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Meet our Entrepreneurs!

• Adventures of Barb & Tammy

  Contact: 248.295.7075 or abt@barbandtammy.com

  Website: http://barbandtammy.moralmunky.com/index.html

  The Story: Barb and Tammy are two women who began with a simple a vision - to provide others with high quality local products. What started off as a chance encounter flourished into a thriving business endeavor giving the locals of Kalamazoo the best organic cookies, granola and garden accessories around.

  The Products: Garden Crafts, Cookies, Granola, Fruit & Nut Mix, Pound Cake, Glass Tap Salad Dressing

  Where to Buy: "Fresh on Q" Texas Township Farmers Market (7110 West Q Ave, Kalamazoo), Glorious Gardens (26990 8th Ave, Gobles), Whitrights Family Farm Market (67734 M152, Dowagiac), Nature Connection (359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo)

• Ageless Pantry

  Contact: 734.995.2386 or rlee@agelesspantry.com

  The Products: sauces and cold teas

  Where to Buy: contact directly to buy

• Andrea's Wellness Cookies

  Contact: 269.547.0069 or awellnesscookies@yahoo.com

  The Products: My cookies are all natural. I bake different varieties such as cherry, cranberry, and carob. Coming soon: peanut butter, chocolate chip, and cinnamon raisin as well as wheat-free varieties (cherry, cranberry, and chocolate chip).

  Where to Buy: Natural Health Center (4610 West Main, Kalamazoo)

• Clara's Kitchen: Mike's Famous Mexican Bean Dip

  Contact: michaelkruk@charter.net

  The Products: Mike's Famous Mexican Bean Dip (Mild and Kinda Hot & Spicy) - tasty, vegan low-fat dip made fresh locally in Kalamazoo.

  Where to Buy: People's Food Co-op (436 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo), Natural Health Center (4610 West Main, Kalamazoo), Sawall Health Foods (2965 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo), Tiffany's Spirit Shoppe (1714 West Main Street, Kalamazoo), D&W (2103 Parkview Ave), Lucy's Market (133 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven), Food Dance Market (401 East Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo), Irving's Market (125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo)

• Crumbstealer Confection

  Contact: 269.373.3061 or crumbstealerconfections@yahoo.com

  The Products: cookies

  Where to Buy: contact directly to buy

• Jaji's

  Contact: 269.743.7303

  Website: http://www.jajis.com/

  The Story: Jaji's, LLC was established in 2007 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Its origination was sparked from a fervent desire that sprung forth from young hearts, the encouragement of many, and the commitment of a mother to see it through to fruition.

  The Products: Spice Mixes (Jala' Back, Zest Explosion, Peppermaid, Pepe' Lemon, Sweet Heatsation, Pepper Topia, Seasoning Sampler)

  Where to Buy: International ProFyle (3101 West Main, Kalamazoo), Online http://www.jajis.com/

• Karabread

  Contact: 269.832.8347 or denise@doughchicks.com

  Website: www.doughchicks.com

  The Story: Karabread, LLC was started by Kara and Denise (a.k.a. the DoughChicks). We provide the best tasting and most unique bread available.

  The Products: Oatmeal Bread: Whole oats make this a very nutrient dense loaf of bread! Several oatmeal bread variations are available. Karabread has expanded the "treats and sweets" menu: OMG Turtle Brownies and an Oat Bar that has various twists to it depending on what customers' request. We always consider special orders for groups of any kind! Also, nutrition plays a large role in creating new ideas for Karabread. Denise has her own version of an energy bar (Century Bars) created for bicyclists, runners, motorcyclist and anyone "on the go!" They are made from all raw and natural ingredients including cocoa. Agave Granola is new product made with maple syrup, agave nectar and chia seeds. Yummy!

  Where to Buy: Frona's Pantry (1396 East Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, Natural Health Center (4610 West Main, Kalamazoo), People's Food Co-op (436 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo), Totally Brewed (151 South Rose Street, Kalamazoo)

• Kurry Guru Gourmet Foods

  Contact: 269.978.8035 or kurryguru@gmail.com

  Website: www.kurryguru.com

  The Story: Kurry Guru is a Kalamazoo, Michigan based woman-owned business that provides ready-to-eat gourmet Indian vegetarian foods and snacks. Our meals are made with all natural wholesome ingredients and fresh vegetables and contain no flavor enhancers or preservatives. Our philosophy is to provide food not only for your palette but also for the minds and soul. Our meals, unlike restaurant food, use limited amount of oil. We use 100% extra virgin olive oil in our ready to go meals. Most of our products are gluten free and contain spices and herbs known for their health benefits. During the season we source most of our fresh vegetables from local Michigan farmers. Our goal is to provide excellent quality, natural, fresh, feel-good meals and snacks at a cost everyone can afford. Try a Kurry Guru meal today and feel the difference.

  The Products: Chickpea Curry with Cumin Rice, Matar Paneer with Saffron Rice, Navaratan Korma with Cumin Rice, Chili Paneer with Cumin Rice, Rajma Masala with Saffron Rice, Gobhi Matar Masala with Saffron Rice, Baigan Bharta with Saffron Rice, Himalayan Lentil Soup, Brown Lentil Soup, Samosas, Summer Sensation Chick Pea Salad, Spicy Nut Mix

  Where to Buy: Sawall Health Foods (2965 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo), People's Food Co-op (436 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo), Harding's Friendly Market (3750 W Centre Street, Portage), Natural Health Center (4610 West Main, Kalamazoo), Bronson Methodist Hospital Cafeteria (601 John Street, Kalamazoo)

• One Minute Gourmet

  Contact: jessica.parker@wmich.edu

  The Products: Dip mixes

  Where to Buy: contact directly to buy

• Pineda's

  Contact: thetamaleguys@gmail.com

  The Products: Bean Tamales, Pork Tamales

  Where to Buy: Kalamazoo Farmers' Market (1200 Bank Street)

• Say Cheese

  Contact: 269.767.4565 or saycheesekalamazoo@yahoo.com

  The Products: repackaged gourmet & regional cheeses

  Where to Buy: Vicksburg Farmers' Market (Corner of Grove & Levee Streets), Lawrence Farmers' Market (4931 W 6th Ave)