Fair trade is moving into the mainstream but there are still quite a few misconceptions about the quality, cost, and appearance of fair trade items. Today we're debunking some of those common myths to show that fair trade not only provides great economic advancement to artisans, but also quality ethically-crafted items to the consumer.

Summertime is upon us and between picnics in the park and backyard gatherings under the stars, we're always on the lookout for new recipes. We've rounded up a few of our favorites, so grab your grocery lists and let's get cooking!