Wednesday, August 10, 2011

TEARS OF COLOR

Friday August 26th we will be sampling chocolate at the Tears of Color Event at the Orange Peel in Asheville; this event benefits the victims of sexual trafficking. We will also be donating bars which will be included in the silent auction. Come show your support and enjoy the music!!!

http://www.tearsofcolor.com/

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Fernando Elvira Interviewed

The Professional Artist, Fernando Elvira, interviewed while in Boliva.

http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/jo-waterhouse-interviews-artist-fernando-elvira

Monday, April 4, 2011

Coconut Palm Sugar: A Healthy Low-Glycemic Sweetener



Our Coconut Palm Sugar supplier, "Sweet Tree Coconut Sugar" is contributing to the well-being of family farmers, their environment and to the health of those who enjoy coconut palm sugar. You can read more about the health benefits of coconut palm sugar and sustainable practices of Big Tree Farms at the following site!
http://www.sweet-tree.biz/coconutpalmsugarnutritional.html

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

CHOCO-COCO TRAIN SNACKS




We peeled some cacao beans and mixed them in a young coconut with fresh cashews and treacle (Kithul Palm Nectar) - DELICIOUS!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

FRESH, REAL CINNAMON SOLD BY FRESH, REAL, UNFORGETTABLE PEOPLE


These guys were great. I am a sucker for these kinds of places. What really makes it special (in Sri Lanka) is when the guy selling the goods is an AMAZING character like this guy who would invite you to stay at his home and feed & clothe you and not want you to leave.

Nutmeg & its Medicinal Flower




Nutmeg & Cloves drying in the sun.

SPICEVILLE


Muhammad with cacao beans & vanilla beans. He is a great guy who treated us to a tapioca tea and his partner gave us some gemstones. Emily had to drag me away from this place.


Fresh, delicious vanilla beans.


The inside of a fresh vanilla bean. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


Fresh cloves