Gift with a story

Virginia Diner

Virginia Diner

Virginia Diner
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There’s a certain kind of sweetness that doesn’t need dressing up — the kind that comes from warm ovens, worn recipe cards, and the quiet hum of a kitchen doing things the right way. That’s the spirit behind Fowler's Mill, a place where tradition isn’t just remembered… it’s baked into every mix.

Tucked away in Ohio and known as one of the oldest continuously operating mills in the country, Fowler’s Mill has long been a destination for those who appreciate simple ingredients turned into something special. While the mill itself carries the grit and grind of American history, what truly sets it apart is its line of dessert-focused mixes — the kind that transform an ordinary evening into something worth gathering around.

We’re talking bubbling fruit crisps and cobblers, golden and syrupy as they come out of the oven… banana bread that fills the room with that unmistakable warm, sweet aroma… beer bread with a rustic edge and rich flavor… and muffins that rise soft and tender, ready for a pat of butter or a drizzle of something sweet.


These aren’t flashy desserts. They’re the kind that would’ve been served quietly behind closed doors during the Prohibition years — when the drinks were hidden, but the food was honest, comforting, and meant to be shared.

Mixes

Butter Almonds

 Butter Toasted Cashews

Hand-crafted in small batches to retain their soft crispness. Our Jumbo cashews are coated in a mixture of buttery caramelized sugar for a mind-blowing taste experience!
Butter Toasted Peanuts

Butter Toasted Peanuts

Our Butter Toasted Peanuts begin with our Virginia peanuts cooked in butter, sugar and salt to form a crunchy candy coating for a taste-tempting treat.
Chocolatey Peanut Butter Peanuts

Chocolatey Peanut Butter Peanuts

Delightfully indulgent! Our Chocolatey Peanut Butter Peanuts begin with our Salted Peanuts covered in peanut butter, then drenched twice in a rich, creamy milk chocolatey coating. A decadent and memorable gift.
Double Dipped Chocolatey Covered Peanuts

Double Dipped Chocolatey Peanuts

These huge, crunchy Virginia Peanuts are double-drenched in rich, creamy chocolatey coating. It's a marriage made in heaven.
Dill Pickle Virginia Peanuts

Dill Pickle Seasoned Peanuts 

We begin with our Extra Large Virginia Peanuts and season with savory, tangy dill pickle herbs and spices.
Honey Roasted Peanuts

Honey Roasted Peanuts

Our Honey Roasted Peanuts are an old time favorite. Extra-large Virginia Peanuts are blanched then cooked with light amber honey, sugar and salt for the perfect honey roasted peanut. A little sweet and a little salty... classically irresistible.
Old Bay Peanuts

Old Bay Peanuts

These delicious peanuts combine the rich flavor of everyone's favorite seafood seasoning with the crunchy good flavor of our premium peanuts
Peanut Dovetails

Peanut Dovetails

Each Peanut Dovetails is loaded with fresh, crispy nuts surrounded with thick, chewy caramel and covered with a generous coating of rich milk chocolate
Redskin Peanuts

Redskin Peanuts Salted

Extra-large roasted and salted Redskin Virginia Peanuts. Packed with flavor. Not your average peanuts.
Salted Virginia Peanuts

Salted Virginia Peanuts

Curious why you can't find peanuts like ours in stores? The extra-large Virginia variety we source is rare, making up only 1-1.5% of the total peanut crop. As for our cooking process, we first soak the peanuts in water, then blister them in oil to produce their uniquely delightful crunch.
Spicy Buffalo Peanuts

Spicy Buffalo Peanuts

Virginia Peanuts seasoned with a mild 'n zesty Buffalo wing spice that pairs perfectly with your favorite beverage.
Sriracha & Honey Roasted Peanuts

Sriracha and Honey Roasted Peanuts 

Another soon-to-be favorite for the foodie connoisseur on your list. Hand-crafted in small batches, we take our Extra Large Honey Roasted Virginia Peanuts and tumble with everyone's favorite fiery Asian spice, Sriracha, resulting in a crunchy, sweet and tangy heat!
Street Taco Peanuts

Street Taco Peanuts

It's always Taco Tuesday when you have a can of our Street Taco Peanuts around! Our Salted Virginia Peanuts are tossed with a tangy taco, cilantro and lime seasoning blend. Your new go-to snack when you're looking for something crunchy and healthy.
Zesty Garlic Peanuts

Zesty Garlic Peanuts

Crunchy Salted Virginia Peanuts tossed in a zesty garlic seasoning.

There’s something about a warm cobbler or fresh-baked bread that brings people together — no invitation needed. In the Roaring ’20s, when speakeasies thrived and doors stayed shut tight, it was food like this that made a house feel alive. A pan of crisp cooling on the counter, muffins stacked high, the smell of banana bread drifting through the air… it didn’t need a sign out front to draw a crowd.


That same spirit lives on in Fowler’s Mills mixes. They’re easy to make, hard to forget, and rooted in a time when dessert wasn’t just an afterthought — it was the main event.


Now add a generous spoonful of Bauman’s Fruit Butters, crafted in small batches using old-world Pennsylvania Dutch methods passed down since 1892. These aren’t your everyday spreads—they’re rich, spice-kissed, orchard-sweet creations, slow-cooked down to a thick, velvety finish using pounds of ripe fruit in every jar. Apple, cherry, plum, and more… each one as deep and full-bodied as a well-kept secret.


Picture this: a bubbling fruit crisp or cobbler fresh from the oven, its golden topping crisped just right, or a slice of warm banana bread or muffin, soft and fragrant. Now finished with a generous layer of fruit butter melting right into every bite—sweet, tangy, and smooth as silk. It’s the kind of comfort that feels just a little indulgent… like something meant to be enjoyed quietly behind closed doors.


Together, the dessert-driven charm of Fowler’s Mills mixes and the bold, fruit-forward richness of Bauman’s butters create a pairing that’s as timeless as it is satisfying—simple ingredients, elevated into something worth gathering around, whether it’s a quiet morning or a backroom celebration.

Fowler's Mill and Bauman's Gift Sets

At Gift With a Story, we don’t just include products — we include the stories behind them. Fowler’s Mills fits right in with that mission: a historic mill with a passion for baking mixes that turn simple moments into lasting memories.


So whether you’re baking up a crisp for the family, whipping together muffins for a quiet morning, or putting together a dessert spread that would make any bootlegger proud… you’re not just making something sweet.


You’re bringing a little piece of history back to the table.