At any given time, Mark Overbay, president of Big Spoon Roasters , is keeping a running list of 40 or so nut butter recipe ideas.
Big Spoon Roasters’ biggest fans get exclusive test recipes sent directly to their homes, referred to as the “R&D Club.” Photo provided.
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Husband and wife co-owners, Megan and Mark Overbay
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Big Spoon Roasters nut butters are available in 3 oz, 13 oz and case quantities. Photo provided.
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Big Spoon Roasters does not use palm oil, a common ingredient that decreases separation in nut butters but has a negative impact on the environment. Photos by Eric Waters/Big Spoon Roasters.
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You can also enjoy Big Spoon Roasters nut butter in portable, handmade bar form. Photos by Eric Waters/Big Spoon Roasters.
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Made from a limited batch, pistachio crunch proved to be a hit among R&D club members.
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