Giving Back

At Julie’s Beet we love supporting small artisans by introducing you to their amazing work. We also love giving back to our community and helping others. Did you know a portion of the proceeds from every jar of Due Cellucci Tomato Sauce goes to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Read Stephanie’s touching story for why she got into the sauce business HERE.

We donate our time and occasionally our products to help causes from education to Suicide Prevention. There are some great people out there doing great things and we are just happy to be contributing to their success. Here are some upcoming events we’re supporting.

A League of Our Own DREAM Chocolate and Wine Event – This event celebrates the power and potential of girls and women. It is a night filled with chocolate and wine and also the opportunity to give back. You can find out more about DREAM here.

Center for Women & Enterprise Auction & Gala Celebration – This organization is dedicated to helping young men and women increase their professional success and gain financial independence. Find out more about their mission here.

The Samaritans – The Samaritans of New York operates the only community-based organization in the NYC-Metropolitan area solely devoted to preventing suicide and helping people in crisis. Join them and support their efforts at their Midtown Mardi Gras Event on Wednesday April 11^th. Read more about their important work here.

As you can see there is a lot of work being done behind the scenes so to speak. It always feels good to give to others, especially when we are supporting the amazing work of groups such as these.

Happy Friday,

Julie

February 23, 2018February 22, 2018

Happy 2nd Birthday!

Today is a very special day at my house, it is my son’s 2^nd birthday. I was feeling very nostalgic this week and took a trip back to when he was a baby. Looking at pictures of him just a year ago, it is amazing to see how far he has come. On his first birthday he wasn’t even walking… now’s he is running, climbing, and jumping! He’s starting to use lots of words and showing us just how smart he really is.

The growing pains of starting a business are very similar to those young children experience. While Julie’s Beet isn’t learning to walk or talk, I am still discovering a lot about the business world. Like a one-year-old, I am learning about likes and dislikes. Instead of learning what I like and dislike, I am learning about what you all (my customers) like and dislike. I am working to build a marketplace to support other new businesses but need to stock it full of products you like to make it successful. I am working to streamline the offering to make your shopping experience even better. I do feel like we are gaining our balance and running legs as we continue to master our customer service and marketing plans. We also continue to learn how to engage our following through recipes, promotions, and contests.

While it is great to see that changes that have happened with my son over the past year it is also amazing to see that he still has the same cheerful disposition and outgoing personality. He is going to be the life of the party wherever he goes and I’m glad he brings that excitement to his everyday life. Julie’s Beet continues to be a marketplace supporting smaller artisans and following our goal of expanding the audience of these specialty products. I’m not sure what he is going to wish for when he blows out the candles on his Elmo cake tonight, but if I could wish for him, it would be that he continues to enjoy a happy and healthy life.

Happy Friday,

Julie

February 16, 2018February 13, 2018

Salty Caramels – Yes Please!

No one knows salt better then the folks at Jacobsen Salt Co. They have been mining salt in Netarts Bay, Oregon since 2011. Their salts are used by famous chefs like Thomas Keller and also in my home kitchen! In addition to carrying their flake salt for finishing and Kosher salt for cooking, we recently added their Salty Caramels to our marketplace.

These Salty Caramels are just what you would expect from a salt company. The caramel itself is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of sticky so it doesn’t get caught in your teeth but you get to chew on it for a while. The bright briny flavor of the flake salt is the PERFECT compliment to the sweetness and richness of the caramel. Of course these are perfect eaten straight from the box but we’ve also added one to cup of hot chocolate(YUM!). I am sure they would be pretty amazing paired with a soft pretzel or baked into your favorite oatmeal cookie.

We’re having a contest this week to give away a gift set curated by our friend Jamie, at Adventures of A.P.E.). The gift set contains these caramels along with a collection of other amazing sweets from our marketplace. Head to our Julies-Beet-Instagram-page for full details and be sure to enter before Sunday 2/18 at midnight.

Happy Friday,

Julie

February 4, 2018February 13, 2018

What’s New Upper West Side?!?!

February 02 2018

As we come to the end of January, I find it hard to believe that we’ve moved so fast into 2018. The good news is there are lots of good events coming and more new things to get excited about.

Yesterday, I received two very exciting emails. One was from my husband letting me know that Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Shop is going to be opening two blocks from Julie’s Beet. Hopefully the shop opens quickly, and I’ll be able to stop in all summer to get my fill of hand crafted ice cream. The second email came from my brother-in-law, letting me know that Make My Cake, a popular Harlem Bakery, is making the move to the Upper West Side a mere six blocks from my apartment. I’ll be able to get my fill of cupcakes and cookies not too far from home. It is a good thing that I like to exercise, so I can eat what I want!

The good news from these emails is that even with a lot of businesses closing there are still many artisan businesses that are thriving. As a small business owner, I make a point to support other small businesses whether is be the local ice cream shop or a friend who sells stationary. I know it might cost slightly more but the impact is far greater on the small business than it is on the big business. I’ve made a goal this year to collaborate with more small businesses to provide you all with some unique experiences. We’ll be launching our first one just ahead of Valentine’s Day so stay tuned.

Happy Friday,

Julie