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Marcoot Creamery Cheeses Are Here
In March 2010, a new chapter began for the Marcoot Jersey Farm, as they crafted their very first wheels of cheese. Sustainability has always been a cornerstone in their family values, guiding every facet of their herd management, cheese production, and even influencing the creation of products like Extreme Ice and Dog-O’s Treats. Their cheese is … read more
Now Here – Mullen’s Salad Dressing
Located in Palestine, Illinois, Mullen’s is a dressing product that is loved throughout the state of Illinois. It has a huge fanbase and for 75-years its been a favorite on so many people’s tables. John D. Mullen worked developing the salad dressing he discovered in a small restaurant in France noted for it’s special homemade … read more
Now Selling Midwest Fresh Bacon Jam
Envision hosting an event where each dish, from the starters to the desserts, carries a signature of gourmet sophistication, a secret ingredient that whispers of culinary adventures and delights the senses. This secret is none other than Midwest Fresh’s bacon jam, a versatile and flavor-packed condiment that can transform the simplest of dishes into unforgettable experiences. Whether … read more
Our New Recipe Site
When searching and finding a recipe, it usually starts out with a 20-page story before the recipe. If you are like us, we don’t care the author discovered this recipe on some trip to Uruguay, just give us the ingredients and measurements already. The site is so slow because of all the ads and pop … read more
Gourmet Popcorn At Times Right
We went to Raymond, Illinois recently and visited Creekstone Kettle Works. They are a family-owned company producing kettle corn, caramel corn, cheddar popcorn, and chocolatey popcorn in a wide variety of delicious gourmet popcorn flavors. Creekstone Kettle Works is in a small building which used to be a bakery and later a cafe. When we … read more
We Are Now Selling Berhmann Meats
Kit Cat Clocks Are Here
Sessions Banjo “Revere”
We acquired this clock at estate auction of an old clock repair man. He had over 100 clocks and we bought 17 of them. This clock named “Revere” was made between 1923 and 1927 and is a time only Sessions banjo clock about 36 inches tall. The case has a mahogany finish with reversed painted … read more
Old State Capitol Clock
Today Ken presented back to Kim Lake, curator of the Old State Capitol located in Vandalia, IL, an 1830’s Seth Thomas pillar and scroll clock he had volunteered to restore to running condition. The clock has a wooden geared movement with a count wheel strike which which Eli Terry patented in 1823. For a clock … read more
Ice Cream Factory
We now have Gourmet Ice Cream! If you like ice cream, then you need to stop by the Treasure Market and grab a 12 oz. container of the most creamy and flavorable ice cream you have ever tasted. The Ice Cream Factory, from Eldon, Missouri, is dedicated to always growing and improving their ingredients, creamy … read more
Old State Capitol Project 
Spider Plant Care 
Ice Cream Factory 
Old State Capitol Clock 
Sessions Banjo “Revere”