Local Foods Available

[Smiling JOe]

From my friend
June 29 2007

Hey folks:

In keeping with our desire to eat more locally/regionally-grown foods, I'm going to try to put together a weekly listing of what's available out there. If you know of additional sources please let me know. For example, does anybody have a phone # for Cotton's produce in Freeport so I can check with them every week? For this week, here's what I have:


Perennials and Natives by a Girl Named Toni (west end 30 A next to Elmo's)

cucumbers, shelled peas and beans, peaches, jalapenos, green peppers, green beans, lettuce, cantalope, blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, tomatoes


For the Health of It, Blue Mountain Beach

mint, daikon radish sprouts, red potatoes, corn, cherry tomatoes

Please support our local businesses that are working so hard to bring us fresh local and regional foods!

[kathydwells]

Hey what happened to the other threads that were started about the local foods available?

[Smiling JOe]

Kurt said that they vanished. I think the gov't took them.

[kathydwells]

Kurt said that they vanished. I think the gov't took them.

[Jdarg]

Great idea!! Can't wait to get home and eat healthy food!!!

[yippie]

From my friend
June 29 2007

Hey folks:

In keeping with our desire to eat more locally/regionally-grown foods, I'm going to try to put together a weekly listing of what's available out there. If you know of additional sources please let me know. For example, does anybody have a phone # for Cotton's produce in Freeport so I can check with them every week? For this week, here's what I have:


Perennials and Natives by a Girl Named Toni (west end 30 A next to Elmo's)

cucumbers, shelled peas and beans, peaches, jalapenos, green peppers, green beans, lettuce, cantalope, blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, tomatoes


For the Health of It, Blue Mountain Beach

mint, daikon radish sprouts, red potatoes, corn, cherry tomatoes

Please support our local businesses that are working so hard to bring us fresh local and regional foods!

Dumb question - I have never heard of a Girl Named Toni, nor have I seen a store. Where is this place.

Also, is Cottons in Freeport the same people who had the vegetable stand on S 331 in Santa Rosa Beach until a couple of years ago?

[Smiling JOe]

Dumb question - I have never heard of a Girl Named Toni, nor have I seen a store. Where is this place.

Also, is Cottons in Freeport the same people who had the vegetable stand on S 331 in Santa Rosa Beach until a couple of years ago?

Toni's is on the west end of 30A, next to Elmo's.

Yes, the same Cotton's.

[momof2kids]

Hey what happened to the other threads that were started about the local foods available?

Kurt said that they vanished. I think the gov't took them.

Maybe they are in Mangos belly button??

[yippie]

Toni's is on the west end of 30A, next to Elmo's.

Yes, the same Cotton's.

Is Toni's in that house sort of behind Elmo's that use to be an antique store? They sell fresh veggies?

What I would do for some fresh lima beans AND true vine ripe tomatoes. I bought some tomatoes from the stand on 331 a couple of years ago. The sign said vine ripe. But, the sticker on the tomato from the grower said Hot House Tomatoes!! LOL. They were still good!

What days is this place open?

[danhall]

I was wondering where this thread went. very strange.

For The Health of It also has local honey in stock. Mmmmmm, honey.

[Miss Kitty]

I was wondering where this thread went. very strange.

For The Health of It also has local honey in stock. Mmmmmm, honey.

Ya' think Publix had anything to do with it???

[Smiling JOe]

For The Health of It also has local honey in stock. Mmmmmm, honey.

Well, now you guys have one less jar.

Ya' think Publix had anything to do with it???

I think the gov't took it down. You know they have to keep the big food corporations and drug companies in business, and the easiest way to do it is by supressing the little man, who tries to eat real food, not to be confused with "REAL" brand food, like you get on a Dominoes Pizza. Here is a thought for you -- Dominoes Pizza's founder, when asked about Pizza Hut winning the best tasting pizza award (before they had delivery), stated that Dominoes wasn't in the pizza business. They were in the delivery business. At the time, I thought that answer was genius. Now, I think that he really meant that they didn't cook real food, just processed crap with REAL brand cheese. I wonder if there is a HOME GROWN brand of food out there.

Anywho, back to the local and regional foods. They are out there. Seek them out.

[TreeFrog]

OK, so let's get down to #1 question:

Who has the best REAL TOMATOES?

Cuz it's the time of year to be eating some good ones, and I'm tired of flavorless baseballs...

[ItzKatzTime]

Has anyone heard if Gwynn Baker has re-opened her LaLoba's Bakery? She's back from Colorado and I'm missing her granola and breads. She told me months ago she was working on getting it open on her property between Freeport and DeFuniack.

[joho]

Has anyone heard if Gwynn Baker has re-opened her LaLoba's Bakery? She's back from Colorado and I'm missing her granola and breads. She told me months ago she was working on getting it open on her property between Freeport and DeFuniack.

Gwynn has converted a building on her property (Rock Hill) into a kitchen and is back in business. You can probably find her digits in the directory.
She does make the best granola, breads, and cinnamon rolls around!!!

[gerryok]

Toni's has great produce!!! She will be moving next door to Shermin Williams in Grayton soon

[yippie]

What about the best tomato's??? WHERE???

[danhall]

Has anyone heard if Gwynn Baker has re-opened her LaLoba's Bakery? She's back from Colorado and I'm missing her granola and breads. She told me months ago she was working on getting it open on her property between Freeport and DeFuniack.

Don't want to sound like a broken record, but you can get LaLoba's granola, cream cheese brownies, and cookies at For the Health of It in Blue Mountain Beach. They are kept right by the register for your shopping convenience.

[TreeFrog]

Toni's has great produce!!! She will be moving next door to Shermin Williams in Grayton soon

I drove by there today on my way home from Destin. They weren't open, guess they are closed Sundays. Dang.

The move to Grayton will be good news for those of us on the eastern half of 30A. When will that be?

[gerryok]

I'm not sure how soon. She seems to be packing things up in the location by Elmos now.

[mermaid513]

Does anyone have a phone # for Toni's?

Thanks!

[gerryok]

Toni's number is 859-688-1889 or 850-699-3382.

[goofer44]

How about some REAL homemade ice cream.

[Toni]

Hello there, I am packing up but, I have the lease here until August 15th, so I will be open and hopefully, I will have no down time. My phone at the shop is 622-1889, and my cell phone is 699-3382. Please don't hesitate to call for daily list of veggies, also have lots of plants that I would rather sell than pack up:) Stay cool!!! Toni

[TreeFrog]

We went back on a weekday and got some tomatoes. Very good, they both looked and tasted like real tomatoes. NO MORE BASEBALLS

[kurt]

Toni, and For The Health Of It have great stuff!!!

[yippie]

Toni, and For The Health Of It have great stuff!!!

Boy, you're not kidding!! I went to Toni's place and bought some of the "country tomatoes"......I HAVE NOT HAD TOMATOES THIS GOOD FOR YEARS!!! Green beans are good too. I'm going back!

[scooterbug44]

So excited about Toni's and fresh food!

Has anyone checked out the "farmer's market" at the market shops at Sandestin?

[6thGen]

Hello there, I am packing up but, I have the lease here until August 15th, so I will be open and hopefully, I will have no down time. My phone at the shop is 622-1889, and my cell phone is 699-3382. Please don't hesitate to call for daily list of veggies, also have lots of plants that I would rather sell than pack up:) Stay cool!!! Toni

I'd change the sign reading that you are moving to historic Grayton to Grayton north of 98, or the like. Went by Sunday when you were closed and drove around for damn near ever trying to find that street name. I finally gave up. Can't wait to try your fresh vegetables.

[Jdarg]

So excited about Toni's and fresh food!

Has anyone checked out the "farmer's market" at the market shops at Sandestin?

We talked about it before the thread evaporated. In a nutshell, don't bother with the Sandestin "farmer's market".

[Smiling JOe]

I'd change the sign reading that you are moving to historic Grayton to Grayton north of 98, or the like. Went by Sunday when you were closed and drove around for damn near ever trying to find that street name. I finally gave up. Can't wait to try your fresh vegetables.

New location will be behind Sherwin Williams on 283. I believe Toni's is the first house on the right behind SW.

[6thGen]

New location will be behind Sherwin Williams on 283. I believe Toni's is the first house on the right behind SW.

Thanks. I meant it more for other folks trying to find it who don't use the internet.

[Smiling JOe]

Thanks. I meant it more for other folks trying to find it who don't use the internet.

You make a very good point, especially for a business located well off the beaten path.

[scooterbug44]

We talked about it before the thread evaporated. In a nutshell, don't bother with the Sandestin "farmer's market".

That's what I remembered, (a prior visit only revealed overpriced strawberries) but I'm in produce depression after 2 weeks of visiting a fabulous farmer's market, so I was checking every option!

[Toni]

I am so sorry, we have just started to close on Sundays so I can drive to get produce, We will be at the grayton location on August 16th, it is 114 Arbor Lane the street is next to Sherwin Williams and big mama's. We are here from 9-5 Mon to Sat. and call me if you want a list of fresh veggies. Thank you Toni

[HYDROSTAN]

EAT-Rite Produce Co.
Delivers Local Farm Produce to Restaurants on 30A.
We have started a home delivery service.
We are also planning a TRUE HOMEGROWN FARMERS MARKET on the west end of 30A to start in August.
LOCAL PRODUCE=LOCAL PRICE
Check out WWW.EATRITEPRODUCE.COM for more info and pictures.
"ALL YOU NEED IS TRUE LOVE AND HOMEGROWN TOMATOES"
Stinky's Fish Camp uses EAT-Rite Produce. Check it out

[Smiling JOe]

HydroStan. Good to see you on here. You must be busy because I haven't seen you for a long time.

[sneakin sally]

having some lady peas & a salad from toni's as we speak... mmm mmm mmm... it's delicious!

[ItzKatzTime]

sneakin sally are you related to SoWal Sally?

Love your tar girl! What a grayt place to be! Those lady peas and salad sound sooooo good! I'll be there tomorrow to grab some goodies from Toni!

Kat

[HYDROSTAN]

Smiling JOe, Thanks for the welcome. You have a great ideal for posting local produce available on a weekly basis. You may want to include prices. I will be happy to provide you with what I sell on a weekly or Bi-weekly basis to help you with your project. Let me , know how to get you the info. This week I delivered quite a bit of Homegrown Produce in Sowal. Alot of it was Hydroponic and the rest came from small regional farmers. . Examples of what was delivered includes, Homegrown Tomatoes, Hydro Arugula, Hydro Spinach, Hydro Peppers, (red and green bells, pablano's and jalepeno's) Blue lake Bush Beans, Vidalia Onions, Green Onions, Figs,
Black Beauty Eggplant, Japanees Eggplant, Blueberries, Blackberry's, Strawberries, Bok Choy, Nappa Cabbage, Carrots, Squash, Lemons, Limes, Papayas, Okra, Sweet Georgia Corn and cucumbers. It does not cost more to EAT-Rite. In checking the prices at Publix, Winn-Dixie and Fresh Market, Eat-Rite was at least 10% cheaper and in most cases 20% or more less expensive. And thats for REAL, FARM FRESH PRODUCE, DELIVERED.
Hydrostan

[30A Skunkape]

Smiling JOe, Thanks for the welcome. You have a great ideal for posting local produce available on a weekly basis. You may want to include prices. I will be happy to provide you with what I sell on a weekly or Bi-weekly basis to help you with your project. Let me , know how to get you the info. This week I delivered quite a bit of Homegrown Produce in Sowal. Alot of it was Hydroponic and the rest came from small regional farmers. . Examples of what was delivered includes, Homegrown Tomatoes, Hydro Arugula, Hydro Spinach, Hydro Peppers, (red and green bells, pablano's and jalepeno's) Blue lake Bush Beans, Vidalia Onions, Green Onions, Figs,
Black Beauty Eggplant, Japanees Eggplant, Blueberries, Blackberry's, Strawberries, Bok Choy, Nappa Cabbage, Carrots, Squash, Lemons, Limes, Papayas, Okra, Sweet Georgia Corn and cucumbers. It does not cost more to EAT-Rite. In checking the prices at Publix, Winn-Dixie and Fresh Market, Eat-Rite was at least 10% cheaper and in most cases 20% or more less expensive. And thats for REAL, FARM FRESH PRODUCE, DELIVERED.
Hydrostan

Stan;great website Do you guys deliver to the general public or are you more of a wholesaler catering to the food service industry?

[Smiling JOe]

Stan, we would love for you to continue to post your foods, and prices if you like, here on this thread.

We need to invite you to the next local/regional foods luncheon (potluck) on Aug 18 at 11:30am. Send me a private message for details, and Mrs. HydroStan is also invited.

[HYDROSTAN]

30A Skunkape, Yes, in addition to the wholesale customers we have served for almost 2 years we are adding our newest concept, EAT-Rite Home Delivery System. I am still working out the final kinks but will be up and running with home delivery in a week or two at most. I will also be setting up a Mobile, air conditioned produce stand at various locations on 30A. My equiptment is being manufactured as I type and will be in in about a week. I will post locations and times in a few days when I get the rig in. EAT-Rite's "Farmers Market" will be held on Saturday Mornings starting the 1st or 2nd week of August at a Dune Allen Location. Sorry to be so sketchy about the details but it will be worth the wait. Thanks for your interest. In the mean time if you see the EAT-Rite truck driving on 30A, call the number on the side, honk or flash your lights. I'll stop.

[sneakin sally]

sneakin sally are you related to SoWal Sally?

Love your tar girl! What a grayt place to be! Those lady peas and salad sound sooooo good! I'll be there tomorrow to grab some goodies from Toni!

Kat

no kat, sneakin sally is not related to sowal sally...

but thanks for asking! enjoy your goodies from toni!

[30A Skunkape]

30A Skunkape, Yes, in addition to the wholesale customers we have served for almost 2 years we are adding our newest concept, EAT-Rite Home Delivery System. I am still working out the final kinks but will be up and running with home delivery in a week or two at most. I will also be setting up a Mobile, air conditioned produce stand at various locations on 30A. My equiptment is being manufactured as I type and will be in in about a week. I will post locations and times in a few days when I get the rig in. EAT-Rite's "Farmers Market" will be held on Saturday Mornings starting the 1st or 2nd week of August at a Dune Allen Location. Sorry to be so sketchy about the details but it will be worth the wait. Thanks for your interest. In the mean time if you see the EAT-Rite truck driving on 30A, call the number on the side, honk or flash your lights. I'll stop.

That is great news, really great. Make sure you keep us in the loop as to the wheres and whens.

[HYDROSTAN]

EAT-Rite Produce mobile Produce Stand is up and running. I will be at Stinky's Fish Camp parking lot on Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun. at 9A.M. Every Mon. and Tues. is spent gathering Fresh Farm Produce. This week I will have Tomatoes, Arugula, Snap Beans, Okra, Eggplants, Squash, Zucinni, Butternut, Spinach, New Potatoes, GA.Peaches, Tomatoes, Corn, Collards, Vidalia Onions, Cucumbers, Watermelons and plenty of Field Fresh Shelled Peas and Beans. This weeks local specials are:

SHELLED PEAS AND BEANS---$4.00 a Pound.
Vineripe Tomatoes--- $1.49 a Pound.
Now is the time to Freeze and Can, Produce is seasonal, put some away for a rainy day.
"EAT-Rite or DON'T EAT AT ALL"