Aerides General Store

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

✨ Feeling incredibly honored and grateful to officially step into the role of Community Liaison with the American Indian Community Council (AICC) ✨

AICC is a nonprofit organization serving the American Indian and Alaska Native community throughout Los Angeles County through wellness, education, and community engagement initiatives, and I’ve already learned so much through their monthly gatherings and community programming.

This year, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the 2nd Annual Southern California Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival on April 18, 2026 in Escondido alongside Laura Escobar. I’m especially thankful to have met Elizabeth Fasthorse, who was familiar with AICC, Pilialoha Kilohana, and Johnny Bear Contreras from the Eyaay Ahuun Foundation. I was also honored to photograph Chuck, one of the dancers featured in the beautiful cultural programming, and meet Paul, owner of Kumeyaay Frybread.

These moments reminded me how important community, culture, food, art, and storytelling truly are.

Thank you AICC for the warm welcome and for continuing to create spaces that uplift Indigenous voices, leadership, and connection throughout Southern California 💛

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05/29/2026

Yes, we have Native-made and Native Led foodies & goodies😋

05/20/2026

At Aerides General Store, we love seeing our community stop by for their favorite artisan-made goods — from handmade soaps, local honey, bison jerky, wild rice, and more.

There’s something special about shopping local, picking up in person, and supporting goods made with care.

From longtime patrons to the younger generation, we’re so grateful for everyone who stops by and shops small with us ✨

📍 Local Pickups at Aerides General Store
Mondays & Thursdays
12PM–5:30PM
📞 Call for appt: 562-265-9551

Come grab your daily dose of culturally-relavant good stuff 🌞

05/04/2026

✨ I’m so thrilled and grateful to be part of this beautiful event 💛

Thank you to **California Botanical Garden** for having me 🌿
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Join me as I introduce **Native-made, delicious, and culturally meaningful products** at the Mother’s Day Artisan Market 🦋

📍 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA
🗓 Sunday, May 10
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM

Celebrate **Milkweeds, Monarchs, and Moms’ Weekend**
Moms get **free admission** to the garden! 🌸

Come by, say hello, and shop with intention 💛

05/02/2026

✨ New Partnership | Now in Los Angeles County ✨

We’re excited to welcome Sakari Farms — a Native-led, woman-owned tea brand — now available here in Southern California 🌸

Beautifully handpicked, healing blends:
🍵 Healing Tea
🍵 Sweetgrass Tea
🍵 Blueberry Tea (limited)

💛 Mother’s Day Gift Bag – $40
Includes:
• Sakari Farms Tea
• Seka Hills Honey Glazed Walnuts
• Honey sticks
• Reusable jute tote

A meaningful gift rooted in culture, wellness, and care.

📍 Shop Pickup (Bellflower)
17136 Ardmore Ave
Mon & Thurs pickup
📞 Call for appt (May 4–8 limited staffing): 562-265-9551

📍 Farmers Markets
Wed | Harbor City Kaiser | 10–2
25825 Vermont Ave

Fri | San Pedro | 10–2
396 W 6th St

Sun | DTLA | 10–3
209 E 5th St

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04/26/2026

✨ Representation matters. Culture matters. Small businesses matter. ✨

Thank you to Caltrans District 7 for having us at the Women’s History Month Event on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. I was truly honored to be part of an event centered on “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”

As a Woman of Color and founder of Aerides General Store, I feel incredibly blessed to share culturally meaningful foods that tell a story of resilience, heritage, and community.

🌾 From Red Lake Nation Foods, I proudly shared:
• Wild Rice
• Maple Syrup
• Chokecherry Jelly

🌰 From SEKA Hills, I featured:
• Creamy Almond Butter
• Chandlier Walnuts

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, connected, and showed love for Native-made foods and small women-owned businesses. Your support means everything.

I’m proud to be the unique brand ambassador and founder of Aerides General Store — specializing in culturally relevant gift baskets, corporate gifting, fundraising events, and public/private events with purpose.

📩 Looking for unforgettable corporate gifts, fundraising partnerships, or curated gift baskets with impact? Contact me directly.

04/18/2026

we are here today! Super elated 😁
Come down to Grape Day Park from 10AM–4PM for the 2nd Annual Southern California Indigenous Cultural and Arts Festival ✨
Celebrate culture, community, art, music, amazing vendors, and yes… fry bread too 😍🔥 Come support Indigenous artists, makers, and small businesses!

representing, too! 😃

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04/05/2026

NATIVE MARKET in San Gabriel 🌾🦬

Come spend your Saturday supporting Indigenous artists, makers, and food vendors!

📍 Siban’gna
203 E Mission Road, San Gabriel, CA 91776
📅 Saturday, April 11th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy a full day with 35+ vendors, good food, and beautiful handcrafted goods.

✨ Lucy Hale’s Indian Tacos & Frybread will be there, plus many talented craft vendors from the community.

And I’ll be there with my Pemmican Patty bars 🦬
A nourishing blend of bison + grass-fed beef, berries, maple, and native ingredients rooted in tradition and wellness.

Come through, bring a friend, and support Indigenous artists 🤎

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02/24/2026

Fuel your journey the traditional way 🌿
Pemmican Patty – Bisonberry Blend-

🫐 Blueberry + Sage
💪 10 grams of protein
Perfect for travel, long hikes, or an easy grab-and-go snack.
Lightweight, nourishing, and fits perfectly in your backpack 🎒
Rooted in Indigenous food traditions, made for modern movement.
🛒 Find us at Aerides General Store at these farmers markets Back on March 4!!

📍 Wednesdays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kaiser Permanente – Harbor City
25825 Vermont Ave, Harbor City 90710
📍 Fridays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
396 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731
📍 Sundays | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
209 W 5th St, Downtown Los Angeles 90013 (DTLA)
📲 Follow aeridesgeneralstore.com for weekly market updates and locations.
Eat well. Travel light. Honor tradition.