Jack's Harvest Baby Food @ Beehive Co-Op

Kate with Connie, one of the Jack's Harvest co-founders.

So you know I'm not very green or organic or earthy or whatever you want to call it. Eating organic food is not a big deal to me--and I don't even mind if my child eats fast food from time to time. (GASP!) She loves her CFA chicken nuggets, by the way ... just like her Mommy. ;o)

Having said that ... I have been intrigued by Jack's Harvest Frozen Organic Baby Food since I read about it a few weeks back. And I wanted to try it out before Kate was completely over the whole baby food thing. She still eats a lot of baby food, but she is eating grown-up food, too--so I know the clock is ticking on her baby-food phase. I saw on the Jack's Harvest Web site that they'd be set up at a nearby co-op today, and I decided we'd stop by and check it out.

I love that Jack's Harvest was founded by two moms who were friends--and they are based here in the Atlanta area. Here's a little bit more about the company, straight from the Web site: "All Jack's Harvest baby foods are made from the best quality certified organic produce, herbs and spices. And because organic farming is more environmentally friendly, you're promoting both a healthier lifestyle and a better world for your baby's future. Jack's Harvest is certified 100% organic by the Georgia Crop Improvement Association's Organic Certification Program (GCIAOCP)."

Cool, huh? See? Even a non-granola like me can appreciate this stuff. ;o)

Today at the Beehive Co-op, we met Connie, one of the Jack's Harvest founders. She was super nice and so friendly and approachable. Against my better judgment, I did not take the stroller inside, and all Kate wanted to do was squirm around in my arms and try to escape through the front door (which is not a good idea, considering it is just steps away from Peachtree Road). Anyway, Connie was so sweet to help me keep Kate corralled while I perused not only the Jack's Harvest stuff, but also a few other displays. (I definitely want to go back to the Beehive. It is so cool.)

We tried to give Kate a baby-food sample there, but she wasn't having it. Too many pretty things to distract her! But I took the sample with me, and she gobbled it up once we got home. I ended up buying two bags of food: pears and butternut squash-ed apples. They're in the freezer just waiting to be eaten--and I love that they are in cute little heart shapes. Serving seems so simple--just thaw and eat. And if you going on an outing, you can take a fruit serving straight out of the freezer and by eating time, it will probably be good to go! (Check out the Web site and product packaging for complete instructions.)

I'll have to write about the Beehive in another post. I want to go back and learn more about it. It is such a cool place with so many beautiful, handmade items. I can't believe I used to work just down the street and never knew what was behind those doors as I walked by (on my way to CFA).

This is a photo of a little postcard I picked up today--
I felt like this post needed another image. :o)

Anyway, if you get a chance, check out Jack's Harvest Frozen Organic Baby Food. I've been looking that the Web site from time to time over the last few weeks, and they seem to have these tasting parties regularly. Enjoy!

P.S. Earlier this week, Jack's Harvest was featured on Celebrity Baby Blog! See for yourself!