Mandarin oranges and tangerines were once a common Christmas gift in the west, a tradition inspired by the Lunar New Year, where oranges represent good fortune. Oranges (a fruit which doesn’t grow well in most of the United States) would come from Japan beginning in November. Today, with oranges largely available year round in grocery…
We’d like to share the news buzzing around here! Our Honey, both Raw & Organic, is now certified by the Non-GMO Project! Intrinsically, this single organic honey ingredient can’t be anything other than non-GMO, right? So, why would it need certification, and how is that even determined? Well, bees must get their nectar from somewhere,…
The pomegranate is an ancient, unique fruit. Originally from the Central and South Asian regions, this fruit has quite the history, having been cultivated for several millennia. It has cultural and religious significance in many parts of the globe. In Ancient Greek mythology, for example, it is the fruit of the dead, connected to Persephone:…
Oil is among the many essential ingredients used in cooking and baking, but did you know that people have used oils for cooking as early as 3000 B.C.E? China and Japan were among the first to produce and use soybean oil, soon many ancient empires followed in the pursuit of the Vegetable Oil. Now it…
November 1st was Vegan Day, kicking off a month-long observation of the Vegan lifestyle. Like any lifestyle, veganism exists on a spectrum. At its core, to be vegan is to avoid any product that comes from an animal. We’re all taught the Pythagorean theorem in math class, but did you know he was may have…
Stress is a normal and rather healthy thing that keeps us driven, alert and responsive – it has been written into our DNA. There are times when your levels will naturally spike like the rush before a holiday, a relative falling ill, or having a rough day at work. But, how much stress is too…
Can’t have sugar? You can still enjoy your favorite chocolatey treats. One of our latest products is Organic Chocolate Chips – 70% Bittersweet – No Sugar Added. Just because there’s no conventional sugar doesn’t mean they aren’t sweetened! These chips contain 3 different types of alternative, natural sweeteners: erythritol, agave inulin, and stevia. Erythritol is…
Today is the first National Witch Hazel Day! Considering the popularity of this astringent, it’s surprising we weren’t celebrating sooner. The witch hazel plant has been used for centuries in folk medicine, but it took off in the 19th century when the plant was first steam-distilled and sold. Today, it’s used in a variety of…
In October 1988, the Women’s Business Ownership Act was signed into effect. This was a huge win for women’s equality– before this bill, certain states required a male family member as a co-signer when a woman applied for a business loan. Since 1972 (the year the US Census Bureau first separated data on women and…
Along with the spooky holiday and beautiful foliage that comes this month, it’s also Pet CBD Month! Founded in 2019 by Paw CBD, this month, the industry wants to shed light on CBD and how it may be used for and benefit animals. CBD and its usage for humans has been used for many years,…
Today, October 12th, is National Farmer’s Day. This day, once called Old Farmer’s Day, has been recognized since the early 1800s in America. Other countries have their own farmers’ days to celebrate on different days, but here in October, it’s harvest season—the perfect time to reflect on what’s produced over the course of the year….
Have you been waiting on us to release a new oil? Wait no longer, we’re ready to announce that our latest product line addition is Mongongo oil! Mongongo oil is cold-pressed extracted from the nut of the Schiniziophyton rautanenii tree. The Mongongo tree is also sometimes called the Manketti tree, so you may see this…