Retailer Spotlight: Murray's Cheese Shop - Paying Homage to Fromage October is American Cheese Month. Yes, there is a whole month dedicated to cheese. So, if you haven't been properly celebrating the fabulousness of fromage, you still have some time. A good place to start is Murray's Cheese Shop in New York. Murray's has been a Greenwich Village fixture for 74 years, and it's no wonder this fabled cheese shop is still going strong. With Rob Kaufelt, author of The Murray’s Cheese Handbook, at the helm along with his wife, Nina Planck, who happens to be the country’s leading expert on farmers markets and real food, patrons continue to reap the benefits of their passion and knowledge. Dedicated to spanning the globe in...
'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' ~ Margaret Mead These words from Margaret Mead come to mind as we think about how grateful we are to be part of the 1% for the Planet community -- a community of businesses that have united together to give back to the planet. Through this program, Allgood Provisions has joined more than 1,200 companies in 48 countries that are also giving back 1% of their sales to more than 3,300 non profits. And, this model is really working. Collectively we’ve topped $100 million in donations! Each pouch of Allgood Provisions that is purchased helps us provide donations to local, national...
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...
Summer may be winding down, but the season's famous guitar-strumming golden boy is still going strong. Of course, we’re referring to Jack Johnson. A musician whose name conjures up flip flops, high surf and warm summer nights. Chances are you’d have a hard time finding a person on Earth that doesn’t like the way a Jack Johnson song makes them feel. What’s more, his music is not just good for the people on the planet, it’s good for the planet itself. Here are the top 4 reasons we just can’t get enough of this guy. #4) Two words. Bubble Toes. Not even sure what this song means, but you’d be hard pressed to find someone who isn’t going to La da...
There's so much to love about locally owned and operated Aspens Market in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, it's hard to know where to start. This cornucopia of fresh, colorful and delicious produce is a shopping destination not to miss. We’ll break it down for you in our top 3 reasons why we love Aspens Market. #1) Genius Grocer Aspens Market is bursting with conventional and organic items we know and trust, which is great. What's even greater, though, is that these product pioneers are always bringing in new, amazing gems that turn your shopping experience into more of a treasure hunt. #2) Bad A@# Butcher Our friends at Aspens Market will make your grilling dreams come true with a butcher department that's dedicated...
