EVAN
Late July Sea Salt Dippers
Perfect amount of salt and shape for all your dipping needs. I love these when I make a vegan cashew queso, but they are also great with salsa and guacamole or any dip, really.
JAMES
Steaz Yerba Mate Peach Please
I’m obsessed with this stuff. It tastes like a classic peach tea and has plenty of caffeine to get me through the day (without making me jittery). I literally buy one at the beginning of every shift.
Smart Sweets Sourmelon Bites
It’s hard not to eat a whole bag of these in one sitting. If you like sour candy, definitely give these a try! They’ve got a great flavor, are not too sticky, and are sweetened with allulose, which is all natural—it comes from foods like figs, raisins, molasses, and maple syrup.
LILYIAN
Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
I love that even made with almond milk, this alternative is shockingly the same as the original. It’s the classic minus the stomach pain for lactose-intolerant folks :)
KELLY
Plainville Farms Honey Maple Uncured Ham
Humanely raised ham with no additives at a good price. Our favorite way to eat is it slightly toasted on a bagel sandwich or rolled up in a tortilla with cheese. One slice is all you need to make a nice meal. North and West only.
Natural Vitality Calm Gummies
They work and my kids love them. Greatdigestion aid as well as calming.
HALLIE
Wisco Pop Grapefruit Soda
This is great alone, but AMAZING with vodka or tequila! Especially on a hot summer evening. Salt the rim first and it’s even fancier and more balanced. Too many, though, and you may lose your balance!
JOE
Rainbow Light Men’s One Multivitamin
I like this because it’s remarkably complete for a one-a-day, especially in this price range. Notably, it contains vitamin K, methyl B12, iodine, selenium, balanced copper and zinc, and even a little magnesium. It also has digestive enzymes, probiotics, and a “superfoods” blend.
GRANT
Willy Street Co-op Green Zinger Bottled Juice
My favorite juice blend! This bottle is packed with freshly juiced goodness including a shot of wheatgrass, and it tastes great! When I drink one of these I feel invigorated for the rest of the day!
Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water
Hands down the tastiest and most refreshing coconut water. A little pricier, but you’re getting what you pay for. Delicious!
Granola Kitchen Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Chocolate? Did you say chocolate? Chocolate! CHOCOLATE!!!
KELSEY
Olli Salumeria Calebrese Snack Pack
These are basically Lunchables for grown-ups. The Calabrese salami and sharp Asiago are balanced out with the simple crackers, and it’s just the right size pack for an afternoon snack or a light lunch.
Sweet Italian Frying Peppers
I get so excited when these come in each year. They are perfect to sauté with garlic and serve over pasta. Plus we get them from a local farm.
La Perla Flour Tortillas
These are the Goldilocks of tortillas—just right. Simple taste that doesn’t overwhelm the fillings, without being bland. Thick enough to hold together without being too bread-like. I literally never buy other types of tortillas. This is The One.
AARON
Tate’s Bake Shop Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
As someone with celiac, it can be difficult to find gluten-free alternatives that are just as good as, 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!
SARA
Nantucket Spider Natural Bug Repellent
Nantucket Spider offers a variety of natural, DEET-free insect repellents made with essential oils. They are effective, smell wonderful, and safe for humans. There’s even one specially for dogs that repels both mosquitoes and ticks!!! Protect yourself and your best friend (your dog) this summer while you’re out hiking or camping or rolling around in the grass. If you would prefer not to apply an insect repellent to you skin or cloths, don’t worry, Nantucket Spider has that covered too. They have Outdoor Garden Incense Sticks which you can place strategically around your yard to protect you from mosquitoes and flies. Keep those unwanted insects “socially distant” from you this summer while you gather with your friends and/or family!
LAURA
Mifroma Blumenkase
Eat this cheese whenever you want to feel like you’re rolling in a field of flowers. It’s coated with nearly every type of flower/herb there is. I often just eat it by itself for a tasty, teleporting snack; the flavors are so complex on their own. East and North only.
MELISSA
Local Heirloom Tomatoes
When tomatoes are not in season locally, I usually don’t bother to eat them. The wait is worth it—local heirloom tomatoes are so flavorful and juicy, just like they should be. At my house, it’s constant caprese salads, BLTs (or in my case, Tempeh Lettuce Tomato), and tomato slices on everything.
PATRICK
Cedar Teeth Cheesus Crust Pizza
I love everything about this pizza (and all of their pizzas). And what’s not to love? They’re local, they’re clearly light-hearted and fun, oh, and they taste amazing! Something about that rosemary sourdough crust, just... phenomenal! Seriously we keep a minimum of two of these in our freezer at all times. Perfect quick dinner or an awesome late night snack. SO GOOD!!
AMY
biokleen Bac-Out Stain & Odor Remover
I use this stuff constantly, as I am as messy an eater as a toddler. It really does help get out stains. If the odors referred to are mustard and pasta sauce, I can attest that it removes these too.
Ferndale Market Sliced Smoked Turkey
This is the best one. I very much like to eat it over the kitchen sink, wrapped in a handful oflettuce leaves and a cornichon in the middle.
CAITLYN
Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
G&Ts are my favorite cocktail, and this tonic is my favorite tonic. Yes, this is made with handpicked English elderflower, and yes, it is also made with high quality quinine from the “fever trees” of the Democratic Republic of Congo. But all that fancy talk aside: if you like G&Ts, this will change you.
ANJELICA
Willy Street Co-op Red Curry Tofu Salad
This vegan salad is both filling and delicious. The tofu has a nice springy texture. I enjoy it in a wrap or sandwich or on its own. The sauce is complex and tangy and just ever so slightly spicy. Also, we make it at our very own Production Kitchen!
NANCY
Spindrift Sparkling Water and Real Squeezed Fruit
After a 40-year love affair with classic Coke (140 calories per can!) and plenty of scolding from my doctor and dentist, I reluctantly agreed to look elsewhere for a beverage that would tame my never-satisfied sweet tooth. Diet soda leaves an evil aftertaste in my mouth and I’m highly suspicious of the “natural” synthetic fruit flavoring found in many national sparkling water brands. Enter Spindrift real fruit-squeezed sparkling water! With 11 flavors ranging in calories from 2-17 per can, each 8-pack lists how many pieces of real fruit were squeezed to make it. My favorite is the cranberry raspberry. Every time I drink one, I am impressed that this product helped me lose and keep off 25 pounds!
JESS
Gazela Vinho Verde
Like Pinot Grigio? You’ll love Gazela, a light, fresh, and slightly bubbly wine from Portugal.
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Sun Shield Liquid SPF 50
I love this lightweight mineral sunscreen because it is oil-free and doesn’t leave a white residue. Also uses reef-safe zinc.
ANDREW
GT’s Synergy Raw Triology Kombucha
The raspberry gives it tart sweetness, while the ginger and lemon provide the bite that keeps you coming back. All three are mixed perfectly and complement one another so well that it’s easy to see why GT’s stuck Synergy on the bottle.
LIZ
Humble Deodorants
This deodorant works! It doesn’t stop working half-way through the day like many other natural deodorants. The sensitive skin version is true to its word.... no rashes! Plus, all the scents are fresh and delicious.
BRENDON
Door County Peaches
Local peaches grown on a small farm that’s transitioning to organic—I just gotta support that! It sure helps that they’re sweet and juicy, too.