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  Source While cherries are grown in several states, we source our red tart cherries from our organic growers in Utah and Washington state. There are several varieties of cherries but we choose the Montmorency varietal for its taste, usability, and nutritional benefits.       History The Montmorency cherry tree is named for an area near Paris, France.  However, the cultivation of this tart cherry dates back to Ancient Rome.  The Romans discovered the fruit along the banks of the Black Sea. They began planting cherry trees along roads throughout the Roman territory for food, as well as, wood to build weapons and equipment. Nutrition Not only are our tart cherries sun-dried and lightly sweetened to perfection, but they...

Watch Your Mouth 4 easy ways to keep GMOs out of your diet It may seem like a nutritional wonderland as we meander down grocery aisles bursting with colorful packages that boast phrases like, 'all-natural,' 'whole grains,' 'heart healthy' and 'high in antioxidants.' Although many of these phrases are vague and void of any standard, what should concern us even more are the ingredients inside these products that aren't being displayed in bold print: genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It's been reported that 80 percent of processed foods in American grocery stores contain GMOs. That is a scary number. We at Allgood Provisions believe that food products shouldn't just have fancy labels and empty phrases, they should contain a standard of quality and...