Making the perfect cup of coffee
On Friday we mentioned on Facebook about making the perfect cup of coffee. The blog post from Cafedirect gave detailed instructions of how to make the perfect cup using a cafetiere. The coffee drinkers were...
Author: Peter Leatherland
Rapanui’s Groundbreaking Textiles Innovation
Our friends over at Rapanui clothing have some fantastic news. In partnership with the University of Isle of Wight, they have developed something monumental. A product that will change the face of textiles for...
Organic and Fair Trade Hot Cross Buns – have you made yours?
So Easter is coming and one of the great traditions of Easter is the Hot Cross Bun. I have never made them before so I decided I would have ago this year. The Hot...
Fairtrade Fortnight – Take a Giant Step
The Fairtrade Foundation’s annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign commences 27th February and runs until 11th March when UK consumers are being encouraged to “Take a Step” to expand their support of Fairtrade products. Ashish Deo,...
Spread the Love this Valentine’s Day
With Cupid busier than ever, it can only mean one thing; the season of love is upon us. Yes, the 14th of February is almost here and amorè is on everyone’s minds. To help...
The Circle of Ethical Shopping (Part 2)
Behind the Scenes Now, I happen to know one of the warehouse supervisors very well [editor’s note, they live together!] and I very often get a full and frank account of what goes on...
The Circle of Ethical Shopping (Part 1)
5pm, Wednesday, 21st December 2011. 3 days and seven hours to go until Christmas. One of Ethical Superstore’s priorities when we discussed the busy season six weeks ago was our commitment to getting our...
RAPANUI – The Grotto
Our friends at Rapanui have been busying themselves with preparations for Christmas. Having been hit hard by the recession, Santa and his helpers have had to make some cut backs. But will Rudolf cope...
Gone Rural Swaziland – The Story Behind the Products
A beautiful handmade basket featuring a traditional African zigzag design motif: the perfect centrepiece for your dining room table found in the Ethical Superstore Christmas catalogue. But delve deeper and you’ll discover the...
The National Trust – more than jam, scones and stately homes
I love the summer holidays. It offers a little time to relax and unwind. It allows a little more time to spend with the kids. How we love those long blissful days of chilling...