17th Street BBQ is three generations deep in the world of barbecue and is humbled to have won Grand World Championships and accolades from Memphis in May and The Jack to Vogue, Bon Appetit and Food Network. They’ve been given top-security clearance to serve barbecue aboard Air Force One. What means the most to these barbecue legends though, is the recognition brought to Southern Illinois and the community that’s been created through barbecue. By sharing their sauces and seasonings, they’re bringing customers into the fold. Welcome home.

INTRODUCING AVOCADO LEAF TEA
Avocado leaf tea is sourced directly from avocado trees grown in California.

THE HEALTHIEST LEAF IN NATURE
The avocado leaf contains extraordinary nutrients, including Flavonoids & Polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that support the immune system.

FLORANCE FABRICANT, NY TIMES
describes Avocado Leaf Tea as “a highlight” of the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York in a recent article.

The best-tasting cup of tea began in 2012 when founder, Lisa Govro, fell in love with the healing power of herbs and began her search for the very best tea ingredients in the world.

Building personal relationships with the world’s top organic tea farmers, they developed a holistic direct-sourcing process that focuses in equal parts on the quality of the tea, the lives of the farmers who grow it, and the environment.

Big Heart Tea has partnered with some of the best chefs and baristas in the country to help them reinvent their tea service. Together, they’re redefining tea service, one cup at a time.

Have you ever seen a clothed gummy bear? Probably not. They’re all pretty bare to the naked eye, but look deeper, below the sweet, translucent, gummy facade, and you’ll uncover an honest truth—that Buck Naked Bears are simply better. With exciting flavors, real fruit juice, non-GMO ingredients, and free from a host of common allergens like gluten, soy, lactose, wheat, and nuts, it’s what’s inside that truly counts!

Add an extra layer of awesome taco flavor to tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, nachos, and fajitas with Christine’s award winning salsas and spice blends! Mix into chili, soups, refried beans, or cheese dip to take them to the next level, or top your pizza, scrambled eggs, fish, and chicken to add amazing flavor!

Little bits of sweetness delight our senses, our hearts, and our souls. Consider when they’re packed with the essential goodness of chamomile, an herb that promotes relaxation, aids in digestion, supports a good night’s sleep, and supports the immune system. Now you have something more than a treat. You have a brighter morning – a better day. You have the power of nature in the palm of your hand. Restore yourself with a bit of sweetness, and live the Chamomile Life!

A uniquely indulgent snacking experience inspired by Happy Hour, fancy moments, and nostalgia, EATABLE’s wine, spirits, and cocktail infused popcorn is made with premium natural ingredients and non-GMO kernels.

Artisan-crafted in small batches, EATABLE hand-sifts and oven bakes their snacks for superior fresh taste and texture.

Visionary Chef Carlos Brown is a celebrity Executive Chef, restaurateur of Shrimp & Grits Café, Founder & CEO of C3 Culinary Group, and owner of the Gullah Gourmet line of premium sauces and dressings.

PCS is working with Chef Carlos to optimize his product line for retail and to help expand the brand nationally.

For five generations, since 1887, the Bowman family has taken great pride in farming the rich prairie soils overlooked by Pilot Knob, a local high point near Oneida, Illinois. Their prized crop – premium, hull-less popcorn – is grown with special care and passion for a more natural taste and better texture. Most importantly, because of the thin, soft hulls, you can make new memories in complete comfort…no toothpicks required! For the hull(less) story, visit pilotknob.farm.

Like most great products, Sauer Frau was born out of necessity. While ordering a brat with sauerkraut at a baseball game, Wisconsin-native, Tracy Lundberg, was appalled at the condition of the kraut. Unlike other condiments, it sat stagnant in a plastic pan with tongs. There had to be a better way. The first and only squeezable sauerkraut was born.

Sweeter Cards sea salt caramel dark chocolate is handmade in St. Louis, Missouri, using Fair Trade Certified^TM ingredients like soft vanilla caramel, fresh whipping cream, butter, and Madagascar vanilla, all topped with Mediterranean sea salt. Each batch is hand stirred in copper kettles and made with love to ensure that every single Sweeter Card is full of deliciousness that will win the card-giving game.