Yearning for a farm-to-table Thanksgiving? Mavens & Makers has a wealth of wares and advice.
“We opened in April 2021, and recently moved downtown next to Southern Accents,” said Owner Ashlea Chance.
The store is known for its farm-raised meats and veggies, quality kitchenwares, artisan foods and gifts, and, said Chance, “We’re in the process of opening our demonstrative kitchen for cooking classes and events.”
The biggest reason the store opened is to help supply locally made and grown products.
“The meat we carry comes straight from our farm in Baileyton,” said Chance. “We raise heritage breed livestock (beef, pork and lamb) and focus on growing them the way nature intended. We offer other products from other local farms and have connected with other small farms, so we can often help direct customers to others with products we don’t keep in stock. It’s great living in a community that supports one another in that way! We live in an area that is rich in agriculture, so it’s easier than you think to get connected.”
To try a farm-to-table Thanksgiving, she recommends buying a turkey (heritage, if possible) from a local farm. “We typically raise our own, but we’ll be shopping local, too. Even if you aren't ready to purchase a farm-fresh bird, start by using some fresh microgreens, seasonal produce or locally raised sausage for your stuffing.”
This year, Chance said, “I’m most thankful for those who protect our freedoms. We’re so blessed and it wouldn't be possible without them.”
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