May Discobox!
Or, this is the month I eat all the cookies.
Wooo baby, happy Maycember to you. It had been a whirlwind at the shop! So many fun community events, meeting new vendors and trying out new things! This month box is packed full with what I consider “little treats” to get you through the rest of the month. A reminder to try and slow down (insert Mr. AH giant eyeroll as I say to slow down) and savor this pre-summer moment. We have pulled together an epic evening of wine and cheese + shoved in a few of my favorite quick meals to get you through this last push of school, work, sports, activities before the restful summer hits. Wait, is it restful? I dunno. But I dream for YOU, it is.
Wonderwerk Wine — $24–$30
There are some brands that just get the assignment. Wonderwerk is one of them. The wines are vibrant, weird in the best way, wildly drinkable, and somehow feel like a dinner party, an art opening, and a gas station candy run all at once. Founded by lifelong friends Issamu Kamide and Andrew Lardy, the duo started making wine after falling deep into the world of fermentation, and honestly, you can feel that obsession in every bottle. They work with incredible California growers and do everything hands-on, from production to bottling, treating each wine like its own mood board. “Free Your Mind” is bright and tart with cherry, cranberry, blueberry, and this salty umami mineral thing that makes you immediately want another sip. “Love at First Sight” is a skin-contact Pinot Gris with cozy rooibos tea vibes, stone fruit, currants, and softly grippy tannins that make me feel sophisticated even when I’m drinking it barefoot in my kitchen. “Juicy Fruit” is exactly what it sounds like — red berries, violets, tropical fruit, citrus zest — basically sunshine in a bottle. This maker makes some of the shop’s favorite wines and we are so stoked to toss you a bottle!
Evo Watermelon Drink — $5
GF, VG
@evoenergybeverage
I know, I know, ANOTHER energy drink. But there are so many good ones out there, why suffer through another fluorescent gas station beverage. It’s smooth, refreshing, packed with electrolytes, and somehow gives actual energy without making me feel like my heart is trying to leave my body. No artificial ingredients, less sugar, and a really balanced flavor that lands somewhere between wellness drink and beach cooler energy.
Haru Matcha Powder — $15.25
GF, VG, Low Sugar
Chia, Vanilla, or OG
@harufoodsco
I’ve become deeply attached to Haru lately because it solves one of my biggest problems: I want a cozy ceremonial matcha moment without doing literally any work. Haru’s matcha oat milk lattes are made with ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha, creamy oat milk, and warm chai spices, and somehow taste both calming and energizing at the same time. No whisking, no frothing, no tiny bamboo tools making me feel inadequate before 9am. Just add water and suddenly I’m the kind of person who has routines and inner peace. ME! Inner peace! But also, be sure to check their website for how to use this to make the most killer pancakes, cookies and chia pudding!!
JOVA Smoothie Meal — $10.25
GF, VG, RSF
Chocolate, Vanilla, Pistachio, or Cinnamon
@drinkjova
JOVA feels like someone finally made a protein shake for people who don’t want to feel punished. Their shelf-stable smoothie kits were developed by a registered dietitian and are designed to actually keep you full for hours, but they still taste good enough that I actively crave them. The Pistachio flavor especially feels way more dessert-coded than “wellness” coded, which I appreciate. Blend with a frozen banana and milk and suddenly you’ve tricked yourself into being nourished. I questioned putting two powered things in this month’s box, but after living off these all month, I had to share. Even my kids will house one before school, and if you look at the nutrition facts, you will feel so good about that!
Paro Chips — $7
GF, VG, RSF
Jalapeño Mint, BBQ Tikka, or Salt & Pepper
@fromparo
Paro chips are one of those snacks where you eat one and immediately have to text someone about them. Founded by Pakistani-American entrepreneur Umaimah Sharwani, the flavors pull from South Asian pantry staples and translate them into crunchy, snackable magic. The BBQ Tikka flavor especially tastes like if your favorite barbecue chip went abroad and came back hotter and more interesting, but my fav is the Jalapeno Mint! It goes great with my daily hummus meal, or is lovely on its own.
Flouwer Crackers — $12
Flouwer Co. makes the kind of crackers that make you want to suddenly become someone who “entertains.” They’re covered in edible flowers and fresh herbs and somehow make even a lazy cheese plate feel romantic and intentional. They’re beautiful without being precious, which is a hard balance to strike. When we purchased these for the shop, we did so because we could not get over their stunning beauty. Then we tasted them, and dang if they don’t have the best herb-y flavor too! Beauty and brawn! This cracker is also made my the loveliest lady. We are thrilled to support this company!
Spreadable Chèvre — $9.50
GF
Speaking of cheese plates — the chèvre situation right now is unreal. The Honey Lavender Fromage Frais from Nettle Meadow tastes like a spring picnic in cheese form: tangy goat cheese with subtle floral notes and a whipped, spreadable texture that belongs on everything. The Blacksville version is brighter and cleaner and honestly just begs to be smeared aggressively onto crostini. Pair either one with the rosemary marcona almonds and suddenly you’re hosting (even if it’s just yourself!)
AH Kitchen Rosemary Marcona Almonds - $7.25
These are dangerous. Warm olive oil, sea salt, rosemary, that softer buttery marcona texture — they disappear at an alarming speed. Yes, we love them on a cheese board, but they are GREAT chopped on a salad or over some roasted veggies!
Fond Bone Broth — $12
GF, RSF
Fond’s bone broth is for the people who want their “health food” to actually feel old-world and nourishing instead of clinical. It’s slow simmered, deeply savory, made with regeneratively sourced bones, and has that rich gelatinous texture that tells you it’s the real deal. I love this for a quick cozy snack!
J.R. Organics Heirloom Tomatoes — $6.50/lb
@jrorganicsfarm
GF, VG, RSF
Tomato season is BACK which means I am emotionally unavailable for anything except heirloom tomato sandwiches right now (on our brioche!). These are the kind of tomatoes that ruin regular grocery store tomatoes forever. Thick slices, tons of salt and pepper, buttery toasted brioche, mayo — absolutely life-changing BLT territory.
Meggo Sweets — $7.25
GF, DF, Low Sugar
@meggosweets
Meggo Sweets are what happens when a candy lover refuses to accept that “better for you” sweets have to taste sad. They’re plant-based, naturally sweetened with fruit sugar, beauty-inspired, and genuinely delicious.
Glutenus Maximus Chocolate Almond Cookie — $6
GF, VG
@glutenus_maximus
This cookie tastes like a bakery classic that accidentally became gluten free instead of trying too hard to announce it. Rich chocolate, giant CHUNKS of chocolate, great airy texture, deeply satisfying, and proof that gluten-free pastries can be great! AND it’s big enough to share, or not, you do you.
That’s it! YEAH MAY GREY! Let’s screw the sky and instead pour some wine, have a fancy cracker and a decadent cheese, overly pepper your tomato and bite into it like an apple, or just have a massive cookie for dinner. Or you could go to bed early, sipping on your bone broth and wake up refreshed to a lovely smoothie and matcha. Isn’t that life? Sometimes I forget we have free will. And then I remember, and we have breakfast for dinner, dinner, and everything is good in that moment. I hope you enjoy this month’s box and coming along on this fun ride with me. Cheers to you!
With love and buttered toast,
Katie Jayne
So excited for this box!! 💃