A is for Asian mushrooms.
Ozark Specialty Products in Shirley grows shiitake mushrooms for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
www.shiitakecenter.com
B is for battercake.
DeWafelbakkers in North Little Rock makes European-style waffles and pancakes and gourmet-style French toast in a variety of flavors.
www.dewafelbakkers.com
C is for cookies.
Brent & Sam’s Cookies, based in North Little Rock, come in a variety of flavors including classic chocolate chip with or without nuts.
www.brentandsams.com
D is for delicious.
The sinfully sweet chocolate treats and candies of Sweet Sensations in Conway will satisfy any sweet tooth.
(501) 329-5211
E is for edgy.
Although the Microplace tool by Grace Manufacturing in Russellville originally was intended for use as a woodworking tool, it has found new uses as a culinary gadget in the kitchen and spa.
www.microplane.com
F is for fragrance.
The Amenda Candle Co. in Benton has created more than 100 fragrances since its inception just 10 years ago.
www.amendacandles.com
G is for grains.
Powered by running water, War Eagle Mill in Rogers boasts whole-grain products. The mill sells bread mixes and cereals.
www.wareaglemill.com
H is for honey.
Fischer’s Honey in North Little Rock produces and sells both table-grade and baker-grade honey.
I is for ice cream.
The down-home goodness of Yarnell’s Ice Cream in Searcy can be tasted in each bite of its 32 premium ice cream flavors.
www.yarnells.com
J is for jelly.
The House of Webster in Rogers produces strawberry, Concord grape and other wild flavors of jelly.
www.houseofwebster.com
K is for keg.
The Diamond Bear Brewing Co. is the first production brewery in Little Rock in more than a decade and makes a variety of beers.
www.diamondbear.com
L is for liquid.
Always cool and refreshing, Mountain Valley Spring Co. in Hot Springs bottles spring water.
www.mountainvalleyspring.com
M is for muffins.
Mixes come in blueberry and raspberry from Loving Garden Gourmet Inc. in Mountain Home along with instant tea in fruity flavors.
(800) 568-3683
N is for noodles.
Pozza’s Pasta in Springdale sells its specialty spaghetti and linguini sauces and gift baskets.
(479) 751-3301
O is for organic food.
Granola, nut and dried fruit mixes; cookies; and food bars are just a few of the products from Summercorn Foods in Fayetteville.
www.summercorn.com
P is for popcorn.
A-to-Z Inc. sells kits and bags of kernels.
(501) 562-8497
Q is for BBQ.
McClard’s BBQ — known for its great BBQ and atmosphere — in Hot Springs sells its tasty barbecue sauce.
www.mcclards.com
R is for rice.
Riceland Foods Inc. in Stuttgart, the “Rice Capital of the World,” produces long-grain, jasmine, Gold perfected and natural brown rice.
www.riceland.com
S is for scents.
Newlyweds will enjoy returning home to a house filled with a wonderful fragrance thanks to products from Aromatique in Heber Springs.
www.aromatique.com
T is for turkey.
Ozark Mountain Smokehouse makes savory smoked turkey and chicken, boneless ham, bacon and jerky.
www.ozarkfamily.com
U is for unique.
Famous for its cheese straws, J&M Foods in Little Rock makes classic cheese straws and has added jalapeno, bleu, Asiago and Swiss straws to the line.
www.jm-foods.com
V is for variety.
Petit Jean Meats in Morrilton offers a variety of turkey, ham, bacon and sausage either individually packaged or as a gift box.
www.petitjeanmeats.com
W is for wine.
Wiederkehr Wine Cellars and Vineyard in Wiederkehr Village, near Altus, selects the best grapes to produce a wide variety of wines.
www.wiederkehrwines.com
X marks the spot.
Gillam Farms in Judsonia grows a variety of fruits and vegetables and specializes in blueberries, blackberries and muscadines.
www.gillamfarms.com
Y is for yeast.
Bread bakers at Serenity Farm Bread in Leslie have mastered the art of making old-world sourdough bread and a host of other breads.
www.serenityfarmbread.com
Z is for zesty.
The sauces at Sauce Co. in Little Rock will spice up any dish or chip with a variety of Arkansas-made products.
www.sauceco.net
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