FAIR & GOURMET Fair Trade Federation Wholesale Product Guide | Spring 2013
Ellen Meredith, Lab Assistant at Fair Trade Federation member Cooperative Coffees in Montreal, prepares a fair trade coffee cupping.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
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COOK’S TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
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SERVING & ENTERTAINING
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FAIR TRADE RECIPES
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On the cover: Guillermo Sanchez, a member of PROCOCER co-op in Jalapa, Nicaragua, “depulps” his coffee cherries to separate the bean from the cherry before fermenting, drying, and sorting. Members of PROCOCER work with Fair Trade Federation member Larry’s Beans in Raleigh, NC. Photograph by Chelsea Bay Dennis for an upcoming fall 2013 feature length documentary. More at Connectedbycoffee.com
Questions or comments about this Product Guide can be directed to Suzanne Cotter at sc@fairtradefederation.org.
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Dear Friends, Spring is here! We’re happy to celebrate the festive and unifying nature of delicious, high-quality gourmet items hand grown and crafted in communities around the world. Bring the spirit of food, drink, and togetherness to the lives of your customers and benefit those across the globe who will be able to gather and celebrate with their own families. For the first time ever, this guide highlights our wholesale members only— providing retailers interested in fair trade items with a reliable resource for dedicated fair trade wholesale vendors. The Fair & Gourmet guide features more than 45 fair trade items sold by over 40 fully committed Fair Trade Federation wholesale members. These organizations work directly with craftspeople and farmers to ensure fair wages, skills training, and long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Your food-loving customers can trust that their purchase will make a difference and enhance their own dining experience at home!
In each section, you’ll find wholesale purchasing instructions and a link to wholesaler websites. Visit FairTradeFederation.org/members to search for other gourmet products and organizations. Whether you are a long-time supporter or interested in selling fair trade products in your store for the first time, we’re so happy you’ve stopped by. Enjoy!
cheers, Suzanne Cotter Marketing & Branding Manager Fair Trade Federation sc@fairtradefederation.org Fair & Gourmet Wholesale Product Guide | Spring 2013 | Fair Trade Federation
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coffee, tea & MORE These featured coffee and tea products will satisfy both the conscience and palate of every caffieine lover.
Michigan STRONG Blend | Higher Grounds Michigan STRONG is a burly blend of medium & dark-roasted Central American coffees. In partnership with the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, Michigan STRONG takes a stand against child sexual abuse. When you drink Michigan STRONG, you’re partnering with Higher Grounds & the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center to stand against child sexual abuse in the Great Lakes State. Wholesale Price: $7.60 (12 oz.), $30 (3 lb.), or $44 (5lb). Call (231) 9229009 or toll free at (877) 825-2262 for bulk orders.
Peace Coffee Pollinator Blend | Peace Coffee This Spring inspired Pollinator Blend consists of coffee from the Maya Mames Association of Small Organic Coffee Producers (APECAFORM), Committee of Development Organizations of Concepción Huista (CODECH), and Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (SCFCU). Wholesale Price: $7.05. Contact sales@peacecoffee.com or call 612-870-3440 to order.
Just Haiti Coffee | Just Haiti Just Haiti coffee is harvested and produced by hand, without the use of chemicals, by small growers in the mountains of Haiti. This 100% Arabica bean coffee is low acid, with a delicate but full-bodied flavor. All profits are returned to the coffee growers in Haiti and are used to increase their income, grow their business, and support their communities. Wholesale Price: $8.50 (12 oz. bags, 50 or more). Order online>>
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Just Coffee | Café Justo Single origin, certified organic, traditionally processed very smooth Chiapas Coffee from a grower owned Cooperative that roasts on the US/Mexico border for fast, accurate, and always fresh shipments. Coffees offered: Robusta (strong), Arabica Typica (sweet), Decaf and Arabica Marago (elephant beans) plus blends and various roasts. Wholesale Price: $6.50 to $10.00 per pound. Contact tommy@justcoffee.org or (520) 364-9257 to order.
Colombia Organic Green Coffee Beans | Café Campesino These green coffee beans are beans that still need to be roasted – they’re best for coffee shops or everyday customers who enjoy the process of fresh home roasting. Wholesale Price: $32.50 (3 pack) Order online>>
Espresso | Level Ground Trading A great deal of time and tasting has been invested in hand-crafting this ideal espresso blend. This is where the science of cupping and the creativity of roasting join hands. Level Ground has blended exceptional African and South American coffees to offer shoppers the perfect shot. Wholesale Price: $15 (300 g.). $68 (5 lb.). Order online>>
Cold Brew Coffee (3 pack) | Larry’s Beans This cold brew coffee concentrate is cold steeped 24 hours and is smooth and full bodied! Shoppers can use it to make iced & hot coffee, or use their imagination (coffee cocktails anyone?). It's delicious! Includes three 16 oz bottles (mixed makes 24 8oz drinks). Shelf life is 8 weeks. Keep refrigerated. Wholesale Price: $32.50 (3 pack) Order online>>
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Organic Green Tea | Equal Exchange With known health benefits and natural caffeine, these organic green teas are a great choice for starting the day or livening the afternoon. This is a satisfying, delicate green tea with a social conscience. Wholesale price: $4.50 each or $24.30 per pack of six. Order online>>
Organic Hot Cocoa Mix | Dean’s Beans Field tested by a playgroup of wild 4-year olds over the spring and summer, this hot cocoa mix really passes the test. Dean’s Beans was the first company to offer organic fair trade hot cocoa in the USA! Ingredients: Organic sugar, organic cocoa powder, organic non-fat dry milk - that's it! Wholesale Price: $6.75 (12 oz.). Order online>>
Ramon Espinoza of PROCOCER co-op in Jalapa, Nicaragua explains how climate change is affecting his coffee Photograph by Chelsea Bay Dennis
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food & beverage Delight foodies and gift shoppers with these one-of-a-kind gourmet items from around the world.
See recipe on page 23!
Heirloom Rice | Eighth Wonder This Heirloom Rice is from the mountain terraces of the Philippines. Includes six unique varieties attractively packaged in 1lb retail bags. Wonderfully aromatic, rich taste, and visually beautiful. Cooks in 20-25 minutes. The rice is a designated cultural product of exceptional significance and listed in the Slow Food Foundation’s “Ark of Taste”. Sustainably grown, GMO free. Grown and processed by the Rice Terraces Farmers Cooperative, Cordillera Mountain region, Philippines. Minimum order: 24 units (3 cases) Wholesale Price: $31.60 (case of 8). $3.95 per 1lb bag. Price includes shipping. Contact 406-866-3340 or heirloomrice@heirloomrice.com.
Organic Green Olive Tapenade | Canaan
See recipe on page 23!
Canaan finds delicious new ways to market the fruits of their farmers’ fields in Palestine, thus keeping a continuous relationship with industrious farmers. Canaan goes beyond fair trade certification by planting over 70,000 olive trees and awarding 10 university scholarships a year to farmers’ children. Wholesale Price: $5 each. $30 (case of 6). Contact sales@canaanfairtrade.com to order.
See recipe on page 23!
Organic Extra Virgin Infused Olive Oils | Canaan Canaan combines Nabali olive oil with dried garlic, chili peppers, or mixed peppercorns for flavored oils that can be used for dipping or cooking. Available in solid packs or assorted two of each flavor. These are favorites customers will reach for often in their own kitchens or for gifts. Wholesale Price: $7 per 250 ml bottle. $42 for a case of six. Contact sales@canaanfairtrade.com to order.
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FO O D & BEVERAG E Quinoa Pasta | Andean Dream Andean Dream Pasta contains 24 grams of protein and 21 amino acids in an 8 oz. box. This pasta cooks to an excellent flavor and texture, never mushy. Especially easy to cook, it can be enjoyed year-round because it is versatile and light. This pasta is not only gluten free, but is also organic, kosher and completely corn and soy free. Wholesale Price: $4.99 per unit. Contact Ingrid Lazcano directly at (213) 709-2517 for a price of $2.35 per unit.
Mascobato Cane Sugar | Alter Eco This traditional unrefined sugar retains the essence of the lush fields it came from -- with rich, nuanced flavor, hints of vanilla and molasses, and all the nutrients and minerals of the Philippines’ native sugar cane. Wholesale Price: $4.39 (1 lb. pouch). $29.86 for 10 pack. Order online>> See recipe on page 23!
Dried Fruit | Level Ground Trading Level Ground purchases dried fruit from Fruandes, a Fair Trade organization operating out of Bogotá, Colombia. Fruandes purchases fresh fruit from independent farmers or associations of small-scale farmers. What began as a desire to address the hard-hit coffee community transformed into a dual mission to protect the marginalized women struggling to survive in Cazuca. See recipe on page 24!
Wholesale Price: $6.50 (150 g.). Order online>>
Bottled Yerba Mate Teas | Guayaki Yerba Mate Finally, an invigorating ready to drink mate that tastes great! Each Guayakí Organic Yerba Mate bottle contains caffeine levels comparable to a cup of coffee, however, the stimulation is balanced by mate's natural theobromines and theophyllines as well as other restorative nutritional content. Shoppers can grab a bottle before any physical activity or going back to the office and experience the good energy. Wholesale Price: $39.99 (case of 12). Order online>>
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FO O D & BEVERAG E Quinoa Cookies | Andean Dream Andean Dream Quinoa Cookies are made with organic Royal Quinoa, which is grown only in the Bolivian Andes, and which produces the finest quality quinoa in the world. These individually wrapped cookies come in five varieties: Orange Essence, Chocolate Chip, Cocoa-Orange, Raisins & Spice, Coconut, and Coffee. Wholesale Price: $5.99 per unit. Contact Ingrid Lazcano directly at (213) 709-2517 for a price of $3.32 per unit.
Baobab Fruit Pulp | Atacora Essential African people have known the tremendous nutritional value of the chalky white pulp which surrounds the baobab seeds for centuries. It is an outstanding source of prebiotic, soluble fiber and has significant antioxidant properties. It is an ideal ingredient in beverages, smoothies, and healthy snacks. Wholesale Price: $32 (1 lb. jar). Order online>>
Photograph by Chelsea Bay Dennis
Juana Villaregna, co-director of LA FEM co-op, helps pass out various saplings to the community in Nicaragua Fair & Gourmet Wholesale Product Guide | Spring 2013 | Fair Trade Federation
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at the sink Every cook needs a station for cleanup. Encourage shoppers to enhance their space with natural, gentle, and handmade products
Multi-purpose Organic Cotton Scrub Cloths | Toockies The rib-knit texture of these cloths will scrub any surface -- be it smooth, soft or textured -- without scratching. Toockies are made to be reused again and again, and can be composted or recycled as potting mesh. Machine wash & dry. Wholesale Price: $11.99 (3 pack). Order online>>
Magic Pure Castile Classic Soaps | Dr. Bronners These soaps are unlike any shoppers have ever used! A combination of organic extra virgin coconut, olive, jojoba and hemp oils, together with pure essential oils, creates a unique soap that cleans effectively without being aggressive and produces a velvety lather that leaves the skin silkysmooth and refreshed. Now available in two new Magic liquid fragrances: Rose and Citrus Orange. Wholesale Price: $10.40 (16 oz bottle). Order online>>
Dots Hand Towels | Creative Women These colorful hand or tea towels are hand-woven in Ethiopia from 100% Ethiopian cotton. Attractive, practical, and easy to care for— shoppers can toss them in the washer and dryer and enjoy the spring and summer. Wholesale Price: $14. Contact info@creativewomen.net or (802) 6581211 to order.
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Shea Nilotica | Bead For Life Hands need moisture after washing a sink full of dishes! Made exclusively from 100% natural Ugandan shea nuts, this East African shea butter is unscented and melts on contact. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, E, and F, it provides superior nourishment for skin. Purchases create opportunities for women in Northern Uganda to rebuild their lives after 20 years of brutality. Wholesale Price: $12. Contact Heather Megan Hine at heathermegan@beadforlife.org to order.
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for the table
Meals aren’t complete without an elegant setting to enjoy with family and friends. These high-quality, handmade items complete tables and support global craftspeople.
Soapstone Giraffe Lovers Bowl | Exotic World Gifts The Gusii people of western Kenya have turned soapstone carving into an internationally recognized art form. Soapstone, similar to a soft limestone, is found in massive deposits around Kisii Town, and the mining and carving of décor accessories and sculpture from the stone provides income for many Gusii people. The Nairobi finishing workshop etches and hand dyes each piece with non-toxic dyes in their unique designs. Wholesale Price: $26. Order online>>
Children’s Napkin Set - Upbeat | Sustainable Threads Kids and parents will love this set of four 100% cotton napkins. They are highly absorbent and washable and are a great way to reduce the use of disposable paper products. Great for everyday use and lunchboxes, but fancy enough for company and special occasions. Hand-woven on bamboo looms by indigenous women weavers of Northeast India. Colored with low-impact dyes. Wholesale Price: $6.50 (set of 4). Order online>>
Handwoven Placemat | Mayan Hands These placemats are hand-woven by Mayan weavers in Guatemala and come in a variety of striped patterns and colors. Sturdy, colorfast 100% cotton, 14” x 20. Coordinating napkins and table runners available. Wholesale Price: $3.25. Order online>>
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FO R TH E TABLE
Burlap Table Runner | Dsenyo These two-in-one reversible table runners by Dsenyo are a full 72" in length. One side features a geometric patchwork of African textile squares with a jute burlap border. The other side is a solid piece of African print. Made in Malawi by women's sewing cooperatives and featuring African wax-print textiles with natural jute trim. FTF members get FREE shipping on your first order with Dsenyo! Wholesale Price: $18. Contact info@dsenyo.com or 720-224-8649 to order.
Hand-carved Chopsticks with Rests | From the Earth Each piece of olive wood from From the Earth is created from the trimmings of olive trees gleaned after the olive harvest. This process actually contributes to the sustainability of olive groves. Artisans hand-cut each olive wood kitchen item from a single piece of wood, bringing to life its warm earth tones. With the right care olive wood should last a lifetime. Wholesale Price: $9.50 (two pair), $17.50 (four pair), or $19.00 (five pair). Contact info@ftehome.com for a price sheet and order form.
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Set of Six Mahogany Animal Napkin Rings | Global Crafts This set of six napkin rings is carved from African Mahogany using simple tools. Each set includes six animals: lion, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, and zebra. Wholesale Price: $12.50. Call (866) 468-3438 or order online>>
Vietnamese Tea Sets | Asia2You Tea sets vary from small sets for decoration and simple sets with earth tone enamels to fancy, beautiful sets that Vietnamese people only use for special guest. Each authentic tea set is a hand made one. Each piece is hand shaped and is a bit different -- which creates the “soul� of the set. Wholesale Price: Each unique set varies in price. Order online>>
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FO R TH E TABLE Blue Paisley Tablecloth | SERRV The intricate paisley design of this table cloth is inspired by the mango tree, a symbol of success and prosperity in India. Silkscreen printed on 100% cotton. Purchases sustain skills training, community programs and medical care for artisans and their families. Wholesale Price: $30. Order online>>
Fez Hand Painted Side Plates | Sobremesa These fair trade plates were made by artisans in Tunisia. The fun, colorful design is a perfect addition to any kitchen! Set of four side/dessert plates includes blue, green, yellow, and orange. Wholesale Price: $67.75 (set of four). Contact (888) 539-4538 or info@sobremesasales.org to order.
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cook’s tools & ACCESSORIES Cooking with unique, authentic tools makes working in the kitchen more exciting! These handy items reflect global tastes and traditions.
La Chamba Cookware | Sustaining Cultures La Chamba cookware can be used on the stove, grill, in the oven, on a fire pit, and even in a pizza oven. This very durable clay offers a beautiful surface for all types of quality cooking. Fabulous for soups, stews, sauces, bread baking & casseroles. Wholesale Price: Various. Use this form and indicate your interest in wholesale to inquire or order.
Serpentine Mortar & Pestle | Minga Fair Trade Imports As beautiful as it is functional, this Serpentine Mortar & Pestle is hand-carved in Pimampiro, Ecuador by Juan Carlos Castillo. Each piece is unique due to natural variations in the stone. Approximately four inches in diameter. Available with legs or without. Hand wash. Wholesale Price: $15. Order online>>
Spiral Spiced Heatable Trivet | UPAVIM Crafts Handmade in Guatemala, this popular coiled spiced trivet is 5 1/2" in diameter. When warmed in the microwave, the delightful aroma of cinnamon and cloves is released while keeping food, mugs or kettles warm. Assorted colors available. Other sizes available. No order minimum. Wholesale Price: $4.75. Order online>>
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Coconut Ladle | Mountcastle International The Coconut Ladle is made from natural coconut shell and has a 12" long handle. This very unique, old-fashioned ladle can be used for decoration or as a kitchen utensil. Handmade in Indonesia. Wholesale Price: $3.90. Order online>>
Totumo Fruit Kitchen Container | Pueblito This unique container is made out of a Totumo Fruit /Gourd. It can be used as decor item or for storage of grains, salt, or sugar. Pueblito’s two chief goals are environmental preservation and giving talented but disadvantaged artisans an opportunity to participate in a leveled global market. Purchases directly support artisans in Colombia. Wholesale Price: $8.50. Order online>>
“They Could Almost be Dresses” Aprons | Global Goods Partners These pretty blue and brown aprons are handmade by women living on the Thai-Burmese border. Made from traditional sarong fabric, these fair trade aprons have a unique diamond eye-catching pattern, making them almost too stylish to be worn just around the kitchen! Wholesale Price: $25. Order online>>
Recycled Flour Sack Oven Mitt | Partners for Just Fair Trade These padded oven mitts are made from recycled cotton flour sacks from Peru. They’re eco-friendly and fun! Available in a variety of colors with interesting graphics… let us choose! Each has a loop for hanging. Recycled flour sack lso available as a towel, hot pad, or apron. Wholesale Price: $7. Order online>>
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Eco Shopper Grocery Bag | Handmade Expressions The Eco Shopper is always a bestseller! Lightweight, colorful and 100% naturally dyed, the Eco Shopper bag can be used for any occasion and is machine washable. The fabric is hand block-printed and can also can be customized with your logo and other information to promote your company with customers! Wholesale Price: $7 (minimum order of 12 bags; 200 if customized with logo). Contact sales@handmadeexpressions.net or 512-535-5228 to customize order. Order online>>
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& E N TE R TAI N I N G Friends, family, and community are at the heart of the gourmet dining experience. Support communities worldwide in the spirit of gathering.
Banana Leaf Bread Baskets | Project Lydia This basket is one of Project Lydia’s most popular items! They come in large and small. The large measures about 17 1/2″ in length and the small measures about 13 1/2″ in length. Banana Leaf Bread Baskets are made by the abandoned and widowed women of Project Lydia. Wholesale Price: $25. Order online>>
Ration Bag Coasters | Dsenyo These coasters are made by Rwandan refugees living at Dzaleka refugee camp in Malawi. They’re crafted by hand by re-purposing food rations bags...amazing! Sold as sets of four. FTF members get FREE shipping on their first order with Dsenyo! Wholesale Price: $14 (set of four). Order online>>
Mini Frog Sugar Bowl | Zen-Zen This small size celadon ceramic covered jar can be used as a sugar bowl or for whatever customers like! It has an adorable frog pull lid & makes a great set paired with ZenZen’s mini frog creamer container. Wholesale Price: $20 (pack of four). Contact info@zenzen.com, 877-905-3310, or zen-zen.com to order.
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Crumb Catcher Bread Board | SERRV Keep messes to a minimum with this innovative bread board. Built in grooves catch crumbs, so clean up is a breeze! Carved from locally sourced acacia wood. Rinse with water and towel dry. Wholesale Price: $22.50. Order online>>
Hand Carved Kiatt Salad Bowls | Swahili Imports These gorgeous bowls are hand carved from kiatt and Rhodesian teak by artisans in Zimbabwe and finished with dramatic burned designs by artists living in South Africa's Waterberg Biosphere. The generously sized salad bowl and complementary serving bowls each feature a completely unique hand burned design. Wholesale Price: Serving bowls $14. Salad bowl $82. (Minimum order $75.) Order online>>
Wife of José Pérez Vázquez, Maya Vinic, member in Chiapas, Mexico, brews coffee in her kitchen
Photograph by Chelsea Bay Dennis
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for the bar Stir up some fun! These custom, eco-friendly bar items bring character to the home.
Upcycled Denim Wine Bag | Zen-Zen These new upcycled denim wine bags are part of Zen-Zen’s Scrappy Line and are made with factory scrap from jean factories in Java. Great for toting a gift of really special wine or champagne. The small jean pocket is perfect for a card. Wholesale Price: $11.50 (case pack of three). $3.83 each. Contact info@zen-zen.com, 877-905-3310, or zen-zen.com to order.
Padang Bar Table | Tropical Salvage Includes matching chairs! A high-top table is perfect for entertaining or making the most of a small kitchen space. Made from 100% solid, salvaged Indonesian hardwoods salvaged from rivers, bogs and landslides. Your purchase of Tropical Salvage furniture helps support and generate conservation-supportive, fair trade jobs.. Wholesale Price: $197. Order online>>
Spice Kitchen Bottle Stoppers | Ten Thousand Villages What to do with those opened wine bottles and olive oil decanters? Pop in a bright Spice Kitchen bottle stopper from India’s Shilpa Trust. This set of three turned wood stoppers are crafted with vegetable dyes in bright spice colors. They make a great gift for food lovers and cooks! Wholesale Price: $20 (set of 3). Order online>>
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FAI R TRADE
recipes Zingy Carrot & Tapenade Sandwiches
Coconut Milk Sticky Rice with Mangoes
Adapted from a 2002 recipe in Gourmet, via Epicurious.com
Adapted from a recipe from Hot Sour Salty Sweet by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid, via Epicurious.com
Perfect for a spring picnic, these flavor-packed sandwiches are easy, elegant, and surprisingly kid-friendly.
This simple but sublime Thai-inspired dish can be served as dessert or as a snack.
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For carrots • 1 ½ lb. carrots • 2 tablespoons Alter Eco Mascobato Cane Sugar • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup olive oil (Try Canaan Fair Trade’s peppercorn-infused Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil for an extra kick!)
• 3 cups Eighth Wonder Mountain Violet Sticky Rice, soaked overnight in water and drained • 2 cups canned or fresh coconut milk • 3/4 cup Alter Eco Mascobato Cane Sugar • 1 teaspoon salt • 4 ripe mangos (or substitute sliced ripe peaches or papayas)
For sandwiches • 12 slices multigrain sandwich bread • 6 oz (3/4 cup) soft goat cheese • 3/4 cup Canaan Fair Trade Organic Green Olive Tapenade Prepare carrots: Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt, and oil in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Slice carrots diagonally approximately 1/16 inch thick. Cook carrots in a medium pot of boiling salted water until tender but still crisp, about 45 seconds. Drain well and toss with dressing. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, then marinate, covered and chilled, at least 4 hours. Tip: You can marinate carrots for up to 2 days before serving.
Steam the sticky rice until tender. Meanwhile, place the coconut milk in a heavy pot and heat over medium heat until hot. Do not boil. Add the sugar and salt and stir to dissolve completely. When the sticky rice is tender, turn it out into a bowl and pour 1 cup of the hot coconut milk over; reserve the rest. Stir to mix the liquid into the rice, then let stand for 20 minutes to an hour to allow the flavors to blend. Meanwhile, peel the mangoes and slice thinly. To serve individually, place an oval mound of sticky rice on each dessert plate and place a sliced half-mango decoratively beside it. Top with a sprig of mint or basil. Stir the remaining sweetened coconut milk thoroughly and serve it on the side in a small dish with a spoon so that guests can drizzle more coconut milk according to their taste. Rice keeps well for 24 hours in a covered container in the refrigerator. Steam or microwave to rewarm.
Assemble sandwiches: Spread tapenade on 6 slices of bread and goat cheese on remaining 6 slices, then sandwich carrots between.
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Crunchy Quinoa Granola Adapted from a recipe by Hungry Hungry Hippie
Wonderful textures and just the right amount of sweetness—this granola will instantly become a morning favorite. Alter Eco’s Organic Royal Rainbow Quinoa adds depth, crunch, and protein, too! Yield: Approximately 6 cups INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • •
1 1/2 cups rolled oats 2 cups puffed wheat 1/2 cup uncooked Alter Eco Organic Royal Rainbow Quinoa 1 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 Tbsp vanilla 1 cup Level Ground Trading Dried Golden Berries
Preheat oven to 225. Mix together the oats, puffed wheat, quinoa, almonds, coconut flakes, and cinnamon. Heat the coconut oil until the oil is liquid and mix with maple syrup and vanilla. Pour the liquids over the dry ingredients and stir gently. Spread mixture over two cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 60 minutes, then remove and let the granola cool. Mix in the golden berries, breaking up any large chunks. Granola will keep in an airtight container for up to three weeks.
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What does this mean? When an organization displays this logo, it means they are a member of the Fair Trade Federation . They have made a full commitment to fair trading practices and every business decision is made with the well-being of artisans and farmers in mind.
This commitment runs deep, and it represents a high bar of fair trade. When you see the FTF logo on a product tag or package, you’ll also see the member’s name. This is because FTF membership represents an entire organization, not just a single product. By buying products sold by FTF members, you’re helping to transform the lives of artisans and farmers around the world. FTF members undergo a rigorous screening process to evaluate their internal commitment to all 9 Fair Trade Federation principles. Find more FTF members!
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The staff at Fair Trade Federation member Higher Grounds Trading Company in Traverse City, MI, cup and sample their freshly roasted fair trade beans from around the world.
Photograph by Chelsea Bay Dennis
www.fairtradefederation.org 100 W 10th Street, Suite 1105 Wilmington, DE 19801 info@fairtradefederation.org | (302) 655-5023
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