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KFC's Secret Recipe... Not So Secret?! Ever wondered what happens when restaurants try to copy the Colonel's famous fried chicken? Will they be finger lickin' good, or leave us clucking mad? Find out #KFC #FoodReview #Foodie #Copycats

When I started Gringuita Cookies in the summer of 2020, I had no idea what I was doing. I had never taken a business class in my life, had only recently returned to the US from Uruguay, where I had been living the previous two years, and didn't have the faintest idea of what industry I was entering (what the heck is CPG?). I had one goal, two words: Whole Foods. I might have been lacking knowledge, connections, and financial backing, but I did have experience selling my gourmet cookies for about a year while living in Montevideo (capital of Uruguay, stay with me people). I figured it'd be easier to start a business in English, my native language, than what I had been doing, which was marketing the cookies in Spanish, not my native language. Also, I was stuck in the US because, well, Covid. (Contrary to popular belief, I was not planning on leaving Uruguay, but came back to quarantine with my family for what I thought would be a couple of weeks. That clearly did not work out for me.) So how did I go from ground zero with no resources to landing my product on my dream retailer's shelves in under four years? -started with $3k (enough for rent in a shared commissary kitchen, some supplies, and ingredients). I only reinvested profit for the first ~3 years. -mixed over 4,000lbs of dough with my two hands before getting access to a commercial mixer -moved from the shared commissary to a catering company's kitchen, then to a bakery, where I was able to use their bakery equipment after hours. -joined every farmers market. Some weeks I popped up at 6 markets, rain or shine (emphasis on the rain). Sometimes there were two thousand people in attendance. Sometimes there were just two. -went from labeling my packaging with a Sharpie, to using colorful stickers, to the printed packaging you see today (I drew my logo, and the photos were taken with my right hand while I was holding the cookie in my left hand) -cold called the best gourmet markets in South Florida and started distributing to them myself. -received a small loan through Quickbooks and moved into my own commercial kitchen *sigh of relief* -was selected to be part of WFM's Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP). Over a thousand brands applied, only 10 were selected. (!!!) -passed my first SQF audit without hiring a consultant -onboarded with GFI, my first national distributor, and delivered two pallets, almost 1500lbs of dough -received my first equity investment upon completion of LEAP -sold out of each SKU in the Whole Foods in Palm Beach Gardens, which just so happens to be a few minutes down the road from my very first pop up back in the summer of 2020. You know the quote, “If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right”? I’d like to change that to, “If you think you can, you’ll try.” Whether this will be a success story or not, it sure has made my life more interesting. Thank you to everyone who has helped, supported, and encouraged me along the way.

Love this Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Went here for the first time over the weekend and saw their vision huge and proud on the wall. They are known for their chicken. Some even say they are the KFC alternative. But this says they are different. Clear. Transferable to new product ranges. I can see in the future... using the same sauces and spices they have in their range for chicken being extended to... 😋 falafels for a veggie option 😋 pork ribs 😋 fish nuggets/goujons 😋 even mozarella dippers OMG yes please The possibility is endless. Why? They nailed their vision. Well done Wingstop Restaurants Inc. Happy to be a taste taster 🙏🏼 What business are you in? #strategy #businessdevelopment #businessgrowth #businesscoaching

Is the Krabby Patty Burger Worth the Hype? We dive into the Krabby Patty burger experience! While the special sauce adds a twist, the overall offering feels underwhelming. Join us as we explore what could have made it a must-try! #KrabbyPatty #FoodReview #FastFood #SpongeBob #BurgerTasteTest #Foodie #NoveltyFood #BucketList #EpicBurger #FoodAdventure

Back from a little Hawaiian Adventure- had a great time collecting the thoughts as we get ready to crush the summer months! We have been live for less than 2 months and are in almost orders to 14 different states and 2 countries! Today is a new recipe I’ve been playing around with: we will call it the Fried Steak with shroomies, onions and orange cauliflower. Fried the steak in Avacado oil for 2min each side, transferred to air fryer at 280 until 135 internal and let rest 8min! Messed around and injected prime beef tallow inside before cooking: might be doing that every time! Go to instagram and see the new cooking video: @bigcomfyeats It’s also May 1st and we have some new announcements: 1. Wanna play a game? We are handing out free package to one lucky winner each month from here on out. It’s a point system: 3 points for post about us and tag, 1 point for each re share to your story, 1 point for each comment. Winner at the end of the month gets a package from us, free at no cost! 2. Repeat orders- I know you Big Comfy Supporters gotta be getting close to re upping: 20% off next purchase and 1 free sample 3. Bundles are coming! 4. Product of the month and Recipe of the Month coming. 5. Looking for collaboration efforts- interested in doing a live cooking show, DM: would love to get a live cooking show going with some followers: cooking is fun and easy, I’ll show you! #steak #steakdinner #steaklover #steakporn #friedsteak #castiron #chef #cheflife #chefmode #food #foodporn #chefstalk #homemadefood #homemade #community #whowantsthesmoke💨💨 #ordernow

Did you know bacon comes in so many delicious varieties? From crispy to flimsy, there's a type of bacon to suit every taste: 🥓Back bacon 🥓Streaky bacon 🥓Cottage bacon 🥓Slab bacon 🥓Coconut bacon Which type of bacon is your favorite? Share your preferences in the comments below!

It’s not too early to start planning your summer menu…salads, proteins, lighter, health conceous menu items. Let Cheney Brothers be your source ! Have we connected yet? What are you waiting for for? How can I help! #summermenu #proteins&greens #cheneybrothers

Join me today (9/27) and tomorrow (9/28) at the Parker King Soopers! Ask me anything you want to know about selecting the freshest foods or how to store them! See you there! #AmazonBestsellingAuthor #Foodblogger #Foodie #CarolAnnKates #ComfortFood #Cookbook #AwardWinningAuthor #GroceryShoppingSecrets

What's Your Favorite? Burger 🍔 or Fried Chicken 🍗? Let Me Know! As a food professional, I’ve had the pleasure of creating many delicious menu items, including different types of burgers and crispy fried chicken that satisfy all taste buds! Now, I'm curious to hear from YOU: 👉 Which one is your favorite – Chicken or Burger? Comment below and tell me what makes your choice stand out. Is it the crunch of perfectly fried chicken or the savory goodness of a well-crafted burger? Stay tuned for more exciting flavors coming your way soon! #limonmahmud #burger #friedchicken #fastfood

NEW video review! WHERE'S THE BEEF? Checkers BBQ Brisket Melt Review 🥩🍔😮 Watch it here - https://lnkd.in/esngAddC #checkers #brisket #sandwich #burger #fastfood #food #video #review #oldnerdreviews #contentcreator #creator #youtuber