New Weber Salt and Peppermills from Vic Firth Gourmet

January 2006 - Two great names in the culinary field - Weber and Vic Firth Gourmet - have teamed up to create a new line of finely crafted salt and peppermills designed especially for grilling aficionados. The new Weber mills feature the grilling company's widely recognized and iconographic logo laser-engraved on each product, as well as signature Vic Firth Gourmet features to ensure excellent grinding results, easy of use, and long-lasting performance.

Meticulously handcrafted in Maine from the finest American hardwoods, the Weber mill collection features 8-inch tall salt and pepper mills in beautifully stained cherry wood and glossy enameled black. Additionally, the Weber collection offers Vic Firth Gourmet's top-selling 6-inch stainless steel salt and pepper Pump & Grind mills, which are cleverly designed for convenient one-hand use.

"We're delighted to partner with Weber and introduce a new assortment of mills that will appeal to grilling enthusiasts who know that proper seasoning with freshly ground salt and pepper is a key step to enjoying delicious grilled foods of all kinds, from steaks and hamburgers to chicken, fish and vegetables," says Vic Firth, company founder.

As with all other Vic Firth Gourmet peppermill, the new Weber cherry and black peppermills feature the company's patented "Lock & Grind" grinding system to ensure perfect consistency in grinding fine, medium or coarse. Essentially, grinding is performed in a two-step process: first the peppercorns are crushed to release their natural oils and flavors; next, they're ground to the chosen consistency for perfect results every time.

Similarly, the new Weber salt mills feature Vic Firth Gourmet's superior nylon crushing system to deliver variable granularity, and all salt and pepper mills feature the company's practical pop-out mechanisms for easy cleaning.

The compact Weber salt and pepper Pump & Grind mills deliver freshly ground salt and pepper with a simple press of a thumb - a boon to grilling masters who may not have both hands free for grinding.

The Weber cherry salt mill is $45.00, and the Weber cherry peppermill is $49.00 suggested retail. The Weber black salt mill is $49.00, and the Weber black peppermill is $55.00 suggested retail. The salt and pepper Weber Pump & Grind mills are $24.95 each suggested retail.

The new Weber salt and pepper mills, exclusively from Vic Firth Gourmet are available now at retail nationwide.

Vic Firth Gourmet peppermills, salt mills and rolling pins are proudly made in Maine, USA. Driven by perfection, Founder Vic Firth, an accomplished timpanist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 50 years, created an eponymous line of top-quality drumsticks that are highly sought after by world-class musicians. Expanding his vision of excellence to the culinary arts, Vic Firth recently introduced a fast-growing line of innovatively designed, turned wood kitchen tools that raise the bar of excellence in preparing and serving food at home, and at fine dining establishments across the nation. Vic Firth Gourmet products are available to consumers at fine department, gourmet and specialty stores nationwide.

For further information, retailers and consumers are invited to visit the company's web site, www.vicfirthgourmet.com, or call toll-free 1-800-894-5970.

SOURCE Weber