Where We Buy Our Food
How to make conscious food choices that support vibrant health for ourselves and for the planet.
One of the most common questions we are asked is, “Where do you buy your food?”
Over the past few years, our food choices have shifted dramatically. What began as a quest to eat well and support our own bodies nutritionally has expanded to a more conscious desire to support better food systems around us. By seeking the answer to the question, “Where does our food come from?” we have naturally begun to purchase food directly from farmers, growers, and ranchers who have a passion for what they do, alongside a deep understanding of organic and/or regenerative farming. Our focus has shifted from “how can I help myself?” to “how can my food choices support the ecosystems around me?” When we make choices with this greater awareness, our diets have an impact that reach far beyond just ourselves.
Regenerative farming supports the ecosystem is many tangible ways, such as sequestering carbon emissions, enriching the soil, retaining water, and improving biodiversity. Purchasing from farms keeps money circulating within the local economy and supports small business. Plus, eating locally has nutritional benefits, as well:
In-season: Local food is grown is soils that are native to where you live in harmony with the local seasons - meaning your biology is actually designed to accept this food better than “foreign” or out-of-season foods. The molecules in the food are a product of the same environmental conditions (sunlight, circadian rhythm, season) that your body is currently experiencing.
More nutrients: When food is transported across the world in trucks, boats, planes, etc. food loses its freshness significantly during transit. When you consume food that was grown nearby, you are much more likely to receive more nutrients due to the shorter “food miles” that food has traveled.
Better gut diversity: Food grown in healthy soils is more likely to contain beneficial microbes that support a balanced, resilient gut microbiome which supports overall health and wellbeing.
Non-toxic: Food grown without chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or other chemical inputs has been proven to produce better health outcomes than conventional food grown under these toxic conditions.
Everyone in the world eats - yet (to no fault of our own) the majority of us are quite ignorant to where our food actually comes from! If you are someone who is seeking better options, this article will point you in the right direction.
Personally, we have found that buying food with integrity truly introduces more vitality into our everyday lives and aligns best with what we deem valuable and meaningful in embodying a fully nourished life.
Each of the companies listed below holds integrity and serves a greater mission of providing ethical, local, and/or sustainable food options for people who care about what they put into their bodies. There certainly are many great farms/resources that are not included in this list, but for the sake of simplicty we’ve only included places we know personally, have ordered from before, or have been recommended to us.
We hope this article inspires you to introduce more vitality into your life through the nourishing vehicle of good food!
Local Farms
The small, family farms local to where we live on Long Island.
Rexer Family Farm - Huntington
Hand-grown veggies/herbs/produce, frozen whole chickens and Alec’s A2 Regenerative Organic ice cream, prepared foods, beautiful pottery, dried and fresh flower bouqets, organic coffee, Newlight breadworks sourdough bread, gifts, and more.
Makinajian Poultry Farm - Huntington
Large variety of produce, Makinajian’s own chicken and duck eggs, Makinajian’s own whole chickens and chicken liver, Johnny Breads sourdough bread and rolls, frozen foods, baked goods, huge selection of pantry staples.
8 Hands Farm - Cutchogue
An incredible family farm with huge variety of their own livestock, eggs, and produce.
Delicious selection of prepared foods, full coffee bar, frozen custard, eggs, butcher counter, homemade charcuterie, sourdough bread and more.
Featuring a chef-prepared menu of breakfast/lunch foods by Fyr & Salt
Sang Lee Farms - Peconic
Also found at the Northport Farmer’s Market on Saturday’s in the summer!
Crossroads Farm - Malverne
Restoration Farm - Old Bethpage
Ty Llywd Farm (raw milk) - Riverhead
Meat - online frozen delivery services
Local to Long Island. We have not ordered from here yet, but it’s on our radar!
An online resource excellent for finding local farms in your area. We have heard positive reviews about Pleasant Pastures.
Whole animal butchery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Great if you are in the area and want to pick up something fresh, not frozen.
Seafood
SizzleFish - We actively order from here and love their frozen salmon.
Seatopia - Still have yet to try, but has been on our radar for a long time!
Hudson Valley Fisheries - We have eaten their local trout while dining in Upstate, NY.
Health Food Stores/Specialty
Cornucopia Natural Foods - Sayville
Sherry’s Market - Babylon
Organically Yours - Northport
Chef Jojo’s Cookshop - Bayshore
Farm and Forage Market - Southampton
Farm to People - Brooklyn
Eastport General Store - Eastport
Other Online Food Delivery/Subscriptions We Love
Thrive Market (use this link for 25% off your first order)
Discounted pantry staples, frozen foods, snacks and spice cabinet essentials, supplements, cleaning products, and more!
A loyal member since 2015.
Dry Farm Wines (use this link to get 1 bottle for 1 penny)
Natural, organic, and biodynamic wines.
Truly the only wine we will ever drink!
Sugar-free, low-carb, keto-friendly, screened for purity.
Grown on small family farms.
Premium extra virgin olive oil bottled and shipped immediately for guaranteed freshness and quality. You can really taste the difference!
If you’re going to invest in good olive oil, definitlely opt into a subscription service rather than buying it in a store. Direct shipping to consumer ensures quality and freshness, which is essential for olive oil. The sooner you consume it from harvest date, the better!
Food is a love language, and we are always happy to share. If you need suggestions or want a place to start, send us a message! Our impact is greater when we support local food together. ❤️
With Love and Gratitude,
