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Nutrition, Farmers Markets, and Event Planning Unite.

The Informal Grub, owned by Houstonian Casey Barbles, is a local brand that has grown to encompass the many facets and intersections of food and community. Curating Houston’s best farmers markets, pop-up events and one-on-one nutrition consultations, the Grub is an avenue to connect the local community, educate the local consumer and create vibrant longevity in a way that’s truly enjoyable.

Farmers Markets

The Informal Grub, LLC curated and manages two popular farmers markets, Rice Village and Heights Mercantile Farmers Markets! Come out and support these alternating Sunday sister markets from 9-1pm, rain or shine. Farmers markets allow the community to be introduced to wonderful local vendors and spread awareness of the local food movement. We are always taking applications if you are interested in being a vendor!

Unique Pop-up Events & Speaking Engagements

In addition to our regularly scheduled farmers markets, we curate pop-up events that range from single pop-up farmers markets, dinners with local chefs & wellness events. Founder, Casey Barbles holds a Masters in clinical and Functional Nutrition and is available for speaking engagements.
If you are interested in hiring the Grub Team to curate a unique popup event, please contact us at informalgrubmarkets@gmail.com.

Recipes on the Blog

With access to the freshest locally sourced ingredients, you can find simple seasonal recipes to make at home. Using as many ingredients possible from the local farmers market, these recipes are going to be super fresh, delicious and nutritionally beneficial. Casey also shares her nutritional knowledge to each recipe and provides a different perspective on ingredients you might use daily!

Nutrition Consultations

Looking to improve the way you eat, learn more about yourself and eat in a manner that best fits your unique makeup? Reach out to Casey Barbles, MS to inquire about one-on-one consultations. Managing her own personal health challenges has been a huge driver behind her expertise. Guided by nutritional science and sustainable habits, Casey hopes to change the way people 'grub' by showing how food can be used as information and that healthy eating doesn't need to be boring or over-complicated. Send an email to work with her today!

The Informal Grub Newsletter

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You can catch me this Sunday at @ricevillagefarmersmarket stocking up on all my market essentials in my fave @ladycaptainco fishing shirt! Shout out to this Texas local, female-owned business & market sponsor who is keeping the Grub Farmers Marke

I always make it a habit to buy my self fresh flowers each week at the farmers markets to brighten up my home 🌼

Stop by this Sunday at @ricevillagefarmersmarket & snag some beautiful bl🌼🌼ms from @addysflowerfarm & @animalfarmtx

@ricevi

$It’s Wednesday, which means @feelgoodgrp has a downtown farmers market today! Find these awesome vendors at Smith St. Farmers Market {1200 Smith St from 10:30-1:30} & Come stock up on all your mid week essentials. @wood_duck_farm has the$

Fruit season has made its way to the markets!

Come out this Sunday to @hmfarmersmarket & stock up on all the goods. Pro tip: come early before @wood_duck_farm sells out of their vibrant peaches, strawberries & blueberries.

See y’all

Il dolce far niete — “the sweetness in doing nothing”

Last week I had the opportunity to trek all the way to Iceland & stay on a property that operates as a sheep farm in the Summer.

While the group was off heli-skiing, I st

That moment when you look down & realize that everything on & under this plate {and the plate itself!!} is local 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Rewind almost 8 years ago when I was majorly struggling with my chronic health conditions, I had no idea how much the l

I am still so tickled that I made grass-fed/finished raw butter! It was way easier than I expected & i’m really just so blown away I did that! It’s going to be way harder to buy butter from the store now that I have @synergosfarms raw

Spring has arrived at the markets! 🍓

These local strawberries are the reason why I can’t buy grocery strawberries anymore. Grocery store strawberries, especially when out of season, are bland, practically white inside & don’t pack t

One whole month without my sweet Ollie boy 💔

Not sure when the hell this is going to get any easier but until then I’m spamming y’all with my top 10 favorites because he was just so dang handsome.

I love you, my bud—thank you fo

$Did you know at our Downtown farmers markets, you can build your own produce box from @wood_duck_farm for just $40?? This will allow you to pick exactly what you want for your home. Come out TODAY to Smith St. Farmers Market from 10:30-1:30 {1200 S$

What a wonderful debut we had yesterday at the McKinney St. Farmers Market! Thank you for coming out & supporting our wonderful vendors.

This sister market to Downtown’s Smith St. Farmers Market is geared to breath some life back into dow

Happy International Women’s Day!

To every woman & boss babe I am so fortunate to have in my life, may it be personally or professionally, you all inspire me daily and I am so grateful for you all.

How lucky am I to share this space with

The Informal Grub values their Sponsors!

We deeply values the partnerships we have with our sponsors. Your support is instrumental to our success, allowing us to create meaningful experiences for our community…. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our sponsors, offering tailored opportunities that ensure your brand receives the recognition and exposure it deserves. Together, we’re making a positive impact, and we are truly grateful for your trust and continued collaboration. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey!

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