Third Winner from the Foodie Blogroll

During the month of April, the Foodie Blogroll gave away free licorice courtesy of Licorice International. The third week Meg, author of the "My Cooking Addiction" blog, won free Red and Black Scotties. Her verdict: "super tasty" and "insanely cute."
Read her blog post here.

Something unique for Mother's Day: Licorice

Does your mother love licorice? Then why give her a box of chocolates? Give her something unique: Licorice. Licorice not only tastes great; it's low fat, and it offers some amazing health benefits. And a gift of gourmet licorice from Licorice International makes a special gift. The variety of licorice available is astounding.

For starters, check out:

Licorice Samplers
Licorice Gift Baskets
Best Sellers in Licorice
Sugar Free Licorice
Gluten Free Licorice
Dutch Licorice (The Dutch really know how to make licorice)

For a mom with an entrepeneur spirit, how about the new book BoomerPreneurs by M.B. Izard

And for a gift that lasts all year long, sign her up for the Licorice of the Month Club!

Happy Mother's Day!

Second Licorice Winner from the Foodie Blogroll

Throughout April, the Foodie Blogroll is giving away free licorice from Licorice International.

The second blogger to win, "The Amateur Nutritionist" was excited to open the package of Haribo black and strawberry wheels and the sample bridge mix, which comes free with every on-line order in April.

Click here to see what she had to say.

Comment to Win Licorice Allsorts and Creamy Irish Licorice Toffee

This week you have an opportunity to win two of Licorice International's most popular candies.

This week's giveaway is a combination of English Allsorts made by the Bassetts company and Creamy Irish Licorice Toffee by Oatfields. The Allsorts are shaped like straws, sandwiches, and licorice gummies and have a licorice and coconut flavor. The Licorice Toffee is similar to Callard & Bowser licorice toffee. Each piece is individually wrapped in silver foil. Savor the flavor!

To enter the contest, click here to visit the Foodie BlogRoll and leave a comment regarding which Licorice International product you'd like to try the most. You must also be a current active member of the Foodie BlogRoll, having the latest version of The Foodie BlogRoll Widget on your blog.

Licorice Ladies on Judy ala Carte for National Licorice Day

How did National Licorice Day get started?
What can you do to celebrate?
Why is licorice so amazing?

Find out by listening to this recording of the Judy ala Carte radio program from KFOR radio. Judy broadcasted live from the Licorice International retail store on April 12, as part of the National Licorice Day celebration. She interviewed Licorice Ladies Elizabeth and Ardith, as well as bloggers Patty and Marcia.

To listen, click on the "play" arrow on the player below.





If you cannot access the player, you can listen at the following link (it may take a few minutes to download the file):

http://www.kfor1240.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=4560854

National Licorice Day Celebration

Licorice Lovers came together on April 12 to celebrate National Licorice Day at the Licorice International retail store, located in Lincoln, Nebraska. At the all-day celebration, guests sipped on licorice tea and coffee, sampled red and black licorice and other treats, and entered to win prizes. Judy Gilliard interviewed licorice ladies Elizabeth and



Ardith live for the Judy ala Carte program on KFOR radio.





Judy is a big fan of Licorice International. “There are so many choices,” she said. “I’m just amazed. I never liked the licorice sticks you buy in the grocery store. I discovered there is a whole new world of licorice.”






Jim Keck, account executive for KFOR radio personally appreciates Licorice International because he is diabetic, and there are plenty of sugar-free products available. He’s also impressed with the way Elizabeth and Ardith have grown Licorice International from a small mail-order business to an on-line distributer as well as a local destination.

Pat and her daughter Deena drove three hours from Callaway, Nebraska, just to be at the event. Deena is moving out of state and wanted to visit Licorice International before she moved. While there, they saw neighbors from Callaway, Heather and Taylor. They all enjoyed tasting samples galore. Deena is glad she can order licorice from Licorice International’s website, even after she moves.

Pictured below: Pat, Heather, Taylor, Deena.

Yummy Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals Day on April 21

Administrative Professionals Day (formerly called Secretary's Day) is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff. Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles. More than 475,000 administrative professionals are employed in Canada. Millions more administrative professionals work in offices all over the world.

APW is always the last full week in April.

In 2010, Administrative Professionals Week is April 18-24 with Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 21.

Make it a sweet holiday this year by giving the best gift of all -licorice or other treats.

Licorice International offers samplers of all kinds, for those who love black licorice, red licorice, or a combination. For a real treat, try one of the gift baskets or the Licorice of the Month Club.

Kenny's Licorice Twists always make a good gift. Choose from 15 different flavors in beautiful colors.

Or choose from nearly 160 kinds of licorice from 12 different countries at Licorice International. Click here to shop.

Comment to Win Red and Black Scotties

This week you have an opportunity to win a combination of two kinds of licorice from Licorice International by commenting on the Foodie BlogRoll website.

This week's prize is a combination of American Black and Red Scotties made by the Gimbals company. The soft, chewy red Scotties have a unique flavor that many people associate with "red licorice" while the black Scotties have a mild licorice flavor. These items are particularly attractive to licorice lovers who are gluten-intolerant and are available in sugar-free variety, which has equally good taste. All Gimbals products are kosher ("OU" pareve), nut-free, transfat-free, gelatin-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.

To enter the contest, click here to visit the Foodie BlogRoll and leave a comment regarding which Licorice International product you'd like to try the most. You must also be a current active member of the Foodie BlogRoll, having the latest version of The Foodie BlogRoll Widget on your blog.

Get 12 percent off your licorice order for National Licorice Day

Wow - What a deal! In honor of National Licorice Day (April 12), Licorice International is offering 12 percent off your on-line order from now through April 12. Just use the code APR12 at checkout with your order.

Click here to shop for licorice.

Free Bridge Mix with your Licorice Order

An old-fashioned American favorite, licorice bridge mix is a colorful combination of nonpareils, pastilles, jelly beans, and dots. It looks good in a candy dish, and is perfect for a party.

Now you can sample this delicious assortment of Bridge Mix—FREE—with your order of any size from Licorice International. (No minimum required.)

Sample packages are shipped to the same location as the order. If you send a gift, the gift recipient receives the sample package.

Offer applies to INTERNET AND PHONE ORDERS ONLY. Does not apply to shop purchases.

Click here to order from Licorice International.

Comment to win Haribo Black Licorice Wheels and Strawberry Wheels

This week you have an opportunity to win a combnation of two kinds of licorice from Licorice International by commenting on the Foodie BlogRoll website.

This week's prize is a combination of the always popular German Haribo Black Licorice Wheels and Strawberry Wheels. These soft, sweet ribbons are a fun food . . . fun to unroll, twist and tie together, and when you're all done playing with them... you can eat them. They're also great for decorating cakes and cookies.

To enter the contest, click here to visit the Foodie BlogRoll and leave a comment regarding which Licorice International product you'd like to try the most. You must also be a current active member of the Foodie BlogRoll, having the latest version of The Foodie BlogRoll Widget on your blog.

Eat Licorice, Have Lunch, Make a New Friend at the Table

There’s a place in the heart of Lincoln’s Haymarket where you can enjoy a good meal at the right price and maybe even make a new friend.

The Table, a ministry of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln, is open every weekday from 11:30 .m. to 1:30 p.m. (or whenever the food runs out) at Indigo Bridge Books, 701 P Street. It was modeled after the S.A.M.E. Café in Denver, a restaurant with no prices, just a free-will donation. But the Table adds a unique twist. Guests are encouraged to sit together at a long table. The result? Lively discussions between people from all walks of life, a place to go ease your loneliness, and often new friendships.

Lincoln restaurants Thé Cup and Bread & Cup provide soup and bread at cost, and Licorice International donates candy for an after-dinner treat. Guests constantly rave about the Creamy Licorice Toffee, Licorice Starlite Mints and Anise Squares. After eating, diners leave an anonymous donation in a box.

Malcolm, a student at the University of Nebraska, is a frequent visitor to the Table. He enjoys the sense of community he finds there. “I can be having a bad day and I have a good conversation here any day of the week,” he said. “It’s easy to talk to people here.”

Caitlin, a licensed massage therapist, likes the fact that the soups are vegetarian. “I know a lot of people here, and I like the atmosphere,” she said.

If you come to Lincoln’s Haymarket area to shop at Licorice International (located just around the corner at 803 Q Street), be sure to stop at the Table for lunch and conversation.

Below: The "Licorice Ladies" at the Table's Anniversary Open House on March 26, 2010. From left: Matt Schur (youth pastor at Our Saviour's Lutheran and one of the founders of the Table); Matt's son Tyler; Lowell Hennigs (senior pastor at Our Saviour's Lutheran); Elizabeth Erlandson (co-owner of Licorice International), Elizabeth's husband, Doug; Ardith, Stuertz (co-owner of Licorice International).