BLODGETT Fresh from the Oven


January 2008	The Latest Information for Foodservice Professionals from BLODGETT
Published monthly by Blodgett 44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 800-331-5842 www.blodgett.com

Riddle of the Month: I'm not really more than holes tied to more holes; I'm strong as good steel, though not as stiff as a pole. What am I? (see answer below)

CELEBRATING 160 YEARS

Blodgett Ovens, Since 1848

The year was 1848. James Polk was the 11th president of the United States. Gold was discovered in California. And Gardner S. Blodgett built his first oven for a local Vermont tavern owner using an improved commercial wood-burning system. By 1854, Blodgett had his first patent on an improved product for baking. Things would never be the same in California ... or the foodservice industry.

We are very excited to celebrate 160 years of business in 2008 and would like to share some of that history with you through out the year.

Gardner Springs Blodgett

BX-14E shown with optional stand, casters and MenuSelect™ control

ALL THE COMBI CONTROL YOU NEED

New MenuSelect™ Control

The NEW Optional MenuSelect™ control has all of the features of our standard control plus the ability to program as many as 99 different products with up to 6 stages each. The MenuSelect™ control is easy to program and operate making it ideal for anyone wanting the precision of preset product programming. Features of the MenuSelect™ control include Blodgett's Exclusive Steam On Demand, a retherm button for thawing frozen product, a bake more key for adding addition cook time at the end of a cycle, and a removable core temperature probe for precise probe placement and easy cleaning.

Contact your Blodgett sales representative for a demonstration of the BCX combi and this versatile new control option.

Available Early 2008


		STEAK IN A COMBI

Mustard Glazed

Iron Steak

Click here for recipe

Chef Will O’Kelley attended the University of West Georgia for two years while majoring in marketing, after which he transferred to the Art Institute of Atlanta to pursue his culinary degree. Chef Will then worked for an independent catering company where he was trained by two graduates of the CIA. During this time he was privileged to cater several large parties for clients such as Tom Glavine of the Atlanta Braves. Chef Will later moved to the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta. He is currently with Professional Manufacturer's Representatives

(PMR) as corporate chef where he is focusing on school foodservice applications as well as chain opportunities. Chef Will has completed three chef trainings with Blodgett and is a Blodgett certified Chef.

Chef Will O'Kelley

MERCURY REMOVAL

In our continued effort to design eco-friendly equipment, Blodgett has removed mercury filled FMEA gas safety valves from all 1048 and 1060 pizza deck ovens. These units will now feature electro-mechanical valves. The FMEA valves on the 900 series deck ovens will follow soon.

BCX QUALIFIES FOR ENERGY REBATE

Blodgett's BCX is proud to be added to the Southern California Gas company's Energy Rebate Program for combi ovens. Many thanks to Justin Smith, of The Fischer Group, for his efforts in securing this rebate qualification. Not in SoCal, check with your local energy company to see if they accept the SoCalgas/Fishnick listing.

Click here to view qualified Combi ovens.

Click here to view qualified convection ovens.

Click here to view the rebate application.

KOSHER OVENS

Did you know that Blodgett offers an optional Kosher oven package for our gas combi, convection and deck ovens? With the optional kosher design, the pilot remains lit 24 hours a day so the unit never needs to be restarted.

Chris Brinkerhoff

BRINKERHOFF RETURNS TO BLODGETT

We are thrilled to welcome Chris Brinkerhoff back to the Blodgett family in the role of Director of Sales. Most recently, Chris was a Regional Vice President of Sales for Pitco/MagiKitch'n, and successfully drove double-digit growth two years in a row. Prior to Pitco/MagiKitch'n, Chris spent seven years at Blodgett, starting in 1998 as the National Account Manager for the Combi product, as a Director of Sales in the Worldwide Chain Group, and Director of Sales, North America. Chris is a team player and brings a wealth of information, energy, and relationships to our company. Chris will be a great asset as we continue to strengthen and grow our business.

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Riddle of the Month Answer: A steel chain.

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