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Palm of Hope Jewelry Designs – Reimagine Yourself

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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

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Vendor Spotlight

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

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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.

Apricot Pineapple Preserves

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.

Artisan Vinegars

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

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Weekly Pick

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).

Five Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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

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Vendor Spotlight

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.

Shaker Rolling Pin

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.

Flame Rolling Pin

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

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Vendor Spotlight

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 Creating A Piece

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.

Marge Margulies Pottery

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!

Mineral Splash Soap Company Gives A Splash Of Natural Cleanliness In Every Bar

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Vendor Spotlight

For beautiful, natural products made of a handful of ingredients, look no further than the handcrafted soaps created by the Mineral Splash Soap Company situated in Northern California.

Soaps are offered in rectangles in generous sizes and sold individually, in trios, and in packs of 10 picked by the customer.

These soaps get their start with water from mineral hot springs at a temperature of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making the water pure, natural and free from toxins and additives. In addition, the soaps are handmade in small batches to ensure the finest quality.

They have 18 different soaps, so your customers are sure to find the perfect match for their bathrooms and kitchens, whether they chose their soap by color, including sage, lilac, yellow, and rustic brown, or by scent, like coconut, strawberry, cinnamon, lemon, pumpkin, and several more.

Goat's Milk and Lavender Soap

And if the texture, smell and aesthetic value aren’t enough, the health benefits of mineral soap are very high.

Every bar includes natural artesian mineral water, oils, shea butter, sodium hydroxide, essential and fragrant oils, natural colorant, and grapefruit seed extract. As you can see, the soaps are made of all natural ingredients from recipes that have been tested and perfected for more than two decades. And since the soaps are made from naturally hot mineral water, the minerals are retained.

The known benefits of mineral water and products made with it are many. Mineral water has both antibacterial and antifungal properties; mineral water balances the electrolytes in the body and replenishes the necessary balance of minerals and water that the body loses naturally; it helps to cleanse the body of toxins and breaks down waste material; many mineral waters have therapeutic effects which can ease and even cure many chronic conditions and diseases; mineral water is beneficial in relieving the aches and pains of arthritis and rheumatism by reducing the swelling and inflammation of muscles and joints.

Ten Soaps of Your Choice

In addition, the soaps contain minerals that help the body. For example, magnesium is known as the body’s natural stress reducer and strengthens the immune system. Chloride and bicarbonates aid in the digestion process through maintaining and regulating the acidic balance in the stomach and intestines. Sulfate and silica are natural cleansing agents. Sodium helps to maintain the balance of water in the body. Iron aides the body in delivering oxygen throughout the body.

That’s a lot of benefit packed into soaps that are beautifully presented and packaged, perfect as a gift for any home, and at a price point that is easily affordable! For quality soaps you can’t get anywhere else, check out the Mineral Splash Soap Company.

Indosole Repurposes Discarded Tires Into Stylish Footwear

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Vendor Spotlight

Shoes are an important part of one’s fashion style. The shoes can make or break an outfit, transforming a person into an elegant and refined aristocrat, or a fun and swanky street walker.

But sometimes, shoes are more important than for just making a memorable fashion statement; they can also change a person’s life.

Indosole came to fruition thanks to a surf trip by a couple of young Californians to Indonesia in 2004. It’s here that they discovered the environmental issue facing the Indonesian people, and sought to do something about it. But how?

Women's Prahu Port

Their solution to pollution is a shoe that is both fashionable and functional.

Indosole takes old and discarded rubber tires and transforms them into re-purposed footwear that is both toxic-free and environmentally sustainable.

By taking the old tires that would normally crowd landfills and be burned up, releasing toxic fumes, Indosole takes these tires, cuts them into shape, and applies them to the bottoms of handmade fabric shoes and sandals.

Each Indosole creation is handmade by artisan craftsmen and women, and uses only locally sourced and animal free materials during production, to ensure products that are completely friendly to the environment.

Indosole’s products come in a variety of styles, shapes, and colors, in both men’s and women’s collections. Both collections feature styles like the Boat Shoe and canvas slip-ons, called Kelapas.

There are also casual sneaker styles, including Kota lace-upshoes, and JJs, which are a low top comfortable everyday shoe.

Tote Bag

For more beach-friendly footwear, check out the sandals collection, featuring products made from materials like burlap, banana leaves, rice grass, and repurposed inner tubes.

But Indosole isn’t just about shoes, they almost make wonderful repurposed tote bags. These bags are made from a variety of organic materials, and all totes are lined with repurposed rice bags.

They come in a variety of styles, including purses, shopping, and tote bags. They are also super durable and water resistant.

Customers will love these stylish bags, and will feel better about shopping knowing they aren’t contributing to more pollution in the world!

For handmade, high quality, repurposed products that are fashionable and functional, check out the great products from our friends at Indosole!

FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – Seeds of Happiness

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Seeds of Happiness creator and owner Mark Borella started out making simple goofy-grin clay faces to give to friends and family who needed an uplifting smile during hard times.

That was in 2006, and since that time Seeds of Happiness has grown into a fantastic company giving out more than just handmade smiles.

SOH big seeds

They now specialize in a variety of products, including apparel, gift baskets, dog products, mugs, that all feature the signature smile that gave so much joy to people when Borella first made them.

To put a little more joy into your customers lives, check out Seeds of Happiness, and get these great products into people’s hands!

Unique Upcycled Products From 3 Green Sisters/JaJaJa Purses

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Have you heard of upcycling? It’s the process of taking discarded and used materials to create something new, unique, and beautiful. And it’s sweeping the nation, spurring new businesses all over the place.

One such business is 3 Green Sisters/JaJaJa Purses, which takes everything from old upholstery to fabric scraps, and transforms them into new products.

From Old To New

Belize Bag
They use fabric that’s destined for the landfill to make new merchandise, such as purses, bags, cloth napkins, tablecloths, table runners, wine holders, decorative pillows, and much more.

Materials are usually gathered from upholstery and interior decorating shops that save their scraps and donate them to 3 Green Sisters. Because the scraps are gathered from places like these, they guarantee their new upcycled products will be of the highest designer quality.

And their are new big factories are assembly lines with 3 Green Sisters; they personally design, cut, interface and make each and every product that they sell. Each product is made with care, and no two products are exactly alike.

Upcycled Selections

Their purses are made to fit any season and setting, from summertime beach bags, to charity event high-class fashion.

Selections, such as the Under the Sea Summer Handbag, will catch the eyes of people passing by on the beach.

And if your customers are looking for decorative holders for their wine bottles, 3 Green Sisters makes a wonderful selection of artisan style bottle covers.

Each of the products on the website is given a detailed description that tells what material the product is made from, the dimensions, and descriptions of the colors and patterns.

And if your customers need tablecloths to drape over a table for a spring picnic, or a summer barbecue, check out their selection of handmade tablecloths. From modern patterns, to floral spring themes, and under the sea summer designs, they make it all!

Dandelion and Coral Table Cloth

Table runners are also a best selling product from them. These beautiful table trims give great accents to tables of all shapes and sizes. They’ll accent your tables and make gorgeous accents to any dining room!

Check out 3 Green Sisters/JaJaJa Purses if your customers love upcycled, handmade products made right here in the USA!