Persimmons are currently in season and we carry beautiful varieties in our store. This is a classic recipe that makes a nice addition to your seasonal baking needs. The spices complement the sweetness of the persimmons very well. Hachiya varieties tend to work best in this recipe, especially when they are very ripe and soft as that is when they produce the most juice. Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup organic cane sugar 1 egg 1 cup persimmon pulp * 2 cups all-purpose pulp ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon cruched cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg *To make the pulp, make sure to use ripe persimmons. (Leave on the counter for a few days to ripen, if necessary). Squeeze the juice

This is a simple recipe that makes a perfect gift or can be used to treat yourself. Coffee acts as an antioxidant for your skin. When combined with the sugar and coconut oil, this will gently exfoliate your skin while washing away toxins and impurities. You can use it on your face, hands, and body. Try to store it in a cool place as the scrub goes on better when the coconut oil is solid. Ingredients: ½ cup coconut oil 2 tablespoons ground coffee * 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil 1 airtight jar *Used or fresh coffee grounds, whatever you prefer. Instructions: Combine all ingredients in jar and stir well. Oil may separate so make sure to stir it as needed for each use. Ta

For those of you who might not be familiar with maca, it comes from a root that is grown in South America, mostly in Peru. Maca balances hormones and boosts energy. While maca is not strong in taste, it adds a creamy texture when dissolved or blended that pairs nicely with cacao and/or peanut butter. Maca is also considered an adaptogen, which means it help your body adapt to stress-inducers and illness. We hope you enjoy incorporating maca into your diet. What better way to start than with this rich, yet guilt-free recipe for hot chocolate? Ingredients: 1 teaspoon maca powder 1 teaspoon almond butter * 1 tablespoon cacao powder 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1-2 teaspoons agave syrup or hon

Probiotic Pak with QUICK MELT technology means you can take your probiotics anytime, anywhere! Plus, you can put it on food! Probiotic Pak is formulated with 16 billion viable organisms from 8 different friendly bacterial strains. It also includes QUICK MELT technology so all you have to do is toss the great-tasting powder in your mouth and away you go. No mixing necessary! Want to add a probiotic boost to your yogurt, bowl of fruit, or smoothie? Just toss it in! Since intestinal flora often decreases with age, it’s important to supplement the diet with probiotics.* A balanced gut microbiome supports many functions in the body, including digestion, circulation, immunity, and oral health. *

Alter Eco is based on the premise that food is fundamental to life – and whole, healthy, delicious food can make life better for people all over the world. By working directly with the small-scale farmers who grow our quinoa, sugar, and cacao, helping them institute Fair Trade and Organic practices and assisting them in improving both quality of food and quality of life, we’re creating a system that benefits everyone involved. Our values extend to the flora, fauna, and fields – we work with our co-op partners to preserve heirloom grains, replenish, and reforest the land. And as a GHG Protocol 3 Carbon Zero business, we offset more carbon than we emit. Alter Eco products are unbelievably rich