17. And Shaun Buck's article on Inc.com - "7 Ways to Foolproof Your Next Marketing Campaign." 


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Thursday, August 17, 2017

Episode 26 - Five Ways to Boost Fall Sales, Calamari, Tarator Sauce and New Products

It's Thursday, August 17th, and today is National Vanilla Custard Day! 

Our foodie fact is not inspired by vanilla custard, but rather by one of this week's new product additions, calamari. Find out where the word calamari comes from in this episode!

In episode 26 of our podcast we'll be discussing five ways to boost fall sales. Autumn is a favorite time of year for many folks, and it's an ideal time to adjust your menu to capture new sales opportunities. We're also going to talk calamari, you'll find out where the name came from, how it's eaten around the world and learn about a sauce that pairs perfectly with it. The sauce we're talking about is "tarator," not to be confused with tartar sauce. Follow the link below to our Pinterest page to see the recipe. And on a humorous note we've got a short punny story to share with you. 


Fourteen new items have been added to our inventory this week. We'll share more about those in this episode. You can also find more information on these items, including their item number, brand and pack size through the link below. 


Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website - www.DennisExpress.com, and this weeks new products - https://www.dennisexpress.com/new-products-81617. 

Tarator Recipe:  
Tarator sauce is perfect for meats, and even better on pita sandwiches like shawarma. It is a universal sauce and can be used on veggies, seafood, beef, chicken, and lamb. 

https://www.pinterest.com/dennisknowsfood/lets-get-saucy/ 

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