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Origami Foods Names Tracy Griffith Executive Chef

STOCKTON, CA - Origami Foods, makers of the market's first all natural vegetable and fruit sushi wraps, has named Tracy Griffith, the first female graduate of the California Sushi Academy and one of the few female sushi chefs in the world, as its Executive Chef. 

Griffith will work with Origami to bring sushi to the 75% of Americans who don’t currently eat it because of aversions to seaweed and raw fish.  She will also pen a regular blog featuring original recipes beginning in July at www.origamifoods.com.

Says Origami Foods founder Matthew de Bord, "Tracy was creating recipes for the millions of people who don't like raw fish while I was developing a product for the millions of people who don't like seaweed.  Once we met and realized we had the same vision, it was a natural fit."

Tracy is a member of the American Academy of Chefs and her best-selling cookbook, Sushi American Style, has revolutionized the sushi world by incorporating everyday ingredients like chicken and beef into her rolls.  Griffith's resume also includes a Hollywood acting career and a country music CD titled “Red. 

"I use traditional Japanese techniques but with ingredients that even non-sushi lovers can enjoy," says Griffith.  "Origami's unique wraps add natural flavor and color to sushi rolls like my BLT Roll that combines applewood bacon, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and wasabi mayo with a tomato Origami Wrap.”

About Origami Foods

 Origami Foods, LLC uses a patented technology to transform fruits and vegetables into an edible film.  As a colorful and flavorful substitute for seaweed in sushi rolls, Origami Wraps provide foodservice professionals a way to attract new customers who have traditionally failed to embrace the Japanese-style cuisine.

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