Five Finds on Friday: Amanda Welch
by Charlottesville29
Today’s Five Finds on Friday come from Amanda Welch of Grubby Girl, artisan producer of honey, granola, and bath products, including soaps made from the milk of the goats of Caromont Farm. Grubby Girl will be among the female-owned businesses today at Knight’s Gambit Vineyard, during the vineyard’s International Women’s Day celebration, which was postponed a few weeks ago due to weather. From 5 – 8 pm, the celebration will include Tilman’s, Cocoa & Spice, and The Movement Barn. Drink Knight’s Gambit wine and draw inspiration from the successes of these female entrepreneurs. Ten percent of wine sales will go to The Women’s Initiative. Welch’s picks:
1) Vegetable Tacos from Ignacio & Maria’s Mexican Tacos. “At the City Market and around town in their truck, I love their vegetable tamales and bean tacos, with everything and the hot sauce. It’s my favorite breakfast at City Market.”
2) Vegetarian Pho with tofu and vegetables at Thai Cuisine & Noodle House. “Comfort in a bowl!”
3) Oatmeal Crunch Bread from Albemarle Baking Company. “In our house, the staple bread is this Oatmeal Crunch. It’s perfect for sandwiches, for making toast with honey, all the things! I used to bake our own bread, but why bother when this is available?”
4) Truffle Chèvre from Caromont Farm. “Another market neighbor has my next weakness, Caromont Cheese. I love them ALL, but that truffle chèvre is the MOST.”
5) Petit Kouign Aman from MarieBette. “For when I really want to treat myself. I can’t pronounce it, so I just point. The caramel goodness and that little piece of fruit at the bottom are the perfect combination.”
