When Robyn first started working at Bunyaad Marketplace in Lititz, she quickly learned that she worked with a lot of hungry folks. “I’m Italian,” she exclaimed. “I show my love by feeding people.” And ever since, every Wednesday, she cooks lunch for all of us working that day. She has so many beloved recipes that…
I think it’s amazing how recipes evoke memories of a time gone by and of friends and family who are no longer with us. This recipe is from our friend and former coworker Lindy Combs, who worked with us at Ten Thousand Villages in Ephrata for over 10 years. Lindy always told us that her…
When we travel for work, we often stay in people’s homes and get to enjoy their cooking. This recipe is originally from our friend Jane Nigh, the manager of Villages Port Colborne, formerly Ten Thousand Villages, in Port Colbourne, Ontario. Many years ago when Yousaf stayed at her house, he came back telling everyone about…
As we travel to various communities for our fair trade rug events, we share many meals with friends, friends that we’ve known for years and sometimes that we’ve just met. One thing that is common to all of these times: sharing a meal together truly creates community. We would like to start sharing some of…
On March 8, 2025, we were thrilled to have so many people join us online as Yousaf and Jenni took us with them as they journeyed through Pakistan. Our North American friends met Bunyaad rug artisans and experienced the magic of rug finishing and designing right before their eyes. It was the perfect adventure to…