{Fun Food Facts} Made in the South: Col. Newsom’s Aged Kentucky Country Ham Liven up your holiday feast with one of the South’s own artisan foods, Col. Newsom’s Aged Kentucky Country Ham. In 2017 this third-generation family business, now run by founder H.C. Newsroom’s granddaughter Nancy Mahaffey, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The company produces renowned aged country hams and other port products including sausage, prosciutto, and a milder-flavored ham that Nancy calls the “Preacher Ham.” Each meat sampler box comes packed with nuts and individually wrapped candies. Visit newsomscountryham.com for more information and to purchase. —As seen in — Cooking with Paula Deen © Hoffman Media 2016