st. George —The couple’s lemonade stand brings a whole new zest to life by lovingly squeezing with grandma’s recipes, one cup at a time, benefiting both humans and dogs.
Megan Roady and Alex Wisniewski, an entrepreneurial couple from Chicago, started their lemonade business just three months ago.
“Everyone is very friendly and there is a sense of community, which we will never go back to where we came from,” says Wisniewski. “People here love supporting local businesses. It’s great to live in a community with a true sense of community,” he says.
With the goal of opening some kind of food vendor business in the future, the inspiration behind their business is Tuacarne saturday market. Thirsty, they realized their only drink option was bottled water, which gave them a sweet idea.
As a child, Rhodey said he made fresh-squeezed lemonade with his grandma and set up lemonade stands when the family held garage sales and other events. They used an old lemon squeezer, grandma’s simple syrup recipe, and a bag of ice.
“It was kind of like being a junky kid, but still fresh squeezed lemonade and lots of great memories,” Rhodey said.
The couple decided to try their grandma’s recipe lemonade stand as a fun hobby they could do together on the weekend. did not.
“It really worked, with that special connection to childhood that was able to help us,” said Wisniewski.
Their lemonade was made public when Roady, a volunteer for RSQ, a non-profit animal rescue organization, learned about a fundraiser the shelter was doing. volunteered to make and donate The event was successful not only for the cause but also as a great test run for their business his concept.The following week they first attended Tuacarne Saturday Market as a vendor.
“It blew up bigger than we thought it would,” Rhodey said. “It’s crazy. In a good way.”
Rhodey said he calls his grandma often and talks about the lemonade business. She’s overjoyed with it all, and she thinks it’s “the coolest thing she’s ever done.”
“She called me all the time and said, ‘I’m so proud of you,’ and I said, ‘Thanks to Grandma,'” Rhodey said.
Grandma’s simple syrup recipe is the base for all lemonades made at Lemon Lab, with different flavors mixed together to achieve other lemonade flavors. Includes palmer (half tea, half lemonade), watermelon, mango, mixed berries (blackberry, raspberry, blueberry), mint ginger and, of course, our signature original lemonade.
“I love all-natural with no coloring. A lot of other lemonade stands I’ve seen use syrup like the soda shops – corn syrup and food coloring. I don’t,” Rhodey said.
For example, Lemon Lab’s Lavender Lemonade is made with butterfly pea powder, which is a ground blue flower that turns purple when mixed with something acidic like lemon, an all-natural food coloring.
The couple, who are both animal lovers and RSQ supporters, held an additional fundraiser, this time for a specific dog named Rascal. Rascal, who lived in Cedar City in a van with an elderly owner with dementia, was part of a horrific accident that happened.
“The man didn’t realize Rascal was still tied up in the back of the van and drove to the store tied up,” Rhodey said. “When the police caught him and pulled him over, he was horrified. Obviously unintentional, but really sad for everyone involved.”
Rhodey said the owner knew he could no longer care for the dog and could not afford the critical care he needed. RSQ was contacted about the matter and took care of the dog.
“RSQ, in my opinion, is a little different than most rescues in the area. said.
Despite the veterinarian’s prediction that Rascal would need to be euthanized, Rhodey refused to give up as they all cheered him on. I have collected a considerable amount of money for his care.
RSQ was able to get the dog into Best Friends Animal Society and a few weeks later went straight to a permanent, happy home with his adoptive family. The couple plans to do additional fundraising for RSQ, including the idea of naming the flavors of the week after specific dogs in need.
“Lemonade has given us the opportunity to use it as a tool to raise money for something she is passionate about. You can get it.
The St. George Downtown Farmers Market reopened and the couple split and conquered the lemonade business by participating in both markets. Tuacarne Market every Saturday.
“We make everything fresh on the spot, so we squeeze the lemons on the spot,” says Wisniewski. “It doesn’t come with pre-pressed lemon juice to speed things up. People appreciate the fact that they know what’s in their cup.”
Half-gallon and 16-ounce lemonades are also available at Lemon Labs. To order, send us a message on Facebook or Instagram.Visit their booth both Saturdays Tuacarne Market and Downtown Farmers Market. The Lemon Lab is also available for event catering.
“When you try to do something really worthwhile, it takes a lot more work,” says Wisniewski. We support it, and that’s the best part.”
Photo gallery
August 8, 2022 | Megan Roady and Lemon Labs owner Alex Wisniewski pose for a photo together.Photo by Jessie Bunn, St George News
Megan Rhodey and Alex Wisnieski stand together at a vendor booth at Lemon Labs in Ivins, Utah. Date unknown. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
A place and date were not specified. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
Megan Rhodey and Alex Wisnieski stand together at a vendor booth at Lemon Labs in Ivins, Utah. Date unknown. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
Rescue dog Rascal is shown with a bandaged leg after being accidentally dragged behind a car. A place and date were not specified. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
Rescue dog Rascal’s new mama dog smiled proudly, a new addition to the family, location and date not specified. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
Megan Rhodey and Alex Wisnieski stand together at a vendor booth at Lemon Labs in Ivins, Utah. Date unknown. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
Alex Wisniewski, owner of Lemon Labs, makes freshly squeezed lemonade. A place and date were not specified. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
Lemon Lab lemonade sits next to the pool. A place and date were not specified. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
Megan Rhodey and Alex Wisnieski stand together at a vendor booth at Lemon Labs in Ivins, Utah. Date unknown. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
The Lemon Labs vendor booth was on display at the Saturday Market in Ivins, Utah. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
The Lemon Labs vendor booth was on display at the Saturday Market in Ivins, Utah. Photo credit: Megan Roady, St. George News
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