Buying local is a great way to promote the local economy over the holidays. I am a firm believer that buying local is buying green, because goods travel less. Buying good high quality products also means less waste on goods dumped on us from overseas. So for the food lover or chef on your holiday list, consider visiting Stove Monkeys! From their website:
Stove Monkeys was established in 2007 by Matthew Mytro and Anthony Lynch. As young, energetic chefs they were proud to represent themselves as culinary professionals but were limited outside of the kitchen. Inspired to create a line of clothing that could be worn by chefs as everyday street wear, Stove Monkeys was born. Their passion continues to grow as does their clothing line…so don’t go anywhere… you might get left behind….
Stove Monkeys purpose is to provide the culinary industry apparel that will bestow a sense of camaraderie amongst culinary professionals, students, and foodies throughout the world.
As progressive chefs, we are concerned with sustainability and health. We carry these beliefs into the production of our apparel by utilizing eco friendly printing materials and recycled products where available.
The designs from Stove Monkeys are unique and cool! I won one in a contest. Mine is the spoon and fork knot design called “flatware,” but there were a bunch that I liked. Herb, Flambe, and Save the Foie were close seconds! Who wouldn’t love a t-shirt with prosciutto? And for the chef on your list, the monkey in a chef’s jacket is a perfect fit! Check out their “Flavor Tripping” video below:
