It’s a bee~luscious lemonade you’ll be reaching for year-round!For the past year, our family here at Local Choices has been working hard at starting a new beverage business and getting our honey lemonade in a bottle. It has been a dream of ours for a year, and it so exciting that we are days away from being ready to sell!To help convince buyers to put us in stores we are leaning on our social media presence to createdemand. If you would be so kind…please like our Facebook Page, follow us on Twitter or Pinterest. We’ll be posting important information on the state of our precious bees, healthy local food companies, and the continuing story of Hey Honey!Hey Honey! Artisanal Lemonade is the only lemonade that is sweetened 100% with California wildcraftedhoney. We will strive to support our local California and USA economy with organic lemon juice, honey, organic purees and organic extracts, we never use additives, preservatives, anything artificial or from concentrate.We will be in a bottle soon and have secured distribution in health food stores in Santa Cruz, San Francisco andSan Rafael California. If you live in the area keep an eye out for our lemonades this summer!In addition to the original lemonade we’ll also have a decadent Strawberry Basil and a refreshing Lemon Lime Mint.Thank you for supporting our family start-up! We are looking forward to bringing you deliciousalternatives to sugary drinks and soda that you can feel good about giving to your family!Have a bee~utiful day….The Hey Honey! Team!
Posts Tagged ‘Organic Foods’
Hey Honey! Artisanal Lemonade…With Love From Us to You!
Posted in Food, healthy lifestyle, local foods, local organic, tagged California organic Farmers, community health, Food, healthy beverages, hey honey organic lemonade, hey honey! on facebook, hey honey! on pinterest, hey honey! on twitter, Local Choices, local organic farms, Organic Foods, San Joaquin Valley, the best lemonade on May 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
When I Eat Sustainable Foods…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Local Choices, Organic Foods on March 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I taste that the earth is treated with kindness,
I taste that animals are cared for in a humane way,
I taste that social justice is an important part of the mix,
I taste that economic viability is the foundation that helps it happen,
and all of these tastes combine to form a deeply rich satisfying experience on my pallet and in my soul.- Kirsten Olson, farmer at Hunter Orchards
Riverdance “Pick & Gather” is Almost Here!
Posted in agriculture, central valley, Events, local organic, organic farmers, Organic Farming, Riverdance Pick & Gather, sustainable farming, tagged California organic Farmers, central valley, central valley u-pick farms, Events, local events, Local farms, Localchoices, organic blueberry farms, organic cherry farms, Organic Foods, riverdance pick & gather, San Joaquin Valley on May 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s that time of year again when Cindy Lashbrook and Bill Thompson open the gates to their biodiverse Organic Blueberry and Cherry farm. In celebration of the peak season of these fruits at their finest the “Pick & Gather” farm festival will be held on June 5th and 6th this year. Bring your family and friends because this by far is the BEST spring event going on here in California’s Central Valley!
The Pick & Gather weekend on the farm venue seems to improve every year thanks to a group of hardworking locavores that have brought together all things local, with the best of the valley from foods to musicians. The list is long of activities, entertainment, educational workshops, river fair and of course our tastey Hey Honey! Organic Lemonade will be there. Visit the P & G website & facebook page where you can get details, tickets and all the daily farm buzz!
Now I want to share a little about the farm….
Riverdance Farms is a simple, eco-friendly working organic farm hidden along the Merced River in Livingston, CA. It has been nurtured by some of our favorite local farmers who work with mother nature not against her, practicing permaculture principals. If you are unfamiliar with this farming technique here it is in short from Wikipedia…
“Permaculture aims to create stable, productive systems that provide for human needs, harmoniously integrating the land with its inhabitants. The ecological processes of plants, animals, their nutrient cycles, climatic factors and weather cycles are all part of the picture.”
Every visit I make to this farm takes my breath away with it’s unpretentious preservation of nature, if only all farmers could harness such beauty for us to appreciate or cared about the wellness of our farmlands with this much respect.
See you at the “Pick & Gather!”
Don’t Miss T & D Willey ‘s “Down On The Farm” Radio Show Today!
Posted in agriculture, california, central valley, CSA, Events, Local Farming, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, local radio shows, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, San Joaquin Valley, tagged California Certified Organic Farmer, central valley, farming, Food, Local farms, local organic farmers, local organic farms, local radio, Localchoices, Madera farms, organic farms in madera, Organic Foods, sustainable farming, T&D willey farms on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Take this opportunity to hear what’s going on in your Central Valley every first Friday of the month with Tom Willey and guest speakers on KFCF radio….
Down on the Farm ~ KFCF 88.1 fm
Friday Feb. 5th
5:00-6:00 pm
The topic: “A recent immigrant to these parts from No.Carolina has discovered Fresno’s ethnically diverse neighborhoods to be a veritable food wonderland. Host, Tom Willey will interview James Collier whose fascination with our food culture led him to co-found the online community, “Taste Fresno”, fast gaining members and notice. It’s possible newcomers recognize treasures underfoot to which we locals have become complacent. We’ll discuss a citizen food activist’s vision of the celebrated edible culture we could become on KFCF’s Down on the Farm. “
“It’s Eat Local Challenge Month” …. Say the folks at Family Farm Fresh Blog!
Posted in agriculture, central valley, Food, food blogs, local foods, news, organic farmers, San Joaquin Valley, tagged central valley, eat local challenge, Events, Food, Local farms, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, Localchoices, Organic Farming, Organic Foods, San Joaquin Valley on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Happy October my Locavores, how will you eat this month and beyond?
As a true believer in eating local and trying to do my part I am spreading the word…..
The task really is not that difficult and can actually be fun finding what fabulous family farms are in your back yard, especially if you live here in the Central Valley surrounded by loads of farms big & small.
The challenge is about eating within a hundred miles and making conscious food choices. I have already done the leg work for you, just browse through my blog and find farms, farmers & farmers markets close to you and connect with them….trust me, you will wish you had done this sooner!
Your First tip:
If not LOCALLY PRODUCED, then Organic.
If not ORGANIC, then Family farm.
If not FAMILY FARM, then Local business.
If not a LOCAL BUSINESS, then Fair Trade.
More reasons why & how @
www.eatlocalchallenge.com & www.familyfarmfresh.com
Local Choices thanks State Theater for bringing “Food, Inc.” to Modesto
Posted in central valley, Events, farm policies, Food, health, healthy lifestyle, local events, Local Farming, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, Michael Pollan, natural farming, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, organic food videos, polotics, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged agriculture, California Certified Organic Farmer, community health, Community Supported Agriculture, Events, farming, farms, Food, green, local, local event, local events, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, organic, Organic Farming, Organic Food, Organic Foods, Organic Gardening, sustainability, sustainable farming on August 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This my locavores is a must see…..a good step in supporting local!
This is my second post about this documentary and after seeing it my emotional reaction confirmed the importance of my blog…to share what I feel is important with my community….good whole food & how to find it, I am one small effort to support local and this film is the reason why.
Mark your calendars & take a friend to the beautiful restored State Theater in Modesto. Food, Inc. is a powerful documentary that will affect the way you eat no doubt, or at least plant a seed in that direction.
The film runs August 14 – August 22…..if you see it, we want some feed back here!
Will this make a difference for you?
Posted in agriculture, farm policies, Food, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, sustainable farming, tagged cuesa, food polotics, health, news, organic farmers, organic farms, Organic Foods, sustainable agriculture, USDA on August 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Critical Look at the Latest Organic Headlines
Posted in Cuesa’s, Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, weekly e-letter.
With all the shots being taken at organics lately, this week’s headline proclaiming “Organic food not healthier” probably wasn’t a surprise for sustainability-minded eaters. (Tough economic times have many Americans looking for ways to spend less in the short term, so it’s an opportune time for agribusiness to step in and seal the deal.) The coverage — which, in some cases, leapt to conclusions beyond those drawn by the study — prompted an outpouring of passionate, articulate testimony about the many-faceted value of organic food.
The research in question is a survey of many studies, encompassing the last 50 years. It was commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), an independent government body in the UK, and, as the headlines imply, it concluded that organic and conventional food have around the same nutritional content.
A Central Valley Heartland event you don’t want to miss!
Posted in agriculture, california, central valley, Events, Food, local organic, organic farmers, Organic Farming, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged agriculture, central valley, community health, Events, Food, local, local event, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, Localchoices, Organic Farming, Organic Foods, San Joaquin Valley on June 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Come join Local Choices at this unique farm event & taste our fresh squeezed sweet organic
“Hey Honey Lemonade!”
at the
Heartland festival
A celebration of Food, Farming & Healthy Living
Saturday ~ June 27, 2009
10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
Double T Acres
22368 West 2nd Ave ~ Stevinson, Ca 95374
$5.00 per person ~ 12 & under free!
~ Garden Demos ~ Farming Demos ~ Renewable Energy ~ Healthy Foods ~ Farmers Market ~ Farm Tours ~ Petting Zoo ~ Children’s Activities ~ Square Dancing ~ Live Music ~
~ All Day Entertainment ~
Visit www.thedoublet.com for all the details!
Posted in central valley, Food, healthy lifestyle, local events, Local farms, local foods, local musicians, local organic, organic farmers, Organic Wine, San Joaquin Valley, stanislaus county, tagged central valley, Community Supported Agriculture, Events, farms, Food, local event, local events, Local farms, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, Localchoices, Organic Foods, San Joaquin Valley on June 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to all that joined us at our “Womens Local Choices Night”, there were awesome local vendors, great guests, beautiful weather, tastey BBQ’ed grass fed beef , organic wines and delightful music by Rachel Rene!
*Congratulations to our gift basket winner….
Karen Sliger, who loved all her local goodies!
If you are disappointed you missed this event not to worry, there will be another in the fall….
who’s up for a relaxing dinner in the country with local foods?
We’ll keep you posted!
Free local farm event by Local Choices…..
Posted in California festivals, central valley, Events, Food, healthy lifestyle, heartland events, local events, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, news, organic farmers, San Joaquin Valley, turlock, turlock farm event, tagged central valley, community health, Events, farms, Food, foods, Gardening, Healthly Links..., local event, local events, Local farms, local foods, local organic farms, Localchoices, organic, Organic Foods, San Joaquin Valley, sustainability on June 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Be a *locavore with an evening of healthy local choices!
Friday, June 19th
6~9 pm
Come enjoy a causal evening in the country
celebrating local women sharing their unique products……
Hey Honey Organic Lemonade, Pure Valley Honey, Pink Papaya Spa Parties,
Juby’s Salsa, Visalus Nutrition, Weston Price Foundation, Riverdance Farms,
Athena’s Olive Oils, My Sisters Bakery, Kangen Water, Rancho Piccolo
and music guest
Rachel Rene
This venue will be for women only
on
Riedinger Ranch
3301 E. Linwood Ave
Turlock, CA
For more information please contact
Anna Riedinger (209) 667-7947/(831) 594-5638
annariedinger@gmail.com
*those who prefer to eat locally grown produced food
this event is free!
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