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 …

Relay (And Friends) Recipes: Arugula & Brie Homemade Pizza

Our blogger ambassador, Tim Vidra of E.A.T., is back with another delightfully simple, seasonal recipe that's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. Arugula is one of my favorite springtime greens varieties — I love all of it's fresh peppery goodness! Incorporating arugula onto pizza is also one of my favorite ways to build-your-own for a healthy lunch that everyone can get involved in creating — the best part is, it's easier and quicker than you think. Ingredients: (for my pizza you can certainly substitute or edit ingredients to suit your tastes/diet) Pre-made pizza dough (helps get the job done quickly) Olive oil, enough to brush the dough, plus a little Triangle Read more …

Earth Day Every Day

Earth Day is tomorrow, but in our minds it shouldn't be something we celebrate only once a year, it should be ingrained into our lives and involve daily practices. Check out these links: 50 Ways to Help the Planet and 5 Ways for Living a Greener Lifestyle for a good reminder of simple ways we can make Earth Day an everyday thing. And remember, just by shopping with us, you're making an impact! Here's a quote from our Co-founder and President, Arnie Katz, on how Relay Foods is green: "Relay’s operations are designed to be far easier on the environment than any other method of shopping. We reduce the carbon footprint of our vendors by allowing a broad network of local farmers to reach Read more …

Relay (And Friends) Recipes: Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Arugula and Tofu

In honor of Meatless Monday, here's a delicious tofu recipe from our blogger ambassador, Tim Vidra of E.A.T. Enjoy! Being national soy products month, I wanted to break out of my norm and cook with something that doesn't often make an appearance in my kitchen — tofu. It's not in the regular rotation for no reason other than I simply forget about this ingredient through menu planning. Well if that is the case for you as well, I promise it will make a more regular rotation after trying this recipe. The asian flavors brought on in this dish are perfect with bok choy and arugula —both in the height of their season! The other great aspect to this spring dish is if you made my salmon Read more …