meet Our Friendly Farmers & Purveyors
“Our ingredients shine as brightly as our amazing team in the kitchen! To be honest, I am as proud of the ingredients in our cakes and other baked goods as I am of the finished products!”
This is truly why
our cakes & baked goods are so special …
It brings a smile and gives all of our family at Maxie B’s a warm and fuzzy feeling when we purchase from people we know! These folks are most often right here close to Greensboro … and sometimes a bit farther away. We are super-picky when it comes to our ingredients as well as who and where they come from, how they are made, and if animals are involved for eggs or dairy/cheese, how those animals are treated during their entire lifetime on the farm.
Connections, clarity of purpose, and the highest quality possible are at the core of who we are at the bakery. Sure, we could make things a lot simpler and lower our food costs by purchasing everything off of the food-service trucks ... but that’s just not how we do things here. We like to really know the backstory of our family of farmers and vendors and cherish the opportunity to feature the fruits of their labor in our bakery which you then get to share with your family, your loved ones, someone who needs a little pick-me-up, someone who is not able to take care of themselves and needs a little “easy” button with good quality food or dessert, or maybe YOU need that easy button! Whatever the reason, we are proud to bake our cakes, pies and crusts, biscuits, and quiches with AMAZING, pure, and mostly organic ingredients from people who benefit from our purchases directly and re-invest them into more good things to come!
We hope this brings you a greater sense of appreciation for who we are and why we do what we do … and that you enjoy eating our baked goods even more by knowing just a little bit more about them!
Ward’s Eggs | McLeansville, NC
“We're Lawrence and Patsy Ward, and we specialize in wholesome eggs from free-range chickens on our family-owned farm in McLeansville, North Carolina. We like to say our pesticide-free, hormone-free eggs are laid by the happiest chickens in the Carolinas.
Our chickens are happy and content and produce beautiful brown eggs with a delicious and unique fresh homegrown taste.
They live in chicken houses that have been a part of our farm for four generations. They have the opportunity to go outside at pleasure within a fenced area that protects them from predators. Their feed is produced by using locally grown grains and is free from hormones and antibiotics.”
We’ve been using the Ward’s eggs for so many years now … and we can’t imagine baking without them! their farm is a family affair that we are so happy to be a part of!
Lindley mills | graham, nC
A North Carolina Flour Mill Since 1755
“There was a Lindley's Mill before there was a United States of America."
~ Joe Lindley, President, Lindley Mills, Inc.
“Our mill was established in 1755 by Thomas Lindley at its present location on Cane Creek in Graham, North Carolina.
The Lindley family owned the mill for approximately 100 years before it passed out of family hands. Two hundred and twenty years after its inception, direct descendants of Thomas Lindley began efforts to restore the mill and produce local flour again. For over 40 years, Lindley Mills has been milling organically grown grain and is operated by ninth and tenth-generation Lindleys today.
Lindley Mills' mission and passion is to provide the best organic flour to our customers just as our ancestors would have done more than two centuries ago. Our milling approach is a blend of tradition, technology, and cutting-edge innovation. This is what sets Lindley Mills' organic flours apart from the rest, and what continues to fuel our passion for producing some of the highest-quality organic flours in the United States.”
before partnering with Lindley mills, several members of our baking team visited the mill to meet their team and tour their operation. We were amazed at the level of science behind milling flour! They test every single batch of wheat that comes in and are able to mill to exact specifications to ensure their customers are able to bake more consistently by using their flour. We have found them to be an incredible resource for our bakers…and we LOve using organic flour! Their pastry flour, in particular, has been wonderful to use in our PIE CRUSTS!
Homeland creamery | julian, nc
Homeland Creamery is family owned and operated by the Bowmans.
This dairy is owned and operated by six and seventh generation farmers who have raised and milked dairy cows on the same homestead for nearly three quarters of a century. In the earlier days, their grandfathers’ family started selling “barnyard milk” from a half-dozen dairy cows that were milked by hand. Today, they partner with longtime friends from Wright Farms in Franklinville, NC to provide their customers with the same high quality, local milk. The Wrights are 2nd and 3rd generation dairy farmers whose same farming practices and ethics are second to none. “The cows are family too; we take pride in the care and management of the herd producing our milk!”
from whole milk to heavy cream, half and half, buttermilk, chocolate milk, and eggnog…we love their products! Oh…and ice cream too! Homeland features prominently across our menu…from baking to coffee drinks and in our pantry menu for your convenience too!
gallins family farm | mocksville, nc
Peter and Lyndsy Gallins operate Gallins Family Farm with the help of our families, many friends, and close neighbors.
Gallins Farm was started after Peter and Lyndsy moved to North Carolina from Wyoming in 2011. In the March of 2011, two acres of land was leased from Greenbrook Farm located off Thomasville Road in Winston Salem. This initial land lease and the rental of farm equipment from Greenbrook Farm was instrumental in allowing Gallins Farm to grow from an idea into a reality. We are forever grateful for the entire Greenbrook Farm family
In March of 2012, the Gallins Family purchased a part of the old Reavis Dairy Farm. The farm had not milked cows in over 12 years but much of the dairy infrastructure including milking barn, outbuildings and concrete remained intact. Since moving to the farm in April of 2012, Gallins has strived to maintain and restore all the existing buildings and infrastructure.
Gallins Family Farm offers a clean, reliable solution for recycling food waste into compost, Carolina Dynamite.
well … we have a lot to say about these guys!
partnering with gallins has totally transformed our waste management stream at the bakery! while we were heavily into composting prior to connecting with Pete & Lyndsy gallins, the ability to have them pick up our compost and also be able to accept compostable paper products truly was life changing for us! we were able to take our entire stream in the cafe to waste-free and we have reduced our internal waste from the kitchen by 80%.
Our team has toured their farm and operation several times and we are so impressed with their drive, passion, and knowledge about the composting industry. they are so very careful about what goes into their trucks to haul back to the farm and they are committed to educating their customers about the importance of this strict standard.
It is our greatest wish that this service will be offered in the near future to residential customers as well as businesses. The positive impact that it would have on our environment both in the short and long term is phenomenal.
tea hugger | greensboro, NC
Tea Hugger is an eco-savvy company making hand blended, twisted-traditional, loose-leaf teas for retail and wholesale markets. Founded in Greensboro NC in 2005, Tea Hugger operates under the philosophy: “love yourself, love the earth, drink what makes you happy." According to these tea ladies … “Be it an ice cold peppermint tea with a chili pepper kick or black tea cocktail with a lavender lemon twist, we think you should drink what you love and be happy doing it!”
We enjoy their teas immensely and enjoy a rotating variety of their tea choices that are inspired by all four seasons. Afternoon tea is such a civilized affair … elevate your teatime with local tea!
Faucette farms | brown summit, NC
“Faucette Farms is a seventh generation family farm located in Guilford County, North Carolina. We offer seasonal produce, honey, preserves, and meat to customers around Greensboro, the Piedmont Triad, and beyond. Our family has a rich heritage in North Carolina dating back to the early 1900's. The farm was founded as a small family tobacco farm.
Throughout seven generations, we have poured love, energy, and respect into the land in order to squeeze out just enough to support our families. Thanks to the hard work of loyal employees, the farm has been able to grow exponentially in comparison to its humble beginnings.
We have been certified organic since 2007. Today our farm is proud to practice organic farming techniques to grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for you to enjoy!”
We seem to purchase more and more from Faucette! Our quiches are filled with their veggies (spinach, asparagus, onions, garlic, broccoli, red pepper, Swiss chard, kale, Basil & tomatoes) and our pies and cupcakes feature their sweet potatoes! We also purchase local honey off of their farm that we use across the bakery menu and in our tea! What a valuable resource they are for our community. you will find them each saturday at the Corner Market from 8-11am if you’d like to purchase directly for your family, too!
the family orchard | grassy creek, NC
The Family Orchard is a little slice of paradise located in a tiny little community up near the North Carolina / Virginia border. This farm is dear to us, as it is owned by the parents of one of our long-time team members. The passion they have for both growing fruits and making our organic jams shines bright! Be sure to order a jar of The Family Orchard’s organic jam (Blackberry, Raspberry, or Apple Butter) the next time you are shopping with us!
any of our baked goods that use jam are made using these organic jams! (Raspberry lady cake and cupcakes, malted honey and blackberry cupcakes, jam crumble bars to name a few!). the love pours out of every jar and we can imagine the fruit growing and the time spent in the kitchen making the jam and jarring it for us all to enjoy!
cooks vanilla | paso robles, ca
Take a journey with Cook’s here. The story of their vanilla is wonderful!
Cook’s Vanilla, the world’s finest vanilla - over 100 years of excellence. No Shortcuts: Our premium vanillas are made with painstaking attention to detail across all stages: proper cultivation, late harvest, artisanal sun curing, and a slow, cold extraction. Where we are today is much the same as 100 years ago. We continue to use the same careful sourcing and slow, cold percolation that our grandfather developed. To this day, we’ve found no better approach to making the highest quality vanilla.
We feel really strongly about using the highest quality extracts in our baked goods. We purchase organic almond, lemon, and orange extracts in addition to their amazing pure vanilla! It’s scary expensive … but we know it is a precious resource and we recognize the labor involved in both cultivating and extracting these products.
possibility farm | summerfield, nc
Possibility Farm is tucked back in the woods in Summerfield and is a haven for all sorts of creatures including goats, donkeys, and guard cats! It is also the home of 300 blueberry bushes. These rabbiteye bushes were specially selected to succeed in the central Piedmont and include more than 10 varieties. Owners, Doug Canavello and Kathy Rooney say they like to watch the different varieties as they bloom and mature on their own schedules.
We sampled these berries last season and they were large, flavorful and simply wonderful! We are so excited to be the recipients of their first full season harvest this year.
we will celebrate the ringing in of 2021 with a batch of freshly baked blueberry pies from their farm as an annual tradition that leads us to think of the good things to come from the upcoming year!
Goat lady dairy | climax, nc
Since 1995 Goat Lady Dairy has produced award winning handcrafted goat and cow milk cheeses sold throughout the region and beyond.
Their motto: “When you change a person's relationship to their food, you change them …and the world.” Steve Tate, co-founder of the farm.
The farm has new owners, who have been steeped in farming in the Gray’s Chapel area for all of their lives ... and that of generations before them in their families. Long-time workers at Goat Lady, Carrie and Bobby Bradds are at the helm of this operation and are guiding it forward while maintaining the same quality of cheese and protection of the land that we think of when we hear those 3 little words!
Having attended many dinners at the farm over the last 20 years, it gives me a personal feeling of excitement to bring their cheese to our menu! We have a brand new quiche featuring Goat Lady’s fresh chévre … paired with Faucette’s basil and tomatoes … and it is simply divine. We have some mighty fine farmers in our community!
hazelwood soap company | waynesville, nc
“ Hazelwood Soap Company is a family-owned business that specializes in artisanal bath, body and home products using the finest of natural ingredients and essential oils. All of our products are hand-made in small batches in order to preserve their potency, consistency and integrity. Drawing upon the benefits of aromatherapy, we strive to offer a superior skin care experience with a little bit of sass (you must with 4 children).
As our kids and company continue to grow, we aim to take our healthy and happy approach to a greater level by giving back to our community, educating our customers and sustaining the environment for a better future for us all. ”
Visit their About Us page and watch their story!
We really love handmade products … of any kind! So it gave us great pleasure to add in a few of these lovely items from one of our team member’s family this year! visit their website for an incredible array of items, but you can find a few of Hazelwood Soap Company’s products available for purchase via our Online Ordering Patio Pick Up.
printery | greensboro, nc
“We love what we do. The passion we have for our work enables us to take ownership of our clients' projects. We constantly strive to deliver the highest-quality products possible.
There is no greater satisfaction than delivering a finished product that helps a client reach their goals and objectives.
It has never been our goal to be the biggest printer in town, or even the most high-profile one. Our goal is simple — to provide the best print and design work at a good value. For nearly twenty years we’ve been quietly perfecting our skills in the art of printing and design. We’ve followed our own path and developed our own philosophies, constantly experimenting along the way, and we think you’ll like what we’ve come up with. Printery, Greensboro, NC is a small print shop with the quality, technology and knowledge base of the big guys, plus we provide design and advertising expertise that is agency-quality. We are a small group of friends and family who have a lot of fun working together with our clients. We are always accessible, always friendly, and we’ll always find creative ways to fit your needs and your budget. That’s what Better Printing By Design is all about. ”
we have worked with this family-owned and run business for many years and truly consider them part of our extended family. They embrace sustainability as we do and always take printing to the highest level quality (with a dash of science behind it too!) and their service and support is simply wonderful.
larry’s coffee | raleigh, nc
Coffee artists on a mission.
Larry's combines coffee excellence with a belief that business can be a force for good. Based in Raleigh's Five Points neighborhood, Larry's occupies a cluster of three buildings with a roastery in the center, incorporating solar water-heated floors, rainwater-driven restrooms and a massive passive-solar clear story. All Larry's Coffee is Organic, Fair Trade and Shade-Grown.
Want to know what really makes us love Larry’s just a little bit more? This quote that is printed on every one of their bags of coffee:
“ Things that make us Smile:
Sticks, twigs and healthy soil laden with critters, microbes, and fungi.
Connecting with neighbors ( from humans to bees, butterflies, dogs, cats, etc. )
Turning sunlight into power, harvesting rainwater and turning love into coffee ( and vice versa! ) ”
~Larry’s crew
Maxie B’s brews up :
smokey mountain blend ~ rich, smokey and sweet. earthy with hints of wild berries (5% of larry’s sales of this blend go to benefit Friends of the Smokies, which is an official nonprofit partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
DECAF espresso #9 ~ smooth and full-bodied; rich and creamy with notes of dark chocolate and hints of spice
w.r. vernon produce co., Inc. | winston salem, nc
Since the late 1920’s it has been the goal of W.R. Vernon Produce Company to provide the freshest, highest quality fruits and vegetables at a competitive price. Our focus on quality, superior customer service and our attention to detail has not wavered from the first day we opened our doors.
we really connect with Vernon’s Green Initiatives :
Cardboard Recycling – A byproduct of our recycling operation yields nearly 120 tons of cardboard packaging that is recycled each year. This converts to an annual savings of approximately 2040 trees. As our recycling efforts and process continue to improve we are forecasting a 5% increase per year in the amount of packaging that we are able to recycle.
FORKLIFTS & Pallet Jacks – W.R. Vernon Produce has converted all of our warehouse lifting equipment to electric in an effort to minimize our carbon footprint.
New Construction – Beginning with our last addition we have started to use the latest insulation technology. Not only does it keep our cooler temperatures more constant, it allows us to run our cooling units less, which is a savings in the amount of electricity we consume.
georgia grinders | atlanta, GA
Georgia Grinders strives to create extraordinary nut butters from simple, all natural ingredients to fuel the adventurous lives of all people, from 6 months to 160 years old. It is our belief that every culinary experience be savored and define the taste of health. Sourcing the highest quality, organic, natural and Non-GMO ingredients, Georgia Grinders Premium Nut Butters are handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality, freshness and flavor in a facility that we own and operate in Atlanta, Georgia.
From savory to sweet and creamy to crunchy, our premium nut butters are perfect for anyone who is looking for high quality, clean foods to fuel their adventurous life. With no added sugars or oils, it is perfectly to grab a spoon and dig in. You will never find palm oil, stevia, lecithin, or any unnecessary ingredients in our nut butters. We love to keep it clean and simple because life is already complicated enough!
Our Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake has Georgia Grinder’s peanut butter as one of the ingredients - we love their company story and the fact that they do not use palm oil.
guittard chocolate co. | Burlingame, CA
SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH FIVE GENERATIONS
At Guittard, we’re driven not only by what we make and how we make it, but also by the people we work with and the relationships we cultivate with farmers, suppliers, and customers.
Cultivate Better was inspired by this ethos and embodies our continual journey toward sustainability and responsible business practices. Cultivate Better inspires our industry-leading initiatives that strive to not only cultivate and preserve premium flavors responsibly but also protect and support the people, communities, and natural resources and environments that allow them to flourish for generations to come.
Our initiatives are interconnected, one part cannot flourish without the other, creating an integrated ecosystem designed for the long-lasting sustainability of the global cocoa and chocolate community.
at maxie b’s, we use guittard chocolate chips in our Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cake & cupcakes, Chocolate chip cookies, Brownies, All-American cake layers & cupcakes, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, S’mores cupcakes and Boston Cream Pie ganache! We also used them with our cupcakes baked without gluten - in both the CHOCOLATE and pumpkin Chocolate chip cupcakes.
