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For the love of all things spicy! Natural ingredients and chef-inspired flavors are the backbone of Fatty & Skinny Brand hot sauces and salsa. Meet the makers behind this local (Cincinnati) brand! "Chef David Cook and his wife, Liz Cook, are the proprietors of Daveed’s Catering and Culinary Kitchen in Madeira, Ohio. Chef David and his life-long friend, Jeff Burlson, created Fatty & Skinny Brand hot sauces and salsa 8 years ago. Jeff is tall and slim, Chef David is short and stocky, hence the name Fatty & Skinny." "Since that time, Chef David created Secret Red Gravy: a hearty marinara...

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You've seen the beautiful, unique pieces of upcycled jewelry from PurpleartLoVE. Now, meet Melissa Winters, mixed media artist and lover of repurposed, rusty goodness. Melissa has been a lifelong 'maker of things' and tries to create every single day.

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This handcrafted piece of art is both functional and beautiful! The time, care, and creativity that goes into each pen is what Michael Broberg of Ohio Penworks is passionate about. Meet the maker behind these handmade writing utensils.  The man behind the art . . ."Originally from Colorado, but have lived in Central Ohio most of my life. Graduated from Northland High School in 1974. Obtained a BBA from the Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. I was a member of the Columbus Division of Police for 35 years and retired at the rank of lieutenant in 2012. My wife and I...

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Ever get frustrated carrying multiple bags--they're falling off your shoulder and you don't have any free hands to unlock the car? Well, meet the makers behind Strap Grip, the perfect solution to one of life's most annoying issues.

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"When my friend suggested I sell the bread mixes, I was excited to use nap time to research, plan, and eventually start a business." He's figured out the perfect way to have beer for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! Meet Mat Vross, the artisan behind One T Mixcraft, craft beer bread mixes.

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