I personally look forward to working with and learning from Brandy as we take STANANDLOU to the next level of our journey. Brandy will officially start on July 15 but we hope to get her in for a couple days before for client introductions and stuff!

Welcome aboard, Brandy!

STANANDLOU client Stewart L. Skloss, founder of Pura Vida Tequila Company, hosted a Pura Vida Tequila Tasting Party at Mo’s Steakhouse, in Houston, TX, last night! We sampled three different Pura Vida Tequilas, Silver, Gold and Anejo, and I gotta tell you, they were excellent!

After sampling the tequilas pure (sipping shots) we then sampled 10 incredible mixed drinks using Pura Vida Tequila. Good? No, GREAT!!!

I cannot wait till the next tasting. In the meantime, I’m going to be real nice to Stewart in hopes I might be able to coerce out of a "pre-launch" bottle of Anejo before the distributors hog them all!!!

PHOTOS

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About Stryker

Stryker is a broadly based, global leader in medical technology that delivers exceptional results. We are one of the largest players in the $35.6 billion worldwide orthopaedic market and our products help medical professionals improve their patients’ lives in over 120 countries.

We are a company that sets high standards. Our growth has come from offering an unparalleled variety of innovative, high-quality products and services resulting from the dedication of our employees. Through better products, simplified surgical techniques and improved hospital efficiencies, we are creating cost-effective solutions in systems throughout the world.

The BMA-Houston Lantern Awards of Texas competition was created more than two decades ago to bring recognition to top-quality creative work and the rising standards of marketing thinking in the business-to-business ‘space’ – long before most had even heard the term “B2B”.

Since that time, the Lantern Awards Gala has become an annual celebration of B2B marketing excellence in Houston and throughout the state of Texas. Hundreds of business marketing professionals gather to view the field of finalists in an elegant gallery-like atmosphere, to network with their peers over dinner, and then applaud the winners as they are announced.

Sarah Sides comes on board with more than five years of experience in the advertising and marketing arena. Formerly with McCann-Erickson/LCI Media in Houston and Garden Ridge nationally, Sarah has extensive knowledge buying all media in markets throughout the U.S. for a wide variety of clients.

“We are thrilled to add someone of Sarah’s background and experience join our media team. Her enthusiasm for media and identifying client opportunities cannot be understated,” said Michelle Reed, vice president of STANANDLOU Marketing // Advertising. “She is the perfect addition to our client focused media team.”

A team player in the office or on a volleyball court, Sarah’s dedication to her work is evident as a former supervisor noted. “Her excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills helped streamline and organize our department, so we could take on our greatest task, that of bringing the media buying and production in-house,” said, Annette Miller, Director of Marketing for Garden Ridge.

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a concentration in Advertising, and a minor in Marketing from the University of Houston. While in school, Sarah was involved in several school and local organizations such as Houston American Advertising Federation, Alpha Chi Omega, and Young Active Professionals.

An 8-year agency veteran, Sarah Springer joins The STANANDLOU staff as account executive for S&L clients Me

xican Restaurants, Inc., Renaissance Health System, Obesity Surgery Specialists, Noel Furniture, and Honours Golf Club.

Sarah has managed all aspects of client accounts from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and is also an accomplished copywriter having written copy for client web sites, direct mail and other media.

“The first thing you notice about Sarah is her energy and enthusiasm for the job,” stated Reed. “Her ability to properly se

rvice a wide variety of clients and jobs simultaneously, and all with a smile, is indicative of her wonderful qualities.”

Sarah graduated from Texas A&M University with a major in journalism with an emphasis in public relations.

About STANANDLOU Marketing // Advertising

STANANDLOU Marketing//Advertising is a full-service communications firm based in Houston, TX. with estimated billings of $14.5 million. Started as a creative boutique in 1988, the agency has grown into a full-service agency regionally respected for pushing the creative envelope and providing strategic results. Clients include JourneyLite, Noel Furniture, Kolache Mama, Renaissance Health System, Stryker, Mexican Restaurants, Inc. and Buc-ee’s.

about kolache mama

Kolache Mama is a grab-and-go restaurant with 4 star aspirations. Beginning with the foundation of healthy, quality ingredients and the goal of affordable, satisfying food options, Kolache Mama is here to introduce the Kolache to busy city dwellers.

we are: fast food for foodies

Although kolaches are originally from Eastern Europe, Kolache Mama has taken this delicious treat and modernized it to please the palate of any foodie, young or old. The culinary team entrusted with the task of creating Kolache Mama’s bold and unique menu is headed by Chef Christopher Lampo, CEC, who is a 1989 Honors Graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. He is joined on this team by Chef David James, Chef de Cuisine, Chef Jocelyn Jones, Pastry Chef and Chef Christine Campbell.

This team not only created the visionary menu, but also leads hands-on training of each store’s staff employees for recipe maintenance, quality, and consistency, so you are guaranteed to get the same great kolache in every store. What’s more, Kolache Mama’s culinary team will continue to envision new and tantilizing menu items to keep even the most adventurous foodie on their toes.

filled with goodness

Our Kolaches aren’t just good tasting, they’re good period. Good for your health, good for your wallet, and good for the environment: prepared in batches, using choice ingredients and sustainable production methods. After all, what’s wrong with on-the-go food that tries to be good?

kolache [ kuh-lah-chee or kə-läch'chē ]

Kolache (also spelled kolace, kolach, or kolacky) are a type of light, flavorful fresh-baked dough filled with ingredients such as fruits, cheeses, meats and vegetables. The dough is filled with these ingredients and allowed to proof and rise prior to baking. The kolache is self-contained and filled with goodness, so it is not as messy to eat as the typical donut or sandwich, perfect for snacks or quick meals.

mama’s mission

To provide unique and flavorful products made with the freshest ingredients to ensure the wholesome, satisfying experience of eating Kolache Mama’s special products.

To provide products that are an exciting variation of the centuries old Eastern European Kolache adapted to the modern tastes of today’s fast-paced Americans, regardless of heritage.

To offer the freshest product with the most variety, by baking fresh every day and offering 25 different Kolaches-from the traditional fruit and cream cheese kolaches to the non-traditional fillings such as bacon, egg, and cheese; tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil; corned beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, caraway seed and swiss cheese; and chocolate ganache, to suit all the consumers’ palates and desires.

To provide PERFECT and HEALTHY products that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or anytime as a snack for people of all ages, from the very young to seniors.

To give back to the community, by certifying that a donation will be made from the sale of each and every Kolache to CITY HARVEST to help in aiding those in need of a decent meal each and every day.

To maintain GREEN standards, relative to its utilization of materials, and conform to all fair trade practices in the ordering of ingredients, materials, and supplies.

go green.

As Peter Parker’s Uncle Ben said in the movie, Spiderman, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Or, as Kolache Mama would say “With great kolaches comes great responsibility.” Kolache Mama is committed to doing her part.

Kolache Mama is an environmentally-friendly company and, as such, is committed to practice responsible stewardship of the Earth and its resources.

Kolache Mama supports sustainability and alternatives to petroleum-derived processes. Kolache Mama is a green company relative to its utilization of materials and conforms to green standards in the ordering of ingredients, materials and supplies.

spirit of sharing

Kolache Mama is proud to certify that a donation will be made from the sale of each and every kolache to help City Harvest rescue and deliver food to programs serving hungry New Yorkers.

At the close of every day, or when our kolaches no longer live up to our strict freshly baked standards, we will donate them to City Harvest to feed someone in need.

kolache mama menu

MEATIE MAMA

Bacon, Egg and Cheese

Smoked bacon, scrambled egg and cheese

Jalapeno-Cheese Sausage

Jalapeno-Cheddar cheese sausage link

Ruffino’s Texas Smoked Sausage

Ruffino Brother’s Texas Country garlic sausage link

Ham & Cheddar

Baked ham and cheddar cheese

The Italian Beef

Roast beef, grilled onions, peppers and provolone

The Street Dog

All Beef Hebrew National Frank, add mustard and sauerkraut

The Reuben

Corned beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, caraway seed

Sweet Italian Sausage

Crumbled Italian sausage, grilled onions, parmesan and streusel

The Dorian

Corned beef, mushrooms, Russian dressing and swiss cheese

Pizza Works

Tomato sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and onions, Italian sausage

The Benjamin

Roast beef, pepperoni, mushrooms and tomato sauce

VEGGIE MAMA

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil

Fresh Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, and basil chiffonade

Spinach, Feta and Olives

Fresh Baby spinach, garlic, dill, feta cheese and Kalamata olives

Twice Baked Potato

Mashed skin on red potatoes, butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream & chives

Combo Nosh

Hummus, Tabbouleh, Tzatziki and sirachi chile

SWEETIE MAMA

Sweet Cream Cheese

Cream cheese sweetened with honey and streusel topping

Baked Apple

Apple halves baked in rum with raisins and brown sugar and filled with caramel custard

Peach Amaretto

Peach slices, amaretto, vanilla and sugar and filled with almond paste

Deep Berry

Blueberry and blackberry compote with sweet cream cheese and streusel

Cherry Crumble

Bing cherry compote, crumble topping

Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate pastry cream with chocolate chips

Raspberry-White Chocolate

White chocolate pastry cream, raspberries & shaved white chocolate

Lemon Curd

British lemon-butter curd with lemon zest streusel

Almond “Bear Claw”

Baked in almond filling

Cinnamon Swirl

Drizzled with glaze

All kolaches $2.99 each or 2 for $5

Dozen (Any flavor or assorted) $30

beverages

Kolache Mama is happy to offer a variety of beverage options to accompany your kolache, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Our selection includes:

Mama’s Brew

Mama’s Brew is a blend of free trade and organically farmed coffees from Columbia, Mexico and Peru.

These coffees, regular and decaffeinated, are blended and roasted to our specifications.

Fizzy Lizzy

Fizzy Lizzy is a tasty, healthful drink that is an all-natural blend of whole fruit juice and sparkling water with no added sugar or corn syrup. There are eight flavors to choose from and each has an average of 56% juice.

kolache mama locations

MIDTOWN

COMING SEPTEMBER 2009

Roosevelt Hotel

70 Vanderbilt

at E 45th Street

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COMING FALL 2009

180 Madison Ave.

at E 34th Street

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