Thursday, December 22, 2011

F.A.B.: Sweet Riot

One of the recommended Companies is  Sweet Riot
Why we review it...
-their CEO is really cool and well spoken as is their Mission!
-good antioxidants
-helps cocoa farmers
-simple packaging

The price:  $4.00/bar

The website:
http://sweetriot.com/

contact info
sweetriot, inc. 
670 Broadway, Suite 302 
new york, ny 10012 
212.431.RIOT (7468)
info@sweetriot/com

Tradition: Italian Struffoli

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

F.A.B.: UpState Harvest Granola




One of the recommended Companies is  UpState Harvest
Why we review it...
-their granola is simple, wholesome ingredients - for real!
-good crunch, freshness
-you can tell alot about a product by its fans
-simple packaging
...slim healthy people ask me for this product.

The price:  $5.79/lb.

The website:
http://www.upstateharvest.com/

contact info
 granola@upstateharvest.com

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

F.A.B.: Siggi's

One of the recommended Companies is Siggi's
Why we review it...
-nice taste
-smooth, all natural
-small processing facility in comparison to the other large ones
-simple packaging
one of a kind in the US
 Finnish seems lighter than Greek but with the same satisfying custard-y feel  

The price:  $2.29/container

The website:
http://skyr.com/

contact info
Skyr Corporation
135 West 26th Street, 11th floor
New York, NY, 10001
E-mail: info@skyr.com
Distribution: 212-966-6950

F.A.B.: Simply Greek


One of the recommended Companies is Simply Greek
Why we review it...
-mid sized farm wth sheeps grazing outdoors!
-good clean smoothness with no thickeners
please note that some of the larger producers are using guar gum
-simple packaging

The price:  $2.00/small container.

The website:
http://simplygreekyogurt.com

contact info
contact@simplygreekyogurt.com
Simply Greek Yogurt. c/o Maple Hill Creamery. 2800 State Route 169. Little Falls, NY 13365

Monday, December 19, 2011

F.A.B.: Evans Farmhouse Dairy


One of the recommended Companies is Evans Farmhouse
Why we review it...
-their dairy products have cream that rises to the top, ooh!
-good people
-cows that graze outdoors

The price:  $2.29/half and half pictured here

The website:
see articles

contact info

5037 State Hwy Rt 23NorwichNY 13815
  • Phone:(607) 334-5339

Sunday, December 18, 2011

F.A.B.: Farm Fresh Eggs


Why we review it...
we enjoy eggs farm fresh eggs from our farm, the Haar Family Farm, and Fiddle Tree Farm - all free range, humane, and natural
we encourage everyone to seek out the closest "chick" farmer near you 
 - look for chickens that enjoy fresh air and free range
- ask what they are fed - a good diet should transfer to great tasting and healthy eggs
- eggs are great for a variety of meal options and baking!

The price:  $2.50/dozen

The website:
here is a way to find fresh eggs near you
http://www.localharvest.org/organic-farms/
in new york
http://www.prideofny.com/
in new jersey
http://www.jerseyfresh.nj.gov/searches/pyo.htm
in connecticut
http://www.ediblecommunities.com/nutmeg/farmers-markets/farmers-markets.htm

contact info:
see above listings