After meeting in kindergarten, Brad Gillis and Ben Friedman’s paths took them to different higher education institutes where they both came to the same conclusion. “Why wait until you’ve made your fortune in the private sector to do some public good, they pondered. Why not do it now?” (http://seattletimes.com/html/pacificnw/2021405110_taste11profilehomegrownxml.html). And so, Homegrown Sandwich Shops were born. A great mission backed by delicious sandwiches with a cult following. Their beliefs encompass more than just their economic impact on their community. Their mission and self proclaimed responsibility states that “in addition to our economic impact, we are responsible for our social and environmental impact as well”. [caption id="attachment_2241" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Photo courtesy of blogs.seattletimes.com[/caption] A passion for sustainability as well as understanding...
We’re pretty proud of our hometown. Park City, Utah was recently named Outside Magazine’s Best Active Town. It’s also home to some pretty incredible beer. You heard right. We’re talking about some great beer in Utah, a state known for its odd drinking laws. A company we have come to know and admire here in Utah is Wasatch Brewery. In 1986 Greg Schirf opened Utah’s first brewery in Park City and has been a force for changing Utah’s beer history ever since. In 1988 Schirf was actually the one who proposed the bill that would make brew pubs legal in Utah. In 2003 when Utah legislature proposed a tax to raise already high beer taxes, Schirf dressed up as founding...
This time of year is pure joy (and craziness) and it's filled with events centered around friends, family and food. If your holiday season is anything like ours, its hard to find a lot of extra time to fit in all of the extra tasks that go into making the holiday special. Here's a quick recipe we love and one that's great for holiday parties, holiday gifts or for just spreading a little extra holiday cheer. A delicious, simple and easy recipe for Cherry Pistachio White Chocolate Biscotti that is sure to be a crowd favorite. Cherry Pistachio White Chocolate Biscotti 1 cup raw ALLGOOD Organic Pistachios 1 cup ALLGOOD Organic Dried Cherries 3 cups spelt flour 1 tablespoon baking...
Allgood Provisions is honored to once again be a sponsor of the Deer Valley Celebrity Ski Fest that is happening December 6th through the 9th at the Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. As the name gives away, the Deer Valley Ski Fest hosts a variety of stars from Film, Television and the Olympic Games for a weekend of skiing and entertainment, but it’s cause goes way beyond just a gathering of stars. Every year, the Deer Valley Celebrity Ski Fest raises money for a cause that is close to our hearts, Waterkeeper Alliance. Millions of people worldwide live without access to clean water and we continue to have our resources threatened by pollution, drought and other epidemics. Waterkeeper...
Do you have your Thanksgiving recipes ready for the big day? If you're anything like us, you may still be planning on what to make for the biggest food celebration of the year, Thanksgiving. Making food is a labor of love, and quite possibly one of the best ways to show you care is through your food. Here at Allgood Provisions, we're thankful for all of the people in our lives that support us and our desire to share our love of organic food with the world. We're thankful for all of you for sharing in our passion for healthy, tasty and organic choices that are good for this earth and for our health. If you're still searching for a...
