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AMERICA'S BEST NUT COMPANY AUNT RUBY’S PEANUTS
D’VINE FOODS ROCKY MOUNT, NC ENFIELD, NC
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC
From a repurposed firehouse, we create a wide variety of gourmet legume products Aunt Ruby’s superb peanut concoctions from
D’Vine Foods is an FDA/NCDA&CS inspected including chocolate clusters. Our distinct flavors were inspired by the recipes of A&B Milling Company are made in North
full-service co-packer and private labeling Southern farm families, which were passed down and refined by many generations. Carolina’s historic Halifax County, one of the
company serving a broad client base One of our products, Southern Homestyle™ Gourmet Peanuts, was even dubbed largest peanut producing counties in the state.
throughout the United States. as the Best Snack by the North Carolina Featured peanut products include Aunt Ruby’s
Specialty Foods Association. Country Style, Roasted Redskins, Chocolate
• Free custom private labeling of more than 200 Peanut Clusters, Honey Roasted, Salted In-Shell
in-house shelf stable artisanal specialty foods;
Product Specifications: Tree Nut Free and a large variety of gift pack combinations
locally sourced, small batch, hand-made, hand
Facility perfect for any occasion.
filled. Processor, manufacturer and distributor.
BUTTERMILK CREATIVE • Proprietary recipe production. We assist (252) 454-0900 (800) PEANUTS (732-6887)
GREENSBORO, NC with product development, recipe testing, sandy@americasbestnut.com bob@auntrubyspeanuts.com
www.americasbestnut.com auntrubyspeanuts.com
cost analysis, nutrition panels, proper food

Buttermilk Creative is a full-service design processing and packaging.
studio focused on creating beautiful, results
• Value added processing for farmers.
driven packaging, branding, marketing, and
web design. We bring a unique perspective
(910) 862-2576
built on our 25+ years of designing for
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grocery retailers and specialty food and
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beverage brands from the inside out. Our
commitment to our client’s success and
our love for the specialty food industry
comes out in our award-winning and game- Boneless Pork Loin Crusted
LOVE + CRAFT KITCHEN, LLC with Baker Southern Cajun Peanuts
changing designs.
RALEIGH, NC BAKER’S SOUTHERN TRADITIONS
(336) 456-7169
ROXOBEL, NC
heyandy@buttermilkcreative.com Servings 6
buttermilkcreative.com RECIPE DEVELOPMENT | COOKING CLASSES Cooking time 25 minutes or until the internal

AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR SPECIALTY FOOD temperature reaches 145°. Bakers' Southern Traditions were created from a passion and

BRANDS AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS desire to bring the best tasting Virginia-type peanuts to make
3 lb. of Fresh Boneless Pork Loin - washed and pat dry healthy snacks and delicious candies for our customers. We know
Inspiration, imagination, research, and experimentation are key components of the with disposable paper towel that consumers want to know where their food is coming from,
recipe development process. Whether starting from scratch or enhancing what is 1 cup of egg wash - 3 eggs beaten to a fluffy whip want it as natural as possible, and desire healthy snacks. Bakers'
already in place, Chef Susan at Love + Craft Kitchen creates delicious 3 cups of Bakers Southern Cajun Peanuts - ruff Peanuts provides all of that and great taste too! Our product line
recipes to fit each client’s brand, audience, and preparation requirements. chopped and set aside consists of our Traditional Blister Fried Peanuts (salted, unsalted),
1 tsp of olive oil Salt & Pepper, Carolina Cajun, Sweet Carolina Heat Peanuts, as well
Pinch of black pepper
Chef Susan specializes in crafting recipes, and offering cooking classes, as our Chocolate Covered Peanuts in White, Dark and Milk Chocolate.
Wash and dry the boneless pork loin. Season the pork
and cooking demonstrations that support a healthier lifestyle. And we cannot forget our Scrumptious Signature Better Bites (a
loin with the black pepper, next place a sauté pan delectable blend of peanuts, homemade caramel and chocolate)
She works with: on medium heat. When the sauté pan is hot, place and our Small Batch Superb Peanut Brittle - both are a favorite of
the olive oil in the center of the pan, then place our customers.
SPECIALTY FOOD BRANDS AND RETAILERS - creating custom recipes the boneless pork loin in the center of the pan and
that promote your product and brand, and offering cooking classes and quickly brown on each side. Remove and let rest. We offer our selections as wholesale,
sheet pan and using a pastry brush, lightly brush the Making Bakers' Peanuts something for
demonstrations to help increase sales and customer loyalty. Next place the seared boneless pork loin on a baking retail, and fundraising opportunities -
the ruff chopped Cajun peanuts over the top. Press
SPECIALTY FOOD ENTREPRENEURS - taking food product concepts or egg wash over the top of the pork loin and sprinkle everyone to enjoy.
home recipes to the recipe prototype level ready for the early stages of the the Cajun peanuts slightly down into the pork loin.
food manufacturing process. Preheat the oven at 350° for 15 minutes, place the Product Specifications: Made from
seasoned, seared, and crusted pork loin in the oven for Gluten-Free Ingredients, GMO-Free
(651) 247-6556 15 minutes. The pork loin will be finished cooking
susan@loveandcraftkitchen.com when the pork loin reaches an internal temperature (252) 344-2120 and (888) 437-9440
www.loveandcraftkitchen.com of 145° using a kitchen meat thermometer. When the info@bakerspeanuts.com
pork is finished let rest for 8 minutes, slice and
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serve with your favorite Southern vegetable.
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