I don't know about you, but I am so glad 2020 is over and done. That is no excuse for not posting more often than I do, but this is a new year, a new and hopeful year to come. Since I have not had any vendor events to prepare for since last February, I have been keeping my booth at the Ozark Rag stocked, and for awhile I had a few of my dips and other mixes out at Kimber's Cottage in Republic, Missouri. Unfortunately that business had to close this past fall, and so now I only stock at the Rag. I am still on the look out for another venue that I might be able to have a small booth. I even did some canning this summer and fall, and have some Sweet Summer Salsa, Cranberry Orange Jam, and Chocolate Covered Cherry jam. Yup, Chocolate Covered Cherry, try it on Peanut butter toast. Yum is all I can say.
I also didn't waste my time just hanging around the house doing nothing! I have spent this time off developing new ideas, tasting new recipes and experimenting. As a result I have added several new options! I have 2 new dips, Chipotle Ranch Dip and Zorba the Greek Dip! Both are very tasty and I know you will love them. I also have 4 new seasoning mixes. These are seasonings you can use on meat and vegetables, soups, stews and just about anytime you want to spice up your life! The four new seasonings include All Purpose, Smokey Spice, Autumn, and Mediterranean Herb Blends. Beginning the first Wednesday in January, I will be highlighting an item every week with tips and tricks of how to use some of these items. I PROMISE you will hear from me every Wednesday, every week!
Here is a list of all of my current Mixes available. (Note that I do not stock ALL of these at the Ozark Rag, and at Vendor Events and Craft Shows, but they are always available directly from me.
Dips: Garlic French Onion, Spicy Cajun, Fiesta, Chipotle Ranch, Dilly, Zorba the Greek and Veggie
Dressings: Italian, Chipotle Ranch, Opa! Greek, Celery Seed
Dips and Dressings are $3.50 or 2 for $6 (mix and match)
Soup: Love (Bean and Pasta) and Pasta Faggioli $7
Hot Cocoa $4.50
Brownie and Cookie (mixes vary) $6
Taco Seasoning $3.50
Chili Seasoning $3.50
Seasoning Blends: $4 each; 2/$7, 3/$11 or 4/$15 Mix and match
Canned Items (Items vary; prices vary; call to see what I have in stock)
I am really looking for ward to 2021 and hope that by the time Craft and Vendor Events are back up and running, that I will be able to get back in the swing. I have REALLY missed these events and all the friendly faces and customers. I feel I should talk briefly about Covid. I have been very fortunate not to have been exposed unlike several of my friends. Trust me it is not fun. What has Prairie Pearl done to protect YOU? I have a specific area where I produce all of my mixes. I have vinegar wipes that I wipe down the surfaces before and after each batch. I also wear food safe gloves while making everything. While by Missouri Law, I have to make it known on all of my products that they are produced in a non-inspected kitchen, I take cleanliness serious. If I do any events, until Covid is under control, samples will be "served" by me (wearing gloves) rather than a help your self type set up. Lets Hope this year is brighter and we can get back to some form of "new normal".
Hoping you and your family continues to be happy and healthy and a Very Happy New Year to each and every one of you.
