Christian Rasmussen || Issue 10 || December 3rd, 2024
Fat Crow Gourmet, a women-owned and sister-owned local business in Troy, New York, just won an award for their amazing Maple Chipotle Sauce. After competing in the Spicy Flave Awards last month, Fat Crow Gourmet took home a bronze medal for their well-renowned Maple Chipotle Sauce. This will be their third medal after winning first place in the International Flavor Awards with their Cherry Amaretto Jam, and third place in the Worldwide Mustard Competition for their Horseradish and Pepper Mustard. Michele Bleichert, the co-owner of Fat Crow Gourmet, started out by running a brewery in Binghamton, New York, with her husband, John Bleichert. After leaving Binghamton, Michele wanted to continue to work in the food business. Michele moved closer to Troy a few years back, where she and her sister, Luanne Rasmussen, had started their company. With only promises of hard work, loads of stress, and not a lot of money, Fat Crow Gourmet was born. Fat Crow Gourmet opened up in the early weeks of December 2021, with a ribbon cutting accompanied by the Troy Mayor, the Rensselaer County Executive, and County Legislator. Fat Crow Gourmet produces mustards, jams, sauces, BBQ rubs, and seasonal products such as house decor. They are located on 362 Congress Street. Fat Crow Gourmet does in store pickup and deliveries, having customers from all over the world getting their jams and sauces shipped overseas. Fat Crow Gourmet is a store that usually receives more foot traffic than anything, with its attractive decor and window-shopping appeal. Come visit Fat Crow Gourmet in Troy, New York!
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