Take a look at all the goodies in this month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box. J.Q. DICKINSON SALT-WORKS
Craft Cocktail Salt
Solar evaporated and hand harvested in the mountains of WV this cocktail salt will brighten the flavor of any cocktail.

KEEPWELL VINEGARS
White Soy Sauce
Made in Maryland by artisan vinegar makers. The soy beans are not toasted before fermenting. Use as a dipping sauce.

LITTLE SEED FARM
Goat Milk Soap
This soap is formulated for sensitve skin using only organic and natural ingredients. Made in east Tennessee.

CROOKED CONDIMENTS
Beer Mustard
This mustard is made in Western NC from local beer. It is great on sandwiches, sausage, or serve with charcuterie.

SOW THE MAGIC
Forget-Me-Not Seed Balls
It's time to plant flowers! These handy seed balls make it easy. People with disabilities work to make these in Asheville, NC.

BLIND TIGER
Lavender French 75 Mix
Made in Western PA this delicious drink is great on its own or add it to gin or vodka as a mixer. Refreshing!

Take a look at all the goodies in this month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box.

HERITAGE VIRGINIA MILLS
Cornbread mix
Organic, stone ground grains are in this easy to make cornbread mix. Owned and operated by a multigenerational family in SW Va.

MOUNTAIN TABLE
Coffee
This coffee is organically grown, fairly traded, and locally roasted with care in Renick, WV.

ROUTE 11 POTATO CHIPS
Dill Pickle Chips
Kettle cooked chips with a tangy dill pickle flavor. Made in Mount Jackson, VA

MOM BLAKEMAN'S
Kentucky Cream Candy
This delicious candy is made with a centuries old recipe where the sugar is pulled on a hook to develop the unique texture.

BROOKSTONE SOAPS
Body Butter
Made in Ona, WV from natural ingredients and nigari from J.Q. Dickinson to add extra minerals and extreme moisturizing.

OH, LITTLE WREN
Wood Magnets
These precious magnets are laser engraved in Virginia with unique designs to add décor to your home or office.

Here is what we received in this month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box:

YALL SAUCE
Tennessee Jezebel Sauce
Yall Sauces are keeping old southern recipes aline. This is made from orange marmalade, sorghum, mustard & horseradish.

EVELYN'S ELEGANT EDIBLES
Cherry Almond Biscotti Mix
Easy to make and perfect with a cup of coffee. Dink 'em on in! Made in Pennsylvania

APPALACHIAN CHOCOLATE CO
Salted Milk Chocolate Bar
Made from bean to bar in the eastern panhandle of WV this decious bar is salted with our own J.Q. Dickinson Salt

FEELING SMITTEN
Exfoliating Sugar Cubes
These cubes are great in the shower or the bath. They naturally exfoliate your skin while moisturizing. Made in Asheville, NC

HIGHLAND RIDGE
Dish Towel
This soft and absorbant dish towel will freshen up your kitchen. Hand designed and printed in the mountains of East Tennessee.

MYTHICAL MEAT
Meat stick
This company loves mythical creatures and high quality meat snacks. High protein and low in sugar. Made in Pennsylvania.

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UNCLE FRANKIE'S
Tomato Basil Sauce
This fresh tasting sauce will perk up your next pasta dish or casserole. Made in WV. Contains cheese.

CHOCOLATE MOONSHINE CO
Boozy Snacks
These snacks are delicious with an infusion of spirits.Made in Pennsylvania

SUGAR PLUM
Maple Brown Sugar Veggie Seasoning
This is a great seasoning for brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and winter squash. Sprinkle on a few minutes before serving.

MAGNOLIA MIXES
Sugar Cookie Mix
Perfect for the season. An easy process for delicious cookies. Gluten free-Made in northern Alabama

ALLEGHENY TREENWARE
Cherry Salt Spoon
This tiny spoon is sized well for salt and other condiments. Made by former coal miners in Grafton, WV

STARFANGLED PRESS
Happy Winter Greeting Card
Original art and letter press printed this card will warm your soul. Designed and printed in Brevard, NC.

Here's my newest J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box for November! HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARM
Vidalia Onion Steak Sauce
This sauce is made in the mountains of north Georgia from Vidalia onions. Great on steak, chicken or pork.

DAVIS & DAVIS
Soup Mix
This easy soup mix is great to have when you need a quick meal. Delicious and filling! Made in central PA

TEAYS VALLEY
Peanut Butter Fudge
This mix is made in Teays Valley, WV and can be made into peanut butter fudge or peanut butter balls. Perfect for the holidays

FORKIN' GOOD NUTS
Spiced Peanut Snack
These delcious peanuts are a great snack to have around. Made by chefs Peter and Sharon Daniel in PA.

APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL
Fragrant Mist
Appalachian Botanical grows lavender in WV on former mine land. They have created a line of natural botanicals. Use this on your skin, linens, or as a room spray.

SILVER MARKET Co
Lip Balm
A natural, plant based skin care company in WV. This lipbalm soothes and moisturizes. Great for winter!

Here's my latest J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box: TORCHBEARER SAUCES
Garlic Sauce
This versatile sauce is made in Mechanichurg, PA. Use as a marinade; drizzle onto a pizza; add to mashed potatoes; use as a salad dressing.

TAIT FARM FOODS
Pumpkin Butter
Tis the season for pumpkin! This pumpkin butter is made in Central PA. Stir into pancake batter, spread on toast, add to a marinade for pork

COREATS
Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix
Yummy pumpkin bread mix! Gluten free. So simple. Made in Ambridge, PA. Great to keep on hand for a quick sweet.

JUST A JAR
Letterpress card
This greeting card is a hand printed woodcut on a letterpress. The artistic design is playful and beautiful. From Marrietta, OH.

WHITETAIL LANE FARM
Bubble Bath Scoops
These whimsical scoops are for a bubble bath. Made from goat milk. Dissolve in your bath water and sit back and enjoy. From Central PA.

ANDOR PEPPERS
Hot Honey
Aji Limon peppers, along with red and green serrano peppers infuse WV honey. Perfect on a grilled cheese, pork chops or added to a marinade. Made in Preston County, WV from local peppers.

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Sugar Bottom Farm - Beeswax Wrap
Eric Grandon is a veteran who turned to beekeeping as a transition from oversseas service. He uses the beeswax for these handy, sustainable wraps. WV 

Wild Wick Candle Co - Soy Candles
These natural soy candles are hand poured in WV. They are long burning. The lids make a nice touch to extinguish. 

Old Mule BBQ - Apple BBQ Sauce
This delicious bbq and dipping sauce is made in the mountains of NC from local apples. Slather on your ribs, pork chops, or dip chicken tenders into it and enjoy! 

Seven Sisters Tea - Infruition Sparkling Tea
This tea is made in Asheville, NC from fruit and yerba mate tea. The sparkling characteristic adds a refreshing note to it. 

WE Made - Biscuit Mix
WE Made is a nonprofit social enterprise that gives people with disabilities and other barriers to employment a chance to get into the workforce. Fach bag is signed by the employee that packaged it. 

JQ Dickinson Salt-Works - Heirloom Salt
JQD makes salt from an underground ancient sea. Solar evaporated and hand harvested. 7th generation salt makers in southern WV. This finishing salt is great to season your food just before eating.

Here's my latest J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box! This cute key ring is made from an actual penny, and hand embossed with the mountains. Made in the foothills of upstate South Carolina.

Summer is wonderful but our insect friends like it too! This natural spray is made from citronella, cactus and cedar to keep them away. Made in Staunton, VA

Maple syrup is the best. Candy made from maple syrup is even better. This cute lolli comes from Brantview Maple farm in western Pennsylvania.

Mimi is a grandma turned baker. These soft pretzels can be made with beer, club soda or hard cider. A great summer snack. Made in Hendersonville, NC.

This drink concentrate is great to keep in the frig for a quick beverage, to quench that summer thirst. Made in Chatanooga, TN. Beef jerky is a great snack, full of protein and lots of flavor. Made deep in the mountains of North Carolina.

Here's this month's subscription box:

Mama Geraldine's Cookies
These bite sized treats are made in the mountains of north Georgia. Eat as a snack or serve as a crunchy addition to ice cream.

Cherry Orchard Foods - Dessert Mix
This dessert mix is very versatile. It can be used as a pie filling, fruit dip, or mousse. Made in the foothills of the Appalachians in North Carolina by a Vietnam veteran.

Herbert's Wine Jelly
Herbert's makes their jellies from locally grown and produced fruit and wines. A family business located near Charlottesville, VA.

Highland Ridge Décor - Tea Towel
A father daughter duo makes home products in East Tennessee. This tea towel is the perfect addition to a summer kitchen.

Rock Bottom Soap Co - Bourbon Goat Milk Soap
Rock Bottom's bath products are made with their nubian goat milk right on the farm. Goat milk is great for retaining the natural oils in your skin. Made in eastern Kentucky

Piemonte Provisions - Virginia Peanut Butter
This natural peanut butter is made from Virginia peanuts by Fabian and Sandra in Floyd County, VA. Taste the difference!

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Evelyn's Elegant Edibles - Essential Spice Mix - This spice is great on pork, chicken, or tofu. Use as a marinade or breading. Evelyn bases her recipes on those of her Greek grandmother. Made in PA.

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Village Eating House - Marvelous Poppy Seed Sauce
This sauce comes from an old Amish recipe and is all-natural, handcrafted, gluten-free, an vegan. Extremely versatile and can enhance any dish! Made in State College, PA.

Larry's Awesome Sauce - Zesty/Sriracha Honey Mustard
Larry's Awesome Sauces based in Fairmont, West Virginia makes, well, awesome sauces! This sauce is great on egg rolls, chicken, burgers, hot dogs, wings, and more. 

Brambles and Bergamot - Crocheted Dish Cloth
100% cotton crocheted cloth from Brambles and Bergamot in West Virginia. Can be machine washed and dried and are great for doing dishes or cleaning up around the house

Hitchcock Paper Co. - Into the Mountains
This stationary boutique out of Occoquan, VA produces beautiful, high-quality paper products from a wide range of artists and small businesses. 

Smoke Camp Crafts - Apple Elderberry Jelly
Made by a farm-based business in WV focused on preserving biodiversity and empowering community members. This jam isn't only delicious, but also boosts your immune system!

Daniel's Maple Syrup - 1/2 Pint Syrup Jug
100% pure WV maple syrup containing natural vitamins and minerals from WV family-owned maple syrup business with over 25 years of production.

What's in this month's subscription box?! 

APPALACHIAN GOLD
Mama's Meat Sauce
Born out of a partnership with Y'all Company out of Winston-Salem. Handcrafted with ingredients grown in WV. Great paired with any meat.

EAST WHEELING CLAY-WORKS
5-inch Saucer
A family-owned ceramic studio in Wheeling, WV. Can be used as a coaster, spoon rest, jewelry dish, bread dipping oil dish, sauces, etc. 

HERITAGE HOMESTEAD
Freeze Dried Ice Cream
Heritage River Cottage and Homestead makes freeze dried treats in WV. Quick and east no-mess treat for any age. 

SARILLA
Sparkling Tea
This lightly carbonated organic fair-trade tea blended with fresh flavors. A great low-calorie solution.

ROOT & BRANCH PAPER CO.
Mini Spiral Notebook
This all women owned is based in Asheville, NC. Small batch stationary made entirely in the USA, inspired by nature. 

DAVIS & DAVIS GOURMET FOODS
Sensational Skillets
This company is in Knoxville, TN and handmade with the earth in mind. Great quick and easy dinner solution made in PA, served in 30 min. or less. Low sodium, no artificial colors or flavors. Add your own protein or follow directions on the package.
  

Here's this month's Appalachian Mercantile goodie box!

TIPSY ROOS - Bourbon BBQ Sauce
BUI is their motto. BBQing under the influence! This sauce is excellent on pork, beef, chicken or tofu. Made by WV veterans.

BLIND TIGER - Bees Knees Cocktail Mixer
This unique mixer makes a delicious cocktail. You can add your favorite spirit, or not, and some ice. Made in Erie, LA

SWEET G's BAKERY - Drinking Pretzels
Pennsylvania is known for making the best pretzels and these are no exception. they make a great snack. Enjoy

APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL - Lavender & Sage Massage & Bath Oil
The lavender for this oil is grown on former mineland in WV. the oil is blended with sage oil and other natural ingredients. Relax.

EARTH & ANCHOR - Face Mask
This mask is great for men and women. Made in rural Kentucky from natural ingredients. 2-3 applications per tube.

MAGNOLIA MIXES - Lemon Pound Cake
This delicious lemon pound cake is easy to prepare and will please everyone at the table. Allergen free. Made in Birmingham, Al..

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J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works: Ramped Up Ranch - Our Salt-Works Spice Blends are the ideal kitchen helper and dish perfecter, created from our deep love of cooking. Available in 5 flavors Ramped Up Ranch, Appalachian Za'atar, Allegheny Herb & Citrus, Smoky Mountain Rub, Blue Ridge Bagel.

Bluestone Mountain Farm: Popping Corn - This is delicious popping corn grown by Bluestone Mountain Farm in Hinton, WV. It is an heirloom, hull-less, variety. Paired with our popcorn salt it makes a great snack!

Shagbark Mill: Organic Beans - Shagbark Seed & Mill is a cooperative that supports local organic grain and bean growers in eastern OH. These pinto and black beans are staples for the pantry. Grown in the Americas for more than 8000 years, Black Beans are at the heart of Indigenous Foodways in South America, Cuba, and Central America. They offer loads of protein, fiber, magnesium, and anti-oxidants to every meal. Ohio grown, certified organic, vegan.

Back Pocket Provisions: Bloody Mary Mix - Made by Back Pocket Provision from Virginia grown ingredients these Bloody Mary mixes will make your cocktails extra special. Available in two flavors. Bloody Brilliant is made with fresh pressed tomatoes, horseradish and Worcestershire. Bloody Blue Ridge made in partnership with our friends at The Shack and Catbird Sauce Co this mix is rich, spicy, and tangy with a ton of umami. Delicious!

ThomasWork: Cherry Spreader - This beautiful cherry spreader is the perfect match to our cherry butter dish but can also be used with cheeses. It will quickly become a favorite utensil in your kitchen. 7"

Creekside Farm: Goat Milk Soap - Krista Duval raises goats and chickens on her farm in eastern OH. She makes the goat milk soaps by a traditional cold press method with only the purest essential oils and botanicals. Four fragrances: Coriander Lime, Citrus Clove, Cedar Sage and Lavender Rosemary.

My latest J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box contained the following:
 


Charleston Bee Works - Almond Biscotti Lotion Bar
Handmade with love in Charleston, West Virginia. This solid lotion bar is excellent for soothing and nourishing dry skin. Made of high quality ingredients and beeswax, these bars are an essential item for your carryall. A lovely addition to your bag, sink or bedside, simply warm between your hands and apply to areas of dry skin.

J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works - Salt & Pepper Peanuts
In partnership with Belmont Peanuts, these amazing hand cooked Virginia peanuts have a fresh, crunchy, crispy flavor. Available in three great flavors, Salted, Salt & Pepper, and Toffee Crunch.

Emily Ruth Prints - Swedish Style Dish Cloth
our surface patterns created using hand-carved stamps are folksy, fun, and perfectly imperfect. they are designed to accompany you in your daily life and hope to bring a sense of wonder and calm to your home.

Postre - Caramel Pop
Loved as much by adults as kids, this is the best lollipop you have ever had - full of rich caramel flavor. No junk, just organic cane sugar and sea salt.

Epic Pickle - Garlic Dill Pickle Spears
These pickles were made using a combo of whole and minced garlic, dill and peppercorns to add just the right flavor to cucumber chips and spears. Handcrafted in York County, Pennsylvania. 1 quart jar

Firsthand Coffee - Organic Coffee

My favorite monthly subscription box is here from J.Q. Dickinson. Let's see what we got this month:

Valente - Roasted Garlic and Basil Linguine
One of everyone’s favorites! This pasta really has the rich and subtle flavors of Italy. It’s the perfect combination of Italian basil and mellowed, slightly sweet roasted garlic. Make a homemade sauce of crushed tomatoes, olive oil, and grilled vegetables. Follow the recipe on the package or make your own.

Skirted Soldier - Cold Weather Gear Tea
This delicious herbal tea was made by The Skirted Soldier, which is a female veteran-owned operation that donates 10% to female veterans, specializing in hand-blended, loose tea.

Chocolat Inn - Coconut Milk Chocolate Bar 
45% Philippines Coconut Milk Chocolate Bar - Kablon Farms - Malah na Bulong

Route 11 - Yukon Gold Potato Chips
The season for these chips is usually from August through October, depending on the local growing season. Believe us, we wish we could make them year round, too. But to make the very best chips, we limit our local sources for the best Yukon Gold potatoes. If there's a chip with its own cult following, this is it. This cult includes the entire Route 11 chipping crew. We were the first chippers to ever make chips out of Yukon Gold potatoes. Our chipping competition tried to knock off what we were doing, but clearly with little understanding of what makes a Yukon Gold potato chip so delicious. It's the natural buttery flesh of the Yukon Gold potato, that make these chips go off the charts. ALL NATURAL. GLUTEN FREE.

Meadow Mountain Studio - Noel Card 
Laura Poulette lives and works on a farm in rural Kentucky. Her watercolors are influenced by nature. Each letter is a different seasonal plant. The Noel card is evergreens and red berries. They are great to have on hand for last minute needs and make a unique, artful way to communicate.

Keytone Steel Company - Mountain Ornament 
DIMENSIONS: All our ornaments average approximately 4-5" at their widest point, depending on the shape of the ornament. CARE INSTRUCTIONS: This ornament is made out of steel, so we recommend storing in a low moisture area. Because we use recycled steel, each piece will be unique and may have slight markings or patina.

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Out of This World Salsa - so excited to try this! What's your favorite way to use it?

Smoke Camp Crafts - love their jellies and interesting spice mixes.

Annie Mac Naturals - this vanilla lip balm will be a great gift! 

Take a look at all the goodies in this month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box.

Farm Life - Pear Jam (I almost typed pearl jam): This is SO delicious. Think applesauce, but pears! I'm eating it on top of greek yogurt right now.

Buffalo Bob's Jerky - Maple Duck Meat Sticks: Curious what duck jerky will be like!

Emily Ruth Prints - Dogwood Greeting Card: This is so cute; I don't know if I'll frame it or gift it

Pittsburgh Honey Co - Foaming Honey Cleanser: Very excited about this one

Clark & Hopkins - Virginia Pepper Sauce: I have SO much hot sauce that I do not really use - anyone want this one?

JQ Dickinson - Popcorn Salt: A classic

Take a look at all the goodies in this month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box. 

This month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile Subscription Box had a nice mix of goodies:

Epic Pickles - Spicy Okra: More well-known in southern cooking, these are a hidden veggie gem for us. Throw one in a Bloody Mary and enjoy!

J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works - Appalachian Za'atar: Our Salt-Works Spice Blends are the ideal kitchen helper and dish perfecter, created from our deep love of cooking. Available in 5 flavors Ramped Up Ranch, Appalachian Za'atar, Allegheny Herb & Citrus, Smoky Mountain Rub, Blue Ridge Bagel.

Olde Virdens - Red Hot Sprinkle: Olde Virden's Red Hot Sprinkle and Spicy Verde is a must have for your spice cabinet. From the farm to the bottle, Olde Virden's is dedicated to producing the cleanest pepper blend on the market. Completely free of additives or preservatives, this is an unforgettable seasoning crafted with just one natural ingredient: chili peppers. From your eggs in the morning to pizza at night, you will discover a million different uses.

Yep! Sauce - Muddy Creek Sauce: Our twist on Teriyaki! This soy-based sauce is a little spicy, a little sweet, and absolutely addicting. Great on chicken, pork, steak, and more!

The Appalachian Goat - Goat Milk & Lemongrass Lotion: Essential Journeys lotions are vitamin rich moisturizers that nourish your skin. Enriched with Goat's Milk, Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil and Grapeseed Oil, these natural botanicals help skin ward off the drying effects of the elements and retail moisture long after use. This zesty scent is uplifting and refreshing every time you use it and it is also Phthalate Free, Paraben Free, Not Tested on Animals, and Made in North Carolina.

Redwood Company - Great Outdoors Candle: Made with pure essential oils including Citronella and Cedarwood, two of the best insect repellent oils available, this is the perfect product to keep the pesky bugs at bay!