Nothing But Good

In 2019 Josiah Martin took over his family’s business, Martin’s Pretzels, he was a senior in high school. In 2020 a 5 year plan to move the corporate office and facility happened sooner than expected. It was a dream come true until 2020 turned out to be extraordinary in more ways than one. In addition to dealing with new challenges brought on by the pandemic, only 8 weeks after the new facility opened it burned to the ground with absolutely no explanation.  What could have been a throw in the towel moment only strengthened Josiah’s resolve to grow the family business and continue a legacy in one of the greatest cities on earth.  Listen to today’s episode of The Nothing But Good Podcast to hear: [1:30] how Martin’s Pretzels are one of the last bakeries in the country to make handmade pretzels [2:30] how Martin’s Pretzels came to be a New York City staple [4:00] how appearances on TV shows affect sales [5:20] what hearth baked means and why it matters to Martin’s Pretzels [7:15] the ingredients used in Martin’s Pretzels - it’s the same recipe they’ve used since 1935 [9:10] how Josiah decided to take over the family business [11:20] why 2020 was an extraordinary year in more ways than one [13:30] what it looks like to rebuild a business after massive tragedy [15:50] what made Josiah feel like Martin’s Pretzels was a calling on his life Links from Episode 10 of The Nothing But Good Podcast: Order your pretzels and martinpretzels.com Add Maritn’s Pretzels to your Oh Goodie box!  Quotes from Episode 10 of The Nothing But Good Podcast: “Hearth baked means that it’s baked on a stone… most companies will use a conveyor belt which is just a regular wire mesh belt, but ours is made on a stone which has a complete science behind it, between how it’s baked and the textures that it make… and there’s a unique flavor to it that really you can’t duplicate with any other type of machine.” [5:20] Josiah Martin “Obviously we’re handmade; it’s our brand, so that’s never going to change. Our slogan is ‘handmade forever’ and so it’s something that’s very much a part of who we are.” [7:00] Josiah Martin “Handmade stuff is just the best” [9:00] Josiah Martin “I feel like a lot of companies, if you look back in their story, they all have that moment where they like took out the extra dollar, or they put in all their money, or something drastic happened and that was really like the catalyst for the future of the company.” [14:20] Josiah Martin

Do you think a snack can change the world?  It’s crazy to think that such a small thing can have such a big impact. That a decision today can help other people’s tomorrows. Or that something you can hold, can hold the future of the planet. But that’s exactly what Claudia Goldfarb,  the Founder and CEO of Sow Good Incorporated believes.  Through their freeze dried snacks and smoothies, Sow Good is on a mission to revolutionize food. To fight waste, malnutrition, and food insecurity with a snack that stays good, tastes good, and does good. By marrying ethical sourcing with the magic of freeze drying, they are able to support the health and wellness of communities, people, and the planet. Listen to today’s episode of The Nothing But Good Podcast to hear: [1:30] how the COVID pandemic encouraged Claudia and her husband to start Sow Good [2:15] The Goldfarb’s history with manufacturing and why they see it as a great opportunity [3:15] what the Goldfarbs were doing before Sow Good [6:15] why Claudia says her and her husband are the American success story, the immigrant success story [7:00] what it was like to start a business in the pandemic [10:00] the full product line of Sow Good [12;15] what the cultural document at Sow Good is and why it’s helping them sow excellence [13:15] what is upcycling and how does Sow Good use it in their business [14:30] how the Sow Good shelf stable smoothie works [15:50] the nutritional value in freeze dried fruit [18:30] what it looks like to build a business with your spouse Quotes from Episode 9: “The reason we became experts, or how we became experts, I think like most entrepreneurs out there, it’s through necessity; it’s trial by fire.” [3:45] Claudia Goldfarb “I was born in Mexico City, Ira’s parents survived the Holocaust and moved from Poland to Israel and then to the U.S. and so we’re the American success story nd the immigrant success story and so job creation, manufacturing, they’re not just buzz words for us, they’re really what shaped our lives and it’s what we want to pay forward.” [6:15] Claudia Goldfarb "Our philosophy was, if they taste it, we will win.” [9:15] Claudia Goldfarb “And so I’d end up throwing out so much fresh fruit and produce and that’s such a huge issue here in the U.S., we throw away so much product.” [10:45] Claudia Goldfarb “Freeze dried keeps anywhere between 95-97% of the nutritional value of the original product. So it’s super healthy and super great for you and across all of our product lines one of the things that we were committed to, iis no preservatives so our products are preserved through the technology not through any sort of additives.” [15:50] Claudia Goldfarb Links from Today’s Episode: Order your freeze dried snacks at thisissowgood.com Listen to the Good Stories Podcast See what’s inside this month’s Oh Goodie! Box and use code PODCAST for 15% off your first box at ohgoodiebox.com Wondering what your snacking personality is? Take this quiz to find out.  Follow @ohgoodiebox on Instagram for all the latest updates from Oh Goodie! Box, including updates on free giveaways.

Sydney Chasin grew up on Chasin’ Dreams Farm, a truly magical place that always inspired creativity and innovation from simplicity. It was a place to be yourself. A place to dream. An inspiring place where imaginations ran wild and new ideas soared. Diagnosed with Celiac disease at 7 years old, Syndey was gluten free back when gluten free wasn’t quite what it is today, which means she’s been snacking and crafting magical treats out of simple, alternative ingredients for as long as she can remember! It’s no surprise then that she would create a magical gluten free treat from popped sorghum.  Listen to today’s episode of The Nothing But Good Podcast to hear: 2:30 how Sydney found out about sorghum 3:30 what it was like to be diagnosed with celiac at an early age 5:00 an obsession Sydney had from an early age that foreshadows the work she does now 6;00 how Chasin’ Dreams Farm came to exist as it does today 11:15 the environmental and health benefits of sorghum Links from Today’s Episode: Visit Chasin’ Dreams Farm Follow @chasindreamsfarm on Instagram to watch those mini musicals  See what’s inside this month’s Oh Goodie! Box and use code PODCAST for 15% off your first box at ohgoodiebox.com Wondering what your snacking personality is? Take this quiz to find out.  Follow @ohgoodiebox on Instagram for all the latest updates from Oh Goodie! Box, including updates on free giveaways.

As a health journalist, Nancy Kalish, Founder of Rule Breaker Snacks, knew exactly what to do and what to eat to be healthy. She just had one major problem; a massive sweet tooth.  She’d go to health food stores and buy up anything that might satiate the cravings but everything she found either didn’t taste good or didn’t look good. So, just for her and her friends/family she began experimenting at home to try to make a delicious sweet treat that tasted as good as it looked.  After a lot of failed recipes she finally landed on a winner, quit her job as a journalist and now works full time bringing these delicious treats to the rest of the world.  Listen to today’s episode of The Nothing But Good Podcast to hear: 2:15 how Nancy started as a health journalist and why that matters for Rule Breaker snacks 5:00 the one ingredient Nancy insists you don’t use when making healthy baked goods 7:35 ingredients to be mindful of when you see them on labels 9:15 why Nancy takes her guardianship of customers very seriously 11:30 what does “natural flavors” mean on ingredient labels 16:15 the secrets behind why Rule Breaker Snacks taste so good 19:00 Nancy’s retelling of her time on Shark Tank Links from Today’s Episode: Follow @rulebreakersnacks on Instagram Order your Rule Breaker Snacks at rulebreakersnacks.com Support the Rule Breaker Snacks Equity Crowd Funding See what’s inside this month’s Oh Goodie! Box and use code PODCAST for 15% off your first box at ohgoodiebox.com   Wondering what your snacking personality is? Take this quiz to find out.  Follow @ohgoodiebox on Instagram for all the latest updates from Oh Goodie! Box, including updates on free giveaways.

Amanda Girton started Slow Foods Kitchen with her mom, Felicia, after her dad was diagnosed with Alzheimers. As they switched from the SAD (Standard American Diet) to a plant-based one, they struggled to find pre-made snacks and foods that were both clean and nutrient dense to support their busy lives.  So, they started making their own plant-based snacks and now it’s their mission to make it easy for other families to incorporate more plants into their diet.  Listen in to find out: 2:45 the new Amanda received at 21 years old that changed her life 4:15 why Amanda and Felicia turned to plants in a holistic approach to help heal her dad 5:00 tips for anyone wanting to incorporate more plants into their diet 7:15 how the name Slow Foods Kitchen was created 10:45 how these kale chips are different (aka better) than others on the shelf 12:30 what’s next for Slow Foods Kitchen, including a nut-free kale chip 17:45 the type of community Slow Foods Kitchen is trying to build (hint: you don’t have to be vegan to be a part of community) 19:00 what it means to lead a “snacktive” life Want to support Amanda and Slow Foods Kitchen?  Follow on Instagram  @slowfoodskitchen Subscribe to The Slow Foods Kitchen YouTube page Order your Slow Foods Kitchen kale chips: On Amazon  At slowfoodskitchen.com Or get a bag in Oh Goodie’s February Snack Box See what’s inside this month’s Oh Goodie! Box and use code PODCAST for 15% off your first box at ohgoodiebox.com Wondering what your snacking personality is? Take this quiz to find out.  Follow @ohgoodiebox on Instagram for all the latest updates from Oh Goodie! Box, including updates on free giveaways.

Todd Goldstein, founder of Whoa Dough, is a Cleveland based entrepreneur and foodie. After Goldstein and his two young sons were diagnosed with gluten intolerance Todd felt an increasing desire to create a gluten free treat the whole family could enjoy. After a year and a half of research and development, Whoa Dough was launched, it was the perfect answer to anyone that would say healthy snacks always sacrifice taste and texture. This delicious treat proved to fill a hole in the market for all those cookie dough lovers, with real food allergies too, Whoa Dough provided a snack that was not only gluten free, but dairy free, soy free, egg free, and non-gmo. It is a real cookie dough bar that is meant to be eaten on the go and made with real ingredients. Listen in to hear more of Todd's fantastic journey and find out even more about Whoa Dough. Ready to order your Whoa Dough bar? Visit whoadough.com. Follow @whoadough on Instagram to stay up to date on all the Whoa Dough news. See what’s inside this month’s Oh Goodie! Box and use code PODCAST for 15% off your first box at ohgoodiebox.com Wondering what your snacking personality is? Take this quiz to find out.  Follow @ohgoodiebox on Instagram for all the latest updates from Oh Goodie! Box, including updates on free giveaways.

Life has evolved, food hasn’t. Protein Puck is a whole food, plant-based energy company built around empowerment. Their mission is to fuel human beings to be a little bit better in the passions they pursue each day. That’s why they smashed together the world’s healthiest ingredients to create a delicious, frictionless fuel for people with a full plate. They power possibility by feeding the potential in you—nourishing your brain, body and soul with clean, ethically-sourced food. Seeing people take risks, find their greater purpose in life and reach their potential is their greatest gratification and their biggest why behind their brand. In Episode 3 of The Nothing But Good Podcast, Cassey Pennington, shares how Protein Puck was first thought of and how it’s grown from being in one coffee shop in Washington to now being sold in all 50 states.  Listen in to hear why Cassey believes their customers are so loyal and why she is proud to be a part of this small but mighty team.  Ready to order your Protein Pucks? Visit proteinpuck.com. Follow @proteinpuck on Instagram to stay up to date on all Protein Puck news. See what’s inside this month’s Oh Goodie! Box and use code PODCAST for 15% off your first box at ohgoodiebox.com Wondering what your snacking personality is? Take this quiz to find out.  Follow @ohgoodiebox on Instagram for all the latest updates from Oh Goodie! Box, including updates on free giveaways.

As you’ll hear me say in today’s interview with Chris Forte, the co-founder of Why Bars, I see a LOT of bars come through my office. Not only did I grow up in the vending industry but I’ve worked in it the last 15 years. There are few that intrigue me the way that Why Bars did when I first discovered them. I love their clean ingredients list, I love that when I bit in to my first bar that it tasted like food and not just like a slimy date bar, and I love how filling it was. Sine then it’s become a staple that I keep in my car and in my office, so that I can grab one quickly if I’m running low on fuel. In today’s conversation Chris and I talk about how Why Bars came to be; it involves a chance encounter on a snowy day which seems like the perfect kind of story to tell this time of year. We also talk about how Why Bars serve a real purpose, why you should consider staying away from other types of bars and what it means to be a spiritual entrepreneur. 0:28 what it means to be a spiritual entrepreneur 1:20 how Chris and Chef Jay met 4:40 why Chris originally gave up eating bars 8:09 the purpose behind Why Bars 10:00 how the bar was named 12:03 what Chris means by "one bar" at a time and how it serves as the mantra behind Why Bars Thank you for listening to this episode of the Nothing But Good Podcast. If you loved getting to know Chris and want to stock up on healthy bars to fuel your day go to whybars.com  and use code sunny33 for 33%  off your first order. And remember, if you want to get a variety of better for you snacks like Why Bars delivered to you monthly, go to ohgoodiebox.com and use code podcast for 15% off your first snack box.

In Episode 01 of The Nothing But Good Podcast we sit down with Kate Flynn, Co-Founder of Sun and Swell Foods.  From clean ingredients to sustainable packaging, Sun and Swell is a certified B-Corp based in Ventura California. They specialize in snacks, like the cookie bites that we have in our Oh Goodie! boxes, and pantry staples. When Kate and her husband started Sun & Swell they knew they wanted to be a do good company and now they are leading the way for other brands to do the same. In today’s interview we discuss everything from food sensitivities, to why calorie counting doesn’t work and why your snacks should be made with ingredients you can find in your pantry. 3:00 the origin story of Sun and Swell Foods 9:48 common food sensitivities vs. allergies 14:37 counting nutrients instead of calories 17:00 the sustainability efforts of Sun and Swell 18:19 what it means to be a B-Corp 19:24 how your decisions change when you care about more than profit  If you loved getting to know Kate and want to stock up on healthy treats and staples for your pantry go to sunandswellfoods.com and use code OHGOODIE25 for 25% off your first order. And remember, if you want to get a variety of better for you snacks like Sun and Swell delivered to you monthly, go to ohgoodiebox.com and use code podcast for 15% off your first snack box.