Black Diaspora Gift Box
Curated by Foodpreneur Lab, this ready-to-gift foodie box features 15 must-have artisan products celebrating the diverse and rich culture of the Black diaspora. Valued at over $140 and featuring exclusive products, proceeds from each box will go back into the community and support Foodpreneur Lab initiatives.
Boxes are $115 + HST and available for purchase online for PICK UP ONLY at We Love Toast in Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St #3-120, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6
What’s in the box…
Madagascar Vanilla Sugar (100g) Vanilla & Spice (Cohort One) Madagascar
White sugar infused with real Madagascar gourmet vanilla beans. Perfect for sweetening your hot chocolate, adding to smoothies, topping your yogurt or sprinkling on baked goods for that extra vanilla flavour
Retail Value: $8.50
Mango Pepper Jelly (250ml) made by YAWDI'S (Cohort One, Jamaica)
A sweet combination of mangoes and scotch bonnet peppers, this Yawdi’s offers a sweet and spicy twist to traditional pepper jellies. Enjoy on a charcuterie board, in your tea or add an unexpected kick to your Margherita.
Retail Value: $8.99
Diamond CHIN CHIN (50g) made by GFBYGF (Cohort One, Cameroon)
Chin chins are a popular west African snack made of lightly sweetened dough fried and cut into different shapes. This chocolate diamond chin chin is perfect as a topper on your ice cream or yogurt, in your salad as a sweet crouton on its own, or as a satisfying crunchy snack. The diamond shape is limited due to its more demanding formation and is only available during special occasions.
Retail Value: $7
Cranberry-Hibiscus (Sorrel) Compote (125ml) by Baccanalle (Cohort Two, Trinidad & Tobago)
Not your ordinary cranberry sauce, Baccanalle Cranberry-Hibiscus (Sorrel) compote is an original Made with locally farmed cranberries and their own hibiscus extract infused with aromatic spices and brown sugar. Enjoy with roasted chicken, pork, and tofurkey, on your charcuterie board or as a delicious addition to your brunch table with scones, coconut bake, crepes and waffles! Vegan, gluten-free and Halal-friendly.
Retail Value: $7
Tamarind Kuchela (266ml) by Erica's Authentic Caribbean Foods (Cohort One, Trinidad)
Tamarind Kuchela is a sweet, tangy, mildly spicy relish that is full of flavour. The perfect West-Indian condiment, it can easily replace Cranberry Sauce.
Retail Value: $6.99
BERBE-Q SAUCE (237ml) by 13 Suns Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine (Cohort Two, Ethiopia)
Infused with the rich flavours of Authentic Ethiopian Berberé, this warm, bold, sweet, and savoury barbecue sauce (with a kick) is versatile and the perfect addition to all your culinary creations. Perfect for seasoning meats and vegetables, but its smokey notes are great for sandwiches, stews, salads, and pasta.
Retail Value: $13
Morning Buna Coffee (340g) & Single Organic Napkin (50cm x 50cm) by Eight50 Coffee (Cohort Two, Ethiopia)
Morning Buna is an Ethiopian- medium roast, whole bean coffee from the renowned Yirgacheffe Coffee growing region. This offering is part of the ‘birthplace of coffee’ collection to highlight the extraordinary coffees made in Ethiopia. Flavour-wise, think-rich dark chocolate perfectly balanced between slightly acidic and full-bodied, with a vibrant finale of floral and cocoa notes.
Retail Value: $20
INFUS'D FRUIT (270g) by Patreats (Cohort One, Jamaica)
Infus'd Fruit gourmet spread is crafted and aged in small batches to produce a fine blend of slowly cooked fruits, balanced with real Caribbean rum, fortified wine and deep aromatic spices. Serve on your charcuterie board, alongside pastries or instead of cranberry sauce.
Retail Value: $14
Sweet ‘N’ Spice Rub (50g) by Robinson Sauces (Cohort One, Jamaica)
As implied in its name, the Sweet ‘N’ Spice dry rub is sweet with a hint of spice and earthy notes to balance the flavour. Perfect for roasted vegetables, your favourite cuts of meat or a tasty rim on your next Caesar cocktail.
Retail Value: $8.99
Summer Blossom Jamaican Honey (50ml) by Lignum Honey (Cohort One, Jamaica)
Bring home a little taste of Jamaican summer with the pure flavour of raw Lignum Honey. With warm, citrus, and floral notes, enjoy this exclusive little jar of honey drizzled over your favourite baked goods, greek yogurt, desserts or even just as a sweet treat throughout your day.
Retail Value: $7
Pepper Sauce Trio (3 x 30ml) by Meika’s Pepper Sauces (Cohort One, Jamaica/Trinidad)
This trio pack of Meika’s mini scotch bonnet pepper sauces is perfect for the on-the-go. It includes:
Mango Lemon Mint Pepper Sauce (HEAT LEVEL 3-4/10)
Original (OG) Pepper Sauce (HEAT LEVEL 5-6/10)
Suicide Pepper Sauce (HEAT LEVEL 8/10)
Retail Value: $16
Kenyan Chai (40g) by The Abibiman Project (Cohort Two, Ghana)
A full-bodied tea blend made with CTC (Crush, tear, curl) Kenyan tea leaves and a unique blend of spices including cinnamon, ginger, cloves and cardamom. The flavour is strong enough to allow for milk and/or sugar to be added without cutting too much richness. Perfect tea for the morning or afternoon with cookies or chapati.
Retail Value: $8.50
Eggnog Chocolate Bar (100g) by One More Cocoa (Cohort One, Jamaica)
This bar started it all; creamy white chocolate 28%, with a hint of nutmeg, cinnamon, and rum. It’s all year round, as it’s too good only to enjoy it around Christmas. Enjoy on its own, or shave over your favourite warm beverage.
Retail Value: $9.95
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