SWIMMING WITH ST. PETE’S BIG FISH
Inspired by Candiquik.com
These adorable chocolate-dipped strawberry ghosts will be the stars of your Halloween party!
INGREDIENTS
•
16 oz white chocolate, chopped
•
24 strawberries
In 1993, Carrie Renner was facing a dilemma. It all started because she wanted to create T-shirts for a spearfishing tournament she and her husband were attending with friends. She mimicked the design of Big Dog, a clothing brand that was known for its T-shirt depicting a black and white St. Bernard with text that reads “If you can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.” Fitting with the fishing theme, Carrie’s shirt featured a black and white grouper and read “If you can’t swim with the big fish, stay on the boat.” Carrie only needed six shirts, but many of the screen-printing shops she contacted required a minimum to order. Ultimately, Carrie bought 24 shirts and planned to sell the leftovers — if she could — at the event. CARRIE RENNER BEGINS 30-YEAR SCREEN PRINTING BUSINESS TO SOLVE A LOCAL PROBLEM
•
1 package mini dark chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate at 50% power for 30 seconds. Remove it and stir, then repeat the process until melted. 2. Lay out a sheet of parchment paper. 3. One by one, dip the strawberries into the melted white chocolate and set them on the parchment. Allow the extra chocolate to pool to form a “tail” effect. 4. Before the chocolate coating fully cools, add three mini chocolate chips to each berry to form two eyes and a mouth. 5. Let chocolate set, then serve your spooky snacks!
... CONTINUED FROM COVER
That’s when Big Fish Co. was born.
Carrie ultimately sold all of her shirts and had orders for more. As the owner of a scuba diving shop at the time, Carrie realized she had stumbled into something far more needed in her community: one-off screen-printing services for orders big or small. Carrie opened Big Fish Co. in 1993, and today, it specializes in screen printing, embroidery, promotional products, signage, paper printing, clothing, hats, and apparel.
and I make it my mission to serve my clients and their needs as best I can. I can speak the military language and empathize with veterans’ unique experiences. I’m proud to bring that to Denmon Pearlman. Today, I’m happily engaged, and my fiancé and I are the proud parents of a new puppy named Indiana Jones. I’m also a big sports fan. Of course, I pull for my Iowa Hawkeyes whenever I can, but I also cheer for the Buccaneers and Lightning! I like to stay active, too. Ultimately, I’m happy here in my Florida home, even if it is a thousand miles away from that one-stoplight town. I’m proud to offer my patriotism, military experience, and legal expertise to clients who need it down here in our great Sunshine State.
“I see shirts that we’ve done out and about — we see it a lot — and it’s fun to help another small business and having them look more professional,” Carrie says.
The screen-printing industry may be more digital than it was back when Carrie first began Big Fish, but the goal of offering one-off or continuous items, small or big, to her community has not changed since Carrie first opened Big Fish’s doors. Today, Carrie says she’s excited to be part of the growth of her community. “I’m really proud of St. Pete’s,” Carrie says. “When I was in high school, I was like, ‘I can’t wait to get out of this place …’ Now, I’m proud of it. I’m really happy to see what’s happening downtown and to continue to be a big part of it.” At Denmon Pearlman, we’ve loved everything Big Fish has made for us. We’re proud to partner with Big Fish Co. and other small businesses just like it in our community. For more information, you can find Big Fish Co. online at Facebook.com/BigFishCompany!
If I can help you, call the office today!
–Andy Plagge
3
DENMONPEARLMAN.COM
888.714.2571
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker