EchoStore Sustainable Living in Metro Manila

We need one of these here in the USA! Do they have a grocery section?
Here’s an article on the store, which stands for “Environment and Community Hope Organization.”
I love how the focus is on sustainable trade: bags and mats made from rags, woven envelopes made out of magazines…

Organic Rice and the PDAP

Interesting article on how the Philippine Development Assistance Program is pushing for organic rice while working to reduce poverty in the Philippines.

Lola Conching’s Organic Vinegar

100% organic vinegar, made from coconut nectar. I’m not sure where this is sold in America, but it sure sounds delicious. No additives or preservatives.
Thanks, Lola Conching!

Organics in Seafood City

I don’t go to Seafood City as much as I used to (I’m always at Whole Foods), but I went the other day because I was craving some coconut juice. The juice I get from Whole Foods is priced at close to $2 for 17.5 fl. oz. of beverage. I bought [...]

Valerio’s City Bakery

Easily one of my favorite places to get some really tasty fried fish or pan-de-sal, Valerio’s City Bakery is a Filipino staple in Southern California.
Here’s the sad thing:
Wednesday, August 27. 4:30 pm. Telephone ringing. Filipino lady answers.
“Valerio’s City Bakery.”
“Hi, do you have any organic products in your store?”
Long pause. “What do you mean organic ?”
“Natural [...]

Mabuti Ang Katawan

Health.
It’s something we all want the best of, but despite knowing how important it is to eat good food, we still buy fast food and we still shop for processed products.
We take our health for granted.
Why does this persist? Convenience? Tradition? Cost?

Organic Mango Conference

Preda Fair Trade hosted the first Philippine Organic Mango Conference. This happened back in January of this year. Pretty interesting stuff!
So where are the organic mangos?