Side Project Jerky, born and bred in Philadelphia, is bringing back one of its first flavors – Cheesesteak Jerky – after a six-year hiatus, and officially releasing it on National Cheesesteak Day, Friday, March 24th. In what Founder Marcos Espinoza is calling his “edible tribute to the City of Brotherly Love,” Side Project Jerky’s new … Continue reading
Fishtown Pickle Project Co-owners Mike Sicinski and Niki Toscani just added another completely original item to their already beloved pickle brand’s product line — jars of ‘XO Sauce Spears’ in partnership with Jacob Trinh, the chef of Càphê Roasters, and the recent recipient of a James Beard Foundation Fellowship for 2022-23. The XO Sauce Spears … Continue reading
Salads and fresh ingredients are often associated with summer but can stay with the first cool breeze of the year. Greenhouse farms use the latest technology to control the climate indoors 365 days/year, making it possible to find fresh, local, and nutritious leafy greens year-round. BrightFarms is an American indoor farming company headquartered in Irvington, New … Continue reading
Olga Sorzano, founder of the beloved Baba’s Bucha brand, is pleased to announce the launch of Baba’s Acid Trip – a brand new line of tart and tangy kombucha vinegars. Launching November 1, just in time for National Vinegar Day (yup, it’s a thing, who knew?), Baba’s Acid Trip is a bright and flavorful ingredient that will bring a zing … Continue reading
Do Good Chicken is a new line of 100% natural, U.S. farm-raised, cage-free fresh chicken with no antibiotics, hormones, or steroids that is now available at grocers in Philadelphia. About Do Good Chicken: 🐔 Do Good Foods takes healthy surplus food from grocery stores after community donations occur and upcycles it into nutrient-dense chicken feed that mimics … Continue reading
A plant-based food product that I was recently introduced to is Casa Verde, a line of Latin-influenced plant-based packaged meals. I was able to sample them a couple of months ago and I was impressed with the flavors and versatility of each one. Founder Harry Lewis’ mission for Casa Verde is to offer delicious, wholesome, … Continue reading
Did you know that SOFT, gluten-free, soy-fee, GMO-free, no high fructose corn syrup cookies exist? They do! I recently tried the new Naked Cookies by Naked Nutrition and I was blown away by how good they are. Most gluten-free cookies are dry, crumbly, and taste like cardboard. I’m happy to say that these are the … Continue reading
Dave Mannion has fond memories of eating flan as a special treat in his childhood. His mother, originally from Peru, would make the caramel custard-based dish for special occasions in the Central NJ home where he grew up. These happy memories resurfaced during the pandemic when on a whim, he decided to try his luck … Continue reading
Philadelphia private/personal chef Kimberly Fonville and I have been following each other on Instagram for a long time. She always shares her fun culinary creations on IG, showcasing some serious chops in the kitchen with creative meals that look beyond scrumptious! Her culinary mission is to feed people delicious, flavorful food that’ll keep them coming back. … Continue reading
Black-Owned American Spice Company Launched During the Pandemic While the coronavirus forced many businesses to shutter their doors permanently, Marcus Davis, an enterprising steamfitter living in NYC, traded the big city for greener pastures in Bucks County, PA, and took a leap of faith to launch his life-long dream of entrepreneurship during the height of … Continue reading
