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Published by the Hill Country Sun.

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July 2013

LOCAL INFORMATION & ADVERTISING

Gourmet condiments made close to home

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By Bonnie Eissler

wner Cindy Figer describes New Canaan Farms as a “big small business,” which might sound like a contradiction, but it isn’t.New Canaan Farms is indeed big, and one of Dripping Springs’ claims to fame for several decades now. With an extensive line of products, they’re an international business with customers all around the world; nevertheless, these purveyors of palate-pleasing jams, jellies, sauces and dips remain true to founder Tim Tingle’s small business approach and customer-oriented products. “Tim and his wife lived in Austin and in the late 70’s they made jams and jellies in their kitchen,” Cindy explains, “giving them away as gifts on holidays.” This much-appreciated custom grew into a successful business after compliments

from family and friends motivated the pair to set up a booth at craft fairs, church bazaars and market days in Wimberley. They later purchased their own “promised land” farther west and opened New Canaan Farms, where they set the standard for capturing rural charm and homemade goodness in bottles and jars. When the Figers purchased New Canaan Farms in 1997, Cindy already knew the business inside and out, having worked there for the previous five years as a consultant and accountant. Still, this was a daunting challenge. “We have many talented people making delicious products from scratch,” Cindy says, adding that “using local fresh fruits whenever possible and preparing everything in small batches” are the secret ingredients for the enduring appeal of the See NEW CANAAN, Page 2

New Canaan Farms’, known for capturing rural charm and homemade goodness in bottles and jars, offers more than 40 condiments. Photo courtesy New Canaan Farms.

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