Effie’s Homemade

Effie’s Homemade bakes oat-based biscuits meant for the morning cup of coffee or tea, or for snacking with cheese and spreads. The line started with the Oatcake and now runs to nine flavors, including Cocoa, Corn, Almond, Ginger, Walnut and Pecan, plus newer Hazelnut and Gruyère biscuits. The Gruyère version pairs toasty oats and nutty cheese with a mild black pepper finish, while the Hazelnut is a little sweet and a little salty.

The recipe goes back to Effie MacLellan, who learned a generations-old farmhouse oatcake recipe in Nova Scotia and brought it to Massachusetts in the 1950s, keeping oatcakes on hand for friends, family and neighborhood kids. Her daughter Joan and Joan’s longtime friend Irene decided the oatcakes were too good to keep in the family and turned them into a business. A small team in Hyde Park bakes the biscuits and ships them to customers.

What to Know

• In stores, Effie’s biscuits are usually found in the specialty cheese section.
• The company donates product for fundraisers such as raffles, silent auctions and VIP bags through a request form.
• It supports organizations focused on community development, sustainability and food security.
• Customers unhappy with an order can contact the company and get a response within 48 hours.