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Farm in Focus: Cedar Ridge Farms
  • July 19th, 2016
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Farm in Focus: Cedar Ridge Farms

Happy chickens produce better eggs, and that’s certainly the case at Cedar Ridge Farms in Elgin, Iowa. We recently met Neal & Carolyn Lambright, the owners and sole operators of...

Little Red Dot’s Bak Kwa – Yes that’s a real thing!
  • July 13th, 2016
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Little Red Dot’s Bak Kwa – Yes that’s a real thing!

We didn’t know what it was either! Turns out Bak Kwa (pronounced: buck k’wah) is a salty and sweet dried meat, similar to jerky but prepared slightly differently. It’s a...

Herby Pop – the Perfect Snack
  • July 3rd, 2016
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Herby Pop – the Perfect Snack

When the founder of Herby Pop, Mellini Monique, first reached out to us, we were so taken with the cute name and amazing flavor range that we just had to...

Sencha Naturals – get your Green Tea Latte on!
  • June 30th, 2016
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Sencha Naturals – get your Green Tea Latte on!

Matcha has experienced an explosive popularity surge these last few years and it’s not surprising given all the health benefits and amazing flavor. Matcha is simply stone ground green tea,...

West Loop Salumi – Chicago Charcuterie
  • June 22nd, 2016
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West Loop Salumi – Chicago Charcuterie

We can’t get enough of this new addition to our cooler. Have you had salami made in Chicago’s West Loop before? Didn’t think so! Greg Laketek gave up his day...

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016
  • June 16th, 2016
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016

Father’s Day is right around the corner – this Sunday, June 19th, to be precise! Here are some ideas for a tasty day celebrating Dad: Great for Grilling: Smoke Daddy...

Roasted Rhubarb Preserves – Locking in that Spring Flavor
  • June 14th, 2016
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Roasted Rhubarb Preserves – Locking in that Spring Flavor

Rhubarb lovers rejoice – we’re excited to announce our newest preserve: Roasted Rhubarb! Our new Preservationist, Tracey, has been working hard to perfect this little jar of magic. We think...

Big Picture Farm = Where Happy Goats Create Magic
  • June 13th, 2016
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Big Picture Farm = Where Happy Goats Create Magic

Handmade in Vermont, these goat milk caramels are really something special. Their small scale, sustainable farm raises healthy, happy,  free range goats who produce the highest quality milk that is...

Meet Tracey – Our New Preservationist
  • June 7th, 2016
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Meet Tracey – Our New Preservationist

We’re thrilled to introduce our new preservationist Tracey. She started here last month, and comes to us with almost 10 years of kitchen experience, most of which has been at...

An Awesome Picnic Awaits
  • June 3rd, 2016
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An Awesome Picnic Awaits

We love a good picnic once the Summer weather kicks in, so we’ve put together a list of our favorite choices for your picnic hamper. Grab one of everything, call...

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