Spoon bread is a delightful dish, which has the consistency of bread pudding. The tradition of Byrd Mill began in 1740. Young Patrick Henry visited the mill often, bringing corn, wheat and buckwheat from his father's nearby plantation. Byrd Mill continued in operation at its original site until 1968 when an untimely fire brought an end to production in the original building. Byrd Mill now located in Ashland, Virginia manufactures some of the finest gourmet mixes available while still offering many of those old tyme products. We at Byrd Mill are proud to offer you this small taste of history. we pass this way but once. Don't pass the opportunity for an adventure in gourmet eating that aways your trial of Byrd Mill products. www.byrdmill.com. Old tyme goodness made simple. Est. 1740. Baking mixes; grits & porridge; cornmeal & flour; gift assortments. Sealed inner bag. Virginia's finest.