Barry Sendel's Chef 5 Minute Meals™ Returns To The Big Apple For A Visit With Chef Rachael Ray

Storm Survival Gear with Jim Cantore(Johnson City, TN.) April 17, 2013 – Chef Minute Meals Inc. is thrilled to announce the appearance and special feature of their self-­‐heating home-­‐style meals on the Rachael Ray Show; airing Friday April 19th 2013 on CBS. The renowned cook and host of her own highly popular, syndicated TV show discovered Chef 5 Minute Meals™ only a few short weeks ago, immediately fell in love with the product and decided to feature it on her show.

"The upcoming episode, which is entitled “Storm Survival Gear with Jim Cantore” is a perfect segue to introduce our self-­‐heating, shelf-­‐stable meals to her audience. We are extremely delighted that she has shown such an interest in Chef 5 Minute Meals™." –Barry Sendel, CEO, Chef Minute Meals Inc.

Chef Minute Meals, Inc. highly innovative self-­‐heating, shelf stable meal was originally designed as an MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) for military use. The company was committed to creating a civilian friendly meal that was great tasting, nutritional and preservative free. Chef 5 Minute Meals™ are hot, healthy emergency food that does not need electricity or refrigeration.

“Ideal - anytime or anywhere!” according to Sendel.

They are available in a variety of flavors: Beef, Chicken, Egg and Vegetarian. Available through online retailers, and regional distributers.

The last time Chef 5 Minute Meals™ made a trip to New York was in response to the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, when over 1 million meals were shipped to help feed displaced families.

“It was our call to action in extending a helping hand by shipping over one million meals to families displaced by storms along the Eastern seaboard. With Rachel Ray, her show and Meteorologist Jim Cantore, we can help families be better prepared with ready to eat meals.” –Barry Sendel