Welcome back Odyssey Chocolate! We are so excited to welcome back, Odyssey Chocolate to the menu! John started Odyssey Chocolate back in 2020 in Charlottesville, VA. He had started researching the ancient culture around cacao and the chemistry of the cacao bean. Through his research, he learned about ancient drinking chocolate which led him to the work […]
Can you guess the hit songs these new jams and pickles are named for? New jams can be edible or they can be dance-able but sometimes they can be both! (And sometimes they can be pickles, but more on that later!) In the meantime, can you guess the hit songs these jams are named for? […]
Try 3 new veggie sides from Leek & Thistle, formerly known as Truly Scrumptious Fans of Truly Scrumptious, rejoice! This local foodie favorite is now Leek & Thistle. The new name brings more new veggie sides and a new retail shop in Richmond! The new offerings in our online farmers market start with yummy Herbed […]
Easy meals don’t have to be “fast food” — watch this video to see how good for you easy can be – By the Veggie Fairy Team Easy meals… because, hey, who doesn’t love easy? Whether your days are spent working from home, essential working away from home, homeschooling, caring for a loved one, watching […]
You tell us home delivery is making a difference. That’s all we Veggie Fairies need to know to keep going strong ! – By the Veggie Fairy Team Home delivery is really helpful even in the best of times. Right now, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, home delivery may literally be a lifesaver. […]
Three easy healthy recipes for picky eaters, whether or not they’re kids! Got a picky eater? Whether your picky loved one is a kid or a grown up, here are three easy recipes to help picky eaters of all ages eat more spinach, kale, and sweet potatoes, plus other veggies… with or without their knowledge. […]
– By Duane, Head Veggie Fairy I remember the first time I experienced Brussels sprouts in the field. I found myself in a fantasy world full of stalks that extended above my head, with beautiful leaves of purple and green. AND I was given a knife and allowed to harvest them myself! What more could […]
Case Study: Red Cap Patisserie – By the Veggie Fairy Team When you buy local food, your money stays in your community instead of going to some faraway corporate headquarters. Buy local food and your dollars create jobs at local farms, food distribution systems like Seasonal Roots, and food artisans like Red Cap Patisserie, which […]
You won’t find this “Truly Scrumptious” local food in the grocery store but it’s just as convenient – By the Veggie Fairy Team There’s more than one way to eat your local veggies — and you don’t necessarily have to go to the trouble of cooking them up yourself. That’s because local produce is also […]
Plus tips on how to cook it up — it’s different from grainfed beef – By the Veggie Fairy Team All our family farmers are transparent about the way they farm. They do it the old fashioned way: slow and natural. That’s how Earl, his wife Robin, and son Jesse raise their animals (cows, pigs, […]