Mustard Seed is thrilled to now be carrying Patric chocolate. We’re excited because it is not only delicious, but also happens to be made by a local company. Patric began after Alan “Patric” McClure spent a year in France, where he studied the chocolate making process. In 2006 he set up shop here in Columbia,… Continue reading »
Jan
09
Jun
15
Indulge Dad with Fair Trade
This Father’s Day give your dad a unique, thoughtful gift from Mustard Seed. Each gift comes with an amazing story. If your dad is anything like mine, he loves a morning cup of coffee, and an after dinner dessert, perhaps delicious chocolate. Let Mustard Seed help indulge dad with his favorites! His morning cup of… Continue reading »
Apr
06
Grow green in your kitchen!
Mustard Seed offers several ways to be organic and green in your home, especially your kitchen! Organic Foods from Equal Exchange Eat organic by consuming and cooking with foods and drinks from Equal Exchange! Organic foods are produced using environmentally sound methods that don’t involve pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and don’t contain genetically modified organisms.… Continue reading »
Feb
17
Do you love fair trade? We do!
Since it’s love month, we wanted to express our love for fair trade and our artisans by posting some of our favorite products and the stories behind them! Winter Berry Pillow by SERRV This pillow, along with many other beautiful items, is made by women in Bangladesh at the YWCA of Dhaka Craft Centre. Many… Continue reading »
Feb
10
Special gifts for your Valentine!
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! We have several different gifts in our store that the special man or woman in your life would love! When you buy a gift at Mustard Seed for your loved ones, it is a wonderful feeling to know that you are purchasing with a purpose, and giving back to artisans as… Continue reading »
Dec
18
Holiday Gift Guide for the Guys in Your Life!
This holiday season, purchase with purpose at Mustard Seed Fair Trade! Here are a few gift ideas to give to the special guy in your life. Under $10 Chocolates from Equal Exchange Produced in Latin America $4.25 Under $20 Leather wallets from Loreto Made in Bolivia $14 Under $50 Alpaca scarves from Loreto Handmade in… Continue reading »
Sep
03
Chocolate, Chocolate & MORE Chocolate!
As you may know, there are many different flavors of Equal Exchange chocolate bars to choose from at Mustard Seed. Well…now, there will be two new flavors added to the mix that sound equally as delicious as the other seven flavors! *Organic Chocolate Caramel Crunch with Sea Salt (55% Cacao)* AND *Organic Ecuador Dark Chocolate… Continue reading »
Jun
15
Exciting New Products!
Although Mustard Seed has a pretty constant stream of new products coming into the store, I have been especially excited by the new products we have purchased in the last few weeks! We have expanded our women’s clothing section with products from Mata Traders and Avatar Imports! These tops and dresses are Summery, stylish, and… Continue reading »
Apr
03
Eggs both pretty and sweet
Whether you’re still filling eggs to hide around the yard or creating an Easter basket to give to a friend or relative, come into the Mustard Seed to see how fair trade can play a part of your spring celebrations this year. Kashmir eggs from India make beautiful decorations and gifts. Indian artisans hand paint… Continue reading »
Feb
05
Fair Trade Happenings: Valentine’s Day with a Conscience
If you have been wondering what neat happenings are going on in the realm of all things fair trade – look no further! Every Friday we will keep you posted on the latest fair trade happenings in Columbia and around the world. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, there are a number of groups in Columbia spreading the… Continue reading »