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All About Okra: A Southern Favorite

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Kristen Goodin

When it comes to southern cooking, chefs in the south know the goodness that comes from fresh okra. Good news for Floridians: okra grows great right here in North Central Florida. Right now during the fall is okra harvest season, which means our shelves are stocked with local and fresh okra for your favorite recipes.

Six Tips for Quick, Easy, and Healthy Meal Prep

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Kristen Goodin

It’s that time of year when there doesn’t seem to be enough time. The tizzy of back-to-school here in Gainesville leaves many of us struggling to find the time to cook and prepare healthy, delicious meals for our families. It seems like preparing healthy meals is the last thing on our list and often falls

Zero Waste Grocery Shopping at Ward’s Supermarket

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Bailey Revis

Making choices that promote sustainable living in our everyday lives has become more important as people are beginning to realize their impact on the environment. A recent movement that people are partaking in is the Zero Waste movement, and it’s happening in our backyard here in Gainesville!

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6 Seasonal Grilling Recipes For Summer

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Kristen Goodin

If you can eat it, you can grill it! Summertime is a great time to enjoy the warmer weather by grilling out. This month we are posting some different grilling recipes for summer so you can get good use out of your grill. The following recipes all use ingredients that are in season right now,

Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Kristen Goodin

It’s that special time of year, where we take a day to honor the moms in our lives and give thoughtful and meaningful gifts that touch her heart. If you’re looking for something a little more unconventional than the typical flowers and candy, keep reading! We’ve outlined a few of our favorite unique gift ideas

Dear Whole Foods, Welcome to Gainesville! We’re excited to have another partner in our community who values providing fresh, wholesome, sustainably sourced, and nutritious food to the residents here. In the 1950’s when Ward’s was established, there wasn’t as much demand for providing local products and food. But even back in the day when we had dirt floors and chicken wire doors, our family was committed to partnering with local farmers and vendors to get the freshest produce and best products into the hands of our customers. Over the years, we’ve seen the desire for fresh, sustainably sourced food grow, and as a result more people are taking notice of their food. People now want food that is not only fresh, healthy, and delicious, but is also sustainably grown and distributed. It’s an exciting time to provide good food, especially here in Gainesville, where so many of our residents value their health, vitality, and the environment. Today in 2018, it’s more important than ever to get real food into the hands of the people of Gainesville. From the beginning, we’ve been striving to provide the best local produce and goods to our community, and that hasn’t changed. We’re excited to see another grocery store come to Gainesville that is also so committed to providing the highest quality natural and organic foods, protecting the environment, and supporting our community, and is as excited about natural, fresh, and delicious food as we are! From our family to yours, welcome to Gainesville!

Welcome to Gainesville, Whole Foods Market!

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Kristen Goodin

Dear Whole Foods Market, Welcome to Gainesville! We’re excited to have another partner in our community who values providing fresh, wholesome, sustainably sourced, and nutritious food to the residents here. In the 1950’s when Ward’s was established, there wasn’t as much demand for providing local products and food. But even back in the day when we

Five Ways Ward’s Supermarket Encourages Sustainable Grocery Shopping

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Kristen Goodin

It’s Earth Month and there’s no better time to start thinking about ways to make your life greener than now! One way to make your choices better for the planet is to practice sustainable grocery shopping. Ward’s Supermarket makes it easier than ever to make better choices in the grocery store to help your family

Delicious Spring Recipes with Saporito!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Kristen Goodin

Written by: Katrine Dunn Co-owner of Saporito Oil, Vinegar, and Spice in Gainesville, FL Food is to be celebrated! I am passionate about and enjoy good food, eating well and feeding people I love. As a mother of seven, wife and small business owner, being well-nourished is essential. Food is fuel for me, as well