Maine Homestead began in 2011 with a bag of cucumbers from the founder’s grandfather’s garden, leading to the creation of homemade Bread & Butter pickles. This sparked a passion for preserving fresh ingredients, and by 2012, the founder had secured a commercial food producer’s license and launched the business. With the support of family, including offering space for a commercial kitchen, M...
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Dare to be Different Foods
FAMILY RECIPES TRANSFORMED INTO LOW CARB DELIGHTS
What started as a cookbook and catering gig turned into a large scale frozen product business, virtually overnight. Robin Jemal first turned her Dare to Be Different cookbook into a catering business and now sells her frozen products in over 200 stores. Her recipes have been tried and tested for over 10 years.
OUR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
We got our start back in 2012 when Robin Jemal began creating gourmet kosher me...
Hot Crispy Oil
It was March 2020 when COVID-19 shook the world. A 43 year old family restaurant in Upstate New York closed it's doors for what seemed at that time to only be temporarily...Fast forward a couple months and this closure was becoming more apparent to be permanent in nature and thus Hot Crispy Oil was born. Influences from around the world and hours under Covid lockdown led to a recipe. What started as a recipe for friends and family created in a shuttered kitchen, began taking on a life of it&...
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Lusty Monk
Why the Monks Were Lusty
In medieval Europe, there was a belief that spicy foods could "warm the blood" and lead to lustful tendencies. Spicy foods were thought to have aphrodisiac qualities, including mustard. As a result, a few very strict orders of monks were forbidden to eat mustard, lest they fall prey to carnal desires. Other monasteries embraced mustard-making and turned it into an art form. We salute these “lusty monks,” and in that grand tradition, w...
Marchesi di San Giuliano
The Marchesi di San Giuliano estate, located in the foothills of Mount Etna between Catania and Siracusa, has been owned by the Castello di San Giuliano family for over 800 years. Today the 22-acre estate is managed by Giulia di San Giuliano and her father. Their land is blessed with uniquely fertile volcanic soil, particularly suited for organically growing citrus groves, avocados, mangos and olive trees. Trees planted in the early 1800s are still bearing fruit! San Giuliano make marmalades ...
Middle Brook Mill
Middle Brook Mill, a women-owned and operated stone grist mill in Jefferson, NY, is dedicated to bringing back the rich traditions of heritage and ancient grains. Their commitment to sustainable agriculture and traditional stone milling results in nutrient-rich, flavorful flours and grain products that honor both history and health.
MUSH
MUSH was whipped up by Ashley in 2015 because she was on a hunt for real, simple eats that could keep up with a busy life. Starting from scratch at local markets, MUSH quickly became a go-to for ready-to-eat oats that are all about health without the hassle. They keep it real with straightforward, nutritious ingredients that are good for your body and keep you going strong. Now, MUSH is all about bringing you tasty, no-nonsense oats that fit right into your jam-packed days.
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Ploughgate Creamery
Marisa’s dairy journey began at 15 as a farmhand in Southern Vermont, eventually leading her to found Ploughgate Creamery at 23. She became one of the first producers to work with Jasper Hill Creamery, with her award-winning cheeses still produced today. In 2012, she expanded Ploughgate into cultured butter, focusing on small-batch, hand-crafted production. As demand grew, she partnered with Mike Scheps of Maplebrook Farm in 2022 to expand while maintaining the brand’s artisan qua...
Purposefuel
A delicious tasting guilt-free snack...
It's hard to count the number of times we've been stuck with a bag of horrible tasting health snack we decided to try, and we've tried a lot of them. With a penchant for snacking throughout the day, it became increasingly important to find healthy options that tasted good.
After years spent working in healthcar...
Red Jacket Orchards
Our History
Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State along the rolling hills of Seneca Lake, Red Jacket Orchards has mastered the art of harvesting and pressing premium fruits and juices! Three generations of the Nicholson family have grown apples and summer fruits, including berries, currants, cherries, peaches, plums, and the largest apricot orchard on the East Coast...