McCormick Chicken Wing Seasonings

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (October 2006) –Buffalo wings are synonymous with fun. A mainstay at tailgates and parties, these notoriously addictive chicken wings baked in a tangy, hot sauce, are a real crowd pleaser. Now, McCormick®, the flavor expert, is making it easy to enjoy the flavor of Buffalo wings made fresh, right in your home. So, tell the neighborhood bar that wing night is at your house and put the freeze on frozen wings. McCormick Buffalo Wings Seasoning Mix is the secret to making perfectly flavored, crispy wings every time.

Just place chicken wings in a resealable plastic bag with seasoning, shake to coat, remove and bake 25 - 30 minutes. They’re also great grilled. Three distinct varieties offer more ways to turn up the heat on this party essential:

• Original — the traditional combination of tangy, sweet and spicy
• Garlic and Herb — a new way for garlic lovers to enjoy their favorite flavor
• Hickory BBQ — captures the popular sweet and smoky taste with a touch of heat

The suggested retail price for these new Buffalo Wings Seasonings is $1.59. Look for them in the seasoning mix aisle of grocery stores nationwide.

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McCormick Signature Blends

NEW McCormick® Signature Blends

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (August 2006) – Move over salt and pepper. McCormick®, the flavor expert, is launching four special herb and spice blends that are sure to inspire creativity, and help put a personal touch on everyday meals. Like the pantry staples kept on hand for virtually any cooking occasion, new McCormick® Signature Blends are delicious flavor combinations you’ll reach for time after time.

These versatile seasoning blends are available in the following flavors:

• Garlic Herb – Garlic lovers will devour this combination of garlic, red bell peppers, and herbs. It’s great for pork chops, vegetables, mashed potatoes, casseroles, pasta, and rice dishes.
• Parmesan Herb – The sharp, tangy flavors of Parmesan and Romano cheeses combine with black pepper, red peppers and herbs in this blend, which is perfect for family favorites like Chicken Parmesan, garlic bread, salads and cooked vegetables.
• Basil & Garlic – This dynamic duo is a zesty mixture that enhances pasta sauces, chicken, fish, and pizza.
• Roasted Garlic & Bell Pepper – Savory and slightly sweet, this blend is a welcome addition to Chicken Cacciatore, stir fry, sauces, vegetables, and more.

Look for these new signature blends in unique, easy to hold bottles, in the spice aisle of grocery stores. The suggested retail price is $2.29.

McCormick is a registered trademark of McCormick and Co, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

McCormick Fresh Garlic

A Convenient Way to Enjoy Fresh Garlic Flavor Anytime

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (May 2006) – Garlic continues to be an essential ingredient in just about every world cuisine and every kitchen. Now McCormick®, the flavor expert, is making it easier than ever for people to enjoy fresh garlic flavor anytime – no mincing, crushing, peeling, or chopping required. New McCormick Garlic Blends are ready-to-use minced garlic, paired with culinary favorites like olive oil and Italian herbs. Just spoon and cook.

Three delicious blends offer something to satisfy any garlic lover. Simply substitute one tablespoon garlic blend for one clove fresh garlic, and enjoy.

• Roasted Garlic Blend – roasted and fresh garlic combine to deliver a robust flavor for mashed potatoes, meats and more
• Garlic & Italian Herb – two popular Mediterranean herbs – basil and oregano – team up with garlic and red bell pepper in this savory blend, which is great for garlic bread, pasta and chicken
• Garlic with Extra Virgin Olive Oil – a match made in heaven – real garlic and extra virgin olive oil, in perfect proportion, take the guesswork out of creating a scrumptious shrimp scampi, pasta sauce and stir-fried vegetables

“Garlic is indispensable to every cook,” said Laurie Harrsen, spokesperson for McCormick. “These new blends offer three delicious ways for people to enjoy the flavor of real garlic, while providing the ultimate in convenience.”

Look for new McCormick Garlic Blends in the spice aisle of grocery stores this fall. Suggested retail price is $2.39.

With an extensive network of researchers, trend experts, chefs, home economists, food technologists, and sensory analysts, McCormick & Company, Inc. keeps its finger on the pulse of flavor. McCormick was founded in 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland and today is the largest spice company in the world. McCormick sources only the finest ingredients from around the globe to bring the highest quality flavors to consumers.

McCormick is a registered trademark of McCormick and Co, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

McCormick Finishing Sauces

Five New Ready-to-Serve Finishing Sauces Make Weeknight Meals Special

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (May 2006) – Famed French Chef, Fernand Point, once said: “It is the sauce that distinguishes a good chef.” Now, McCormick®, the flavor expert, is giving cooks the secret to creating a perfect savory sauce in their own kitchens. McCormick Finishing Sauce is a new line of five pourable sauces, made with premium ingredients like Burgundy wine, Dijon mustard, mushrooms and herbs. Sauces are ready in just 45 seconds — simply snip the top corner of the package, heat and serve. Whether adding variety to home-cooked dishes or simply dressing up a rotisserie chicken from the local deli, these new sauces are the perfect blend of flavor and convenience to make weeknight meals special.

New McCormick Finishing Sauce is available in five mouthwatering varieties:

• Red Burgundy Wine – The rich flavor of Burgundy wine combines with roasted beef, garlic, spices, and herbs. Serve with grilled or roasted beef, lamb or veal, or drizzle on grilled tomato slices.
• Roasted Chicken Gravy with Herbs – Marjoram and thyme are the stars of this expertly seasoned gravy. Pour over sautéed or grilled chicken, pork, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms.
• Roasted Beef Gravy – The perfect roast beef au jus! Try this home-style gravy on steak, meat loaf and mashed potatoes, or as a way to dress up leftovers.
• Creamy Mushroom – With its blend of savory mushrooms, heavy cream, onion, and spices, this sauce tastes great with sautéed or roasted chicken, beef, pork or salmon. Add excitement to side dishes by serving over rice, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, or pasta.
• Honey Mustard – A delicious combination of Dijon mustard, honey, white wine, and spices, this sauce pairs well with sautéed or grilled chicken, pork or baked ham.

Look for McCormick Finishing Sauces in the gravy section of grocery stores nationwide. Suggested retail price is $1.99 for a 5 oz. stand-up pouch.

With an extensive network of researchers, trend experts, chefs, home economists, food technologists, and sensory analysts, McCormick & Company, Inc. keeps its finger on the pulse of flavor. McCormick was founded in 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland, and today is the largest spice company in the world. McCormick sources only the finest ingredients from around the globe to bring the highest quality flavors to consumers. For more information visit us online at www.mccormick.com or call 1-800-MEAL-TIP (1-800-632-5847).

McCormick is a registered trademark of McCormick and Co, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

McCormick Gourmet Grinders

McCormick® Introduces Six Gourmet Collection® Grinders

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (May 2006) – The taste of fresh cracked, gourmet spices and herbs is now right at your fingertips. New McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Grinders feature some of today’s trendiest flavors in distinctive-looking, ergonomic glass bottles with built-in grinders. Simply twist to open the grinder, and release the bold taste of the finest quality spices. These new grinders can be used during cooking and as a finishing touch at the table, so people can add as little or as much flavor as they want.

McCormick Gourmet Collection Grinders will be available this fall in the spice aisle of grocery stores nationwide. Suggested retail price is $3.09. Six different flavors offer something for every palate:

• Tellicherry Black Peppercorns —Sourced from the Malabar coast of India, Tellicherry are the highest quality black peppercorns in the world. Only the largest 10% of peppercorns from the Malabar region are labeled Tellicherry. More mature than regular black peppercorns, they have a bolder flavor, which is ideal for meats, poultry, pasta and salads.
• Peppercorn Mélange — This blend of Tellicherry, green, pink, and white peppercorns add a finishing touch of flavor – and color – to chicken, steak, pork and vegetables.
• Smoked Flavor Sea Salt — Sea salt, preferred by chefs and now being discovered by home cooks, gets a hint of smoky flavor, which complements grilled foods, fish, pork, vegetables, and omelets.
• Roasted Garlic and Sea Salt — This savory blend of roasted garlic and coarse sea salt is the ultimate flavor combination for potatoes, beef, chicken, breads, salads, and bread dipping oils.
• Italian Herb Blend — Oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, marjoram, and minced garlic bring a taste of the Mediterranean to pasta sauces, meats, bread dipping oil, vegetables and salads.
• Crushed Red Pepper —Give pizza, pasta and meats an extra kick with freshly ground red pepper. Because the pepper is cracked at the moment of use, its flavor is more intense.

With an extensive network of researchers, trend experts, chefs, home economists, food technologists, and sensory analysts, McCormick & Company, Inc. keeps its finger on the pulse of flavor. McCormick was founded in 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland, and today is the largest spice company in the world. McCormick sources only the finest ingredients from around the globe to bring the highest quality flavors to consumers. For more information, visit us online at www.mccormick.com, or call 1-800-MEAL-TIP (1-800-632-5847).

McCormick is a registered trademark of McCormick and Co, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

McCormick Grill Mates

GRILL WITH GUSTO

McCormick® Grill Mates® Fires Up Three New Flavors For Summer Grilling

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (May 2006) – One of America’s favorite pastimes, grilling, goes hand-in-hand with summertime, long weekends and hanging out with friends and family in the backyard. So, it’s no surprise that more than 75 percent of grillers fire up the barbecue at least once a week at this time of year.^* What every great griller needs is an exciting way to spice up the meats, seafood and vegetables they make week after week. With three new Grill Mates® items, McCormick®, the expert on flavorful grilling, is helping to satisfy cravings for bold taste and variety.

• Grill Mates Lemon Pepper with Herbs Seasoning is a vibrant blend of lemon, coarsely ground black pepper and select herbs. This shake-on seasoning tastes great with grilled fish, shrimp and chicken.
• Grill Mates Garlic and Onion Medley Seasoning is a savory blend of garlic, onion and spices. Use it to jazz up grilled vegetables, potatoes and meats, and keep people coming back for more.
• Grill Mates Hickory BBQ Marinade – Grilling enthusiasts can now enjoy one of their favorite flavors – hickory barbecue – in a homemade marinade. Unlike brush-on barbecue sauces, which are added at the end of cooking, marinades ensure that the flavor is infused throughout – keeping meat from drying out during grilling and turning up taste in every bite. Just add oil and vinegar and marinate 15 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal.

Try these along with the entire McCormick Grill Mates family of flavors. There’s something for everyone, including:

• Seven additional bold shake-on seasonings: Montreal Steak, Spicy Montreal Steak, Montreal Chicken, Mesquite, Hamburger, Barbecue, and Roasted Garlic & Herb
• Five spice rubs: Spicy Hickory and Mesquite wet rubs and Steak, Pork and Chicken dry rubs
• Nine additional marinades: Montreal Steak; Mesquite; Zesty Herb; Southwest; Teriyaki; Peppercorn & Garlic; Chipotle Pepper; Garlic, Herb & Wine; and Tomato, Garlic & Basil
• Two salt free, shake-on seasonings: Salt Free Steak Seasoning and Salt Free Chicken Seasoning

The suggested retail price for the shake-on seasonings, which are located in the spice aisle of grocery stores, is $1.99. Look for the marinade in the seasoning mix section; suggested retail price is $0.99. All three new Grill Mates flavors are available nationwide.

With an extensive network of researchers, trend experts, chefs, home economists, food technologists, and sensory analysts, McCormick & Company, Inc. keeps its finger on the pulse of flavor. McCormick was founded in 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland, and today is the largest spice company in the world. McCormick sources only the finest ingredients from around the globe to bring the highest quality flavors to consumers. For more information visit us online at www.mccormick.com or call 1-800-MEAL-TIP (1-800-632-5847).

McCormick and Grill Mates are registered trademarks of McCormick and Co, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

^* National Eating Trends 2004

Low Sodium Season-All

AN ALL-PURPOSE FAVORITE SHAKES ONE QUARTER OF ITS SODIUM

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (May 2006) – Seasoned salt has always been a great seasoning for well — everything. As its name suggests, Season-All® is a versatile blend of more than eight herbs and spices, and a must-have for any kitchen. McCormick, the flavor expert, is pleased to introduce McCormick 25% Less Sodium Season-All®, which adds just the right touch of savory flavor – with less sodium. Now there’s even more reason to shake this seasoning wherever you would use salt and pepper. Try it on hamburgers, chicken, meats, seafood, vegetables, baked potatoes, and more.

Look for the 25% Less Sodium Season-All® bottles in the spice aisle in grocery stores nationwide. Suggested retail price is $1.87.

With an extensive network of researchers, trend experts, chefs, home economists, food technologists, and sensory analysts, McCormick & Company, Inc. keeps its finger on the pulse of flavor. McCormick was founded in 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland, and today is the largest spice company in the world. McCormick sources only the finest ingredients from around the globe to bring the highest quality flavors to consumers. For more information visit us online at www.mccormick.com or call 1-800-MEAL-TIP (1-800-632-5847).

McCormick is a registered trademark of McCormick and Company, Hunt Valley, MD

McCormick Sea Salt & Garlic

TWO FLAVOR ESSENTIALS, ONE CONVENIENT GRINDER

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (May 2006) – Two flavor essentials are teaming up in one convenient bottle for a zesty taste that’s sure to liven up food. New McCormick® Garlic Sea Salt Grinder is the latest addition to the flavor expert’s popular selection of disposable spice grinders. This savory blend of garlic and sea salt, flecked with parsley, is a great new way to enjoy this tasty twosome.

Naturally harvested from the French Mediterranean, and a favorite among chefs, sea salt is coarser than table salt, with a higher concentration of minerals. People who shake salt or garlic powder on pizza, potatoes, chicken, beef, fish, pasta, rice, and vegetables will love this new blend, which features an easy-to-use grinder that delivers fresh cracked flavor and aroma every time.

The suggested retail price for the Garlic Sea Salt Grinder is $2.05. Other McCormick Grinder varieties are Italian Herb Seasoning, Steakhouse Seasoning, Pizza Seasoning, Garlic Pepper, Black Peppercorn, Peppercorn Medley, and Sea Salt.

With an extensive network of researchers, trend experts, chefs, home economists, food technologists, and sensory analysts, McCormick & Company, Inc. keeps its finger on the pulse of flavor. McCormick was founded in 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland, and today is the largest spice company in the world. McCormick sources only the finest ingredients from around the globe to bring the highest quality flavors to consumers. For more information visit us online at www.mccormick.com or call 1-800-MEAL-TIP (1-800-632-5847).

McCormick is a registered trademark of McCormick and Co, Hunt Valley, MD 21031