Stew Leonard's Farm Fresh Food

Did you know? Stew Leonard's dairy history can be traced back to the early 1920s, when Stew's Grandfather Charles Leo Leonard started Clover Farms Dairy in Norwalk, Connecticut. ?? It was a state-of-the-art dairy by the standards of the time - with a pasteurizing and bottling plant, and later on, fresh milk delivered daily by Stew Sr. in trucks that had plastic cows on the front that "mooed" for the neighborhood children. ?? ?? Photo: Blake Leonard and her daughter Ines --- continuing the love for dairy fresh milk from the family business! #familybusiness #cloverfarmsdairy #dairybusiness #worldslargestdairystore #nextgeneration #stewleonards #norwalk #history #ct

You deserve an ice cream cone today. Come on down! ?? #stewleonards #softserve #icecream #icecreamshoppe

Photo: Stew with our Egg Farmers in Pennsylvania 10 Questions I Get Asked Every Day 1. What's going on with eggs? This is really a supply and demand issue. There are about 300 million chickens laying eggs, but the avian flu has decimated supply by 15 to 20%. This flu is very contagious, and our chicken farmers are scrambling (sorry for the pun)! They put all their workers in hazmat suits and the chickens are “locked down” inside their sheds. It’s like COVID for chickens! When supply goes down, prices go up. We've done business with our farmers for 35 years, and they've guaranteed we'll get our normal supply of eggs. Prices have doubled since last year and we’re now at about $10/dozen for conventional. Here's what I find interesting: why are conventional eggs double the price of specialty eggs (organic, cage-free, pasture-raised)? Specialty eggs have always been more expensive than conventional! It's an inverted pricing model that I've never seen in my lifetime. But, it has to do with commodity pricing, which is different than the specialty egg market. We've been able to keep our egg shelves full, but we had to limit four dozen per customer (a restaurant came in and bought 60 dozen!). ? What you need to know: 1. No health concerns for you! Even though it’s “the flu,” it doesn't affect humans. 2. There is not a quick fix. This will last two to six months until our farmers can replenish their supply of baby chicks (it takes 12 weeks to grow to egg layers). 3. We should see egg prices drop in the future. Hang in there. Don't panic! See more notes from Stew's "Around The Store with Stew" blog: https://lnkd.in/e7P5nvrB

Easter Eggstravaganzas, ?????? Brunch with the Easter Bunny, Cooking Classes, Crafts and soooooo much more fun happening at Stew's - are you on our mailing list? Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/ez_8PmGz #stewleonards #foodstore #foodshopping #groceryshopping #ny #nj #ct #farmfresh #food #easter #happyeaster #kids #familyfun #thingstodo

Let's take a stroll down #MemoryLaneMonday to the 1960's before Stew Leonard's was built and Mr. Leonard was delivering farm fresh milk from his father's dairy business in Norwalk, CT called Clover Farms. In this photo, Jill and Beth Leonard have fun petting a real cow—and a fake cow Stew drove around in the back of his car! #moo #stewleonards #history #familybusiness

What's for lunch? How about a slice of our freshly made PIZZA?! ?? Stop in or get it delivered now through your or app!

Raise your hand if you love Miss Diva Cheese! She sings the songs that are Gouda to hear! ?? Catch her next live performance at Stew Leonard's today! #stewleonards #cheeselovers #animatronic #singer #celebrity #diva #divacheese #missdivacheese

Family Fun at Stew's! ?? Sign your kids up for our fun-filled cooking and craft classes at Stew Leonard's Kids Events. Limited spots available—reserve your child's spot today at Stew Leonard's Events or via Eventbrite. Let's create magical memories together! https://lnkd.in/e8dk_bRb?

Gooooood morning! Apple Cider Donut ?? Holes are ready and the freshly roasted and brewed??coffee’s on! Come on down we can’t wait to see you! ?? #stewleonards #coffee #donuts #goodmorning

Help us choose! Which design do you like best for our come-back favorite Dulce De Leche Milk? Left, Middle or Right? #stewleonards #dulcedeleche #caramelmilk #worldslargestdairystore