Rooted in Wisconsin
Savory Accents is a women-run, small-batch pepper products company rooted in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. Every jar starts with a seed planted here on land rich with family history: grown, processed, bottled, and shipped by hand, right here on our farm.
Emily — Farmer & Co-Owner
Emily never expected to become a farmer — but when she started working with the original owners of Savory Accents, something clicked. She fell in love with the process, from nurturing seeds in the soil to sharing flavor with the community at the farmers market. In 2021 she began the journey of taking on the business, gradually stepping into her role as co-owner alongside the farm she grew up on. Today she manages the land and grows every pepper with care, guided by a deep belief in the connection between people, the land, and the food we share.
"The whole process, from seed to spice to sharing at market, energizes me. This work is hard, but it's joyful. It brings people together."
Jessica — Kitchen Creative & Co-Owner
Jessica always had a knack for creating in the kitchen. Now she runs the on-farm kitchen, transforming Emily's peppers into the bold, small-batch products Savory Accents is known for, from the cult-favorite Chili Garlic Crisp to seasonal specials like Spicy Toffee. It's become a third-generation family endeavor, with her daughter learning the craft right alongside her.
"I love experimenting with flavor. Taking what we've grown and turning it into something people crave. That's the best part."
Where It All Began - Ted and Joan Ballweg - Co-Owners
Savory Accents was founded by Ted and Joan Ballweg, who spent decades building a beloved presence at Wisconsin farmers markets. Their dedication to quality, craft, and community created something truly special: a loyal following of customers who came back week after week for flavors they couldn't find anywhere else. Their legacy lives on in every jar we make.
A Farm with a Story
The farmland that is home to Savory Accents has been in the family for over 50 years: fields, forests, orchards, and now dozens of pepper varieties grown with sustainable and organic practices. It's a place deeply rooted in care for the land and the people who tend it.
The Work is Personal
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Made by Hand
From seed to jar, every product is made in small batches with care and intention. Hand-picked peppers, carefully crafted recipes, and a commitment to real ingredients. Nothing mass produced, nothing rushed.
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Built on Community
For decades Savory Accents has been a fixture at Wisconsin farmers markets. Those relationships with customers, neighbors, and fellow farmers are the heart of everything we do.
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Grown on Our Land
From seed to jar, everything stays on the farm. We grow over two dozen pepper varieties using organic growing practices because we believe what goes into the soil matters as much as what goes into the jar.
