elcome to the October edition of the Go Local. GO TEXAN. e-zine. We hope you dig in and enjoy the articles we’ve handpicked for you this month.
“Our packing is artisan-crafted,” in their purest forms. We use high quality recipes fit for kings and queens Novak said. “All of our soap sampler boxes are handmade right here in the but priced for the people.” shop. In fact, most of our packaging is designed, printed and constructed Novak and co-founder Jonathan right here in-house. Beginning with Savoie are proud of what they put a pencil and paper, our designs come into their products. from our heart, and our quest for truth and beauty. Our packaging can “Just read our ingredients, and also be recycled or reused. Besides you’ll see our formulations were reducing waste and allowing us to be designed as powerful support for more creative, we feel that it brings us your skin,” Novak said. “We will never compromise quality for price, closer to everything we send out into and we’ll never sink to low marketing the world.” tricks such as adding tiny percentages The third factor that sets Old Factory of decadent oils just to get it on our labels. We are the natural soap apart is the focus on the quality of the product itself. company you’ve been looking for.” Old Factory also sets itself apart from other soap products is its artful packaging.
“We feel that it’s important to form a community of creators and producers locally,” Novak said. “Purchasing from and supporting local business is not only economically sustainable, but it also lowers transportation waste and fosters a community that wants to preserve and take care of its own environment. We joined GO TEXAN, because we wanted to be part of that community and form partnerships with other local growers/businesses.” Her membership in the GO TEXAN program is not all business for Novak. It’s personal, too.
“Munson’s work is credited with saving the French wine industry,” Robert said. “In honor of this work, the French government named him Chevalier du Merite Agricole of the French Legion of Honor, and Cognac, France, became a sister city to Denison. The iron grape roots from Texas had saved the French wine industry.” When asked what attracted the brothers to the GO TEXAN program, Robert said that he liked how the program supported true Texas producers.
Business of the Year Award from the Governor’s office. “We’re getting ready to launch our whiskey statewide and have engaged in a really special project celebrating the historic ties between Texas and the United Kingdom,” Robert said Want to visit Ironroot Republic Distillery or take a tour? Click here. to find out how you can do just that!
DRUNKEN COW JERKY: RISING TO THE TOP SOMETIMES IT TAKES A BIT OF MARKETING CLEVERNESS TO RISE TO THE TOP. FORTUNATELY, FOR DRUNKEN COW JERKY, THEY’VE GOT BOTH A CLEVER NAME AND SUPERIOR PRODUCT TO HELP THEIR BUSINESS GROW.
ART CONTEST SHINES LIGHT ON FARM FRESH FRIDAYS The winners of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s You Art What You Eat contest are Ashley Porter of Thrall High School in Thrall and Jake Schultze of Marion Elementary School – Karrer Campus in Marion. Their designs were printed on posters displayed in schools across Texas during National School Lunch Week, which took place this past week.
National School Lunch Week was established in 1962 as a nationwide celebration to raise student awareness about the importance of eating a healthy school lunch each day. Each year, TDA creates a theme and develops resources tailored to promote school nutrition programs and National School Lunch Week.
commendable. We are super excited for Jake and his family.” TDA introduced the You Art What You Eat statewide student art contest in 2016 and invited all Texas students attending a school participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs to submit entries. TDA received 74 entries for the National School Lunch Week art contest. Additionally, TDA will announce the winners of the School Breakfast Week You Art What You Eat statewide student art contest early next year. Students are also encouraged to look for information about next year’s art contests in early 2017.
or a lid. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 24 hours for the flavors to meld. Stir the ingredients a couple of time during the process. 4. Just prior to serving, peel the avocado and cut into half inch cubes. Season the avocado with a little salt and pepper. 5. Serve the shrimp chilled, alongside the diced avocado and tortilla chips.