Tips to stay safe from ticks this summer Knowing how to protect yourself from ticks and the diseases they carry is more important than ever during the COVID-19 crisis. The urge to get out in …
Potato Frittata
Frittata are a delicious and versatile Italian baked egg dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Perfect for when you don’t know what to cook but have some eggs on hand. You can add …
How to Make Soffritto
Soffritto is the Italian version of the French Mirepoix and is the base for many soups, sauces, stews, and braises. Use this as a base for our Easy Lentil Soup or any braised meats. Soffritto …
Lemon-Lavender Soda Bread
What are you baking? I found this old The FruitGuys recipe for Lemon-Lavender Soda Bread and made it for Easter and it was delicious. No yeast needed. You can find lavender buds in …
Easy Lentil Soup
“Comfort food” gets its name for a good reason and I'm a big fan of making easy, comforting soups like this Lentil Soup, that can feed a crowd. Even if you are a crowd of one, it's handy to have the …
The FruitGuys Response to COVID-19
March 2020 We will get to the other side of this---together. We wish you, your employees, your vendors, your customers, and their families the best, and especially good health. Please let us know of …
5 Ways to Support & Engage Remote Employees
The practice of telecommuting—more commonly referred to as “remote work”, is very much on the rise. With remote work trending up, how can companies engage remote employees? The U.S. Bureau of …
Practices to Prevent Coronavirus at Work
As concern over the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, what steps can you and your workplace take to stay healthy? Health officials say the best thing businesses can do is promote good …
Improve Office Culture With Fika
If you’ve ever been to Sweden, you know how serious their coffee culture is. You may also have experienced the Swedish ritual of fika: relaxing with a cup of coffee and something sweet. Pronounced …
Engage Employees With Citrus & Keep Them Healthy
The sky may be gloomy, but citrus fruit--oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruits, pomelos, buddha’s hand, yuzu, and kumquats--is at its peak, bursting with color and natural sweetness. It's …
3 Benefits of Giving Fruit for Valentine’s Day
Between cheap candy and store-bought bouquets, it’s no wonder so many people find the whole Valentine’s vibe cloying, artificial, and over-hyped. We’re all in favor of sharing the love—we just think …
How HIIT Can Supercharge Your Results in a Shorter Time
How are those New Year fitness resolutions going now that we’re firmly in the so-called “dead” of winter? Whether you gave up or are still going strong, you can supercharge (or re-start) your exercise …
7 Tips for Your Next Performance Review
It’s perfectly natural to feel anxious at the prospect of a performance review, but receiving regular honest feedback is critical to understanding your strengths as a professional, and the areas where …
6 Ways to Conquer Gymtimidation
Trying to conquer gymtimidation? Whether it’s related to the stigmatization of different body types, the fear of unknown workout equipment, or a lack of confidence in your own fitness levels, you’re …
We’re B Corp Certified!
The FruitGuys is now a certified B Corp, joining the ranks of socially-responsible companies such as Patagonia, Ben & Jerry’s, Kleen Kanteen, and Clover Sonoma that all make a commitment to …
4 Steps to Keep Your Digital Life Safe & Organized
As we ring in the new year with intentions to get fit or more organized, there a resolution that many of us overlook: improving our digital hygiene. We’ve prepared 4 simple best practices in keeping …
Why to Try a Dry January
More and more people are observing “Dry January;” an annual abstinence ritual of taking a break from all the alcohol many of us imbibed during the boozy excesses of December holiday …
Workplace Wellness Resolutions: 7 Goals for a Healthier Work Life
It’s the time of year where resolutions of all kinds are in the air. We spend so much time in the office; why not focus on workplace wellness resolutions this year?. Many habits are instilled …
Volunteer and Help Save a Farm
The FruitGuys knows that small grants can have big impacts on independent farms. That’s why in 2012 we founded The FruitGuys Community Fund, a non-profit that provides grant awards of up to $5,000 to …
Fruition of the Ugly Truth
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on December 2, 2019 on the Phat Beets Produce blog. It is re-published here, with permission and unedited. Find out more about The FruitGuys many …
