Silk Road Bazaar provides quality products that are made for modern living and created from traditional crafting techniques. Continue reading “FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – Silk Road Bazaar” »
Handcrafted Goat Milk Soap and Gifts
It was a battle with eczema that essentially led to the creation of handmade goat milk soap at Steele Family Farm, and the Oklahoma business has since expanded to offer a range of products that nourish the skin. Continue reading “Handcrafted Goat Milk Soap and Gifts” »
Pottery and History with Big “W” Hobbies
Ben Alden Watford is a man of many talents. With a background in education ranging from secondary through university to author of seven books in a variety of topics, there is an art form that Watford has grown into a successful business–pottery.
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A Genuine Gift For Genuine Feelings
Timeless Traditions designs and manufactures heirloom-quality keepsakes, including tear bottles, jewelry, prints, and cards – all perfect ways to honor and cherish loved ones.
Palm of Hope Jewelry Designs – Reimagine Yourself
In a perfect pairing of minerals and jewelry, Palm of Hope Jewelry Designs presents you with pieces that are equal parts design and function. Designer Karen Gatchell (also known by her Hebrew name Tamar Tikvah), creates necklaces, bracelets, and earrings drawing on 40 years of fine art and graphic design experience, coupled with a love of fashion, and a fascination with the mineral world. Her work is unexpected, inspired, and completely unique.
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Acala Farms Makes Heart-Healthy Cottonseed Oil That’s Full Of Flavor
Cottonseed Oil is an American innovation that has been used in gourmet food recipes for more than 100 years. This all started thanks to American inventor Eli Whitney and his creation of the cotton gin in the late 1800s. Shortly after, the first bottle of cottonseed oil was bottled in the United States in 1882.
Acala Farms is committed to continuing the tradition of making artisan, delectable, gourmet cottonseed oils, that are good for your health and full of flavor!
They are the first company to introduce a cottonseed oil product in both plain and flavor-infused varieties, bringing their product, and cottonseed oil in general, to even more kitchens across America.
As mentioned before, their cottonseed oils are heart-healthy, meaning they are both cholesterol-free and trans fat-free. But that’s not all! They’re also Gluten-free, certified pesticide-free, and friendly to people with certain dietary restrictions, such as Vegan and Kosher diets.
The defining feature that makes Acala Farms’ cottonseed oil stand out from the rest of the pack is their oils retain the culinary features of cottonseed oil, but they also bring the added benefits of being heart-healthy, gluten-free and pesticide-free cooking oils! You can’t say that with other cottonseed oils.
Acala Farms’ cottonseed oils also have a high smoke point. This means that their oils won’t burn, scorch or disappear in a cooking pan when heated at high temperatures. This makes them the perfect oil for frying, searing, sauteing, and stir-frying.
Now, for the delicious part: the flavors! You won’t find a better selection of unique cottonseed oil flavors from any other company. That’s because Acala Farms was the first company to introduce flavor varieties to cottonseed oil products.
Aside from their delicious original Pure Cottonseed Oil blend, they also have lots of yummy, flavor-packed oils, such as:
- Fried Shallot
- Hot Habanero
- Jalapeno-Lime
- Sweet Guajillo Pepper
- Toasted Cumin
- Smoky Chipotle
- Fresh Roasted Garlic
- Chili Cumin
- Curry Spice
- and Fresh Cilantro
These flavors are perfect for adding a little spice, or a little bit of sweetness to any dish!
For example, the Fried Shallot can be used when browning meat, or to flavor steaks, to give it a nice deep and mellow rich shallot flavor. It’s also great on veggies such as asparagus, carrots, or broccoli.
The Hot Habanero Cottonseed Oil is a spicy blend that gives you just the right amount of heat and fire. It’s a great addition to any wing sauce recipe, or to add some tongue torch to your favorite meal!
Acala Farms doesn’t skimp out on flavor with their cottonseed oil blends. Check out their wholesale site to order these delicious gourmet cooking oils for your store, and give your customers something to talk about.
And remember to use the coupon code FGMARKET to take an additional 10% off of your order!
Brava Gourmet – All Natural Delicious Condiments for the Busy Chef
Brava Gourmet is a California-based specialty food distributor that offers gourmet extra virgin olive oils, artisan vinegars, savory spreads, and handcrafted jams, jellies and marmalades. These all natural condiments will quickly become kitchen staples – whether your customers are dedicated foodies, professional chefs or just like to play!
Products include luscious sounding – and tasting! – jams and spreads like Kadota Fig, Apricot Pineapple and Acai Pomegranate along with classics like Red Raspberry and Wild Blueberry; and savory spreads like Roasted Garlic Champagne Mustard or Artichokes in Merlot.
Brava Gourmet also offers a range of carefully chosen flavored extra virgin olive oils and flavored and balsamic vinegars. Think delicious Meyer Lemon, Blood Orange, Harvest Garlic and Fresh Basil Olive Oils; intriguing Pumpkin Spice, Honey Ginger, and Champagne Pear Artisan Vinegars; and thick, sweet balsamics including a Pomegranate Dolce Balsamic and Peach White Balsamic.
Brava Gourmet was founded by Jane Duffy, a devoted foodie and world traveler. Exploring locally and globally, Jane has chosen select growers and producers – many third- and fourth-generation family farmers – to provide the ingredients for Brava Gourmet’s foods.
These condiments are all natural, preservative free and sustainably created. They are made with the highest quality fruits, wines, herbs and spices, and with the exception of the authentic balsamics imported from Italy, all products are made in the USA.
And wow, are these selections made for cooking! Mix and match the olive oils and vinegars for unique flavor combinations for salad dressings – but think beyond lettuce. How about marinated dishes like Apricot Pineapple Halibut or Lemon Marmalade Chicken; quick and easy sautés like Honey Ginger Shrimp, Meyer Lemon Scallops or Basil Broccoli Cauliflower; twists on comfort foods like Peach Jalapeno Cream Cheese Grilled Sandwich, Turkey Meatloaf with Muffuletta Olive and Artichoke, or Garlic Sweet Potato Fries. All recipes can be found on their user-friendly website, and can be provided to wholesalers for point-of-purchase displays or takeaway promotional pieces.
Brava Gourmet’s elegant packaging and attractive price point make their products ideal for retail environments. They offer wholesale partners small minimum orders – as little as $100 – and cost-effective shipping. The Brava Gourmet team is precise, friendly and always stands by the quality of their
creations.
Customers will love the flavors and quality of all these products. For gifts, for cooking an elegant meal, or just for dressing up a sandwich, Brava Gourmet’s lineup will draw in repeat business and new fans alike.
FGmarket’s Weekly Pick — Hellenic Farms LLC
If your customers are looking for excellent Hellenic (Greek) products, then take a look at what Hellenic Farms LLC has to offer.
Hellenic Farms LLC is the United States’ premier importer and supplier of Hellenic products, sourced directly from all over Greece. They work with a network of small artisan producers to import only the best products available to the American market.
They seek to not only bring premium Greek products to the States, but to also educate others about the health benefits of Greek products, and what’s known as Grecian Gastronomy (or Greek diet).
One of their awesome products imported from Greece is the Five Extra Virgin Olive Oil Set. This set is available in three different variations: the Red Limited Edition Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Estate Vinegar, the Black Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and White Ultra Premium EVOO, and the Clear EVOO and Balsamic Estate Vinegar. These EVOOs are superior quality, pure olive oils without any additives, and are derived from the hand-picked Koroneiki variety of olives. The vinegars are made from Semillion white grapes found in Northern Greece.
For Greek products that are a cut above the rest, give your customers the option of olives, olive oils, vinegars and other products distributed by Hellenic Farms LLC!
Vermont Rolling Pins: Not Your Grandma’s Rolling Pin
Even though the woodturner of Vermont Rolling Pins‘s family history dates back to the 1600s, this isn’t just the normal rolling pin you find at a big box store. The days of true artisan craftsmanship is back. Look no further than Vermont Rolling Pins for the highest quality pins.
Every Vermont Rolling Pin is hand turned and made with select, solid hardwoods. If you’re using the finest ingredients for that special dish, only the finest rolling pin will do. Vermont is known for its amazing greenery, and each pin is harvested from a sustainable Vermont millworker. There are three kinds of wood to choose from when selecting your rolling pin: Cherry, Maple, and Walnut. Cherry has a tight grain and is resistant to warping, and over time, this cherry wood will darken to a deep red.
Maple isn’t just used for baseball bats. This hard, strong and heavy wood resists abrasion, and you can find it in creamy white or tan with a reddish hue.
The final option for rolling pin wood is walnut. This rich, dense wood is a very popular choice for its distinct color range, from light gray-brown to a dark chocolate. This sturdy wood stands the test of time and heavy use.
Hand turned wooden rolling pins come in many shapes and sizes. Vermont Rolling Pins offers 12 different kinds of rolling pins. Each of these is masterfully crafted to your liking. The classic Shaker is a popular choice. It has the classic look that you’re used to seeing from a rolling pin. It features simple lines and a solid feel that weighs in at 3.5 lbs.
If you’re looking for easy circular rotation, look no further than the French rolling pin. The tapered ends allow for the perfect pie crust roll out.
Is pasta on the menu tonight? The custom Italian long pasta rolling pin has been a crowd favorite because it brings back the memories of Italian roots. This slim design allows for great pasta rolling.
Maybe you have a massive day of rolling ahead? In that case, check out the Monster. This is the biggest rolling pin Vermont Rolling Pins offers. This heavy duty tool will be sure to flatten all your obstacles.
And be sure to check out others in the line of pins like the Flame, Bee Hive, Ergo, Acorn, and Modern.
Vermont Rolling Pins takes their craft very seriously, and they are passionate about making only the very best rolling pins. The wood turner uses his heart, mind and hands to beautifully make each rolling pin. The next time your customers think of preparing an exquisite meal, a Vermont Rolling Pin has to be added to the kitchen!
Marge Margulies Creates Masterful Pieces of Pottery
If you go to Marge Margulies Pottery’s website, you almost need to start with the functional centerpieces page. All of her work is, without a doubt, aesthetically pleasing, well-crafted and touched with mellow yet cheerful hues, but her centerpieces are truly one of a kind; you’re not likely to find them anywhere else. One, fittingly called “Eclipse,” is a centerpiece composed of five deep dish charger plates each cut to resemble a phase of the moon and is meant to be displayed off center. Another has been made to create a sense of looking at the tops of waves at eye level, and another was inspired by topographical maps. To sum up her work in two words, and as she says of one set: “Useful and beautiful!”
Marge, an artist based in California, has more than 30 years in the business and creates pieces that you will want to have in your home for the rest of your life; they are timeless and of such craftsmanship, that you can guarantee they will last forever.
Marge has had her hands in clay since handprints in plaster were assigned in her kindergarten class, then through an apprenticeship with master potters, and all the way to a degree in ceramics from the Philadelphia College of Art. Her ideas took form as she watched her parents choose their mid-century modern furnishings with great care, and she began to develop an affinity for that design aesthetic which holds true to this day. Through many twists and turns showing her works at fairs, shops, and galleries, she has built her business with care and perseverance, starting with a couple small orders. For more than 30 years, customers who love bright, lively color, and stylish, functional ceramics have discovered and bought her work at more than 200 stores all across the country. The buyers she has dealt with know her as reliable and consistent and know to expect new ideas and an ease of ordering that produces results.
Not to be missed, however, are the many other offerings, such as the stylishly glazed Server Set with matching dipperette (perfect for serving appetizers). These sets feature a large plate (either 14″ wide and 18″ wide) with a coordinating dipperette.
Several pitchers are available in those pretty blue, green, yellow and orange colors in a range of styles and sizes.
They even offer a coordinating set for the dining table (different colors that work in harmony) that includes a dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, bread plate, bowl, ice cream bowl, mug, and cup with saucer. Of course, individual pieces, such as bowls, mugs, plates and a gorgeous harmonium vase, can all be purchased separately.
To take some of this beauty outside, consider getting a plant basket, a perfect home for your customer’s plants in a container that’s going to enhance whatever grows inside.
All of her work is hand thrown, lightweight, lead-free, and dishwasher safe, so you can be sure your customers are getting quality and practicality in these pieces that can only be considered art.
If you have the time, check out some of the videos of Marge throwing pottery and watch as she creates pieces from “The Wave” collection. For that and to see her great inventory, check out Marge Margulies Pottery!