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PAPERCHEF Culinary Parchment Lotus Cups
SCOTT MILLER FOUNDED PAPERCHEF WITH A COMMITMENT TO BRINGING "the art of cooking with parchment" to North America. Lotus Cups have validated his efforts. "Everyone loves them because of the simple way they elevate the appearance of your regular cupcake or muffin, while maintaining all of the natural nonstick, no-mess, no-fuss qualities of parchment paper." All PaperChef products are simple in nature, yet bring a level of quality unseen in the market, attests Miller, whose family has been making paper products for the food industry since 1882. PaperChef launched the Lotus Cups, and the equally beautiful Tulip Cups, this year. "We want to heighten people's excitement about baking and cooking, and offer a cup worthy of a baker or cook's creations," he says. Designed with both elegance and function in mind, the Lotus Cup features a deep cup size, with a nonstick inside coating for easy wrapper removal. Culinary creations—whether an au gratin, stuffing or a cupcake—can be served directly from oven to table for an attractively plated presentation. This is the third year in a row that PaperChef has been recognized for its innovative items. "The key to our products is, and will always be, using exceptional materials and keeping the products affordable for our customers," Miller says.
The PaperChef line of parchment-based products is 100 percent biodegradable and ideal for professional and amateur chefs alike. Suggested retail price: $2.99–$3.29/12 cups. Contact: Eva Payne, PaperChef Inc.; 416.757.6768; eva@paperchef.com; paperchef.com.—L.S.L.
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