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RegionalBest.com, New Online Food Site, Lets Holiday Shoppers 'Buy Local,' Supporting Farmers, Cheesemakers and Other Food Artisans Nationwide

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone loves to buy local! Buying local food is one of the biggest trends to hit the culinary world in years. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers markets have grown over 60 percent in the past eight years and represent $1 billion in annual sales. Now, shoppers can conveniently buy local foods online at RegionalBest.com (http://www.regionalbest.com), a new site offering hundreds of handcrafted delicacies from the best artisans across America.

"Food artisans -- farmers, ranchers, cheesemakers and other small family-owned businesses -- are the heart of America and of our website," says Marsha Cade, founder and co-owner of RegionalBest.com. "They are passionate about quality. When you buy from a small producer you gain a tremendous sense of reassurance because you know exactly where the food is coming from."

As important as the food on RegionalBest.com is telling the story behind it -- who produced it, and the care they put into making, catching or raising their prized offerings. Merchant profiles are included alongside each item on the website.

"You can read about Allen Daggett, a third-generation lobster fisherman from southernMaine, or the Robbins family, olive growers who hand-fill and personally sign each bottle of theirCalifornia extra virgin olive oil," explains Cade. "Shoppers appreciate this personal information."

RegionalBest.com kicks off the holiday season with hundreds of great food gifts from six regions of the country. There are over 80 foods for less than $20, and over 100 between $20 and $50. Products ship directly from the local producer to you or your gift recipient. Gift messages and gift certificates are also available.

Gifts under $20

-- Apple Caramel Walnut Pie with Crumb Topping - Artisan baker Marie Connell handcrafts pies with heirloom apples and all-natural ingredients.

-- California Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Delicate blend of freshly harvested mandarin oranges and late harvest Mission extra virgin oil.

-- Beehive Barely Buzzed Cheese - Award-winning artisan cheese, hand-rubbed with a blend of lavender and espresso.

Gifts under $50

-- Gourmet Cheesecake - From seasonal pumpkin to classicNew York, this is the creamiest cheesecake made with all-natural ingredients.

-- Coffee Lovers Gift Pack - Beautiful Bodum French press and two varieties of hand-roasted coffees.

-- Gourmet Toffee - Selection of rich chocolate toffees with Hawaiian macadamia nuts,California pistachios,Texas pecans orOregon hazelnuts.


    For more gift ideas and information, log onto http://www.regionalbest.com.

About RegionalBest.com, LLC

RegionalBest.com is committed to supporting local artisans -- farmers, ranchers, fishermen and other small specialty food companies. The company supports sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly farming and production practices.

    Contact:

    Marsha Cade
    610/660-9960
    marsha@regionalbest.com

    Caragh Whalen
    617/240-1044
    caragh@regionalbest.com

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SOURCE RegionalBest.com, LLC

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