Better Food Stories

As a health coach, Allyson Straka, the CEO and Chief Smoothie Officer of Frozen Garden, was frustrated hearing her clients complain they didn't have time to cook from scratch at home and there were no healthy and convenient products at the grocery store. That’s when a lightbulb went off and Allyson decide that she would fill the gap in the average American diet by creating a complete nutrient dense and convenient smoothie solution without any powders, supplements or gimmicks.

Frozen Garden makes frozen ready-to-blend green smoothies that are handcrafted using 100% whole fruits, vegetables, seeds and spices. Each pouch makes one 20oz smoothie when blended with water. Yep, all you need to do is add water and blend!

In my conversation with Allyson, you’ll learn: 

… and so much more.

You can learn more about Frozen Garden at thefrozengarden.com. 

You can also shop this brand on Amazon. Here’s my personal recommendation:

Frozen Garden Ready to Blend Green Smoothie Variety Pack

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Plus, see the stories behind every Better Food Stories podcast guest by visiting adriagreenhauff.com/podcast. 

It’s no secret that meal kits are major disruptors in today’s food industry. From meal kits to weekly lunch and dinner options delivered fresh to your door, there has never been more healthy food options available with just a few clicks – and without every having to leave your house. 

Nurture Life is a healthy meal delivery service specifically designed for babies, toddlers and young children. The brand’s co-founder, Jennifer Chow, came up with the idea after experiencing the  time consuming and often stressful process of cooking fresh, wholesome meals for her young son. 

On this episode, Jennifer and I chat about: 

You can learn more about Nurture Life at nurturelife.com. 

You can also get in touch with me at adriagreenhauff.com. 

How do you enjoy eating out at restaurants when your job – and livelihood – require you stay in shape? That’s the question that led food entrepreneur Julia Kravets down the road to starting her own business. 

Little Choc Apothecary is the first fully vegan and gluten-free crêperie in NYC, offering a creative selection of sweet and savory crepes and homemade baked goods, as well as a selection of coffee, teas, vegan wine and beer and freshly pressed juices. 

In my conversation with Julia, you’ll learn: 

We also talk about Julia’s personal journey and why she ultimately chose to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. 

You can learn more about Little Choc Apothecary by visiting littlechoc.nyc.

You can also get in touch with me by visiting adriagreenhauff.com. 

This is episode 13 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today’s newest and most innovative food brands.

When Theo Lee started his MBA program at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, he had an idea that someday he might start his own company. But his road to entrepreneurship turned out a little different than he imagined. 

Lee’s company, KPOP Foods is the newest brand helping people discover and enjoy Korean food and flavors. The L.A. startup, which started off as a grad school project, creates deliciously authentic Korean sauces, mayos and sea snacks. 

In my conversation with Theo, you’ll learn: 

-How his grandmother inspired him to start a food company paying homage to his heritage 

-The role that crowdfunding played in getting KPOP Foods off the ground

-What Theo and his team are doing to educate consumers about Korean culture and cuisine, all while building a supportive community of brand advocates. 

You can learn more about KPOP Foods by visiting kpopfoods.com.

You can also shop this brand on Amazon. Here’s my personal recommendation:

K-TOWN Korean Sauce Variety 3-Pack (Super Spicy Chili Sauce,

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This is Episode 12 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands.

I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Samantha Abrams, founder Emmy's Organics, a gluten-free, vegan and organic snack company that has expanded from Samantha's home kitchen in Ithica, NY, into a multimillion dollar healthy snack empire.

You can learn more about Emmy's Organics by visiting emmysorganics.com.

You can also shop this brand on Amazon. Here’s my personal recommendation:

Emmy’s Organics Variety Pack (Dark Cacao, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Chip)

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This is Episode 11 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Stephen Hall, co-founder and CEO of Tinker Coffee Co., a speciality coffee roaster located in Indianapolis. Make sure to stick around to the end of the episode to learn how to score a discount for Tinker's monthly coffee subscription, which give you access to amazing (and pretty exclusive) coffee delivered right to your door every month. 

You can learn more about Tinker Coffee Co. by visiting tinkercoffee.com. 

You can also shop this brand on Amazon. Here’s my personal recommendation:

Tinker Coffee Conduit Blend

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This is Episode 9 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Meg Barnhart, co-founder of The Zen of Slow Cooking, a brand of single-use slow cooker spices with a social mission to create more sustainable employment options for any adults who has a developmental disability. Listen to find out how she went from idea to successful business. 

You can learn more about The Zen of Slow Cooking by visiting thezenofslowcooking.com. 

You can also shop this brand on Amazon. Here’s my personal recommendation:

Gourmet Spice Blend for Home Cooking (Pack of 6)

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This is Episode 8 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Dr. Janice Elenbaas, founder of Lucky Dog Cuisine, a company that makes cooked, people-quality food for dogs. Listen to find out how she went from idea to successful business. 

You can learn more about Lucky Dog Cuisine by visiting luckydogcuisine.com. 

You can also shop this brand on Amazon. Here’s my personal recommendation:

Lucky Dog Cuisine 14 lb. Variety Pack (non subscription) 

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