Author Archives: thelocalgal

We’re a B Corp… What Does That Mean?

As many of you know, at the end of last year Relay Foods became certified as a B Corp. This was an exciting milestone for us as a company, and the certification is something we are very proud of. Sure, we want to sell groceries, but we also have a greater mission of changing the overall dynamics of how people access food through creating and supporting a robust, thriving local food economy in each market we serve as well as significantly reducing the overall carbon footprint of the industry. Being among the mere 748 companies that are B Corps is a big deal! But don't just take it from us... we caught up with Vale Jokisch the Director of Services at B Lab to get the low-down on what being Read more …

Relay (And Friends) Recipes: Arugula Salad with Strawberries and Feta

Seasonal recipe lovers rejoice! We now have a second blogger ambassador joining our team -- Alicia Sokol, author of the blog Weekly Greens and mother of two. Just like our current blogger ambassador, Tim Vidra, Alicia will be popping in every month to share a seasonal recipe with us. Enjoy her first post! Not too long ago, I would have said strawberries belong sliced atop my breakfast or as a sweet finish to a spring dinner. And then I stumbled across this salad. The sharp bite of peppery arugula provides a sassy backdrop to juicy, ripe strawberries. I love when two flavors well-known and loved as individuals come together boldly and happily. I added feta cheese for an additional layer Read more …

What’s in Season: May

It's May -- our farmers are starting to harvest more vegetables and most of our local farmers markets are now open! Super exciting news for us locavores. I actually had my first locally grown strawberry of the year and I'm now more pumped than ever for the spring/summer growing season and the goodies we have to look forward to. Here's what to look forward to this month: Arugula Asparagus Basil Beets Broccoli Cabbage Greens - collards, chard, spring mix, kale Mushrooms (wild) Radishes Scallions / Green Onions Strawberries and blueberries One of our favorite spring recipes here at Relay is an easy one that involves quickly roasting asparagus with a little lemon. Lemon Read more …

Grand Opening in Williamsburg

We're happy to announce that starting this Friday, May 3, we will be operating pickup sites twice a week in Williamsburg, Virginia! We can't wait to deliver your groceries! We're thankful to have the opportunity to provide Williamsburg with a convenient and sustainable way to shop for grocery staples, healthy, and local food. We partner with local farmers and vendors, as well as, several different grocery stores (including Whole Foods) to distribute fresh groceries to convenient pickup sites. Our two initial sites in Williamsburg will be in New Town. Tuesdays 4:00-6:30PM at Legacy Hall Fridays 4:00-6:30PM at Civic Green As part of our "Grand Opening" in Williamsburg Read more …

5 DIY Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Moms can be so tough to shop for. They always seem to tell us that our love is all they need, but we secretly know that they really do want something -- and that something ought to be thoughtful and heartwarming. With Mother's Day right around the corner we decided to scour the web for some of the best Do-It-Yourself gift ideas. We have a whole Pinterest board with our finds but figured we'd feature five of our favorites here on the blog. Get started with one of these projects today and you'll have the perfect gift for the special lady in your life come Sunday, May 12. Easy Yogurt and Granola Parfaits. These parfaits are perfect for breakfast in bed, which we all know Mom's love! Read more …