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Nancy Bruns Nancy, and her brother, Lewis Payne are partners at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works. Nancy spent 25 years in the food industry before becoming a salt maker. She enjoys being part of the WV sustainable food system community.
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Spinster Abbott’s

Founding Farmers Alexandria

Cedar Hill Apothecary

Riffle Farms

Mule Barn Mercantile

Key Farms Meats & Mercantile

Wldwst

Pilates on Main

Salt Aire Custom Designs

Lucky Buffalo Farmstand

Curiosity

Blue Jug of Fort Payne

La Poste All-Natural Wine + Cook Shop

Annie’s Coffee & Creamery

Crafteria

Cowbell Kitchen

Theodore’s Bar & Market

Sunshine Drip

Creekside Provisions + Supplies

Winchester Mercantile

Mercer St. Bicycle Co-op

House of Charlemagne

Tait Farm Foods

Salvage Sisters- A Repurposed Store

Ikenberry Orchards

North Left A Modern Mercantile

The Secret to Staying Hydrated: The Role of Minerals and Salt

  Staying hydrated is often simplified to just drinking enough water. While this is fundamentally true, there’s a more nuanced approach to optimal hydration that involves maintaining a balance of salt, which has health benefits that may surprise you, and other essential minerals. This balance not only keeps us hydrated but also ensures our bodily […]

Mal’s Fresh Produce

River Riders

Stachowski’s Market

Devil’s Food Bakery

Happy Dog Farm Stand

Bury & Essen

Glencoe Mansion, Museum, & Gallery

Natoora

Electrolyte drinks are a great way to replenish bodily hydration.

DIY Electrolyte Drink: Boost Your Hydration Naturally

Electrolytes are essential to your body! Here is an easy recipe to replenish your electrolytes and hydrate your body on hot summer days.

Elawa Farm Market

Tahoe Gifting Co.

Sunwall Artisanal

Philomont General Store

Marigold Healing Center

Your Only Friend

Homestead Studios

Shreve’s Country Store

Scots Landscape

The Decorator Man

North Tisbury Farm

The Culture Shop

Iti Biti Chocolates

Selby 100 Mile House

Wild One Herbs

Copper Cellar Marketplace

Sustainable Sundry

Bellair Farm

Willabee

Rocky River Supply Co.

Salt Makers at Work

A Day in the Life of an Artisanal Salt Maker

Join us on a journey through a day in the life of artisanal salt makers, where tradition meets technology to create nature’s finest seasoning!

Lost River Butcher Block

Wise County Cafe

Barnwood Living

Holly Hill & Co.

100 Acre Inn

The Plant-Powered Pantry

The Fat Butcher

The Cupcakerie

Unwined

Blue Sage Farm

Wild Ember Bread

Wild Yeast Bake Shoppe

COOK

Farm 2 Chef’s Table

Art of the Table

This image shows one of our sun houses for evaporating salt brine.

7 Ways We Practice Sustainability as a Small Business

From eco-friendly packaging to energy-efficient operations, explore the innovative ways we prioritize sustainability as a small business.

Old Mountain Field Fine Arts and Crafts

The Wild Wander

The Farm Store at Watercress

Pockets of Time

WVU Davis College Store

Rural Route 1 Popcorn

Melvin’s Farm to Fork Store

Peck & Bushel Organic Fruit Co.

Blackberry & Honeysuckle

Crane Creek Vineyards

Big Springs Trading Co.

Act XII Wine and Provisions

Wired Possum Coffee

Gina Tees

Lineage Goods

Exploring the Unique Characteristics: Celtic Salt vs. JQD Salt

Salt, a globally ubiquitous ingredient and vital mineral. Celtic salt, renowned for quality, taste, and mineral content, prompts frequent comparisons to our own salt. But how do they really compare?

Mastersalt

Clementine Vintage

Soiree

Small World Travel & Store

Tell’s Terrain

Julian Pie Company

Mortimer Farms

Salchicha

Primitive Goods

The Greenwood Gourmet Grocery

The OOPS! Co.

Virginia Mercantile

Hoby’s Honey & General Store

The Old Fashioned

Golden Fig Fine Foods

Marie & Nash

Hurricane Heritage Co.

J. Danforth Mercantile

DT Prime

The F.A.R.M. Food Arts Recreation Market

Millvale Market

Hindman Settlement School

Mentone Market

The Opal Gypsy Studio

The Hidden Acorn

Tennessee River Olive Oil Co.

Why Shopping Locally Matters

Shopping locally DOES matter! Here are 8 big reasons why.

Rising Sun Family Farm

Foodocracy

Wise County Biscuits

9 Salt Benefits You May Not Know About

Did you know salt has a myriad of health benefits? Read to learn more about why salt is an important part of a balanced diet.

vomFASS Charleston

Ella and Co.

Larder Delicatessen and Bakery

Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill

The Happy Hot Sauce Company

The Vegan Potter @ Glaze Handmade

Parker & Otis

Hand & Land

Blue Rock

Camden & Blue

Sunhouse Craft

Sweet Pea Supply Co.

Seasonal Roots

Antique Anthology

Perennial Homestead

Trailside Provisions

Hustle & Ground

Pilates on Main

Fariner Bakery

Makers Collective Pop Up Shop

Woodstock Cafe

The Enchanted Candle Apothecary

Bent River Trading Post

Lulu’s Bakery and Pantry

Barrel Chest Wine & Beer

Front Porch Baking Co.

Levels Depot

Revel Market & Bar

Fromagination

Clementine

The Orange Bandana

Stephenson’s General Store

Draper Mercantile & Trading Co.

Junky Janko Market

The Coco Bee Candle Company

The Salt Horse

Three Painted Arrows

Talula’s Table

Graves Family Orchard

Little Beauty Kitchen

Park Square Market

Apple House

Biederman’s Specialty Foods

Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards

Minnesota Olive Oil Company

Props Antiques

The Holy Honey Co.

Oglebay Resort

Tabard Inn

Out Of The Ashes

Swarthmore Co-op

Kinship Gifts

Sprouting Farms

Cathedral Cafe

The Local Goods Mini Market

Root & Stem Catering

Weiland’s Market

Haymarket by Ashbourne Farms

The Inn at Lost River & The Lost River General Store and Cafe

New River Brands

Scentister

Southern Kokua

Hilton Garden Inn Haymarket

Addison Visitor’s Center

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

New Roots Community Farm

Foothills Meats

Nampara Farm Cooperative

Hawk Knob Cidery

Summer Vegetable Frittata

An Italian style breakfast from Appalachia…

Ronni Lundy’s Buttermilk Biscuits

 Ronni Lundy is THE expert of Appalachian cooking. This recipe comes from her book Victuals, and she credits chef Louis Osteen for it….

Vegetable Stir Fry

Don’t feel restricted to the vegetables in this recipe. Stir fries are a great way to use almost any vegetable…

Appalachian Herbed Chicken with Worcestershire Pan Sauce

Brined Appalachian chicken…

Kale Salad with Roasted Winter Squash, Aged Cheddar and Toasted Almonds

Delicious kale salad with season vegetables…

Southern Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage

Here’s our take on this low-country classic…

Baby Back Ribs with Black Mocha Stout BBQ Sauce

I want my baby back, baby back, baby back, baby back ribs…

Soup Beans

Perfect recipe for an Appalachian staple….

Baked Spinach Fusilli with Bacon, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese

Delicious baked pasta with bacon….

Spiced Chicken Wings with Yogurt and Rhubarb Chutney Dipping Sauce

Unique recipe for a classic appetizer…