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Portuguese and Anglo-influenced Indian Sauces now available from Stonehouse 27

Stonehouse 27 Spice Co. launches with ultra-premium Portuguese and British Indian cooking sauces available for US retailers

April 2009 - Germantown, TN.  Stonehouse 27 Spice Company, purveyor of fine, upscale Indian products proudly announced the launch of their newly developed line of ultra-premium cooking sauces, here today. Stonehouse 27’s premier product line is unique and based on Portuguese and British Indian cuisine that emerged in a culinary trend that originated on India’s spice coast. A trend incorporating the best of Eastern flavors with the West.

After years of product development, positive test marketing, and strategic planning, company officials confidently finalized plans for a new consumer marketing strategy that aims to position Stonehouse 27 as a leader in upscale gourmet Indian products and gourmet cooking sauces.

“Up until now, the authentic Portuguese-Anglo Indian cuisine I grew up on was missing from shelves and I wanted to introduce it to families across America.” said founder and president of the company, Sharon Fernandes.

Stonehouse 27’s unique cooking sauce recipes incorporate some modern touches in their traditional recipes, such as the use of low glycemic agave nectar - which is a natural sweetener. No added salt is just one other benefit that these sauces offer, allowing consumers the ability to control their sodium intake. These recipes use pure canola oil - containing the least amount of saturated fat of any common edible oil.

Along with fresh herbs, vegetables and premium spices, the result is a truly sophisticated blend that captures the essence of homemade style in a quick and easy to prepare form. All one has to do is cook the sauce with a suggested meat, seafood, poultry and/or vegetable pairing and a delicious exotic Indian recipe is ready in minutes!

Stonehouse 27 takes no shortcuts to deliver a deliciously different Indian cooking sauce without the fuss of preparation, and as a result, consumers get to spend the time where it matters the most - sharing a great meal with family and friends around the table.

Each of Stonehouse 27’s six SKUs is a unique recipe created specifically to marry with the natural flavors of poultry, seafood and meat:

Cilantro & Coconut (mild) - Mild Indian spices, fresh herbs and lemon delicately finished with creamy coconut milk

Tamarind & Garlic (mild) - Tomato, garlic, tamarind and exotic spices tantalize the taste buds

Tomato & Chilies (medium) - Aromatic spices and chilies produces a rich and complex tomato sauce

Cashews & Cream (mild; hot) - Irresistible flavor produced through a complex blend of aromatic spices, cashew nuts and cream

Dates & Tamarind (hot & sweet) - Succulent dates, roasted chilies and tamarind combine for explosive flavor

In addition to offering consumers a more unique and exotic line than competing brands, Stonehouse 27’s branding and packaging has tremendous shelf-appeal; an additional selling point for retailers looking to take advantage of a booming ethnic foods segment - specifically the Indian Foods category - which has seen over 1200 new products launch since 2007.

Stonehouse 27 will begin with distribution channels on the East Coast and Southeast, and then expand rapidly on a national level through a targeted direct sales and marketing approach. Stonehouse 27 will first focus on the upper-end of the market by targeting gourmet and specialty food stores, ethnic markets, and upscale grocery stores. Stonehouse 27 also plans on building national brand recognition by reaching consumers through an online marketing approach - including web 2.0 and social networking tools - to complement their traditional marketing initiatives.

In addition to generating profitable sales channels, Stonehouse 27 will take a philanthropic approach in business by supporting local charities and food banks where their sauces retail as well as foundations that support the education of young women.

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For more information or ordering, please visit Stonehouse 27’s website, www.Stonehouse27.com, or contact: Sherwin Fernandes, Managing Principal, by emailing Sherwin@stonehouse27.com, or calling 901.907.9071