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Did you know that 20% of the population has issues digesting garlic and/or onions? And that it's almost impossible to find a salsa without onions? Mark Offerman, aka Mr. Saucy, Owner of the Saucy Company based out of Wilmington, North Carolina, makes onion-free and garlic-free salsa. Mark is changing the salsa game and is sharing his healthy, unique salsa with the people of North Carolina. Listen to this episode to hear his story, why his nickname is Mr. Saucy, learn about FODMAP diets, recipes, the best restaurant salsa in North Carolina, and more! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!  www.saucycompany.com

KLG Candies LLC was started in Karen's kitchen in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In 2006, after years of perfecting her secret family recipe for toffee, Karen decided to turn her favorite hobby into a business. That year, Chapel Hill Toffee made its retail debut at Southern Season, a specialty foods market in the heart of Chapel Hill. It's been a North Carolina favorite ever since. Karen's son Mark, who is now the President, joined KLG back in 2008 and we interviewed him for this episode! He shared the founding story, how he went from counting money to counting candy, what makes toffee different than other candy, how to make it, ingredients, where to buy it, and more! Did you know a donation from the sale of every box is made to Dina's Dynasty Ovarian Cancer Fund. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.chapelhilltoffee.com

Anytime is Penny time! Piedmont Pennies, a locally woman-owned business in Charlotte, North Carolina, is always cheesin! They make delicious pennies, oven-baked cheese snacks with simple, local ingredients, and a lot of love. Listen to this episode to hear about the origin story, Grandbetty's famous recipe, what's a penny, tips for business owners, ingredients, where to buy, and perfect pairings! Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.piedmontpennies.com

Royal Cheesecake and Varieties is a family-owned and family-run business out of North Carolina. They provide decadent desserts like fresh, homemade cheesecake, cupcakes, cookies, and pudding to the Triangle area. Listen to this episode to hear about their origin story, faith journey, what it means to be grandma-certified, tips for working with family, and for a special announcement. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! www.rcvcakes.com

Big Delicious Brand, a local business in North Carolina, provides award-winning dips and spreads with a southern flair! They make good hearty food in small batches -- so you don't have to. Look for the Big Delicious gold star and grab some today for your next party, tailgate, or... whatever strikes your fancy! Listen to this episode to hear Founder Jim Millican's story about how he developed his QVC "Big Find" Winner sausage dip, his fascinating entrepreneurial journey full of food innovations, and all available Big Delicious products. And more! Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.bigdelish.com

Cloister Honey makes unBEElievable honey out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Founders Joanne and Randall have won several top awards from Southern Living, Our State Magazine, and Charlotte Magazine. Their gourmet honey is so sweet and delicious, and they offer a wide variety of flavors. Everything from cinnamon to ghost pepper to sourwood. Listen to this episode to hear about their story, how honey is made, and how bees are surprisingly intelligent. Plus, how to properly remove a bee stinger if you get stung. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. www.cloisterhoney.com

The Raleigh Biscuit Company is all about embracing its inner biscuit. You'll have to listen to this episode to find out what that means. The ingredients and flavors of RBC's biscuits, jams, butter, gravy, and biscammiches are inspired and sourced from different areas of North Carolina. They collaborate with other local small businesses and entrepreneurs to make this happen. This conversation with Founder Victoria was fun, and we hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.raleighbiscuitcompany.com

The Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson, North Carolina, has great BBQ and BBQ sauce down to a science. They serve competition-style BBQ and are now sharing their award-winning Sawses with you. Listen to this episode to hear Jerry, the Chief Redneck in Charge at the Redneck BBQ Lab, share the founding story, why he got into the sauce business, what different types of sauces he offers, tips for smoking meat, and more! Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.rblprovision.com

Sunshine’s feel-good energy beverages are made in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and give you the perfect boost to brighten your day. Their energy drinks and sparkling energy waters are full of vitamins, electrolytes, and natural caffeine. Sunshine is a refreshing alternative to coffee that hydrates and replenishes the body and mind. One can of Sunshine has 70 mg of caffeine from organic green coffee beans, which is no more than your average cup of coffee. Listen to this episode to learn about their story, products, where to find them, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.drinkthesunshine.com

Cheerwine is a fizzy wild cherry soft drink that has been made in Salisbury, North Carolina, for more than a century. Grab a glass of this unique, delicious southern soda, listen to this podcast episode, and hear about Cheerwine's founding story, the origin of the name, recipes, hacks, products, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.cheerwine.com

America's Best Nut Company roasts their peanuts in a former fire station located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Their goal is to create a company dedicated to delivering the highest quality, best tasting peanut products and to provide unparalleled customer service. Founders, Jack Lawrence, and Besty Owens have been doing this since 2003 with their Virginia-type gourmet peanuts. Listen to this episode to hear about their origin story, how to grow peanuts and how to roast peanuts, product line, cooking tips, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.americasbestnut.com

House-Autry has been bringing southern flavor to the table from Johnston County, North Carolina since 1812. You'll find their flavorful products in many households being used to make delicious fried chicken, hush puppies, grits, and even cornbread. Listen to this episode to hear about their heritage, millstones, product line, cooking tips, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! www.house-autry.com