Who's Mimi?

MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES was conceived by 53 year old, unemployed and single grandma, “Mimi” Lin Johnson during the Great Recession. Ever the “Eternal Optimist”, Mimi was moved by a spirit that told her these life changing circumstances could be a blessing to her and many others and she decided to re-invent herself. So, she rolled up her sleeves and decided a “do-over” was in her future.

Borrowing her church kitchen, Mimi Lin worked countless hours employing a love of cooking (instilled by spending hours with her Grandma Ruth) and experimented with recipes to keep her mixes vegan and without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Mimi attended four farmer’s markets each week with her delicious baked good and eventually added mixes so that her customers could take them home and enjoy baking together. Mimi says, “It’s Home Cookin’ Made Simple: Pour + Stir + Bake = Yummy”. Mimi and her mixes became an instant hit with many repeat customers seeking her out week after week. MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES became a lifeline for Lin and catapulted her forward with a promise to help others whose lives and dreams are disadvantaged or threatened. 

Today, a portion of every sale is donated to women’s shelters. In fact, over the years, MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES has provided internships for some of these amazing women who have desired to learn a new trade. But we can’t do it without you. Not only are we grateful for your purchase, we are grateful for each of YOU!

Look for MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES at fine food and specialty stores near you (and if you don’t see them, tell them to call Mimi). MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES are now sold throughout the continental USA, Canada and Germany! If you’re busy (Mimi is too) you’ll want to keep Mimi’s Mountain Mixes in your pantry to enjoy will all your treasured family and friends.

 

~Mimi & Her AMAZING TEAM~

Lin Johnson-Carlson is the Founder and President of MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES, LLC and lives near Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, Gene. Lin and Gene’s new, blended family boasts 12 grandchildren - the first three of which started calling her “Mimi” over 14 years ago. The name stuck - and the rest, as they say - is history!

Mimi's Mountain Mixes, LLC is approved by the NC Department of Agriculture and is certified as a "GOT TO BE NC" product. It is a member of the NC Specialty Food Association, Appalachian Food Guild, Specialty Food Association (formerly known as the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade) and the Henderson County, NC Chamber of Commerce.

Mimi’s products are VEGAN. The flour, spices and herbs are NON-GMO, contain no aluminum, bleached flour, soy, Trans fat, artificial flavors, preservatives or colors. Mimi just says, "NO"! 

Cause she loves Y’all.

In 2016, Mimi was awarded with Best Small Business Plan for Henderson County, NC Chamber of Commerce. In 2018 Mimi's Received the Best Marketing Award from Henderson County, NC Chamber of Commerce.

The ongoing mission of our work is to give back. Your purchase of MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES is a blessing to many - giving hope that lifts spirits, provides income, and renews faith obscured by clouds of despair.

 

 

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Lin Johnson-Carlson is the President of MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES, LLC and lives near Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, Gene. Lin and Gene’s blended family boasts 10 grandchildren - the first three of which started calling her “Mimi” over 8 years ago. The name stuck - and the rest, as they say - is history!

Lin strives to live her life as an inspiration to others to show what is possible with faith and Outrageous Optimism. MIMI’S MOUNTAIN MIXES is a Christian-based company whose outreach extends to all people of God - and that includes you!

 

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Mimi's Mountain Mixes, LLC is approved by the NC Department of Agriculture and is certified as a "GOT TO BE NC" product.

Our products are VEGAN and NON-GMO, contain no aluminum, bleached flours, soy, trans fat, artificial flavors, preservatives or colors.  Mimi just says, "NO"!