Because the best stories are shared over a good meal.
As we travel far and wide for our fair trade rug events, we find ourselves welcomed into homes and kitchens across countless communities. We’ve broken bread with old friends and new ones—sometimes folks we’ve just met that day! And time and again, we’ve seen one beautiful truth unfold: sharing a meal brings people together like nothing else.
Now, we’d love to bring you into that circle too.
We’re gathering up some of our favorite recipes from the road—dishes that have nourished us, delighted us, and helped spark warm conversations across tables big and small. These aren’t just meals; they’re memories. And now, they’re yours to make.
So go ahead, try one out! Invite a friend, or three. Let your kitchen become a place where stories are told, laughter is shared, and community is created—one delicious bite at a time.
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Pakistani Rice Pudding
Pakistani rice pudding, or kheer, is the Bunyaad signature dish for our Rug Intro Nights, our Chai with the Rug Guy Evenings and, of course, for our Annual Rug Sales in Lititz. We’ve been serving this simple recipe for years and we’re always amazed how something as gorgeously simple and delicious as rice pudding can…
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Robyn’s Fresh Peach Crisp
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…
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South American Coffee Cake
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…
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The World’s Best Scones (in our humble opinion)
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…
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Grilled Steak Panzanella Salad with a Summer Tomato Vinagrette
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…
