I’m trying to put into words the vibe you get when you enter The Country Carrot. The vision that comes to mind is a magical store full of treasures like a store you might see in the fabled town of Hogsmeade. But instead of discovering bottles of potions and magical candy, you will discover treasures from local farms, chefs, and creators. At The Country Carrot, you get the opportunity to buy local, buy fresh because everything in the store is made, you guessed it, locally!
Buy Local, Buy Fresh at The Country Carrot
The products change with the season so every trip is another exciting adventure full of discovery. In the warmer months, you will find loads of fruits and vegetables and in the winter months, you might find anything from canned pickled vegetables to teas and hot sauces.
On my latest trip, I explored shelves full of all things pickled (I bought some pickled okra), delicious jams, and spicy hot sauces, rubs, and seasonings.
After I finished exploring all of the jars and bottles, I wandered over to a wooden display, which was adorned with a variety of coffees and teas. I bought an Elderberry Tea Blend, which contained not only immune-supporting elderberry but also mood-boosting, Lemon Balm. I even spotted a local sangria mix on this beverage mixes shelf.
Coffees and Teas at the Country Carrot
Buy Local, Buy Fresh Meat
Next, I opened a freezer. I felt like I was opening a secret box because the freezer didn’t have a glass door. For some reason, I liked that I had to open it to see what was inside. What would be inside? Turns out, it was fresh meat from local farms!
Below, you can peek inside one of their glass-door fridges. I am super excited about those vegetable quiches and the goat cheese is AMAZING, btw!
Um, those vegetable quiches look amazing!
You can also find local probiotic-rich kombucha, eggs, milk, and energy drinks in one of their fridges. I am coming back for so many things, but one of them is the local gut-healthy kombucha!
The center shelves held everything from fun cups to unique cutting boards.
Buy a Fun Bag and Get 5% OFF When you Use it to Shop at Your Future Visits
Bags with “fun sayings” pulled me in like a magnet. I just had to purchase the one that said “Turnip the Beet” because dietitians cannot resist food puns. It’s scientifically proven (okay maybe not scientifically proven, but seriously, ask any dietitian. It’s a thing). I am anxious to get back to the store to get my hands on the “Let that Shiitake Go” bag.
If you use your bags at any of your future County Carrot Shopping Trips you get 5% off your purchase! So buy a fun bag and bring it back!
Books by Local Authors
Need some ideas on how to cook healthy meals with your Country Carrot purchases? They’ve got you covered! You can now buy 18 Weeks to a Healthier, Happier, More Purposeful Life at the Country Carrot. And guess what? When you buy this particular book you are still buying local because it is written by a local author (ahem, me)! You can find out more about me and my book in the author bio below.
Author Bio:
Lacy Ngo is a nationally recognized dietitian and author who lives in Rock Hill, SC. She is the author of several books including 18 Weeks to a Healthier, Happier, More Purposeful Life. She has been featured and/or quoted in media outlets like Parade, The Healthy (the health branch of Reader’s Digest, Fitbit.com, FOX24, CN2, Byrdie, and More.
And there you have it! One of the best places in Rock Hill to buy local, buy fresh!
