Category Archives: Food & Drink
I love S’mores. I don’t know if it reminds me of childhood or if it is just the gooey melting marshmallow and chocolate combo. Regardless these days I make sure my S’mores are dripping with fair trade chocolate candy bars. What I use depends on where I have been shopping and what is on sale. Here are some varieties that I use when making a Fair Trade Chocolate S’mores: Green and Black’s (fair trade certified) – I can find mine … Continue reading
One of the most prominent issues in slave labor in America is food. The exploitation of farm workers in the agricultural fields of the United States has been documented for years. You can read about prosecuted cases of slavery in the farm fields here. The tomato industry is a current focus by advocacy groups to end slavery and exploitation and to provide slave free food choices. Do you know if your food is slave free from planting to harvest? Whether … Continue reading
Celestial Seasonings is an socially conscious company and economical choice for ethically sourced teas. In the midst of working the other day my daughter asked to have a tea party. Having recently been impressed that I need to play with my children more, I wrapped up what I was doing and prepared for a dress up tea party. I don’t regularly buy tea. So I wasn’t sure my young ones where going to be getting tea from a socially conscious … Continue reading
Neet’s Sweets was founded by and operated by a survivor of exploitation in sex industry and now she employs other survivors and at risk women to work in the bakery. Antonia “Neet” Childs was once a victim exploited in the commercial sex industry. She was victimized and trafficked by an older man who recognized her vulnerabilities and used them to control her. Luckily a dream from her past, a role model, and the provisions of God allowed her to escape … Continue reading
