Olive and Sinclair
Chocolate is good for you, right? We are going with ‘yes’ for that one. Olive and Sinclair has been making chocolate and confections in Nashville, Tennessee since 2007. Our combination of traditional methods, modern European technique and classic Southern flavors make Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. the NEW old-fashioned chocolate. We can attest to the quality of the chocolate. Having recently devoured some. They have several options of chocolate treats to pick from. We had the 67% Cacao Chocolate Bar and it was quite tasty. Continue reading
Big Spoon Roasters
We can’t lie. We love peanut butter. We genearlly start the day with some full grain toast with bananas and peanut butter. It’s delicious! But…what peanut butter is best? For that we’d suggest you give Big Spoon Roasters a look. Big Spoon Roasters makes handcrafted nut butters and snack bars from scratch with world-class ingredients sourced directly from local and like-minded producers who share our dedication to authentic quality and sustainability. we believe that our food choices matter, and our mission is to build a healthier relationship with our planet through delicious, nutritious foods made without compromise. Continue reading
R.G.W. Candy Company
Like candy? Of course you do. Who doesn’t? Nobody we know! Illinois-based R.G.W. Candy Company has been hand-making candy for over 75 years! Here’s how they describe what they do: We are very proud to say we still only make candies from the simple ingredients ~ no preservatives, no flavorings, or modern chemistry. We offer you “regular old candy” the way it was always meant to be made, hand-made & hand-dipped especially for you. Continue reading
Native American Coffee
There can truly be nothing more American than a Native American. There may be no coffee more American than that produced by the Native American Coffee company. Native American Coffee is owned by Native Americans and the coffee is roasted by Native Americans. We are proud of our heritage and the land we travel. The company is owned and operated by Bill McClure, a proud Muscogee Nation Citizen. Continue reading
Goo Goo
Is there anyone who doesn’t love great candy? Seriously, who can turn down something as tasty as a Goo Goo Cluster? Not us. In 1912, in a copper kettle at the Standard Candy Company at Clark & First Avenue in Nashville, TN, America’s first combination candy bar was invented. That cobination candy was the original Goo Goo Cluster. This was the first time multiple elements were being mass-produced in a retail confection. Previous to the advent of the Goo Goo Cluster, candy bar manufacturing consisted of bars solely using chocolate, caramel or taffy Continue reading
Willa’s Shortbread
Who doesn’t love some great shortbread? We love it. Seriously. Shortbread does not last long around here. Recently we received some Willa’s Shortbread as a gift. We were excited at the fact that it was Made in America, but also extremely excited about the taste! It’s good stuff! Originally made from her home in the Highlands of North Carolina, Willa Allen started small. Offering it at local markets and special events. In 2006 she decided to retire and the company was purchased by her son and a group of investors, the Rion family. Continue reading
Tabasco
We learn new things every single day. Today, we learned that Tabasco is made in the USA! It has been made by the McIlhenny family on Avery Island, Louisiana for over 5 generations! The original Tabasco Red Pepper Sauce was created by Edmund McIlhenny in 1868. The History of Tabasco is a good read. Learning how a company like this comes to be is always fascinating. Continue reading
Kimmie Candy
As we approach Halloween we instinctively start thinking about candy. Some of us wanting to make sure we have enough for the neighborhood kids and others of us thinking about how much we will be taking from our stash for ourselves! What if you could find quality, American Made candy? You can. Kimmie Candy is a proud American company producing candy from their facility in Reno, Nevada. Continue reading