I received a gift of rice for Christmas (yeah, I know, months ago). It’s a blend of glutinous purple rice and jasmine rice from Alter Eco fair trade foods. I’d like some suggestions from this collection of wonderful... (4 replies, last updated by Mr. Roboto July 31, 2009)

It might be black rice and if so, WF and others carries it. Alter-Eco also makes purple jasmine rice. I love it, and have found it at Real Foods and Rainbow. The rice water ratio that works for me is 1c rice/1.5c H20. (7 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston March 14, 2009)

Oakland also had Alter Eco fair trade bars in three flavors for 99 cents (3.5 ounces). (32 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong February 28, 2009)

- HD almond & vanilla bars for $.89 and alter eco dark chocolate bars – 3.5 oz for $.99. Boxed broth quarts (chicken, beef) for $.99. and those little bags of chips that RW mentioned. And Ruth’s Peppperidge Farm... (30 replies, last updated by chowmeaow July 4, 2008)

At the Redwood City store today: Alter Eco Dark Mint chocolate bars, 99 cents (Really good if you like your mint chocolate VERY minty. It is not, repeat not, a subtle mint flavor.) Martinelli sparkling grape juice $1.59 Lots of... (29 replies, last updated by Columba July 30, 2008)

The GO in West San Jose had AlterEco (fair trade) 100 gram chocolate bars for $1.99 in two varieties: dark chocolate with roasted almonds (which is also organic) and milk chocolate with cashews and raisins. Interestingly, on... (22 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston February 3, 2008)

interesting..... like Living With Ed and the guy who used to be on This Old House. The star-studded Alter Eco is a bit much but has been interesting enough. I guess I’ve always been interested in construction/landscape/home... (40 replies, last updated by Davwud December 8, 2008)

. :) Candy aisle didn’t have specialty bars like Lindt, Alter Eco or Scharfenberger. Still waiting for those $1 bars to show up again. Lots of Essn juice choices at $.99. (23 replies, last updated by Glencora October 28, 2008)

Santa Rosa: Tons of Thai – instant meals, soup, noodles, etc. Indian too – Veetee packaged rice & new entree/rice combos. The latter are $1.99 Glutino cookies – chocolate & vanilla Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Velvet... (35 replies, last updated by dinthebay November 24, 2009)

Alter Eco makes a great fair trade organic chocolate. I’ve tried a lot of fair trade organic chocolates, and Alter Eco is very different than the standards you have named. It is very smooth with a rich taste. (112 replies, last updated by Dbrdmkr March 14, 2008)

is dynamite. Life as we know it has been altered. Slightly. For the better. (16 replies, last updated by soupkitten February 12, 2008)

of culinary asceticism if want to be environmentally conscious as well? What’s the right balance between being eco-friendly and being a full-fledged chowhood who loves to indulge and experience food?... (21 replies, last updated by sailormouth September 11, 2006)

certainly using up petroleum. Supply and Demand... But this relates to authenticity: People native to one area settle in another. In the past, the lack of particular ingredients forced these folks to alter their menu – this... (29 replies, last updated by sdp February 11, 2006)

Oh, you’re so welcome! I don’t get to prowl through junk as often as I’d like, so when I do, I always wonder if I’m being a shrewd and eco-conscious shopper or just a big bozo throwing away money on other... (30 replies, last updated by David A. Goldfarb July 13, 2009)

Tavern and Fox and Anchor in connection with the ‘full English breakfast’, so I’ll assume you refer to the Smithfield market pubs which were allowed to serve early a.m. beer in days past under since-altered... (18 replies, last updated by bleep75 December 9, 2008)