Gourmet Granny's: Nostalgic Artisanal Foods With Modern Creativity

The Story Behind Gourmet Granny's

Gourmet Granny's is a homegrown business born out of passion. When founder Sarah Smith found herself with an abundance of fresh herbs and produce from her garden one summer, she decided to try her hand at creating artisanal food products to share with friends and family.

What started as a small hobby soon blossomed into a full-fledged gourmet food company offering everything from flavorful salad dressings to sweet jams and savory sauces. Smith brought her grandmother Emma's treasured family recipes along for the ride, adding her own creative twists with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Transforming Family Recipes with Quality Ingredients

Emma was known far and wide for her delectable homemade foods. Her lemon curd was always the first to disappear at church potlucks and her chocolate cake recipe was requested at every family birthday party. Smith aimed to honor her granny's culinary gifts while also putting her own spin on the classics.

At Gourmet Granny’s, old and new recipes mingle in delicious harmony. Sweet red onion jam gets paired with soft French cheese. Zingy raspberry vinaigrette tops colorful mixed greens. Earthy wild mushroom soup is finished with a dollop of fresh crab. Every item contains quality ingredients sourced from local farms and artisans whenever possible.

Small-Batch Production Focused on Quality

Gourmet Granny's remains steadfastly committed to small-batch production, with Smith herself meticulously overseeing every step of the process. She believes this hands-on approach is the only way to maintain optimal freshness, consistency and flavor.

From chopping vegetables to sterilizing jars to developing new sauce infusions, Smith does it all with assistance from her two daughters. They help plant the heirloom tomatoes that get crushed into vibrant marinara. They offer discerning taste tests when their mom gets creative in the kitchen. Carrying on traditions across generations remains core to the Gourmet Granny’s brand.

The Gourmet Granny's Difference

Mass-produced grocery store offerings have nothing on Gourmet Granny's artisanal offerings. These products burst with nostalgic flavors crafted carefully with quality ingredients. Each batch gets TLC from the first step to last.

Flavor That Transports You Back in Time

One bite of any Gourmet Granny’s product will transport your tastebuds back to Emma’s cozy country kitchen. The flavors perfectly balance sweet and savory with a made-from-scratch taste that keeps fans coming back. Her proprietary herb blend gives the red pepper jelly a patented pop. The Amish-style bread & butter pickles offer a nostalgic crunch. And the strawberry rhubarb pie filling with flakey crust delivers comforting summer in every forkful.

Conscientious Sourcing and Production

From supporting local agriculture to minimizing environmental impact, Smith runs her business with care at every turn. She sources ingredients from regional organic farms to reduce her carbon footprint. All packaging gets recycled. Food waste gets composted. And 10% of profits benefit community gardens aiming to empower underserved neighborhoods.

At Gourmet Granny’s, integrity extends beyond great taste. Customers can rest assured that their purchases make a positive difference while satisfying their cravings for quality comfort cuisine.

What's New at Gourmet Granny's

Gourmet Granny’s constantly rolls out fresh flavor innovations while ensuring their classics remain in stock. Limited edition seasonal offerings delight longtime patrons while creative combinations attract new fans.

Seasonal Specialties

Keep an eye out for these rotating monthly specials:

• January - Blood orange marmalade
• February - Cherry vanilla bean jam
• March - Green onion slab pie
• April - Spring greens salad dressing
• May - Strawberry rhubarb jam

Unique New Offerings

Alongside seasonal specialties, Gourmet Granny’s regularly debuts unexpected new products like:

• Smoked honey Dijon mustard
• Lavender blueberry vinegar
• Wild mushroom sea salt
• Corn cob jelly
• Rosemary peach balsamic glaze

The combinations showcase Smith’s endless creativity paired with Emma’s timeless cooking wisdom. These condiments, jellies, dressings and more add exciting new dimensions to everyday meals and recipes.

Join the Gourmet Granny's Community

Beyond browsing the online shop's ever-changing selection, fans can also follow Gourmet Granny’s foodie adventures via social media and email newsletter. Exclusive discounts, recipe ideas, new product announcements and more come to those who subscribe.

Never Miss a New Item

As a small passion business, inventory remains limited. Sign up for email alerts to get first dibs on new product debuts and seasonal specials as soon as they become available. Newsletter members also get exclusive promo codes and discounts on their favorite Gourmet Granny’s staples.

Get Cooking Inspiration

Beyond announcements about what’s new, Smith also shares family-favorite recipes featuring her products. The grandmother-approved meals celebrate seasonal ingredients and simplicity for food that warms hearts and bellies. Easy weeknight dinners, holiday side dishes and clever appetizers give home cooks fresh ideas.

Gourmet Granny’s brings joy to fans old and new craving a taste of nostalgia with a modern twist. Join the community to get the inside scoop on limited-edition offerings before they sell out!

FAQs

Where are your products made?

All Gourmet Granny’s products are handmade in small batches at founder Sarah Smith’s home kitchen in Akron, Ohio. Smith oversees every step of the process with help from her two daughters.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes! We ship all available products anywhere within the contiguous United States. Shipping costs vary by location with expedited options also available.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay and PayPal. For large orders, bank transfers may also be arranged.

Can I place a custom order?

We always welcome custom order inquiries! Lead times will vary depending on ingredients and kitchen capacity. Please reach out and we’ll do our best to deliver something delicious.