Category Archives: Meet our Vendors

Vendor Spotlight: B’more Organic + A Giveaway

Protein lovers rejoice! One of our newest vendors, B'more Organic, is bringing 100% organic skyr, an Icelandic yogurt that's high in protein and fat-free, to the US market (and to Relay). We interviewed Jennifer Buerger, founder of B'more Organic, to find out a little bit more about the company and why their products are so great. Read the full interview and don't forget to comment on the post for a chance to win B'more Organic products! How did B'more Organic come to be? In 2009 we were in climbing in Iceland for fundraising trip. My wonderful, but lactose-intolerant husband, is a protein freak. For breakfast, our guide gave us granola with some yogurt-like product. I cringed Read more …

Behind the Scenes with Mimi’s Whole Grain

What we're up to: In 2013, part of our vision for Relay includes unveiling a new and improved web experience, complete with up-close and personal views of the workspaces of the highly-skilled artisans who pour their passion into the delicious products that end up on our dinner tables. Over the course of the next few months, in order to prep for the improved Relay experience, we'll be photographing behind the scenes – follow along and get a sneak peek at a day in the life of a food artisan (and some well-fed Relay food photographer-bloggers!). Last week Chen, Relay's new vendor photographer, and I (Brittany – your Relay food blogger-in-chief) had the pleasure of meeting with Maureen Read more …

Meet Our Vendors: Bombolini Pasta

When brainstorming business ideas that would allow her to work while staying at home with children, Lolita Kreckman quickly decided to take her knowledge of pasta-making from a previous job at an Italian restaurant in Key West to start a fresh pasta business in Richmond, VA. In December of 2008, Lolita and her husband, John Kreckman (who graduated from Johnson & Wales in 2003), launched Bombolini Pasta. It was truly a small family business, with sheets of lasagna and tubes of penne being carefully crafted in the basement of their home. Word about good food can't be kept secret for long in Richmond, and within a couple of years Bombolini Pasta grew tremendously, gaining loyal customers Read more …

Vendor Spotlight: Soupergirl

After reading Michael Pollan's The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Sara Polon, a stand-up comedian with a degree in American History from the University of Pennsylvania, decided she wanted to get involved with the local food scene. As a lifelong healthy eater and lover of soups and stews, Sara quickly realized that soups are one of easiest ways to incorporate local produce into a nutritious diet year round. Before she knew it, she was leaving her comedy career behind to team up with her mom, aka Soupermom, to offer delicious and healthy homemade soups based on traditional family recipes to the residents of DC. In November of 2008, Soupergirl launched in the DC area. Word spread fast, and by Read more …

NoBull Burger: Vendor Spotlight + Giveaway

Given that it's Meatless Monday, we thought it would be appropriate to introduce you to one of our veg-friendly local artisans, NoBull Burger. When it comes to vegetarian options, the ladies of NoBull Burger reign supreme. Chrissanne Raymond, a former caterer, launched NoBull Burger with her two daughters to bring their secret family veggie burger to the masses. Packed with protein from lentils, vitamins from healthy vegetables, and free from the additives that often linger in other freezer-aisle vegetarian options, the NoBull Burger is a sensation with everyone who takes a taste. Read on to learn more about how the company came to be and find out how you can get a taste of these burgers Read more …