Local Products
Savor the flavors of the region with our locally crafted food products. Enjoy the rich, authentic flavors that only locally sourced ingredients can offer. Perfect for enhancing your meals or gifting to a fellow food lover, these products are a testament to the vibrant culinary heritage of our region. Support local farmers and food artisans while enjoying delicious, one-of-a-kind treats!

Alabama Peanut Producers Association
Dothan, AL
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) has been Turning Resources Into Results since 1957. The Association is committed to representing the interests of growers through a variety of promotions, research and educational programs. The Association is voluntarily funded by peanut growers and its program is directed by a board of 15 growers.

Alabama Sunshine
Fayette, AL
Since the mid-1970’s Alabama Sunshine has been planting, harvesting, and processing a variety of peppers to create a multitude of homegrown products!

Café La Tranquilidad
Auburn, AL
La Tranquilidad has been owned and cared for by our family for 35 years. In addition to a coffee farm, La Tranquilidad is also the family home, where all three of Don Martin and Doña Diana’s sons were raised. The sons have all since left Guatemala to pursue other dreams with families of their own, but remain an active part of the business and visit home as often as they can. Our coffee represents this, as well as our passion to share our love of Guatemala with everyone we meet.

Chimney Sauces
Auburn, AL
Blending sweet and spicy tastes from Asia, mango flavors from the Caribbean, and smokey Habaneros, Jalapeno, and Ghost peppers from the Tex-Mex regions; the founders created three unique sauces.. Chimney Sauces unique, sweet smokey, spicy flavors are the perfect companion to most every food. The spicy finish will not disappoint with a heat intensity based on the pepper base. ”Take the Leap” with Chimney Habanero, Chimney Jalapeno, or Chimney Ghost.

Coach’s Yella Sauce
Auburn, AL
“Coach,” as everyone calls him, got his start in high school football in Alabama in 1975. With Years of “research”, Coach developed a taste for barbecue that was uniquely his. Unable to find the perfect sauce, he took matters into his own hands. Coach has been making his Yella Sauce just like this since 1980. Tangy, sweet, and just a little bit of spice is just the way he likes it.
Coach’s World Famous Yella Sauce is the best choice for anything grilled or smoked. Pork, chicken, or ribs (our favorite)!

Fairhope Snack Company
Fairhope, AL
Ryan “Mule” Mueller, an Auburn grad, started making his mom’s trail mix recipe (with a few secret tweaks) commercially in 2018 and Fairhope Snack Company was born. Today, he is selling Mule Mix in over 70 locations in 7 states.

Flaps 20 Sauces & Rubs
Mobile, AL
Flaps 20 Sauce & Rubs was started in 2017 & is a Veteran owned & family operated business. Travis Patterson & his wife Caray are both competition pit masters who between them have 60 top 10 calls, 2 Reserve Grand Champions, & Caray finished 4th in the World Steak Championship.

Heavenly Candy Brittle Co.
Phenix City, AL
Owners, Kathy & Lennie Currington, were making several road trips to see their son in college. They began looking for the perfect road trip snack… BRITTLE! They bought from several stores but were told it is seasonal and limited on where to find it. They had a friend, John “Moose” Venable, share his recipe. After several months of practice, they started selling it in 2014. John has since passed away. They take honor in continuing his well known brittle.

Hornsby Farms
Auburn, AL
From farm to table, each fruit and vegetable is grown and hand picked by the Hornsby family.

Kudzu Hill Handmade
Auburn, AL
The products we create are from a limited number of quality ingredients including essential oils, soy wax, natural micas and powders, and phthalate-free, safe fragrance oils.
A handful of simple ingredients. A few simple designs. An earth-friendly approach. Our products provide a sense of simple comfort and wellbeing every day, for everybody.

4th Street Cheese Straws & Treats
Opelika, AL
This cherished cheese straw recipe has its roots in Tuscumbia, Alabama, where it was the star of Nana’s legendary Christmas parties. Her homemade cheese straws became so beloved that guests often begged for more, inspiring her to bake and sell them during the holidays. Today, the recipe is brought to life by two lifelong best friends, whose shared passion for bringing people together has made these cheese straws a true celebration of flavor and connection. With every bite, it’s clear why they’re known as “Dang delicious!”

Jesse’s Girls Honey
Auburn, AL
Jesse’s Girls Honey is a local raw honey. The “girls” are Jesse’s female bees that must visit 2 million flowers to produce 1lb of honey.

Mama’s Secret Cookies
Opelika, AL
For 3 generations, this melt in your mouth recipe was baked for personal family functions. In February, Mama decided to share them with the community.
Ya best be careful when eatin’ Secrets ’cause the fine white suga’ will tell on you!

Priester’s Pecans
Fort Deposit, AL
Priester’s Pecans is a family-owned company specializing in delicious old-fashioned, farm fresh gifts like pecan desserts, pecan candies, pecan pies, cakes, and bulk pecans. As pecan suppliers and candy makers for over 7 decades, our Gourmet Pecan Pies, Gift Tins, Baskets and Candies have delighted countless families.

Smokehouse Crackers
Albertsville, AL
Robert & and Lynn Entrekin have been culinary competitors since the 1990s. Their love of food and huge competitive spirit fueled the creation of Spices Smokehouse Catering, the makers of Smokehouse Crackers. Smokehouse Crackers was officially established as a stand-alone product in 2017 after Lynn discovered how popular they were with their catering clients. She never dreamed a recipe shared by a friend many years ago would become a popular snack sold all across the US and beyond.

That Sweet Southern Heat
Opelika, AL
Based in Alabama, That Sweet Southern Heat was founded on a passion for sharing amazing flavors with others. Our recipe started in a humble kitchen and is now in kitchens and stores across the country. Our mission is to bring premium culinary experiences to people and celebrate Southern Cuisine!

Toomer’s Coffee
Opelika, AL
Returning to the US in 2002 after nearly a decade of overseas missionary life and service in Central and South America, Sandy and Trish Toomer opened up a coffee shop in Opelika

Uncle Keith’s Red Sauce
Opelika, AL
Born out of a date night idea, Uncle Keith’s Red Sauce has been the center of many family gatherings and tailgates. Our salsa got its start in a tiny kitchen in Alabama, but is big on flavor to share when you gather few or many . Uncle Keith’s Red Sauce was named by a darling girl that we would eat it morning, noon, and night! We sure hope you will think it is the best darn salsa you’ve ever eaten, too! “It’s good, y’all!”

Wickles
Dadeville, AL
This 90-year old recipe was kept secret until 1998! The custom blend of spices and fresh ingredients adds an exciting new taste you have never experienced before.
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Phone: 334-329-7100
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