Discovery: Frei's Fresh Produce

[@MikaylaFrei]

Thank you for the kind words in your video! We are glad you enjoyed our store. We will definitely have more fresh items as they come in season

[@irmibullinger1421]

What beautiful produce! You have found a gold mine.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks again! We agree! Jim

[@wildrosetreasuresva1837]

Hi, Jim & Pam! This market is such a treasure! Fresh produce and supporting a locally owned family business. Win - win!! 😊

[@wildrosetreasuresva1837]

$35?! Wow!! Thank you for sharing!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, we were thrilled to find it!

[@tizmehere492]

Local family owned markets are wonderful. I am originally from South Florida and in Homestead we had “Robert is here“ which is a local produce market. It is family owned and oh so absolutely wonderful with the best milkshakes in the universe! The owner is such a wonderful man. He would teach people how to grow their own produce and he would take in and rehab roaming animals such as a giant turtle we once found. You have inspired me to find a local market where we now live.

[@susanharrell984]

My local farmer's market opened last weekend. The carrots were so beautiful and not as large as the ones you got. I brought them home, scrubbed them and then sliced them in half. Then I tossed them in a little olive oil and sprinkled some rosemary and thyme along with some Redmond salt. Roasted them in the oven at 400F for 20 minutes and they were perfect and carmelized, good hot or cold. So nice to get local produce fresh from the ground.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome! Jim

[@paularizzo5217]

Oh! What a fun thing to do!! It often happens, we never explore and discover our own areas!! Gonna love this I know!! 😍😊

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Have fun! Jim

[@sueholte451]

What a fantastic market!! Thanks for taking us along Jim and Pam!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Our pleasure!

[@karenclark1419]

So much fun, shopping with you. Yep, everything purchased, absolutely beautiful.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! Jim

[@aboutdawntoday]

How awesome to discover a gem nearby!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We agree! Jim

[@hollycook2048]

I've been preaching to my extended family for the past 2+ years to get to know our local farmers. Map out where the fresh farmer's markets are and local meat processors. Some things may be cheaper, some things may be a little more expensive, but it all works out to better nutrition all the way around. It pays to shop locally in so many ways. In today's society of instant gratification we've lost many benefits of "a little elbow grease" on our part. Happy food hunting!

[@lisapop5219]

That is fantastic. The onions and] potatoes are beautiful

[@RoseRedHomestead]

They are! Jim

[@donnaclinton5578]

The produce looks great! I haven’t seen such good looking peppers and potatoes in a long time.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We agree. Jim

[@MQ-cw9qx]

What an incredible place to buy food. Those carrots looked so good--has anyone here tried pesto made with carrot tops? I think it is delicious.

[@spencerking1070]

Replay: I'm so envious. You have chemistry. You r also so blessed! Pray for us in Elkin NC Foot of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Devastation with entire towns and communities swept away. The destruction is real.

[@paularizzo5217]

Wow! I'm so jealous! That's a lovely market. The varieties are amazing! Bet y'all had a fun trip!! Makes grocery shopping exciting. Gotta get out in my area and exlore, too...😊

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We agree! Jim

[@tinyacres2827]

Love farmers market produce! Our local markets should be opening up in a few days with lettuce, asparagus, and other cool weather crops. Excited!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sounds great! Jim

[@lizrd4me2]

Great looking produce. Appreciate the growers that are able to grow such beautiful vegetables.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! Jim

[@barbarageorge7971]

What beautiful produce. Wish I could find something like that near Salt Lake City, until my garden is growing.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Do a Google search for SLC Farmers Markets as well as the surrounding areas. There are a number of them. Jim

[@karenbrown5177]

I'm catching up on videos and enjoying the farmers markets. Wow, the temps in all these towns are way over a hundred this week with the heatwave. Blessings

[@BiteMe-lz8th]

Beautiful & the price is right! Here in AZ, the produce looks terrible & expensive! It would be worth the drive in the Prius to go & shop! Thank you for this Gem!❤

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Do it!!!

[@robins5880]

I’m in Michigan and blessed with several local farms that offer CSA programs. We have a large veg garden so I go heavy on fruit

[@mush3199]

Frei’s has been there forever. I used to shop there 30+ years ago. Amazing quality. Good prices. I guess I should swing by when I’m in the area next week

[@Chance2Dance16]

Frei’s fresh produce is an awesome new business that is being run by Bryce and Mikayla Frei, Father/daughter duo. The original fruit stand is now being run by the Laswell family.

[@marygallagher3428]

Beautiful produce!

[@robinsilver8934]

That was great

[@willieboswell1682]

What a wonderful video.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you very much! Jim

[@louiselill1528]

Absolutely beautiful veg and fruit

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for visiting

[@MaryWehmeier]

I would rather buy locally from my locally owned businesses any day! We buy a lot of our produce at our local farmers market. Ours is unique, they buy the overage from the LA produce market that would normally go to the top end restaurants. They sell the produce at a severely reduced price and the produce is at peek of freshness or used by fort five days at the most. Deeply discounted and also good. You can save a ton of money on your food budget if you plan around the specials. Jim I shop like you do!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! I have not been to the Original Farmers Market (Fairfax and 3rd), North of the LA County Art Museum in about 60 years. I just did a Google search and it is still there and thriving. I need to get back there the next time I go to LA. Jim

[@conniegage2141]

I enjoyed that. I love going to places like these.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed! Jim

[@hjkroeger1]

I love that place!!!

[@neilmunro6683]

This was Great.. Seed saving from the peppers may well be worth while.. Kindness Lochness Scottish Highlands..

[@debbienielsen368]

Sure wish I was in Utah today ! What beautiful produce!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, it is very nice. Jim

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

We have many local farm stands. Fun to see the avocado and citrus groves as we shop. 👍🏼

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is great! As pam suggested, there are a number around here, and will go to more of them. Jim

[@auswindall]

I love this !! Wish we had something like this

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, we like them. Jim

[@tracylarson7062]

What a beautiful assortment! Lucky for you to find this place?

[@kaesmomFitz]

Wow! I can’t believe how much you got for only $35! That’s awesome!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, it was. The first time I got married (1966), we were able to spend $25 for five large paper grocery bags filled to the brim. Jim

[@debbiemarks6086]

What beautiful place yummy

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes it was

[@cherylb.9766]

I'm looking forward to seeing what you make! That's gorgeous fruits and veggies!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊 Jim

[@juliejones-fx1sf]

I believe there is a farmers market in Springdale on the weekends.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, there is one, but I am not sure of the days or times. You could do a Google search. Jim

[@DeeDeeDIY]

Fabulous prices.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes indeed!

[@corysmama1]

Great purchase!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, we think so too! Jim

[@joeyhardin1288]

That's a great place! All we have is Farmers Market, once a week.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, it is. Jim

[@dianbarnhart2745]

Hi Pam-there are a few pop up farmers markets in the SG area to check out. I love Freis market.

[@pontiacsuperchief9532]

When I lived in St. George area, I loved to go by Frei's. I trucked a lot of dirt past that little stand while I was working.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! We will begin to explore those sites. Jim

[@Psa141]

Nice find. Looking forward to the results. We try to always shop local but seldom finding price and farm to store business like that.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Same, same! Jim

[@donnawilkinson5536]

Watching you eat the apple makes me ask, what do you know about the coating of Apeel on some fruits recently? We live in Western WA, and have several apple trees, but like fresh apples during the winter months. We will be definitely be preserving double, to eat in the winter and spring months. So glad you found your favorite veggie spot!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We know nothing about Appel. We were seduced by the apples. We have almost zero fruit on out trees this year. Jim

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@donnawilkinson5536 You could get an extra refrigerator and store bulk apples in it for the winter to have fresh apples.

[@donnawilkinson5536]

@@cynthiafisher9907 absolutely a great idea!

[@boymama1623]

@donnawilkinson55 have you ever looked into purchasing through Azure Standards? I’m picking up an order today. I’m getting a box of organic cosmic crisps. They will be last years stored apples, I plan on freeze drying most of the box. I’m fortunate to have the Azure drop less than a 10 minute drive. I’m in western Washington as well

[@donnawilkinson5536]

@@boymama1623 I’m picking up some seeds for next fall, and my drop site is close as well. I have a lot of f.d., and frozen apples, but I’m going to try storing them in the outside refrigerator. They are beautiful, organic Fujis, and we have young apple trees of all kinds not producing yet. For some silly reason, I didn’t consider ordering from Azure. It’s a great idea! Thanks!

[@Imjetta7]

Just to be clear, it's likely that most of that is not 'local' at this time of year. It's great to not use big box stores, but these foodstuffs were trucked in from somewhere.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is not what we were told. The produce is grown around this area. Let's just be clear. Jim

[@Imjetta7]

@@RoseRedHomestead, oranges in UT? Watermelon in May?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I stand corrected. Not all of the items were grown in the local area and some items were shipped in from other areas. Jim

[@pamelaakapambo822]

Pamela can you crash course Canning for us? (equip/etc) then we can scrolll for particular foods

[@RoseRedHomestead]

The course was not made with an abridged version. Jim

[@jeanettegilder1616]

Wouldn't it be greenhouse grown? It's s little early in the growing season.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We did not ask if any of the fruits and veggies were green house grown. We did see many fields planted with various crops. Jim

[@cynthiafisher9907]

They are in Southern Utah, which is quite warm.

[@KarenUntz]

Sourwood honey doesn't crystallize.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I just read that it does, but it is much slower. One of the reasons is that it has 30% less glucose. Sourwood honey comes from trees. There are a few types of honey that never crystalize. I did a Google search: Does sourwood honey crystalize? There are numerous sites that discuss honey crystallization. Jim

[@memelissa2]

Warning: A lot of people make the mistake of thinking everything sold by a place like that is "locally grown". It's not. At the Farmers Market I sell at, we are required to have signage stating which items are local and which are not. Because we are so used to getting any kind of produce all year round, we forget there are seasons for certain fruits and veggies. People need to relearn those important facts. For instance, if it's May, those apples weren't grown in Utah. They could have been harvested in the fall and over-wintered, but they looked pretty fresh. The grapes, same thing. It's fine to sell things that you didn't grow, especially if you can match or beat the grocery store prices and be honest about it. Maybe you could do a video educating people on what to watch out for when shopping at local farm markets.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I think most people are aware of growing seasons. Obviously everything at Frei's was not home grown this time of year, but as Mikela explained, their home grown produce will be forthcoming. What I watch out for and avoid at farmer's markets is cinnamon rolls, home canned items, homemade jewelry, etc. There are all kinds of farmers markets and not everyone insists on everything being home grown. To each his own. Thanks.

[@memelissa2]

@@RoseRedHomestead I absolutely agree. And yes, she did a great job of pointing it out. Actually, you'd be amazed how many people have no idea when harvests come in or where it can be grown. I've been selling at our Farmers Market for 12 years and I see it all the time, especially with younger people who grew up not needing to know. To me, it's very sad. And yes, to each his own. What I hate is seeing a person who thinks they're buying something grown locally and the seller is misleading or out and out lying to them. Again, I am NOT talking about Mikela or her business. I'm warning others that not all sellers are honest and a little education can help. Ignorance may be bliss, but I work hard to educate my customers so they know exactly what they're buying. Even on the items that I didn't produce myself.

[@boymama1623]

I agree, signage would be appreciated on if it’s organic, locally grown etc. I’m not talking about this wonderful stand but just in general at farm stands, it would be appreciated.

[@sixpackbinky]

Do they ship?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

No idea. You could look them up and ask. Jim

[@comtaar2245]

Remove the greens from carrots. It dehydrates them.

[@latui7350]

PSA for your husband. Don't blow bags open with your mouth, especially over the produce. By doing that you're spraying everything in front of you with saliva particulates.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Noted

[@latui7350]

@@RoseRedHomestead btw I didn’t mean it to be rude. I used to do the same until a friend was like…ew what are you doing?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for your suggestion. I will have to look at opening those bags in some other way that is safe. Jim

[@boymama1623]

@@RoseRedHomestead Jim, if there is any damp produce I touch the area around it and once your fingers are damp the bags open easily. I don’t touch the actual produce

[@latui7350]

@@boymama1623 That's what I started doing too! lol