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A Weekend Guide to San Antonio Farmers Markets
Where to find real food from real farms around San Antonio — what to look for, what to ask, and the vendors worth building a week around.
The Crunch Guide
Local knowledge for living a little crunchier.
Guides, sourcing notes and practical how-tos for San Antonio — written to work hand-in-hand with the businesses on The Crunch List.
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Businesses in this guide
- Alamo Heights Whole Pantry
Neighbourhood pantry of organic staples and low-tox goods.
- Alamo Raw Dairy Co-op
Herd-share raw milk, butter and cheese just north of town.
- Helotes Hollow Ranch
Regenerative ranch selling grass-fed beef and pastured eggs.
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Food & Sourcing
Where to find real food, and how to source it well.
3 articles
Natural Health
Practitioners, practices and questions worth asking.
1 article
Low-Tox Home
Simple swaps for a cleaner home.
2 articles
Family & Kids
Raising a family a little crunchier.
0 articles
Education
Schools, co-ops and learning locally.
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Local Guides
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood local knowledge.
1 article
Getting Started
New to all this? Start here.
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Food & Sourcing
Where to Find Seed Oil Free Food in San Antonio
A running list of kitchens cooking with butter, tallow and olive oil.
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Low-Tox Home
Low-Tox Swaps That Actually Stick
Small changes that make a real difference without overhauling your house.
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Food & Sourcing
A Beginner's Guide to Raw Milk in Texas
How herd shares work, what the law says, and where to start locally.
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Getting Started
New to Crunchy Living in San Antonio? Start Here
No purges, no perfectionism. A sane on-ramp to eating better, cleaning safer, and raising kids a little crunchier in San Antonio.
The Crunch List Editorial Team · Aug 18, 2026
Natural Health
Choosing Natural Personal Care in San Antonio Without Getting Lost in the Label
Small-batch, short-ingredient-list personal care is thriving in San Antonio. Here is how to shop it with confidence.
The Crunch List Editorial Team · Aug 16, 2026
Low-Tox Home
Low-Tox Cleaning at Home: Where to Start When Everything Feels Like Too Much
You do not need to throw out everything under your sink today. A calm, practical first pass at reducing the chemical load in your home.
The Crunch List Editorial Team · Aug 14, 2026
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