Cost: olive oil $26 and up

Mom's Originals
This St. Louis based mom-daughter business is known for their famous gourmet pretzels. Mom's Originals' products are made by hand, with the finest and freshest ingredients. Check out their new Crispy Peanut Butter Buttons or one of their gift baskets, such as this 28-piece Gourmet Gift Box full of Mom's Petites. It's a perfect gift for anyone on your list or to serve at a holiday gathering!   
Cost: $2 and up

Goat Cheese:
Baetje Farms, located in Bloomsdale, Mo., produces pure artisan farmstead goat cheese. The Fleur de la Vallé (pictured) is an aromatic, semi-soft cheese with a rich cream flavor and is a staple in Baetje's lineup. Check out their seasonal cheeses too, crafted with cinnimon, cranberries, walnuts and more.

Cost: varies

Goatsbeard Farms, in Harrisburg, Mo., specializes in farmstead cheeses made from both pasteurized and raw goat milk. Try their Plain tub (pictured), a creamy, mild cheese that is great for spreading or mixing. Or, branch out with their popular Moniteau Blue, a rich cheese delicious crumbled over a fresh holiday fruit bowl. Snack on these cheeses with a sparkling wine for a festive pairing!
Cost: $3.00 and up

A Missouri Original:
The Joy of Cooking
Did you know this classic cookbook was written by a St. Louis native? Having recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, the Joy of Cooking is continually updated to remain current with the times while sticking to what makes it a timeless classic: the simple love of good food and creating joy in the kitchen.
Cost: $20

Honey:
Bekemeier's Honey hails from the southwest corner of the state, in Neosho, Mo. Bekemeier's is just one of many Missouri  producers making pure raw honey. Click here to find local honey near you. 
Cost 12 ounces: $3.60

Pasta:
Pasta Italia is 100 percent fresh, natural pasta made with only four ingredients and straight out of Columbia, Mo. Pasta Italia can be found at your local grocery store, or at the Columbia Farmers Market. Check out other fresh pasta options here.
Cost Fettuccine 14 ounces: $3.99

Barbecue Sauce:
Smoke This BBQ and Catering got their start in barbecue competitions. As they continued to win, they decided to market their special barbecue sauce. There are many Missouri-made barbecue products out there, especially in the Kansas City area. Visit agrimissouri.com for local products near you. 
Cost 18 ounces: $3.70

Chocolate:

with Erv Langan of Keltoi Vineyard

 

This installment of the Winemaker Connection features Erv Langan, winemaker for Keltoi Vineyard in Oronogo, Mo.

 
How long have you been making wine?

"I started making wine at a very early age, later switched to beer and then in my early thirties started making wine again."

How and where did you learn to make wine?

"[I] Started out with kits. My last assignment in Germany was in the Rhine winemaking region that really got me back into it. I started making more and different types of wine. I bought some land to plant grapes and it just got to what it is today."

What did you do before becoming a winemaker?

"Retired from the Army and then retired from Missouri State University."

Describe yourself in three words.

"Persistent and Determined. (When I was younger.)"    

What is your favorite wine to make?

"Norton."

What is the toughest challenge about winemaking in Missouri?

"The weather."

Is winemaking an art or a science? Or both?

"I think it's both. Sometimes it looks good in the lab, but it doesn't have the 'umph' it needs."

If you didn't make wine, what would you do?

"Live on a beach in either Florida or Mexico."