Asheville Tea Company Asheville Tea Company crafts farm to teacup blends for a vibrant taste of our region. Their mission is to redefine how teas are sourced and enjoyed by partnering with small, regional farmers who utilize sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices. Woman-owned.

 Bertie County Peanuts Since 1915, this now 4th generation family business, located in Windsor, NC had been producing peanuts. Surrounded by beautiful waterways, creating a perfect rich fertile, sandy soil just right for growing some of the best peanuts in the country.

Big Spoon Roasters Inspired by his time in the Peace Corps in Zimbawe, co-founder Mark Overbay began roasting peanuts for butters in his kitchen in Durham, NC in 2010. Mark and co-founder Megan began selling their nut-butters in 2011 and the rest is history. Delicious, roasted, nut-buttery history.

Bone Suckin' Sauce Phil Ford (not the basketball player), a real estate appraiser and father of four in Raleigh, North Carolina, developed his sauce around 1987 while trying to copy his mother’s recipe for a western North Carolina-style barbecue sauce. The resulting fat-free, fragrant blend includes: tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, molasses, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, onions, garlic, peppers, natural hickory smoke, natural spices and salt.

Bourbon Barrel Foods Established in 2006 in Louiville, KY as the U.S.’s only soy sauce microbrewery, Bourbon Barrel Foods has become a cornerstone in both the bourbon and gourmet foods industries. All of Bourbon Barrel Foods’ products incorporate innovative uses of bourbon barrels and are crafted with care in small batches.

Bruce Julian Heritage Foods Over the years Bruce Julian (son of Milton, nephew to Bruce), a haberdasher from North Carolina, had been on a quest to create the perfect Bloody Mary and he nailed it with his award winning mix! In 2014 Bruce Julian Bloody Mary Mix was introduced! 

Bull City Pepper Co.Bull City Pepper Co. was founded in 2017 by four friends that grew up in RTP, NC area. Their small batch sauces are created with seedlings in Durham, NC, fully grown in Cedar Grove, NC and hand-bottled in small batches.

 Butterfields BudsMaintaining a 90 year old tradition, Butterfields Buds are handmade in large copper kettles in the traditional way. Since 1924, master confectioners have been overseeing the candy making from their Nashville, NC base.

Cottage Lane KitchenCottage Lane, hidden in the heart of Chapel Hill, NC where the same family have lived since 1922, is the home of CLK and it's fantastic family recipes, quality ingredients and award-winning sauces and relishes. Woman-owned business.

 Counter Culture CoffeeSince their founding in 1995, Counter Culture has been a relentless pursuit of coffee perfection through a dedication to real environmental, social, and fiscal sustainability and a commitment to creating cutting-edge coffee people. Roasted in Hillsborough, NC

Lady EdisonLady Edison sources whole hogs exclusively from the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association and is committed to using all parts of each pasture-raised hog, promotin traditional, sustainable farming practices, are third-party Animal Welfare Approved and certified non-GMO. Lady Edison hogs are a heritage cross of Berkshire, Chester White, and Duroc and are raised 100% on pasture. GOOD FOOD award winner. Chapel Hill and Boone, NC

Dewey's BakeryFounded in downtown Winston-Salem, NC during the Great Depression in 1930, Dewey's became known for thin, crisp Moravian Cookies, originally created by immigrants who journeyed Winston-Salem in the 1700’s from the European kingdom of Moravia. They quickly became a worldwide favorite and holiday tradition.

Dr. Pete's Gourmet MixesDr. T. A. Peterson, known as Dr. Pete to his patients, was reared in the sleepy south Georgia town of Ailey. As much as Dr. Pete loved his practice of medicine, he equally loved the art of cooking, spending hours creating and preparing wonderful dishes. In 1985, his daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Joel Coffee, began bottling some of his recipes, and selling them to the public under the "Dr. Pete's" label. 

Elaine O'Neill (artist)For textile collage artist Elaine O’Neil, life is a collection of experiences that inspires her the way that breathing new life into found fabrics does.  Creating from her home studio in Hillsborough, NC, Elaine is a master at “connecting pieces of the heart” through her art.

French Broad ChocolatesIn 2012, Dan and Jael’s dream of becoming bean-to-bar chocolate makers was realized, and they opened French Broad Chocolate Factory & Tasting Room on Buxton Avenue in Asheville. Intent on nurturing connections to the source, FBC began sourcing cacao from trusted farmers and transforming it into fine chocolate, which we continue to this day.

Ginny O'sCrafted from a family recipe dating to when Ginny's family built the historic Oakview estate in Raleigh, NC. Ginny has since perfected that recipe  and this Southern specialty has been shared all over the world (they've been served on Air Force One and featured on "Oprah") Raleigh, NC

Gullah GourmetIn an homage to the Gullah people and culture founder Deborah Nelson grew up with in the low-country of South Carolina, she created her line of mixes to share these unique flavors with you at home. Charleston, SC 

Hatteras Saltworks After being stationed at Hatteras Inlet in the Coast Guard, Brian and his family fell in love with Hatteras Island, NC. The remoteness of the island provides the perfect environment for their solar ovens, the best method of reducing salt water for mineral retention, texture and flavor to capture the pure essence of the source. 

Heritage PuzzleFeaturing original artwork and unique prints, manufactured in Winston-Salem, NC.

Lowcountry LinensDesigner/Artist/Founder Millie Burke creates beautiful hand-painted, hand-stamped designs with vibrant colors, inspired by her life in Charleston and Hilton Head, SC

Mother Shuckers SauceBorne from a love of oysters and seafood and inspired by a local "Down East" oyster bar, Mother Shuckers was created by a mother and son team wanting to share their love of coastal flavors. Now, they're serving it in their own restaurant in Columbia, SC and sharing it here! 

Mrs. Ruth's JamsWhat started as a way to keep her husband supplied with strawberry jam has blossomed into a full-fledged business, drawing on local farms and produce to bring her artisanal jams to customers world-wide. Raleigh, NC

Old School BrandAs a hobby, David Hinson became fascinated with antique food production methods and equipment back in the 1980’s after purchasing a farm in his hometown of Albemarle, North Carolina/ He was hooked on the idea of recreating authentic tasting foods with pure ingredients, “prepared in the ways passed down from ‘The Old School.’” Albemarle, NC

Outer Banks GranolaOne day granola met trail mix and voila! Family owned and operated. made in small-batches with ingredients you can pronouce.

Postre CaramelsHusband and wife team Jamie and Joe started their "Postre" (postre means dessert in Spanish- a nod to Jamie's heritage) journey as a dessert item in their restaurant in Washington State. After moving to Asheville, NC they began selling in local markets in 2014. Each caramel product they produce represents true craftsmanship and high-quality ingredients that are either organic or locally sourced and include absolutely no preservatives.

Roots and BranchesRoots & Branches is a family-owned and operated artisanal bakery located in Asheville, North Carolina. Since 2011 they have been crafting small-batch handmade crackers and flatbreads utilizing real food, high-quality ingredients and meticulous baking techniques.

San Giuseppe Salami Co.Drawing from their Italian heritage, Giacomo and Laura Santomauro started an Italian market in central NC, using a borrowed deli slicer from his dad's deli in Long Island. In 2007 recognizing a larger need for quality Italian meats, San Giuseppe Salami Co was launched. Named for the birthplace of Giacomo's mother, these truly Italian recipes capture the essence of Italian taste and cuisine. Elon, NC

Stick CandlesInspired by nature, hand-poured beeswax candles are created from molds of real branches. Each candle is unique. Highlands, NC

The Write Occassion CalligraphyOwner and designer Lori began her career as a calligrapher, specializing in weddings and special events. Expanding her line to notecards and then towels, each design is her own and perfectly charming. Charlotte, NC

Vivian HowardAward-winning chef, television host, and author Vivian Howard celebrates the foodways of the south, Put-Ups takes a modern approach to traditional flavors that help you elevate dishes as easily as a slather or rub. Born in Deep Run, NC, to tobacco and hog farming parents, Vivian upbringing was steeped in the food traditions of her neighbors. After honing her culinary skills under esteemed chefs in New York City, Vivian returned home to Eastern North Carolina to open her first restaurant, Chef & the Farmer, in Kinston in 2005. Vivian and her restaurants have won numerous accolades, including her selection as a five-time James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. She is the host of the award-winning documentary television series, A Chef’s Life, that celebrates eastern North Carolina food traditions.