Shelley
Yogi Sweet Tangerine Positive Energy Tea
Delicious tea with a nice citrus flavor.
Steffry
Off the Block Salsa Hot
The flavor is so good and how Off the Block got started is a great story. It’s a local product and Black-owned business. Not only is the company made for a good cause but the product is fabulous too.
Frantseska
Napa Valley Naturals Champagne Vinegar
This vinegar is mild with a slightly sweet flavor. It will elevate any veggie you want to pickle. My favorite veggies to pickle are red onions, carrots, green beans, and radishes.
Lacey
RJ’s Raspberry or Mango Licorice
If you are a fiend for fruity treats, this is great. More like a gummy than licorice. So chewy and fruity!
Kyla
The Greek Gods Probiotic Honey Greek-Style Yogurt
All the honey and fruit varieties of these taste like ice cream. A delicious and easy way to get some probiotics in your diet.
Benjamin
Lakefront Brewery River West Stein Amber Lager
The rich malt and caramel flavor in this beer is amazing! I would like to branch out and try other beers but this one is too perfect and I keep coming back to it. If you like ambers you’ve got to try this beer.
Klarbrunn Pomelo Grapefruit Sparkling Water
The refreshing grapefruit flavor always hits the spot! This is such a nice treat anytime of day and always gives me a little boost. Give it a try!
Aaron
Tate’s Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
As someone with celiac, it can be difficult to find gluten-free alternatives that are just as good, if not better, than their gluten-containing counterparts. Tate’s Cookies are super crispy and the chocolate chips melt in your mouth perfectly. I highly recommend them!
Meggie
Auromere Ayurvedic Herbal Toothpaste
This toothpaste has a unique earthy flavor that’s a nice change of “paste” from the minty kind. The tube really does seem like it lasts a long time. I’d probably steer clear if you have uber sensitive gums, but otherwise worth a try!
Bean
Tom’s Charcoal Toothbrush
I initially bought this to try when it was on sale, but I loved it so much I bought four more! Super soft, perfectly sized bristles. I use mine at least twice a day.
Botabox Rosé
A true quarantine staple. I’ve survived off of these for months now. Sweet yet dry.
Bunky’s Hummus
I have literally never been so excited for a hummus before. I dream of this hummus. It’s just perfection.
Bamana Peanut Butter Banana Bites
They should add “Actual Size” to the package. So flipping good for a picnic/hiking snack. Darn good.
CV Sciences CBD Stick
I used to be skeptical of CBD balms, but I really like this stuff! Super effective for cramps and muscle sores.
Bagels Forever Onion Bagels
I eat these every day. So good with Renard’s Creamy Salsa Spread and also excellent for homemade pizza bagels!
Angelica
NUUN Sport + Caffeine Wild Berry
Each tablet is a whole energy drink! No need to buy a bunch of cans or bottles, just pop one in your water and enjoy. It says it’s for sports because it has electrolytes, but it works just as well for work and play. They taste good too!
Naked Baker Sea Salt & Chocolate Cookies
These are some of my favorite chocolate chip cookies ever. They are gluten -ree, which makes their excellent texture even more amazing. The chocolate and salt strike a superb balance of flavor. I’m not even avoiding gluten and I regularly buy these perfect cookies. They are available individually or in four packs.
Tara
Superior Fresh Baby Romaine Blend
All of Superior Fresh’s salad mixes are lovely, but this one is filled with tender, mild-tasting baby romaine that I enjoy lightly dressed along my breakfast, lunch or dinner! Think of that perfect side salad you’d get alongside a quiche or pressed sandwich at your favorite local cafe. This is the lettuce I imagine! I also am a big fan that it is organic and grown in Wisconsin. Available at West and North only.
Jason
Rio Star Grapefruit
My New Year’s resolution every year is to eat as many of these as possible, since January is the peak of citrus season. Rio Star grapefruit is certainly unparalleled with its deep, dark red flesh and bold sweet flavor. Enjoying one first thing in the morning with a cup of hot black coffee is an invigorating way to start your day! In my experience, anyone who claims to dislike grapefruit has never tried a Rio Star.
Amy
Tipi Produce Organic Carrots
Some of you may not know this, and some of you are very familiar, but local Tipi carrots are quite famous around here. For years, we have enjoyed their perfect crunch and sweet juices. We are lucky to have them around for eight or nine months of the year. The last day we sell them, usually in May, is a sad one for many. We will eat some other veggie until September when they are back in our lives again. A cult classic indeed.
Dan
Renard’s Creamy Salsa Spread
Creamy Salsa Spread? More like Dreamy Salsa Spread! This is an awesome spread for burgers, with a taco salad, or eaten with a spoon while no one is watching. Plus it won’t break the bank!
Patrick
Cesar’s Cheese String Cheese
If you don’t know, now you know.
Meghan
Niman Ranch Snack Pack Pepperoni, Provolone and Dark Chocolate Almonds
This is the perfect protein-filled snack. The meat and cheese pair well together, and the chocolate-covered almonds add a little sweetness which is always welcome! Available at West only.
Jess
Mad Maiden Shrubs Honey Ginger or Cranberry Shrubs
I love the label and it’s local! Drinking vinegars are still employed for their valuable digestive properties. “It’s thought that they help with losing weight and remedying fatigue, and they are consumed daily by many across Asia.”
Fire Cider Vinegar Tonic
This is the best vinegar tonic! Chock-full of raw, organic, health-promoting ingredients with a citrus and apple cider base. The vinegar extracts all the plants’ beneficial compounds and flavors over the course of several weeks, then mix in raw, organic wildflower honey to balance all that spicy tartness. It’s a distinctive fresh-foods taste that’s potent and energizing and worth a daily dose.
