Press Release BAM!

Mendham, New Jersey (February 1, 2010) Chef Emeril Lagasse and American Home Foods 2 LLC have teamed up to take on the $500 million plus Prepared Pasta Category to offer good food for kids. Emeril’s new BAM MEALS are available in five varieties, all expertly prepared with no MSG, and lower sodium than the leading brand. Emeril’s recipes are not too spicy, salty or sweet, just right for families searching for wholesome meal options that still taste wonderfully delicious.
Emeril Lagasse is a renowned chef/restaurateur, television host, and cookbook author. He received his first culinary experience from his mother when he was a boy growing up in the small town of Fall River, Massachusetts. As a teenager, he worked at a Portuguese bakery where he mastered the art of bread and pastry baking. He earned a degree from the respected culinary fortress, Johnson and Wales University, and traveled to Paris and Lyon where he polished his skills and learned the art of classic French cuisine. Returning to the United States, Lagasse practiced his art in fine restaurants in New York, Boston and Philadelphia before heading to New Orleans where he became executive chef at the legendary restaurant, Commander's Palace. Lagasse is now the chef-proprietor of twelve restaurants across the country. The recognition and awards he has garnered have made him known to food-loving Americans everywhere.

American Home Foods 2 LLC (AHF2) is a new start-up company backed by leaders with industry relevant know-how, experience and success. Al Soricelli, Will Feeney and Tom Kelly have been immersed in the food industry for more than 30 years; during the 80’s and 90’s, they led American Home Foods, which, at the time, owned the Chef Boyardee brand, and since have been actively involved in other notable startups and businesses in the food industry.

Al Soricelli, CEO of AHF2, states, “We believe in doing what’s right and what we know best. Our kids need better food options and BAM MEALS provides a great tasting quick meal they’ll enjoy. Working with Emeril and his team has been fantastic. Emeril is a culinary expert who really knows food. He is a great family man who knows what kids like and also what they should eat. Plus, he is very enthusiastic about bringing better food to your table for the whole family.”

“I’m happy to be working with Al and his team on BAM MEALS," says Emeril Lagasse. "In these busy times, it's challenging to get dinner on the table. I hope my recipes will please both kids and their parents, and help busy parents get a satisfying meal on the table in minutes!"

Emeril’s BAM MEALS will be in select supermarkets this month. They will be available in five varieties:

• Rock N’ Roll Real Beef Ravioli in Emeril’s Original Tomato and Meat Sauce
• Happy Happy Real Beef Mini Ravioli in Emeril’s Mellow Tomato & Meat Sauce
• My Oh My Spaghetti & Meatballs in Emeril’s Smooth Tomato Sauce
• Oh Yeah Baby O’s Pasta & Meatballs in Emeril’s Delicate Tomato Sauce
• Beefy Mac Macaroni & Beef in Emeril’s Hearty Tomato Sauce

For more information about Emeril’s BAM MEALS please contact the web site at http://www.BamMeals.com.

About Emeril Lagasse
Chef Emeril Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of twelve restaurants across the country. He is a national TV personality, having hosted over 1,500 episodes of his shows Essence of Emeril and Emeril Live on the Food Network, and is also the food correspondent for ABC’s Good Morning America. He is the host of Emeril Green, an original series exploring fresh and seasonal ingredients on Discovery’s Planet Green. Emeril is the best-selling author of thirteen cookbooks. His newest book, Emeril 20-40-60 will be released on October 27. Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands in 2008; Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (NYSE: MSO) acquired the assets related to Emeril’s media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. In September 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support and encourage culinary arts and education programs for children. The foundation has contributed over $3 million to organizations in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast.

About American Home Foods 2 LLC: American Home Foods 2 LLC contract manufactures, sells and distributes high-quality, shelf-stable foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Products at the current time are Emeril’s BAM MEALS in five varieties. For further information about AHF2 please visit the web site at http://www.AmericanHomeFoods2.com or write PO Box 238, Mendham New Jersey 07945