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..

Here's my latest J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box. 

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.

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



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!

I've been a bit under the weather - and traveling - so apologies for the lack of posts. But nothing cheers me up more than a new box from J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile. So, let's see what we have this month.



Hand Sanitizer Spray from Rock Bottom Soap Co.

Sugar Cubes from Storied Goods

Berry Brigade Tea from Skirted Soldier

Halfway Homemade Massaman Curry from Vegetable Kingdom

Mountain Print from Hippie's Daughter

Red Corn Grits from Deep Roots Milling
 

Have you tried any of these products before? I love Hippie's Daughter, and I'm excited to check out the others!

Check out this month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile Subscription Box for May.

Beer Mustard from Crookeed Condiments: These mustards are made in Asheville, NC from local Highland Brewing Company Beers and whole mustard seeds. They are delicious on sandwiches, added to dressings and marinades, or served with your favorite charcuterie items. The Saint Terese's Ale has a touch of horseradish, the Oatmeal Porter has a rich, full bodied flavor, and the Gaelic Ale has a touch of sweetness.

Kettle Corn from Scragglepop: Founded in Huntington, West Virginia. This sweet, salty, and crunchy popcorn pairs the simple ingredients of salt, sugar, and oil perfectly to create a treat for your sweet tooth!

Dried Mushrooms from Hernshaw Farms: George Patterson started Hernshaw Farms in 2018 using reclaimed mine land. His business has been very successful. These dried varieties are delicious and are great to have in the pantry to add flavor to your meals. Rehydrate in stock and add to soups, stews, and sauces. Three varieties: Lions Mane, Oysters, or a mushroom Medley, which include Lions Mane, Oyster and Shiitake.

Toilet Elixir from Turdcules: Somewhere in the wilderness, there’s a gristly man harnessing the power of wood and steel to bring warmth and light to his world. He’s powerful, bearded and his sh*t doesn’t stink. While we hold no remedy for weak grips and smooth upper lips, Turdcules’ Log Splitter Toilet Elixir will shower your olfactory receptor neurons with the sweet aroma of leather, hard-work and coniferous trees.

Chocolate Caramels from Postre: From pure organic cane sugar to locally sourced cream and organic cultured butter, every bit of caramel that leaves our kitchen is proudly hand-crafted using traditional methods and the purest ingredients.

... Plus a soap I need to open!

Lost Creek Farm recently produced a subscription box: Farm & Forage Provisions Box.

Experience the Abundance of Appalachia: When you subscribe to the Farm and Forage Provisions Box, you’ll experience story-rich mountain cuisine at home with a quarterly selection of seasonal products from the Lost Creek Farm Kitchen. The box will feature a rotating selection of pantry items and homemade snacks from storied recipes, as well as original artwork and farmer’s-and-forager’s-choice special surprises. The items are made from ingredients grown or foraged at Lost Creek Farm and other small family-owned farms in the community. This experience from Lost Creek Farm is exclusive to our Table22 members.



Sample box may include:

-Lost Creek Farm’s storied communion wafers
-Shelf-stable seasonal items – WV-grown cornmeal, dried heritage apples, and more
-Sweet treats from Lost Creek Farm’s collection of family recipes – black-walnut brittle, sorghum cookies, and more
-Seasonal fruit spread or sweet syrup – Lost Creek Farm’s Bourbon-sage apple butter, shagbark hickory syrup, sassafras syrup, and more
-Spice rubs or pickling mixes blended by hand in the Lost Creek Farm kitchen
-A pack of Mike’s own original block-print greeting cards featuring seasonally-inspired, hand-carved designs

All Lost Creek Farm members also receive:
-A Quarterly Unboxing Video featuring the stories behind the Farm and Forage Provisions and recipe ideas for items in the box
-First to know about future membership offerings
  

This box is seasonal, so just four times a year. And it focuses on great things coming from the farm. It is bit on the pricey end, at $125. 



This box contained Momaw Betty's Communion Wafers, Rosemary-Sumac Shortbreads, Shagbark Hickory Sweet Syrup, Wild Allium Powder, Hand-Printed Blockprint Notecards, Pickled Beet Spices, Heirloom Seeds, and Aunt Floda's Dumpling Mix. 

I've already dug into the communion wafters and shortbreads, but I'm going to need to do a bit more research on the spices and dumpling mix. Suggestions? Let me know! 

My subscription box just came in this week - let's look and see what we got:

Mud & Maker - Flower Frog
Turn any vase into a jar! Ceramic discs are punched out to allow for fresh floral ((or dried, either would work)) stems to be arranged over any jar or vessel.

Tait Farm Foods - Thumbprint Cookie Mix
Thumbprint Cookies are a timeless holiday cookie and our Thumbprint Cookie Mix makes whipping up a batch something that happens in no time at all! The name 'thumbprint' comes from the fact that you use your "thumb" to make an indentation into each ball of shortbread-like dough. The indentation is then filled with your favorite Tait Farm Foods jam, preserve or conserve. This is one cookie that the entire family can create together at holiday time or any time! 1 lb. ​

Southern City Flavors - Strawberry Jam
This delicious jam is bursting with flavor of homegrown strawberries.

Charleston Bee Works - Hare Candle
Made with beeswax from Parsons, West Virginia’s mountain honey bees. These gorgeous candles are hand poured in Charleston, West Virginia. Available in Hare, Wood Grain, and Taper Pair.

Scamps - Milk Chocolate Toffee
Warm, rich, buttery toffee hand broken and enveloped in a traditional Swiss milk chocolate. Located in the idyllic village of Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Each bite is a marriage made in sweet heaven.

Mama Geraldine's - Pimento Cheese Fries  
Savory Classic Cheese Straws with Smoked Paprika and a hint of Olive.