Wildcat Salsa makes fiery debut at ACU
For immediate releaseOctober 26, 1998 ABILENE (Texas) - Wildcat Salsa, a new gourmet salsa available in ACU's Campus Store, made a pleasantly fiery debut during ACU's Oct. 16 Homecoming weekend. While shoppers in the Campus Store sampled the new salsa, comments ranged from "great flavor" to "perfect intensity - not too mild, not too hot." "It's the latest in Wildcat logo products," said Anthony Williams, manager of the Campus Store. "And one we hope consumers enjoy as they equate Abilene Christian University with the popular Tex-Mex cuisine of our area." Among those who sampled the product, Jessica Gray, a junior from Lubbock, said, "This is a wonderful recipe. The flavor and texture is really nice. And it's a great gift idea for people who want something that says ACU and West Texas at the same time." The salsa is produced locally by Disability Resources, Inc., which is a non-profit organization designed to meet special needs of persons with developmental disabilities. The production of Wildcat Salsa is part of a vocational program designed to provide meaningful work opportunities for adults served by Disability Resources, Inc. "We are excited about Wildcat Salsa," said Bill Brant, president and CEO of Disability Resources, Inc. "The manufacturing of Wildcats Salsa creates more work opportunities for the folks at Disability Resources, allowing us to broaden the foundation that supports our mission." Tony Dry, owner of the recipe, created the spicy blend that is now Wildcat Salsa 12 years ago. The recipe won first place in the 1996 and 1997 Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup salsa contest. The recipe also won a first place award in the Fiery Foods contest in Austin Aug. 23. Wildcat Salsa is produced with fresh ingredients. It is low in calories and a no-fat food that sells for $5.95 per pint jar. The Campus Store is located in McGlothlin Campus Center. Store hours Monday through Friday are 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. On Saturdays, the Campus Store is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. -30-
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