Cliff Williams / TPI Kevin Thompson, left, poses with Jean Thompson and Barbra Thompson. The family has BBQ spices, pickles and relishes.

Cliff Williams / TPI Kevin Thompson, left, poses with Jean Thompson and Barbra Thompson. The family has BBQ spices, pickles and relishes.

Everyone has always taken a liking to Kevin Thompson’s smoked meats.

Barbecued Boston butts, ribs and even wild game are favorites of family, friends and co-workers. Thompson even purchased a trailer to cook from. But it was time consuming and hard to determine if he needed 10 racks of ribs or a 100. 

Cliff Williams / TPI Pop’s Spices are made by Keith Thompson in Eclectic. It’s a family run business allowing him to enjoy retirement with family.

Cliff Williams / TPI PopÕs Spices are made by Keith Thompson in Eclectic. ItÕs a family run business allowing him to enjoy retirement with family.

Cliff Williams / TPI Granny’s Recipes is a sister to Pop’s Spices allowing the husband and wife team to enjoy retirement as a family.

Cliff Williams / TPI GrannyÕs Recipes is a sister to PopÕs Spices allowing the husband and wife team to enjoy retirement as a family.

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