South River Miso is handmade in Conway, Ma. They sell different misos (included those fermented for three years and a one made of dandelions and leeks!), and fermented goodies, like koji, a Japanese cultured grain that people use for miso making and their own tamari. Here’s what their website says about tamari, which was news to us (always thought tamari was just soy sauce by another name):
“In Japanese, tamari means “little puddle” and refers to the savory liquid that collects in a vat of miso. Our genuine tamari is similar to its cousin, soy sauce, but much sweeter and lighter in taste. Friends who buy directly from our shop come back year after year, declaring that there is no seasoning comparable to South River Miso Tamari”
South River Miso is available in Whole Foods, and other foodie shops around Boston.
Needless to say, next time we’re taking one of our gay-cations to Northampton, we will have to call and ask if we can see the process firsthand.
I used to live right around the corner from this place- you’ve got to go and check it out! It’s a sweet little operation they’ve got there, all wood-fired and such. The miso tamari is AMAZING… totally unlike any other tamari on the shelf. Check it out!