Birthday Giveaway: Equal Exchange
I have been a fan of Equal Exchange for some time: I've purchased their fair trade products at the market. I invariably visit the Equal Exchange Café when I'm in the vicinity of North Station. I love that they are headquartered locally. I'm a wee bit obsessed with their dark chocolate minis. I think it's super cool that they offer an alternative to cheese log and wrapping paper school fundraisers with a fair trade fundraising program that makes money for schools and community groups via yummy and cool fair trade gifts while benefiting organic farmers and artisans around the world. And as if that isn't enough, as part of my Boston Mamas Fourth Birthday Giveaway Series, Equal Exchange generously is gifting one lucky winner with the delightful gift of coffee and chocolate (one 5 lb bag of whole bean coffee + 1 box of 150 mini chocolates; $82 value). Simply check out the rules below and leave a comment on this giveaway by Wednesday, August 4, to enter to win.
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congrats to winner Karen!
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Rules:
* One lucky winner (drawn randomly via Random.org) will receive one 5 lb bag of whole bean coffee + 1 box of 150 mini chocolates from Equal Exchange. The winner will be notified directly via e-mail, then listed back at this post using first name only.
Comments
We try to buy the Equal Exchange coffee when we can but I've not seen the chocolates (perhaps I haven't been looking -- I actually try to avoid buying chocolate, I'll just eat it all) and they would be delicious to try!
Posted by: Erin | August 3, 2010 9:15 AM | Reply to this comment
Their Organic Green Tea is a product I would also like to try!
Posted by: Marilyn Wons | August 3, 2010 9:21 AM | Reply to this comment
I would like to try the Organic Dried Sweetened Cranberries.
Posted by: Nanette Olson | August 3, 2010 9:34 AM | Reply to this comment
Sounds Great! I'll drink the coffee, my wife will eat the chocolates.
Posted by: Doug | August 3, 2010 9:51 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the Organic Peru French Coffee. Sounds Great! So many different varities to choose from.
Posted by: brandlyn | August 3, 2010 9:54 AM | Reply to this comment
I love how many people (and companies) are going fair trade, and wow does Equal Exchange have some great stuff. The Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds look amazing!
Posted by: Michelle S. | August 3, 2010 10:08 AM | Reply to this comment
Wow, looks like some awesome treats! Thanks for the entry!
Posted by: Zanna B. | August 3, 2010 10:13 AM | Reply to this comment
I love that Equal Exchange gives back.
I would like to try the Hot chocolate.
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Posted by: Jill Myrick | August 3, 2010 10:28 AM | Reply to this comment
No wonder you are obsessed with the minis! Just reading the ingredients made me drool.
Posted by: Sarah C | August 3, 2010 10:28 AM | Reply to this comment
I like how Equal Exchange conducts its business by supporting local co-ops and farmers in different parts of the world. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: John S. | August 3, 2010 10:40 AM | Reply to this comment
Organic dark chocolate with almonds looks delicious!
Posted by: Linda L | August 3, 2010 10:51 AM | Reply to this comment
Love Equal Exchange! Our school does their fundraiser every year.
Posted by: Erin | August 3, 2010 10:52 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the Organic Ceylon Chai Pyramid Tea and the Roasted Salted Pecans. They have a wonderful site. Thanks for the review!
Posted by: Steph | August 3, 2010 11:04 AM | Reply to this comment
The Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds sound delicious! Thank you for the opportunity to win :)
Posted by: CardioBunny | August 3, 2010 11:13 AM | Reply to this comment
I love organic teas. Organic hot cocoa wow now i can give them that with their breakfast and not worry.
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Posted by: DANIELLE W | August 3, 2010 11:27 AM | Reply to this comment
The Toffee Carmel Coffee sounds good.
Posted by: Paula Hafner | August 3, 2010 11:42 AM | Reply to this comment
My husband is the biggest chocoholic in the world! I would love to win this to surprise him with some chocolatey deliciousness!
Posted by: brandy nelson | August 3, 2010 11:44 AM | Reply to this comment
I really like the Organic Colombian Coffee
Posted by: Louis | August 3, 2010 11:50 AM | Reply to this comment
Ooh how this would be so de-lish to win...Coffee and Chocolate oh my!
I've been dying for some organic flavored coffee and the French Vanilla sounds amazing!
Posted by: Jen | August 3, 2010 12:07 PM | Reply to this comment
The Midnight Sun sounds amazing!!
Posted by: Beth G | August 3, 2010 12:13 PM | Reply to this comment
Organic love buzz coffee!!! It sounds sooo yummy and a great way to start my day!!
Posted by: Jessica | August 3, 2010 12:23 PM | Reply to this comment
Both of my favorite food groups coffe and chocolate!
Posted by: Patrick M | August 3, 2010 12:30 PM | Reply to this comment
I have been using their coffee for nearly a year now and will use none other. I especially like their baking cocoa, have found that as little as a tablespoon in a recipe using baking chocolate gives a depth of flavor that is wonderful. It makes my Black Forest cherry cake a real winner.
Posted by: Shirley Hodge | August 3, 2010 1:24 PM | Reply to this comment
yum... and love the portion control of the minis.
Posted by: Debbie | August 3, 2010 1:30 PM | Reply to this comment
I don't drink coffee so, if I win, I would be happy donate the coffee beans to a worthy cause. The mini chocolates would be much more difficult to get away from me!
Posted by: Marla | August 3, 2010 1:31 PM | Reply to this comment
Looks like a great company - love fair trade organizations and there is nothing better than coffee and chocolate - especially together.
Posted by: Debra F | August 3, 2010 1:54 PM | Reply to this comment
Mmmm...coffee and chocolate? What's not to love!
Posted by: Kelley | August 3, 2010 1:55 PM | Reply to this comment
I have tried their tea and i love their chai tea.
Posted by: Amira | August 3, 2010 2:00 PM | Reply to this comment
Our church sold the Equal Exchange coffees and chocolates as a fundraiser, and they are both wonderful. My favorite is the Hazelnut Creme coffee. I didn't realize they had so many other products - glad to check out their site!
Posted by: Kristen M | August 3, 2010 2:05 PM | Reply to this comment
The Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds
look delicious
Posted by: Robert Kuperberg | August 3, 2010 2:09 PM | Reply to this comment
This might be the greatest giveaway ever
Posted by: Josh K | August 3, 2010 2:12 PM | Reply to this comment
I didn't realize the cafe was there...I'll check it out next time I'm near N. Station (which is bound to be soon...)
Posted by: Annie H | August 3, 2010 2:26 PM | Reply to this comment
Chocolate and coffee, doesn't get any better than that. I checked out the varieties of coffee on the Equal Exchange site....the Toffee Caramel coffee sounds decadently delicious! :-)
Thank you.
Posted by: Jaque | August 3, 2010 2:43 PM | Reply to this comment
The Organic Orange Dark Chocolate sounds delicious. And I'm anxious to try the coffee. Thanks.
Posted by: DeeAnn S | August 3, 2010 2:48 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd like the Mini Chocolate Basket.
Posted by: Ann F | August 3, 2010 3:37 PM | Reply to this comment
YUM, a GREAT gift to share w/the family
Posted by: caly w | August 3, 2010 4:05 PM | Reply to this comment
What a great site. I want every one of the Organic Chocolate Bars. The Orange Dark Chocolate is the best. Mmmm
Posted by: paige chandlker | August 3, 2010 4:09 PM | Reply to this comment
I would like to try their organic green tea.
Posted by: Rebecca Graham | August 3, 2010 4:31 PM | Reply to this comment
I only buy eco-friendly coffee, so this is right up my alley! Also, really super to know about a local coffee company. Thanks!!
Posted by: Amanda | August 3, 2010 4:31 PM | Reply to this comment
What a great product and company! I'd love to try their Toffee Caramel coffee - sounds so delicious!
Posted by: Becky | August 3, 2010 4:34 PM | Reply to this comment
Their organic orange dark chocolate bars look really good.
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Posted by: debp | August 3, 2010 5:18 PM | Reply to this comment
Interesting website, but poorly designed. I'm not sure I could figure out how to buy something from them without going to a store. I clicked around and got kinda bored in the massive amount of dark text on dark backgrounds. Anywhooo... I'd still love to try out some fair trade coffee, I usually get 8oclock and they're pretty good, but I'm always willing to trade up :) Thanks.
Posted by: Mike S. | August 3, 2010 5:31 PM | Reply to this comment
Yum toffee carmal coffee
Posted by: Diane Baum | August 3, 2010 6:02 PM | Reply to this comment
I would like to try the Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds.
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Posted by: Kiara | August 3, 2010 6:28 PM | Reply to this comment
Sounds yummmy!! Love coffee and chocolate!
Posted by: Mona a | August 3, 2010 6:31 PM | Reply to this comment
What a wonderful concept from an innovative company. I'd love a five pound bag so I could grind my own.
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Posted by: ky2here | August 3, 2010 6:36 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the organic English Breakfast tea
Posted by: Jean F | August 3, 2010 6:36 PM | Reply to this comment
Chocolate, yum! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Bing | August 3, 2010 7:56 PM | Reply to this comment
I've bought Equal Exchange products, though I have never tried the mini chocolates. They make great things. I always feel good about buying from them, and know the farmers are getting a good price!
Posted by: Pamela Simon | August 3, 2010 8:34 PM | Reply to this comment
I discovered I can learn more about Fair Trade practices by subscribing to their newsletter, The Exchange.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted by: Jean D. | August 3, 2010 8:35 PM | Reply to this comment
Coffee and chocolate are my two favorite treats!! I went to the site and saw something to get for my brother for his birthday....his favorite, "Roasted Salted Pecans". I love the products. Thanks!
Posted by: Valerie C. | August 3, 2010 9:10 PM | Reply to this comment
I like the selection especially Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds
Posted by: Rachel Higgs | August 3, 2010 9:22 PM | Reply to this comment
This is a very cool idea! Thanks for allowing me to participate! :)
Posted by: Amanda M. | August 3, 2010 9:27 PM | Reply to this comment
a working mom always need coffee!
Posted by: Laura M | August 3, 2010 9:51 PM | Reply to this comment
I've had their Organic Mint Chocolate with a Delicate Crunch and it's delicious.
Posted by: Emily N. | August 3, 2010 10:13 PM | Reply to this comment
we've made the switch to organic/fair trade coffee over the past year - would love to do the same with chocolate! Yum!
Posted by: Serena | August 3, 2010 10:52 PM | Reply to this comment
I really like their How to Taste Chocolate Guide, it's cute and true! Have to take the time to enjoy it, smell the aroma!
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Posted by: Jessica C. | August 3, 2010 10:54 PM | Reply to this comment
Organic Milk Chocolate with a Hint of Hazelnut would be nice! I would choose the chocolate because my whole family loves chocolate and knows how to enjoy it!
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Posted by: meeyeehere | August 3, 2010 10:54 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd like to try the Organic Panama Extra Dark Chocolate bars.
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Posted by: DarcyO | August 3, 2010 11:21 PM | Reply to this comment
This would be a perfect prize for our home. DH loves his coffee...I don't drink coffee. I love my chocolates...he doesn't eat chocolates. A match made in heaven!
Posted by: Kathy S | August 3, 2010 11:38 PM | Reply to this comment
These products look amazing!
Posted by: donovan chaffin | August 3, 2010 11:48 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the Organic Dark Chocolate with Almonds.
Posted by: Kathryn R | August 4, 2010 12:41 AM | Reply to this comment
I love chocolate and coffee and when the two are combined, I am in Mommy Heaven. I am going to have to order their chocolate and espresso bars.
Posted by: april yedinak | August 4, 2010 12:55 AM | Reply to this comment
"organic mint chocolate with a Delicate Crunch" made my mouth instantly water. I'm craving chocolate and ice coffee so bad right now. also look at the "organic love buzz" coffee the flavor hint combination sound so interesting.
Posted by: Jessica Dunnican | August 4, 2010 1:02 AM | Reply to this comment
I love that Equal Exchange gives back! The Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds sound delicious!
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Posted by: Darcy B | August 4, 2010 2:30 AM | Reply to this comment
Chocolate and coffee, wonderful! Thanks for a great contest!
Posted by: Nancy V | August 4, 2010 2:32 AM | Reply to this comment
The Equal Exchange is the first site where I've seen Organic Peru French coffee available - immediately making it one I would love to try.
Posted by: Michael | August 4, 2010 2:38 AM | Reply to this comment
This stuff looks amazing. Equal Exchange totally rocks!
Posted by: Kate | August 4, 2010 2:38 AM | Reply to this comment
I...have a major coffee addiction.
Posted by: wren | August 4, 2010 2:40 AM | Reply to this comment
Love to try their organic hot chocolate, yummmm
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Posted by: Vicki Andrew | August 4, 2010 3:42 AM | Reply to this comment
would lvove the Organic Peru French Coffee
Posted by: Jennifer gersch | August 4, 2010 5:01 AM | Reply to this comment
How lucky that we get to have such an amazing company based in New England!
Posted by: Heather B. | August 4, 2010 5:06 AM | Reply to this comment
Their chocolate espresso bean bar sounds so yummy! Thank you for introducing it and for the giveaway!
Posted by: April | August 4, 2010 6:28 AM | Reply to this comment
What a neat idea and there is a nice selection of products available.
Posted by: Kimberly | August 4, 2010 6:43 AM | Reply to this comment
Wow, I never heard of this company but it sounds great. I am all for supporting small farmers and a big fan of coffee and chocolate too. I would love to this gift.
Posted by: Laura Backman | August 4, 2010 7:47 AM | Reply to this comment
I just have to try the Toffee Caramel coffee. It sounds soooo good!!!
Posted by: Nicole C. | August 4, 2010 7:51 AM | Reply to this comment
I love their coffee but didn't know how local they were-must stop by there!
Posted by: alison b | August 4, 2010 8:05 AM | Reply to this comment
I learned that their motto is: Small Farmers, Big Change and that they have been making big change since 1986!
Nancy
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Posted by: Nancy | August 4, 2010 8:11 AM | Reply to this comment
Love to try the Organic Green Tea.
Posted by: Kay Fischler | August 4, 2010 8:38 AM | Reply to this comment
I love their tea, coffee and chocolate and the Organic Breakfast Blend Pyramid Tea would be something for me I would think!
Posted by: valancia | August 4, 2010 8:52 AM | Reply to this comment
Well, if THIS doesn't sound just fabulous! I'm a big fan of coffee and fair trade, so this is right up my alley. All of their blends sound divine, as does the chocolate!
Posted by: Amy M. | August 4, 2010 8:56 AM | Reply to this comment
I can eat chocolate and drink coffee all day long!!!
Posted by: Christina C | August 4, 2010 9:38 AM | Reply to this comment
The Tanzanian Jubilee sounds delightful to me!
Posted by: Mike | August 4, 2010 9:44 AM | Reply to this comment
I love fair trade and equal exchange coffee. Sounds awesome!!
Posted by: Dave | August 4, 2010 9:45 AM | Reply to this comment
OMG, Tamari roasted almonds. I am about to faint. -Also a big fan of fair trade.
Posted by: Lela | August 4, 2010 9:52 AM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to try the organic french roast!
Posted by: Georgia | August 4, 2010 9:52 AM | Reply to this comment
I would like to try the Organic Dried Sweetened Cranberries.
Posted by: Nanette Olson | August 4, 2010 10:27 AM | Reply to this comment
Coffee and chocolate-the necessities of life! Their site is full of yummies!
Posted by: carol lewis | August 4, 2010 10:40 AM | Reply to this comment
How wonderful how Equal Exchange
helps the community and the Fair
Trade Artisans as well. Great
idea...Their coffee and chocolates
sound so yummy!
Many thanks, Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | August 4, 2010 11:55 AM | Reply to this comment
I respect and appreciate Equal Exchange's Mission Statement: "to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world."
Posted by: Aisling | August 4, 2010 11:57 AM | Reply to this comment
Wonderful company...would love to try their chocolate.Thanks for the chance.
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Posted by: Monique Rizzo | August 4, 2010 12:06 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to try the Organic Wild Rooibos Pyramid Tea.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Joanne Schultz | August 4, 2010 12:46 PM | Reply to this comment
I love that the minis are better to eat.. More control for me!
Posted by: susan | August 4, 2010 1:13 PM | Reply to this comment
2 of my favorites coffee and chocolate. Love Equal Exchange
joanne
Posted by: Joanne B | August 4, 2010 1:20 PM | Reply to this comment
They have a lot of product choices. I'd especially love to try the nuts & berries. Thanks.
Posted by: Pamela S | August 4, 2010 2:06 PM | Reply to this comment
I liked the info on the banana exchange
Posted by: Gloria S | August 4, 2010 2:31 PM | Reply to this comment
I didn't expect to see such enticing snacks on their site (thinking they only had coffee) - I'd love to try Roasted Salted Pecans. Thanks!
Posted by: Angel Rogers | August 4, 2010 3:14 PM | Reply to this comment
Very informative website about where their products come from!
Posted by: Heather A. | August 4, 2010 3:40 PM | Reply to this comment
this looks great! I hope I win!
Posted by: LauraC | August 4, 2010 4:00 PM | Reply to this comment
I am a "foodie" and it all sounds delicious.. almonds,cranberries, cocoa, chocolate and so on!
Posted by: Nora McClymer | August 4, 2010 4:10 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the coffee and chocolate. Seems like great products.
Posted by: Kristin K. | August 4, 2010 4:15 PM | Reply to this comment
Just found a great new coffee maker for iced coffee and this would be the perfect coffee to use and share with my eco-friendly Mom and Momfriends! And what would go better with a cuppa than their wonderful chocolate. Lovely!
Posted by: Julie Nations | August 4, 2010 4:22 PM | Reply to this comment
I like the organic green tea.
Posted by: Lindsay | August 4, 2010 4:38 PM | Reply to this comment
What an absolutely wonderful organization (for the farmers, the earth, consumers...!). Something definitely worth supporting!
Posted by: Suzanne K | August 4, 2010 4:48 PM | Reply to this comment
I like that they've been at it since 1986. Several nice products.
Posted by: kimo | August 4, 2010 4:51 PM | Reply to this comment
I always love being turned onto a new brand of coffee....and the chocolates don't hurt either.
Posted by: Karen Young | August 4, 2010 4:59 PM | Reply to this comment
Love Equal Exchange. Their Chocolate bar with Hazelnuts is the best. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Gina M. | August 4, 2010 5:37 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the Tamari Roasted Almonds.
Posted by: elizabeth p | August 4, 2010 5:40 PM | Reply to this comment
LOVE THE Hot chocolate~~~~ YAY~~~
Posted by: lilshuga2001 | August 4, 2010 6:13 PM | Reply to this comment
I'm watering at the mouth just looking at all the great items.. Hope to become a poster adult or maybe a offical taste tester.. thanks...
Posted by: kymberly davidson | August 4, 2010 6:29 PM | Reply to this comment
I love coffee and chocolate, especially together!
I would love that dark chocolate orange bar. Ooh, baby! But the mint chocolate bar sounds great and of course, all the coffees, too.
Thanks for having the giveaway!
Posted by: Jacqueline in Atlanta | August 4, 2010 6:45 PM | Reply to this comment
The Organic dark chocolate with almonds sound soo good! Yum!
Posted by: Jen | August 4, 2010 7:09 PM | Reply to this comment
Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize. If every producer considered human interests like Equal Exchange does, this world would be a better place.
Posted by: Kris T. | August 4, 2010 7:15 PM | Reply to this comment
Yum, love this coffee!
Posted by: Jess | August 4, 2010 7:29 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the Organic Orange Dark Chocolate.
Posted by: Chrystal | August 4, 2010 7:51 PM | Reply to this comment
the organic Hot Cocoa (12oz) looks great too :)
Posted by: kathy pease | August 4, 2010 8:05 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the Organic Peru French Coffee
Posted by: tracy davis | August 4, 2010 8:08 PM | Reply to this comment
Organic Dried Fruit even? What a cool company! Would love to win the coffee and chocolates, thanks!
Posted by: Tim I | August 4, 2010 8:31 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love the dark chocolate almonds! quietlioncreations@yahoo.com
Posted by: Allison | August 4, 2010 8:56 PM | Reply to this comment
I want to try their coffee, and especially appreciate that it's fair trade. madamezorba@sbcglobal.net
Posted by: Linda | August 4, 2010 8:57 PM | Reply to this comment
I would like to try Organic Baking Cocoa (8oz)
Posted by: Linda Lansford | August 4, 2010 9:00 PM | Reply to this comment
The Organic Chocolate Espresso Bean (55% Cacao) bar sounds So good! Vegan and gluten free too!
Thanks!
Posted by: Sharon | August 4, 2010 9:22 PM | Reply to this comment
Yum...great gift! Even better I never knew they were a local company.
Posted by: Karen S. | August 4, 2010 9:22 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to try their Organic Dried Sweetened Cranberries!
Posted by: Jaclyn Reynolds | August 4, 2010 10:01 PM | Reply to this comment
great company the NEW! Organic Drinking Chocolate (13oz)sounds really good
Posted by: dorothy l | August 4, 2010 10:05 PM | Reply to this comment
Roasted Salted Pecans - yummy!
Thanks
Posted by: Sarah Z | August 4, 2010 10:06 PM | Reply to this comment
Wow, they sell alot of products!
Posted by: Melanie | August 4, 2010 10:10 PM | Reply to this comment
A top-to-bottom pay ratio of 4-to-1.
I would like to see the here in the US. That would change the thinking of some corporate bigwigs.
These look like great products.
Posted by: Derek T. | August 4, 2010 10:11 PM | Reply to this comment
I was surprised at the range of products and how many continents they come from--Africa, Asia, Latin America and the United States.
Posted by: Diane R. | August 4, 2010 10:57 PM | Reply to this comment
I love chocolate and coffee together so I'd love to try Organic Chocolate Espresso Bean
Posted by: Shannon | August 4, 2010 10:58 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the organic chocolate.
Posted by: Michelle H. | August 4, 2010 11:22 PM | Reply to this comment
So much looks so good, like the Roasted Salted Pecans thanks for the chance eaglesforjack@gmail.com
Posted by: tina reynolds | August 4, 2010 11:23 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the Organic French Roast.
Posted by: Sand | August 4, 2010 11:26 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try these products. They sound great.
Posted by: Veronica Garrett | August 4, 2010 11:54 PM | Reply to this comment
Please enter me for my kiddos :)
Posted by: Gianna | August 5, 2010 12:06 AM | Reply to this comment
We love their cocoa. I had no idea they were local.
Posted by: Caryn | August 5, 2010 12:21 AM | Reply to this comment
Coffee and Chocolate~Please choose me :-)
Thanks for the chance
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Posted by: Deb K | August 5, 2010 12:28 AM | Reply to this comment
Yummy coffee! :) Cheers!
Posted by: Sarah | August 5, 2010 5:28 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to try the organic milk chocolate bar with a hint of hazelnuts!
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Posted by: Haylee | August 5, 2010 5:48 PM | Reply to this comment