Meet the Maker

TLP Marketplace sat down with Billie's Pecans owner, Stacy Crenshaw, to discuss her journey into pecans and her pride as a Southern maker.

Liber & Co. is built on the desire to empower the home bartender and meet a need in the craft cocktail scene for bottled syrups made with the finest ingredients.

The story of how Sweets Elderberry moved from a front porch pick up to a pantry staple.

Against all odds, Sobremesa, a line of authentically crafted salsas and signature poblano mole, launched in the midst of a global pandemic. 

Two Brooks Farm shares the story of their land, their family, and the unexpected Mississippi crop that has changed their lives forever: rice.

From picnics in her grandparents’ backyard to sipping experimental cocktails on the porch, Southern hospitality inspired Martha Bourlakas’ venture into Storied Goods.

The Local Palate Marketplace uncovers the legendary history of FERIDIES and their extra-large, Virginia-style peanuts cooked in pure peanut oil.

Greg Hutcheson of Woodster Bitters leaned into his knack for cocktails and support of his family to create flavorful, smoked bitters.

Southern Art Co. fuses authentic Korean flavors with a Southern flare, founders Kelly Han and Hannah Yee have been producing spices and sauces for over 30 years.

Tim Gearhart, shares how his life in the Marines led him to an unexpected career as a chocolatier with Gearhart's Fine Chocolates.

For Robin Allen, pimento cheese goes all the way back to her childhood. Searching for that same taste, she started making her own with Birdie's Pimento Cheese. 

Pickled Pink Foods started with a handwritten recipe book and a homemade jar of sweet pickles. Now they create southern staples filled with spice and tang.