…idea that condiments should never be boring. According to this condiment centered company, in medieval Europe, there was a widespread belief that mustard was an aphrodisiac. As a result, some 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. This Asheville, NC company salute these “lusty monks,” and in that grand tradition, handcraft their mustard…

…n, and is GAP-4 certified for animal welfare. Mitchell Family Farm https://www.facebook.com/MitchellFarmBeef/ John Mitchell’s family has been living along the banks of the Holston River so long that the crook of the river in which their farm lies is known as Mitchell Bend. A seventh generation farmer in Blaine, Tennessee, John raises his cattle on open pasture and supplements their diet with corn from his own fields. RIVERPLAINS FARM riverplainsfa…

…disclaimer: Local is not synonymous with organic, pesticide-free, hormone-free, free range, humanely-raised, etc. If you’re looking for products that are sustainably produced, it’s a good idea to ask your vendor about the specific products to learn more. Clinton Farmers Market Thursdays, 9 am – 1 pm, mid-May – mid-October Clinton City Park, Downtown Clinton 110 S Charles G Seivers Blvd #136, Clinton, TN 37716 Contact: Kathy Chippendale, info@East…

…homemade sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and more that will please vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores as well as folks with allergies and other special dietary needs. Three Bears Coffee Company Jeff Scheafnocker, Owner info@threebearscoffee.com 865-309-4808 Three Bears Coffee Company is a coffee roasting operation devoted to offering coffees from the most conscientious growers in the world. We wholesale to retailers and restaurants as well as offer…

…th 100% soy wax and 100% cotton wicks, these are also: dye-free, phthalate-free, zinc-free, lead-free. In adorable Mason jars with rustic lids, they look just as great on display when they aren’t burning. sandor ellix katz wildfermentation.com Author and self-described fermentation revivalist Sandor Ellix Katz is on a mission to spread the good word of fermentation to the people. We were lucky enough to host him in July of 2012 and he spoke to a r…

…tastic benefits! “How do I apply for a job at the Co-op?” 1. See the posted job opening on this page. 2. Review the job description, if available. 3. Pick up an application at the Customer Service Desk or download one here. 4. Turn your completed application in at the Customer Service Desk. Right now, we are hiring for: Produce Department Coordinator Download an application here! FAQs  …

…bell County. BRIANA YABLONSKI – UNDER FOOT FARM, KNOX COUNTY underfootfarm.com We cultivate plants by focusing on soil and ecosystem health. By adding amendments such as compost and seaweed extracts, we help develop healthy soil which translates into healthy plants. Briana Yablonski began working on produce farms in 2014. Since then, she’s had the opportunity to work and learn on farms in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Minnesota, and Tennessee. Briana be…

…n acquire the skills they need to earn a living wage.This Nashville social enterprise is committed to growing in order to employ more women and have greater opportunities to share their products and stories of healing on a larger scale. ZenJenSkin www.zenjenskin.com ZenJenSkin is an anti-aging plant based facial care line inspired by nature, crafted with passion in Asheville, North Carolina. All ZenJenSkin products are created with powerful ingred…

…of dairy cows. Sequatchie Cove Farm cows are naturally raised on chemical-free pasture, and are not given antibiotics or hormones. Sweetwater Valley Farm, Philadelphia, TN sweetwatervalley.com Sweetwater Valley Farm produces a vast selection of farmstead cheddar cheeses. These all-natural cheeses are produced in modern facilities, while preserving the traditional methods of high-quality cheese making. This farmstead method of cheese making allows…

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