09-FROZ FRT VEG SPECS 8-14.doc

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICESPRIVATE

COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL

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1.

ASPARAGUS, CUTS & TIPS - Quality lbs.

equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S.

Fancy. 1” length, maximum diameter ½ “ w/minimum 20% tips, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and practically free from defects.

Latest season’s pack. 6/2.5# or 6/2#

Acceptable Brands:

Hanover

Simplot

Sysco Imperial

U.S. Foodservice – Monarch

Delivery Dates

Lbs./Delivery

2.

BABY LIMA BEANS - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Thin seeded, not less than 93% by count, are green and not more than 7% by count may be lighter in color: provided that not more than 1%, by count of all the lima beans are white, or not less than

97%, by count, of the lima beans are green and not more than 3%, by count, may be lighter in color or white lima beans.

Possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and practically free from defects. Latest season’s pack. 12/2.5# or 12/2#

Flav-R-Pak

Honor Foods-Inn Brand

John Cope's

Simplot

Sysco

Nonpareil/Regal, 152700, 12/2.5#

Fine-Line, 51080, 12/2.5#

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GREEN BEANS, CUT, BLUELAKE VARIETY - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A. 1”-1 ½” length or short cuts - ½” to ¾” in length possesses similar varietal characteristics, good color, tender and practically free from defects. Latest season’s pack. 4/5#;or

12/2, 12/2.5#. Buyer to specify style.

Shaw

Simplot - Classic

John Cope’s

Sysco

Nonpareil/Regal, 152900, 12/2#

Fine-Line, 51122, 12/2#

3A

GREEN BEANS, FRENCH CUT - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Sliced lengthwise, 5/16” sieve size. Latest season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5# Box.

Simplot – Classic

Sysco – Classic

Reinhart Foodservice- Markon

Fine-Line, 51061, 12/2#

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ITALIAN BEANS - ROMANO – Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Tender green, 1 ½” length, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, from defects. Latest season’s pack.

12/2#; 12/2.5#.

Honor Foods – Inn Brand

Reinhart Foodservice - Markon

Fine-Line, 51070, 12/2#

Nonpareil/Regal, 152800, 12/2#

5.

WAX BEANS - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Pale yellow and golden, 1” length, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and practically free from defects.

Latest season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#

Simplot- Classic

Nonpareil/Regal, 153100, 12/2.5#

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BROCCOLI, CHOPPED – Quality equavilent to U.S. Grade A. ½” pieces, 30% heads, 15% max leaf, season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#

Fine-Line, 51297, 12/2.5#

6A

BROCCOLI, CUTS - Quality equivalent to

U.S. Grade A. 1”-1 1/3” spears, 35% heads, 8% max leaf, possesses similar

12/2# or 12/2.5#

Garden Fresh/FS Systems Grade A

Sysco - Classic

Fine-Line, 51276, 12/2.5#

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6B

BROCCOLI, FLORETS - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A. 3” max length, 1” -

2¼” diameter, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and practically free from defects.

Hanover – Gold line

Reinhart Foodservice

U.S. Foodservice – Blue Label

Nonpareil/Regal, 153700, 12/2#

7.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS - Quality equivalent to

U.S. Grade A. Small, ¾”-1” diameter heads.

Possesses similar varietal characteristics, season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#

Reinhart- Foodservice - Markon

US Foodservice – Monarch

Sysco-Imperial, 1480037, 12/2#

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CARROTS, DICED: Quality equivalent to

U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Bright orange, ¼” – 3/8” cubes, possesses similar

12/2# or 12/2.5#

Honor Foods – Inn Brands

Nonpareil/Regal, 154400, 12/2#

Fine-Line, 51391, 12/2#

8A

CARROTS, SLICED - Quality equivalent to

U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Crinkle and smooth 7/8”-1 1/4” diameter and 3/8” thick, season’s pack. 12/2#; 12/2.5# or 20# Box.

Sysco-Classic, 1038660, 12/2#

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CAULIFLOWER - Quality equivalent to U.S.

Grade A. Style a) Clusters- A maximum of

10% by weight of clusters less than 20 mm

(0.75 inches) in the greatest dimension across the top of the unit are allowed.

Style b) Nuggets- A maximum of 20%, by weight, of clusters 20 mm (0.75 inches) or greater and a maximum of 10% by weight, of clusters less than 6 mm (0.25 inches) in the greatest dimension across the top of the unit are allowed. Possess similar varietal characteristics, good color – white to cream, good flavor, tender and

Latest Season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#.

Reinhart Foodservice – Markon

U.S. Foodservice- Monarch

Sysco-Classic, 1628593, 12/2#

Nonpareil/Regal, 155100, 12/2#

Lbs. /Delivery

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CORN, WHOLE KERNEL - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade or U.S. Fancy. Yellow cut corn, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and practically free from defects.

Latest Season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#.

Sysco – Imperial

US Foodservice – Blue Label

Fine-Line, 51509, 12/2.5#

Nonpareil/Regal, 155600, 12/2.5#

Sysco-Classic, 143522, 12/2.5#

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10A.

CORN-ON-THE-COB – Quality equivalent to US Grade A or US Fancy. Yellow corn, 3-5” long cobs, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and practically free from defects.

Latest Season’s pack. 96/Count.

Acceptable Brands

Fine-Line, 51530, 96ct/3”

11.

LEAFY GREENS, COLLARD – Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Whole or chopped leaf with or w/o stem 7/8”, possesses similar varietal characteristics practically free from defects, not comminuted to a pulp or puree. Latest season’s pack. 12/2#, 12/2.5# or 12/3#. Buyer to specify style.

Regal, Whole, (No Code), 12/2#

Regal, Chopped, 155300, 12/3#

11A

LEAFY GREENS, SPINACH – Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Whole leaf or chopped leaf, possesses similar

12/2#, 12/2.5# or 12/3#. Buyer to specify style.

Sysco-Imperial, Whole, 2523858, 12/3#

Sysco-Classic, Chopped, 2282234, 12/2#

Nonpareil/Regal, Chopped, 158880, 12/3#

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12.

MIXED VEGETABLES - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Prepares from four or five basic vegetables:

Green or Wax Beans, Lima Beans, Carrots

(diced), Corn and Sweet Peas. The proportions for the four style mix are:

none of the vegetables is less than 8% nor more than 35% by weight. The five style mix proportions are: none of the vegetables is less than 8% nor more than

30% by weight, possesses good color, good flavor and odor, good character and is season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#. Buyer to specify style.

Nonpareil/Regal, 156400, 4 way, 12/2#

Fine-Line, 51550, 4 way, 12/2.5#

13.

MUSHROOMS - Sliced 3/8” thick, possesses good color, good flavor and odor, good character, is practically free from defects. Free from grit, silt and dirt which may affect the appearance or eating quality. Possesses good color, good flavor and odor, good character and is season’s pack. IQF. 20 lb.

Giorgio Foods

Fine-Line, 41960, 1-20#

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OKRA - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Cut transversely into pieces of approx. uniform length, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and practically free from defects. Latest season’s pack.

12/2# or 12/2.5#.

Nonpareil/Regal, 156800, 12/2#

Fine-Line, 51600, 12/2#

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ONIONS - Diced 3/8”, IQF, possesses similar varietal characteristics, Latest season’s pack. 12/2#, 12/2.5# 6/2# or 20# box.

Fine-Line, 41620, 1-20#

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PEAS, SWEET GREEN - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Uniformly small, bright green, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and

Latest season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#.

Valley Fresh – Honor Foods

Sysco-Classic, 1259530, 12/2.5#

16A

PEAS, SUGAR, SNOW/CHINESE - Fancy.

Lbs.

Tender, bright green pea pods, 1½”

3½” long, possesses similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender and practically free

12/2#, 12/2.5# or 6/2#.

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16B

PEAS, SUGAR SNAP – Quality equivalent to

US Grade A or US Fancy. Edible tender pod peas, bright green, 2”- 3½” long, possesses similar varietal characteristics season’s pack. 12/2#, 12/2.5#

Seabrook Farms

17.

PEAS & CARROTS - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Not less than 50% peas, not less than 25% carrots. Latest season’s pack.

12/2# or 12/2.5#.

Flav-R.Pak

Nonpareil/Regal, 157410, 12/2.5#

18.

PEAS & PEARL ONIONS - Not less than 50% peas, not less than 15% onions. Latest season’s pack. 12/2.5#.

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PEPPERS, SWEET, GREEN, RED, MIXED – Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy.

a)sliced - whole stemmed unpeeled, pods or pieces of peppers cut into strips approx. 3/8” wide.

b)diced-whole stemmed, unpeeled pepper pods which have been cut into squares approx. ½”, all peppers have good color, uniformity of size, practically free from defects, with no sand, silt, or grit present. Latest season’s pack. 12/2#, 12/2.5# or 6/2#.

Fine-Line, 51756, 6/2#

20.

POTATOES, FRENCH FRIED - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Latest season’s pack. 6/5#.

a)oven readycrinkle cuts - (1/2”x1/2”) corrugated surface, long - 70% or more are 2”, 15% or more are 3”.

b)oven ready steak fries - smooth cut surfaces, w/or w/o skin.

70% or more are 2”, 15% or more are 3”in length.

c) Oven ready fries- shaped – smile face, Lamb Weston – R 45

McCain - Snowflake

McCain – Smile face

Cavendish –Scotch Maid/Crinkle Cut

Simplot – 3/8” “Straight Cut

Simplot – ½” Crinkle Cut

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POTATOES, WHITE - Quality equivalent to Commercial Item Description No. A-A 20038A date June 7, 1996. (Ref “Tater Tots/Puffs”) high commercial grade precooked, rounds (shredded

& formed), cylindrical shape, approx. 47-54 per lb. all potatoes are of normal flavor and odor, good color, practically free from defects, with good texture. Latest season’s pack. 6/5#.

Oreida – Versitots 0215

Lamb Weston – H 30, 6.5# (code changed, presented at cutting)

Park Premium PP50

Cavendish – Nuggets

Ore-Ida Golden 1000004728

22.

POTATOES, WHITE SHREDDED - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. (Hash Browns) -precooked, oven ready, shall be cut into shreds thickness not to exceed 3/16”, formed or scored into 2 oz.- 3 oz. Portions - round, oval, rectangle or triangle in shape. Layer packed with each layer separated by a sheet of polyethylene or waxed paper. Latest season’s pack. 30# Case

Lamb Weston – OOB27

Ore Ida – OIF00589

Simplot – Caldwell

Simplot - 43001

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POTATOES, WHITE, 1 ½” DIAMETER - Whole, round, small. To be approx. the same size, good color, normal flavor & odor, practically free from defects. Latest season’s pack.

12/2.5# or 6/5# Buyer to specify style. 14 count/ pound. – Without peel.

Oreida - 7432

Lamb Wesson S-80

23A.

POTATOES, WHITE, 5/8” SALAD, DICED – Quality equivalent to US Grade A or US Fancy. IQF style.

Consistent sized peeled squares approximately

5/8”, good normal flavor and odor, practically free from defects, latest season’s pack. 6/6#

Lamb Weston – J-73, 23B.

Potatoes White with Red Skin – 1/2” – 1” pieces

Quality equivalent to US Grade A or US Fancy, IQF, Oven Ready. Consistent size throughout, good color, normal flavor and odor, practically free from defects – 6/5# or 6/6# bags/case

Acceptable Brand

Simplot – Tri Cut – 71179

Lamb Weston - J-75 (6/6#)

24.

SWEET, POTATOES - Quality equivalent to

U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. IQF style.

Latest season’s pack.5# (polybags) 6/cs.

a) center cut chunks - diameter 1 ½ - 2½”, thickness ¾” - 1½”.

b) sliced diameter 1” - 2” thickness 3/8” - ½” slices.

Oreida – Bright Harvest

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SQUASH, COOKED - Quality equivalent to

U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Possesses good consistency, good color, good finish, good flavor & odor & is practically free

12/4#or 12/3#.

Flav–R-Pak

Hanover - Dutch Farms

Sysco-Imperial, 0570481, 12/4#

26.

SQUASH - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade

A or U.S. Fancy. Zucchini or yellow sliced, 3/8” thickness or quarters.

Possesses similar varietal characteristics:

Good flavor and odor: Good Color: Good character and is practically free from defects. Latest season’s pack. 12/2.5#, 12/2#, 12/3# or 20# Box. Buyer to specify style.

Stillwell

Reinhart Foodservice – Monarch

Sysco-Imperial, 2509958, 12/3#

Fine-Line, 52231, 12/3#

Nonpareil/Regal, 159300

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SUCCOTASH - Quality equivalent to U.S.

Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Prepared from sweet corn (not more than 75%, nor less than 50%, by weight) and green lima beans

(not more than 50% nor less than 25%, by weight). Possesses good color, good flavor and odor, good character and absence of defects, and is a tender product. Latest season’s pack. 12/2.5#, 12/2# or 20# Box.

Sysco-Classic, 1038736, 12/2.5#

28.

IQF Vegetable Blends – Quality of each vegetable in the following blends shall be U.S. Grade A or equivalent. Possesses good color, good flavor and odor, good character and absent of defects and is a tender product. Latest season’s pack. IQF mixture/ratio of vegetables shall be consistent, if listed, by weight, according to its specification below:

28A.

California Blend (AKA Normandy Blend) – Shall consist of 30% Broccoli cuts, 30% Cauliflower cuts and 40% Carrot slices. 12/2# or 1-20#.

Nonpareil/Regal, 154300 and 170200 (Normandy Blend), 12/2#

Nonpareil/Regal, 154350, 1-20#

Fine-Line, 51150, 12/2#

Hanover, 28971, 12/2# 28975 1/20# 28B.

Capri Blend – Shall consist of 35% Julienne style carrots

30% cut green beans, 20% yellow squash slices and

15% zucchini slices.

Nonpareil/Regal, 1700000, 12/2#

Fine-Line, 51160, 12/2#

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(CONTINUED) IQF Vegetable Blends – Quality of each

Vegetable in the following blends shall be

U.S. Grade A or equivalent. Possesses good color, good flavor and odor, good character and absent of

28C.

Italian Blend – Shall consist of 25% Cauliflower florets, 25% Zucchini slices, 20% carrot slices, 20% Italian green beans, 5% Lima Beans and may or may not contain 5% diced red peppers.

Nonpareil/Regal, 156200, 12/2# (no red peppers)

Nonpareil/Regal, 156250, 1-20# (no red peppers)

Fine-Line, 51190, 12/2# (contains red peppers) 28D.

Oriental Blend – Shall consist of 35% Broccoli heads, 35% French cut green beans, 15% Mushroom slices, 10%

Diced onion and 5% diced red pepper.

Nonpareil/Regal, 157200, 12/2#

28E.

Scandinavian Blend – Shall consist of 25% Italian green beans, 25% Sweet Green Peas, 20% sliced Zucchini

5% Sliced Carrots and 5% diced Onion

Nonpareil/Regal, 158700, 12/2#

Hanover, 28951, 12/2#

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28F.

a). Vegetable Stir Fry, Nonpareil/Regal 170400, 12/2#–

Shall consist of 20% Broccoli Florets, 15% Sweet Green

Peas, 10% Red pepper, 10% water chestnuts, 10% Cut Green beans, 10% sliced celery, 10% diced onions, 10% carrots and 5% mushrooms b). Vegetable Stir Fry, Hanover, 30100, 12/2#-

20% Broccoli Florets, 20% Snow peas, 20% Mushrooms, 15% sliced carrots, 15% Red Pepper, 10% Water

Chestnuts c). Vegetable Stir Fry, Fine-Line, 51240, 12/2# -

30% Julienne Cut Carrots, 20% Broccoli Cuts, 20% Sugar

Snap Peas, 10% Red Peppers, 10% Onions and 10% Green

Peppers

28G.

Winter Blend – Shall consist of 50% Broccoli Florets and 50% Cauliflower clusters

Nonpareil/Regal, 159500, 12/2#

Nonpareil/Regal, 159550, 1-20#

Hanover, 28995, 12/2#; 28996, 1/20#

Fine-Line, 51230, 12/2#

28H.

Fajita Blend – Shall consist of 25% Onion Strips, 25% Red Pepper Strips, 25% Green Pepper Strips and

25% Yellow Pepper Strips

Hanover - Gold Line 13028, 12/2#

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28I.

Tex-Mex – Shall consist of 25% Sweet Corn, 20% Black

Beans, 20% Diced Red Pepper, 20% Diced Green Pepper, 15% Chopped Onion

Hanover, 28885, 12/2#

28J.

Pennsylvania Blend – Shall consist of 25% Broccoli

Florets, 25% Whole Green Beans, 15% Yellow Carrots, 15% Whole Baby Carrots, 10% Yellow Pepper Strips and 10% Red Pepper Strips

Hanover - Gold Line 13027, 12/2#

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APPLES, SLICED - 1¼” slices with thickness not varying more than ¼” in 90% (by weight) of the product. Quality equivalent to U.S.

Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Possess a good flavor and odor, have a good color, are practically uniform in size and shape, are practically free from defects, and have good character.

Sugar added 7 to 1.25# tubs or 30# case. 30# tubs.

Latest season’s pack.

Cahoo

Zero

Dole, 71202-15111, 2/5# bags per case

2.

BLUEBERRIES - Cultivated, no sugar.

Lbs.

Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. IQF. Possess a good flavor and odor, have a good color, are practically uniform in size and shape, are practically free from defects, and have good character.

No grit, sand or silt. 5#-20# Polybag.

Colony Lane

Jersey

Paris Foods, Alma, 52542, 1-30# box

Dole, 71202-11711, 2/5# bags per case

3.

CANTALOUPE & HONEYDEW - Melon balls or chunks. Quality equivalent to U.S.

Grade A or U.S. fancy. No sugar added.

Not less than 50% cantaloupe nor less than 33 1/3% honeydew by weight. Possess a good flavor and odor, have a good color, are practically uniform in size and shape, are practically free from defects, and have good character.4-5# Polybag.

Colony Lane - 17597

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CHERRIES, RED TART PITTED – Quality

Fancy. Sugar added (5+1). Possess a good flavor and odor, have a good color, are practically uniform in size and shape, are practically free from defects, and have good character. No more than 2 pits per 40 ounces. 30# container.

*** Cherry Central Packers are USDA Inspected ***

Chase Cherry Co-Op

Paris Foods, Coloma, 60077, 1-30# box

Dole, 71202-13411, 2/5# bags per case

5.

MIXED FRUIT - No U.S. standard for this product. IQF mixture of 40% peach slices, 20% honeydew melon chunks/balls, 25% cantaloupe melon chunks/balls & 15% dark seeded grapes.

No sugar added. 2-5# Polybags.

New West

5a.

Mixed Fruit (Tropical) - U.S. Grade A or equivalent of each fruit. Consists of approximately (+ or – 5%)

30% sliced strawberries, 30% pineapple chunks, 20% sliced peaches and 20% mango chunks. No sugar added.

IQF. Fruit is typical of mature properly processed fruit, free of objectionable odors and flavors. Can be preserved with Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid and/or Malic Acid.

Latest Season’s pack.

Dole, 71202-16511, 2/5# bags per case

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PEACHES - Quality equivalent to U.S.

Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Sliced, IQF.

Possess a good flavor and odor, have a good color, are practically uniform in size and shape, are practically free from defects, and have good character.

4-5# Polybags;2/5# Polybags.

Wawona

Big Valley

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PINEAPPLE - Quality equivalent to U.S.

Grade A or U.S. Fancy. a)Tidbits or b)Chunks - do not exceed 1½” in any dimension. Possess a good flavor and odor, have a good characteristic yellow color, are practically uniform in size and shape, are practically free from defects, and have good character. Buyer to specify style. 4-5# Polybags. Latest season’s pack.

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A.

STRAWBERRIES, WHOLE, IQF – Quality

Fancy. Possess a good flavor and odor, have a good color, are practically free from defects, and have good character. No grit, sand or silt may be present. No sugar. Latest season’s pack; 10 lb. carton.

Medium are 5/8” to 1¼” in diameter.

Colony lane

Libby

Anacapa

B.

STRAWBERRIES SLICED – a)With sugar-packed in 6#; 6.5# cartons or b)Without sugar packed in 30 lb. containers. Buyer to specify style.

Reinhart Foodservice – Monarch

The Inn