Ingredients: oats (org), honey (pesticide-free from Auidneckhoney), cranberries (cranberries, sugar, safflower oil), granulated cane juice (org), canola oil (org), coconut (org), sesame seeds (org), spelt (org), raisins, pecans, almonds, oat bran (org), wheat germ, sunflower seeds (org), flax seeds (org), walnuts, Ghirardelli chocolate (chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin), bourbon (Wild Turkey), coconut oil (extra virgin), oat fiber, sea salt, cinnamon, almond extract, vanilla, nutmeg, and a whole lot of love.
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I made my calls to Triple A and my garage, and then sat there thinking about a guy named John Slaiger, who was a pastor (now-retired) who lived and worked in South Providence. My wife and I used to (yes, a long time ago) bring groups of Brown students for immersion experiences in South Providence. We’d sleep in the basement of John’s church and participate in various soup kitchens and building projects during the day.In the evenings we’d play cards and talk about what we were learning and John would always find a scrap of paper and teach us his “8-cylinder model” for understanding poverty.
Read MoreIt’s always a big deal when a new employee starts.For me it’s a refreshing reminder of the importance and practicality of our mission.For him—well, it’s his first job in America, which is a bigger deal than most of us can imagine.I have no doubt he’ll show up, map or not.He’ll probably be a couple hours early.And for the rest of our staff, particularly our manager, who needs to train and guide him without any shared language or expectations in common, it’s a challenge.One that, as a refugee herself, she is amazingly good at.
Read MoreI haven’t heard of a code of ethics for social entrepreneurs, but if there was one, a first simple tenet could be that marketing based on human suffering needs to genuinely benefit the people suffering.
Read MoreIngredients: Oats (org), Spanish peanuts, honey (pesticide-free from Aquidneckhoney), cranberries (cranberries, sugar, safflower oil), quinoa (org, tri-color), canola oil (org), granulated cane juice, coconut (org), sesame seeds (org), raisins, Virginia peanuts, oat bran (org), almonds, sunflower seeds (org), grape molasses, flax seeds (org), oat fiber, sea salt, peanut oil, cinnamon, almond extract, vanilla, chili powder, nutmeg.
Read MoreA few thoughts: Granola is not Brussels sprouts, and the truth is, our granola is high in calories. While it’s an exceptionally healthy alternative to potato chips or tiramisu, it shouldn’t replace Brussel sprouts (or tiramisu either, in my opinion).
One thing I love about the kitchen is that cooking involves reality.To cook well, you’ve got to respect and understand your ingredients and it’s good for the soul to live in reality rather than some fantasy world where there’s no pain and always a happy ending.Ingredients are like that. Making food taste good is an exercise in reality.
Read MoreI wonder how it might impact my sense of identity to chew my own face off my only id—even a fake one—for a chance to live in a country that I knew very little about and where people spoke a language I didn’t know.
Read MoreWe have added our Maple Rosemary granola and muesli to the online store! A new batch is being made tonight, so make sure to order yours soon.
Read MoreThis is part of what I love about working with refugees:it’s a daily reminder that we—our city, our country, and despite all our own problems—can still be a place of hope and refuge and opportunity for people who feel lucky to be alive.My feeling is that now is an important a time as any in our country’s history to be welcoming refugees—and for our own sake.We have a lot to learn from them.
Read MoreI’m working on a little story about Zaid and Maitham, the two Iraqi refugees who have been working with us the last few months, so make sure you check back in with us in a few.Especially those of you who frequent the farmer’s markets where they sell our granola might enjoy hearing more about these brothers and their adventures on their journey from Baghdad to Providence.
Read MorePina Colola will amaze you if you're lucky enough to get some before we sell out. It's made with low-sugar pineapple, premium macadamia nuts, and organic coconut flakes.
Read MoreMay's Recipe of the Month is Salted Mango Pomegranate.
Read MoreBasically, muesli is a breakfast cereal, similar to granola, consisting of rolled oats and fruit.
Read MoreDon't underestimate the power of the granola.
Read MoreSpring is here and it's brought a delicious new flavor with it, Apricot Marzipan!
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" a delightful combination of Ghirardelli chocolate, and bright, tart cherries, orange peel, kirsch, zante currants, (along with all the other good granola-y ingredients).
Read MoreFor too long, and with mixed results, we’ve ceded job development to large public investments and the promise of tax breaks for large corporations. We are interested in exploring the impact of social enterprises on the community, reducing costs to welfare and income supports, and generating economic benefits for our localities.
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