A number of South Walton folks are talking more about eating locally and how we can get more local and regional foods available in our community. Hopefully this will lead to more sources for local foods, more folks eating locally, or perhaps even a farmer's market!
Eating local and regional foods helps keep our $ in our local community, reduces the environmental impact of shipping food from far-off lands, and local foods tend to be fresher, tastier, and more nutritious. How about some fresh, local tomatoes instead of those pink grocery store ones with a flounder gene spliced inside?!!!
Toward that end, I'm going to try to post each week a listing of local foods (mainly produce) available in our area. I figure there's always local seafood in our markets, though unfortunately even that is sometimes questionable. Let me know if you know of other sources, whether it's a U-pick-em farm, a local farmer with fresh eggs or beef, or even a cheesemaker. Here goes, for 7/6:
Perennials and Natives by a Girl Named Toni (west end 30 A next to Elmos) 622-1889
peaches, watermelon, blueberries, sweet potatoes, onions, new potatoes, bush beans, cantalope, purple hull peas, butter beans, white peas, tomatoes, lettuce, squash, zucchini, peppers, jalapenos, yellow corn, honey
For the Health of It, Blue Mountain Beach, 267-0558
arugula, red potatoes, daikon sprouts, cherry tomatoes, honey
Vote with your $ and tell our local shops we want local produce! 😀
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Beach Comber
No not additional, just the 5th nursery that we will build, but this time, we will own the property so finally, We will be fixtures in the grayton community, and we are looking forward to riding our bikes to dinner🙂 Have a great day! Toni
Beach Comber
Re: Eating locally this week--July 13!
Hello Christian, haven't heard from you this week, I have speckled butter beans and regular, lady peas, purple hull, zipper peas, fresh green beans, peppers all colors, jalpeno, zuch, yellow squash, cantalope, a few peaches, and tomatoes of course, watermelon, new potatoes, eggplant both japanese and black beauty. Thanks Toni
Hello Christian, haven't heard from you this week, I have speckled butter beans and regular, lady peas, purple hull, zipper peas, fresh green beans, peppers all colors, jalpeno, zuch, yellow squash, cantalope, a few peaches, and tomatoes of course, watermelon, new potatoes, eggplant both japanese and black beauty. Thanks Toni
Beach Lover
Thanks Toni,
I was just about to call you to see what you had! I'll see you soon with shopping list in hand.
I was just about to call you to see what you had! I'll see you soon with shopping list in hand.
Beach ComberAuthor
Yes, Toni, I'm behind on my eating locally list this week, what with sea turtles and coastal dune lakes keeping me busy! Thanks for posting your list--it all sounds great. Maybe we can get the produce suppliers like you set-up to post their offerings themselves every week on Sowal. I'll talk to the For the Health of It folks too; some of the little produce stands and farms around I'll still probably have to post for them as I don't think they're on-line.
Admin
We hit Toni up yesterday for beautiful produce and saw Sunshine there loading up. I told Toni that she was welcome to advertise on the forum and that she might want to start her own thread with current offerings updated as she is able.
Beach Comber
Let me know what I need to do to have a thread, Thanks Toni
Admin
Let me know what I need to do to have a thread, Thanks Toni
Go to dining & food forum, same as the one we're in - click here to forum home - [ame="http://www.sowal.com/bb/forumdisplay.php?f=14"]Dining & Food - SoWal Beaches Forum[/ame]
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SoWal Expert
Just got some great stuff from Toni's. Great selection and prices.
I see a diet w/ many more fresh veggies in my future - grandma will be so happy!
I see a diet w/ many more fresh veggies in my future - grandma will be so happy!
Beach Lover
EAT-Rite Produce Co.
This weekends produce offerings
This weekends produce offerings
Eat-Rite Produce will have its mobile produce stand at Stinky's Fish Camp parking lot this weekend at 9 AM, FRI,SAT, SUN. Come out and visit. Just gathered a fresh load of Arugula, Spinach, Mesculin Greens, Sweet Corn, Black Beauty Eggplant, Japaneese Eggplant, Squash, Zuccini, Snap Beans, Fresh Shelled mixed Peas and Beans (easy to process and freeze) Okra, Collard Greens, Homegrown Tomatoes, Green Tomatoes, Vidalia Onions, New Florida Potatoes, Baking Potatoes, Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Buternut Squash, Walthrop Squash, GA Peaches and more. WE DO NOT SELL PRODUCE THAT HAS CHEMICAL HAS BEEN SPRAYED ON, PERIOD. Be sure to bring your plastic bags that you have a zillion of. We love to recycle them. Great Prices. Please support Local Farmers.
This weekend specials
Homegrown Tomatoes $1.49 LB
Blue Lake Bush Beans $1.49 LB
Fresh GA Peaches $1.69 LB
Homegrown Tomatoes $1.49 LB
Blue Lake Bush Beans $1.49 LB
Fresh GA Peaches $1.69 LB
Beach Lover
Fantastic! I wondered where you went Stan. Glad to see your still around supplying us with your delicous delights.
Beach Lover
Thanks, Come visit at Stinky's Parking Lot. Lots of produce sold today, still plenty left for Saturday. Grand Reopening sale on Saturday.
All PRODUCE 20% OFF ALREADY LOW PRICE
if you mention you read it on SOWAL.
Stan
if you mention you read it on SOWAL.
Stan
Beach Comber
Just a quick note, I have officially closed this location, took up our pavers and just to be safe, I will see everyone in Grayton next Thursday, so much to be done, same great stuff, so excited that we get our own space on the planet in Historic Grayton Beach. Thanks Toni, Ray and Lotto!
Beach Fanatic
Toni rocks:clap:
Beach Comber
Does anyone know how to reach Charles Bush with Dragonfly Farms in Defuniak Springs?
Beach Fanatic
Does anyone know how to reach Charles Bush with Dragonfly Farms in Defuniak Springs?
Charles brings his fine produce to our business throughout the week. If you want to give us a call during business time, Monday - Saturday, 9:30 - 5:30, we can get you his contact numbers.
I am not at my business at the moment, or would do so now for you.
Ed
For The Health of It
Natural Food Store
Massage Therapy
Juice & Smoothie Bar
850.267.0558
www.shopforthehealthofit.com
2217 west scenic 30a
santa rosa beach
Beach Comber
Thanks much Ed...will call you on Thursday!
Beach Fanatic
It's rather amusing talking about Farmer's Markets when, who's farming? Usually, it's a cooperative of a number of farmer's getting together sharing the cost of the building, etc, which is great for all. However, it usually requires a collection of farmers! The only thing most here are interested in is tourism! Agriculture is not an encouraged occupation.
Beach Lover
It's rather amusing talking about Farmer's Markets when, who's farming? Usually, it's a cooperative of a number of farmer's getting together sharing the cost of the building, etc, which is great for all. However, it usually requires a collection of farmers! The only thing most here are interested in is tourism! Agriculture is not an encouraged occupation.Maybe thats why they call it a farmer'S market as opposed to a farmer market. I don't understand your statement that agriculture is not an encouraged occupation. It is one of, if not the largest industry in the world. It is also a very honorable occupation. I bet if you couldn't get food you would be encouraging farming as an occupation. Where do you think the ingredients for booze comes from?
Edited
Beach Fanatic
Thanks, Come visit at Stinky's Parking Lot. Lots of produce sold today, still plenty left for Saturday. Grand Reopening sale on Saturday.
All PRODUCE 20% OFF ALREADY LOW PRICE
if you mention you read it on SOWAL.
Stan
Okay I'll show my ignorance. Where is Stinky's parking lot located other than in front of Stinky's?
Beach Lover
Stinky's Fish Camp is on mile marker... ooops 200 Ft. east the Big Blue Dune Allen Sign on 30A. When will they put the lighted mile markers up?
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