Alabama Mountains

Fudgey Nut
975 Airport Rd., Suite H, Huntsville
Looking for a "nutty" gift? Nutty treats ranging from Almond Butter Brownies to Sugar 'n Spice Pecans are prepared daily.
www.fudgeynut.com
(800) 383-4396

Sweet & Hot
Sweet Golden Eagle Syrup and spicy Alabama Sunshine Hot Sauce are manufactured in Fayette County. Golden Eagle is sold regionally in grocery stores, and Alabama Sunshine is available through its Web site.
www.goldeneaglesyrup.com
(205) 932-5294
www.alabamasunshine.com
(205) 932-3933, (800) 660-3933

Classical Fruits
8831 AL Hwy. 157, Moulton
What can you do with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and butter? Make fudge! Buy some and tour the apple orchards at Classical Fruits in Moulton.
www.classicalfruits.com
(256) 974-8813

Metropolitan

Pepper Place Saturday Market
Sloss Real Estate Company, Inc.
1130 S. 22nd St., Suite 4000, Birmingham
Learn the latest cooking techniques from Birmingham's gourmet chefs. Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and other products, and enjoy live music performances at this unique market. Seasonal: late May–late September, 7 a.m.-noon.
www.pepperplace.net
(205) 802-2100

Ice Cream, Anyone?
Wright's Dairy at 241 Cane Creek Farm Rd. in Alexandria and Blue Bell Creameries at 423 N. Norton Ave. in Sylacauga produce some of the best ice cream anywhere. Tours are offered at both facilities.
www.wrightdairy.com
(256) 820-1020
www.bluebell.com
(256) 249-6112

Nabeel's Café & Market
1700 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood
John Krontiras and his family invented a Greek salad dressing that is to die for. A few years ago, they started selling it from their restaurant/store.
www.nabeels.com
(205) 879-9292

River Heritage

Alaga Syrup
1101 N. Court St., Montgomery
Alaga Syrup, manufactured by Whitfield Foods, Inc. since 1906, is the secret ingredient in many recipes ranging from barbeque sauce to Peachy Alaga Chicken. It also is the official syrup of the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team. Order a 42-page cookbook and try the recipes.
www.whitfieldfoods.com
(800) 633-8790, (334) 263-2541

Pecans! Pecans!
According to the Alabama Pecan Growers Association, up to 30 million pounds of pecans are harvested annually in Alabama. Several companies sell pecans and pecan products either in their store or online.
www.alabamapecangrowers.com

Down South Foods
4344 AL Hwy. 41 S., Selma
Out-of-towners who develop a taste for Alabama meats and vegetables can have them sent to their homes through Down South Foods, a co-op of 75 black farmers and cattle producers. Among their offerings are hickory–smoked meats, including goat and rabbit, and fresh-cut collard greens.
www.downsouthfood.com
(334) 875-4411

Gulf Coast

Skinner Seafood
703 Lemoyne Dr., Dauphin Island
Looking to take home fresh seafood? Skinner Seafood is run by an Alabama shrimper who knows the best from both ends of the line. Visit the Web site for a few other recommendations of places to buy fresh seafood.
www.king-o-coals.com/skinner's_seafood.htm
(251) 861-4221

Eat Alabama Wild Shrimp
Shrimp is not only America's favorite seafood, it's also good for the body. Eat Alabama Wild Shrimp is a campaign to promote an industry threatened by foreign imports. Check the Web site for recipes and more information about Alabama's shrimping industry.
www.eatalabamawildshrimp.com

Hope's Cheesecake
10 E. 20th St., Gulf Shores
Cheesecake lovers will love one from Hope's. It can be shipped anywhere in the U.S.A.!
www.hopescheesecake.com
(888) 968-HOPE