Fireflies and June Bugs Country Kitchen

Fireflies and June Bugs Country Kitchen We’re a husband & wife team who have been making 100% natural elderberry syrup for over 15 years.

Well, I had planned on waiting until September to get started…but with all this flu and COVID already making the rounds,...
08/25/2026

Well, I had planned on waiting until September to get started…but with all this flu and COVID already making the rounds, it looks like I’ll be back in the kitchen a little sooner than expected! 🍇💜

If you’re ready to get back on your elderberry immune-boosting regimen for the 2026–2027 season, go ahead and get those orders in!

A little heads-up for my faithful elderberry folks: my schedule is going to be more limited this year. This dad gum Parkinson’s has made it a little harder for me to do what I used to do, so I simply can’t make batches as frequently as I have in years past.

I’ll also be making fresh batches based on the orders I receive, rather than keeping a large supply on hand. That means there may be times when I’m sold out and you’ll have to wait for the next batch.

But as long as these hands will cooperate, I’ll keep stirring that pot! 💜

So if elderberry is part of your family’s fall and winter routine, get your order in early. The kitchen is opening sooner than planned! 🍇

And some good news! 💜

As long as my ingredient prices remain where they are, my quarts will STILL be just $30 🍇

I will not be offering pints this year. With my limited kitchen time, sticking with quarts will help me keep things a little more manageable and still get as much elderberry goodness into your hands as I can.

And y’all know me—I’ll hold that $30 price as long as my ingredient costs let me! 💜

And one last little reminder from me—and my Granny. 💜🍇

Elderberry works best as part of your everyday routine, so I always recommend taking a small sip each day rather than waiting until you’re already feeling under the weather.

Of course, you can be a little stubborn and wait until the crud gets you 😂—but then you may find yourself reaching for it every 4 hours.

My Granny always said, “A sip a day keeps the doctor away.” I think I’ll stick with Granny’s advice. ❤️

And when you’re ready to order, the easiest way to reach me is to call or text 865-964-9166. I’m not too fancy with Messenger these days, and messages can get overlooked.

If you text, please be sure to include your name so I know who I’m talking to! 🍇💜

Thanks and stay healthy, kids!
💜 Tammy

05/08/2026

We’ve had a few people ask… so let’s talk about it 👇

Yes—you can eat honeycomb! And yes—the whole thing! 🍯🐝

That golden honey inside is exactly what you’re used to… but the comb itself? It’s soft, natural beeswax that you can chew (kind of like gum) or swallow—it’s completely safe and straight from the hive.

Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy it:

🥖 Spread it on warm biscuits or fresh bread
🧀 Pair it with cheese and crackers (this one feels fancy but is SO easy)
🍎 Add it to apple slices or fruit trays
🍯 Drop a chunk into hot tea for a natural sweetener
🥄 Or just eat it straight off the spoon—no judgment here

It’s one of the purest, most natural treats you can get… and we might have some available in this next batch 👀🐝

If you’ve never tried it before, this is your sign 💛

Alright… let’s talk about the real MVP of grilling season 🔥🧈Our cowboy butter has been an absolute game changer around h...
05/06/2026

Alright… let’s talk about the real MVP of grilling season 🔥🧈

Our cowboy butter has been an absolute game changer around here—and we’re not exaggerating one bit.

We’ve been using it on:
🥩 steaks hot off the grill
🍔 juicy burgers
🍗 chicken that’s never been this flavorful
🥓 pork that just melts in your mouth

It melts down into every bite—rich, buttery, with just the right kick of herbs and seasoning… and suddenly your everyday grilling tastes like something straight off a restaurant menu.

Honestly? Nothing beats it.

Once you try it, there’s no going back 💛

The photo is of Sunday’s Supper at our house!

There’s just something about simple things done right… 🌿🧈This little jar of our VEGGIE BUTTER has been getting a workout...
05/05/2026

There’s just something about simple things done right… 🌿🧈

This little jar of our VEGGIE BUTTER has been getting a workout in our kitchen lately—and we’re not mad about it one bit 💛

We’ve been slathering it on:
🔥 fresh-off-the-grill veggies
🌽 sweet corn still steaming
🥕 roasted garden favorites
🥖 and thick slices of warm, homemade bread

It melts down into all those flavors just right… rich, herby, and full of that homemade goodness you just can’t buy in a store.

Truth be told—we’ve been enjoying the heck out of it this grilling season 😍

If your table needs a little something extra this summer… this might just be it.

05/04/2026

There’s something special about this time of year… 🌿🐝
The bees are busy, the hives are full, and everything is coming together just right.

Honey season is almost here—and this batch is looking so healthy and plentiful, we may even have honey with the hive available 🍯✨

If you’ve never had honeycomb before, you’re in for something truly special.

From our hives to your home… it doesn’t get more real than this 💛

✨ Just when you think things have finally slowed down… here comes another round of flu, COVID, and RSV making its way th...
02/22/2026

✨ Just when you think things have finally slowed down… here comes another round of flu, COVID, and RSV making its way through our community.

It’s hitting strong and heavy right now.

So last night, I went back to the stove and made 5 more fresh quarts of elderberry syrup. I sold 5 quarts last week due to customers being hit with these bugs so hard.

I’m praying this round passes quickly and that this will be the final batch of the season. Lord willing, we’ll start back up again in August when the cool air starts whispering that fall is on the way.

In the coming weeks, I’ll also be adding some fresh butters and sweet smears to the list — the cozy kind that belong on warm biscuits and slow mornings. 🧈

Stay healthy, friends.
Take care of your people.
And as always, thank you for supporting small, homemade, from-the-heart work.

— Fireflies & June Bugs Country Kitchen ✨f

Cowboy Butter — Fireflies & June Bugs Country Kitchen 🧈✨This is the kind of butter we make when the sun’s going down, th...
01/19/2026

Cowboy Butter — Fireflies & June Bugs Country Kitchen 🧈✨

This is the kind of butter we make when the sun’s going down, the grill’s still warm, and the fireflies are just starting to glow.

Our Cowboy Butter is a rich, savory blend of butter, herbs, and spices with just enough boldness to stand up to all types of meat — and it’s downright perfect melting over a perfectly grilled steak.

Spoon it onto a slow-roasted pork roast, let it melt over roast chicken, or serve it warm on the side with hot, buttered Texas toast.

And let’s be honest — this makes the perfect Valentine’s gift for the man of your dreams.
Because nothing says “I love you” quite like a steak on the grill and butter that means business.

Made with heart, a little sass, and a whole lot of country flavor —
Fireflies & June Bugs Country Kitchen

Why wait for blackberry season…when you can have Blackberry Pie Butter all year long?Sweet, rich blackberries folded int...
01/16/2026

Why wait for blackberry season…
when you can have Blackberry Pie Butter all year long?

Sweet, rich blackberries folded into creamy butter, with all the cozy, homemade goodness of a pie fresh from the oven — minus the waiting.

Slow mixed. Small batch.
Made the old-fashioned way, right here in our country kitchen.

Spread it on warm biscuits, toast, pancakes… or straight off the spoon (we won’t tell 😉).

Blackberry Pie Butter —
a little taste of summer, anytime of year. ✨

When it’s cold, rainy, and you’re just plain ole tired-you want to dig in face first but keep it together long enough to...
01/14/2026

When it’s cold, rainy, and you’re just plain ole tired-you want to dig in face first but keep it together long enough to grab a spoon.

This is where the magic starts…Creamy, whipped crème cheese, soft and smooth, just waiting for what comes next.Then we f...
01/14/2026

This is where the magic starts…
Creamy, whipped crème cheese, soft and smooth, just waiting for what comes next.

Then we fold in those chocolate-covered strawberries — rich, sweet, and just a little indulgent — letting every swirl tell its own story.

No rushing. No shortcuts.
Just slow mixing, real ingredients, and a whole lot of love from our country kitchen.

This is the beginning of something special.
Chocolate-covered strawberry crème cheese, the Fireflies & June Bugs way 🍫🍓✨

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Knoxville, TN
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