Iced Peach Rooibos Tea
Ingredients
2 c. Equal Exchange Organic Rooibos, brewed strong and cooled to room temperature
2 c. peach juice (or other fruit juice to mix things up!)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 peaches, thinly sliced
a handful of fresh mint leaves
Directions
Combine ingredients in a large container and stir well. Serve over ice.
And Enjoy!
It’s safe to say that summer is here in Durham, NC and that leaves all of us at One World Market dreaming up cool treats for hot days. When we aren’t running a quick errand to Ben & Jerry’s for a Fair Trade scoop…or two, we’re trying our hand at easy recipes.
Our friends at Taza Chocolate recently posted a killer recipe for Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana Pops that had all of us drooling on the computer screen.
Enjoy!
6 medium bananas, with peels on
2 bars (6 oz.) Taza 60% Dark Stone Ground Chocolate
approximately 1 cup each of 2 or 3 assorted toppings, e.g. chopped nuts, flaked coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 popsicle sticks
1.) Cut unpeeled bananas in half width-wise, and stick on to popsicle sticks (keep the peel on while you do this!)
2.) After cutting and sticking all of the bananas, take off the peels and place bananas on a parchment lined cookie sheet and place in the freezer for about 90 minutes.
3.)While bananas are freezing, prepare toppings as needed. I used roasted salted peanuts (roughly chopped), flaked coconut (toasted lightly in a pan),
4.) Place the prepared toppings on separate shallow plates, then coarsely chop the chocolate and melt it slowly in a heavy-bottomed pot on the stove-top, over low heat, stirring often to avoid clumps and burning.
5.) Line a baking sheet or platter with parchment paper to place the banana pops on after dipping.
6.) Once chocolate is smooth and lump-free, remove it from the heat. Take frozen banana pops out of the freezer and dip, then roll immediately in the topping of your choice! It gets a bit messy, so set them on the parchment-lined baking sheet or platter.
7.) After all bananas have been coated and topped, place them back in the freezer for 30 minutes to for the chocolate coating to harden.
Recipe and Photo Provided by Taza Chocolate. Originally posted here.
With the recent spike in temperature, we here at One World Market have been LOVING this super easy and refreshing Peaches and Green Tea Smoothie from our friends at Equal Exchange.
To make this tasty treat you’ll need:
Ingredients
Simply brew tea in water, then freeze tea in ice cube trays. Blend together tea ice cubes, peach and ice cream or yogurt until frothy.
Enjoy!
With Labor Day Weekend only one day away, we’re really starting to feel the end of the summer here at One World Market.
Our amazing teen volunteers who have kept us company all summer long have ventured back to school. Duke students have popped in the store to decorate dorm rooms and apartments.
Yep. It’s official. Summer is nearing a close.
But we’re still holding on! And these temperatures are a nice reminder that the season isn’t officially over…yet.
So we’re heading to the Farmer’s Market and getting in those Durham Bulls Games while we can. We’re meandering over to LocoPops, which we of course balance with delicious salads. Which is how we came across a new favorite:
If you’re heading downtown to the Farmer’s Market, we suggest you pick up the ingredients for this amazing salad:
You can find the RECIPE HERE.
And while you’re at it, serve that beautiful salad in one of our new AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL Acacia Wood Bowls!
Handcarved in Kenya, they really are stunning. And built to last!
Perfect for end of summer salads, autumn harvests, and yes, even holiday candy!
And if you spot a One World Market staffer at the Farmer’s Market – you’ll recognize us in our Sseko sandals, carrying a bolga basket, and buying the ingredients for this salad – be sure to say hello! We can lament the end of summer together!
What’s better than a warm cup of Fair Trade coffee in the morning? Following up that cup of coffee with a side of Zesty Cranberry and Chocolate Scones!
Perfect for a relaxing weekend breakfast or prepared ahead for a quick grab-and-go option. Make a batch and while you’re at it…bring a batch to One World Market!
You’ll need:
Ingredients
For Zesty Cranberry Scones:
For Chocolate Scones:
Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
Sift dry ingredients together (in sifter or wire colander).
Beat wet ingredients separately: Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly. You should still see chunks of butter. (If you don't have a pastry cutter, just use a big fork.)
Stir in the cranberries and zest or chocolate (if splitting dough into two parts to make both cranberry and chocolate scones, do this after adding wet ingredients).
Add wet ingredients to dry just until moist. Don't overmix!
With lightly floured hands on a floured surface, shape into a circle about 1" tall. (The scones will double while baking!) Cut into wedges with a sharp knife. Use a spatula to transfer to a cookie or pizza sheet.
Bake for 20-30 minutes. Watch during the last 5-10 minutes as cooking time may vary according to your oven and also how golden brown you prefer the tops!
You can get creative with this recipe. Change the fruit, add nuts, a splash of wheat germ to the flour. Just keep the butter cold and don't overmix ñ leaving chunks of butter in the dough is what makes it flaky.
Makes 8 super-rich scones.
Photo and Recipe Provided by Equal Exchange
Here at One World Market, we’re savoring the last few weeks of summer. We’re soaking up the sunshine on the Duke Campus loop, enjoying late afternoon dinners at Geer Street Garden, and let’s not forget a scoop or three of ice cream from The Parlor!
Another treat we’ve been enjoying here at the store are refreshing glasses of Sparkling Raspberry Iced Rooibos Tea.
It’s so simple to make, and we love the extra zest of freshness from the lime wedges. Plus Rooibos Tea is oh so good for you; it’s super high in antioxidants! Try it – we know you’ll love it too!
Sparkling Raspberry Iced Rooibos Tea
Ingredients
3-5 fresh raspberries, crushed with juice
1-2 Tablespoons simple syrup, flavored or plain
2 lime wedges
2 Equal Exchange Organic Rooibos tea bags – Available at One World Market
1 cup hot water
1 cup seltzer water (raspberry flavored or plain)
ice
Steep 2 rooibos tea bags in 1 cup hot water for 3 minutes.
Remove tea bags, squeezing out excess tea water into the cup. Let cool.
Add ice, raspberries and juice, simple syrup, and seltzer to cup.
Squeeze limes and add to drink.
Mix well.
Serves one (16 oz.)
Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Equal Exchange Co-op
How do you spell humidity in Durham, NC?
S-U-M-M-E-R
Yep. Summer is here, and that means humidity. Here at One World Market, we are pretty positive that there is only one REAL cure for humidity:
Ice Cream!
We love hitting up Ben and Jerry’s on Broad Street. We love the support that Ben and Jerry’s gives to Fair Trade farmers and growers. All of their ingredients like sugar, vanilla, bananas, and cocoa are sourced through the Fair Trade market. Not to mention it’s just plain delicious!
However, since summer is a…..long season here in Durham, we also like to mix it up by making some frozen treats at home!
We’ve made several batches of this Taza Recipe in our Ice Cream Machine at home:
and it is out of this world tasty!
TAZA Chocolate is produced in the Dominican Republic. They partner with La Red Guaconejo, a cooperative of small-scale cacao producers in the northern part of the country, and with an independent organic farm called Hacienda Elvesia, which known for its exceptional fermenting and drying facilities.
All of the chocolate is stone ground, which is a minimal process for chocolate. This gives the chocolate an incredible texture and flavor. TAZA also keeps it simple with additives, keeping the chocolate super pure. This also makes their chocolates naturally gluten free!
Impress your friends and family with this super simple but incredibly delicious Fair Trade ice cream! They’ll think you’re an Ice Cream Pro!
And while you’re at it…bring a scoop or two to One World Market!
