I went to a food show once, and I saw a bunch of Kentucky farms there
selling bacon. I was warry at first buying bacon in what looked like
food saver (tilia et al) bags for about twice what I'd expect at the
supermarket, but it was good. I lost the name, so next food show I'll
be back looking again. It was thick cut, fairly lean, and heavily
peppered. I imagine there are plenty of examples from elsewhere, but
Kentucky is closer (to me.)
I occasionally grab something odd from the produce section.
Pomegranates and Quinces turned out to be pleasant surprises for me.
Other than that, Beaufor mustards, El Yucatecco hot sauces, and Santa
Barbara salsas come to mind. And also sun dried tomato tortelini.
And one more thing : It may sound silly, but I had a bottle of
"curry-oil" once. It was great for quickly frying up some potatoes and
such, but after the first bottle was gone, I never saw it at the stores
again.
Dean G.