Haiti’s Earthquake, 7 years Later: 2017 Send an email, text or call your favorite Haitian today with 4 simple words: I remember with you. Each January 12th we pause, remember, recommit. Seven years ago today, the earth shook violently, 230,000 people died, and a country already stretched to the limits was tossed into chaos. Thousands are still living in dismal conditions. Then comes Hurricane Matthew in October. Rebuilding the peninsula will take LONGER than the earthquake. Entire cities washed off the map. Haiti seems a … Read More
Merry Christmas from Singing Rooster #peaceonearth
Handel’s Messiah is a treasured part to so many people’s lives this time of year. Here are fun facts you may not know about this beautiful music: Handel completed the entire piece in only 24 days including a 259-page score, 20 choral numbers and more than 30 solos and instrumentals. NPR music commentator Miles Hoffman estimates there are a quarter of a million notes in the piece. At a little more than three weeks of 10-hour days, this means Handel wrote (on average) 15 … Read More
The Moment the Sun Stood Still
Welcome to winter — the 2016 solstice. We’re celebrating the shortest day of the year at Singing Rooster with a LONG DEAL on coffee & chocolate. 10 things you didn’t know about the Winter solstice: The Latin word solstice means ‘sun stands still.’ During a solstice, the sun appears to remain still — at noon. Most count the entire day as the solstice, but it’s a mere moment. In 2016, it came at 4:44 AM CST. The entire world experiences the solstice at the exact same moment. Different seasons are not defined … Read More
What will you cover in chocolate today?
In honor of National Cover Anything with Chocolate Day, the staff at Singing Rooster are covering everything in #haitianchocolate. Head Rooster Molly: “Chocolate covered corn dogs with a side of yellow mustard? There’s nothing better.” Later on in the break room, she admitted that there are probably 1,000 things that are better, but she wouldn’t elaborate. Coffee Ambassador Corinne’s favorite chocolate covered confection? Crickets. “When in the peace corps in the South Sudan, we ran out of food and roasted crickets. We were thankful for dental … Read More
10 Things you didn’t know about Santa
Today is St. Nicholas Day — the day we celebrate a generous man known as Santa Claus (the Dutch referred to Saint Nicholas as “Sinterklaas”). We’re having fun with little known facts about Santa St. Nicholas was born to wealthy Greek parents in Turkey. He lived most of his life as a bishop, born in 270 AD and died at age 73. Initially buried in Turkey, his remains were stolen around 1087 by Italian merchants then rescued several hundred years later by a distant Irish … Read More
After Initial Surge of Relief, Longterm Vision is required in Haiti
Only $2700 from our seedling nursery goal! There’s a reason Giving Tuesday came into existence; we need to cleanse our soul after over indulgence from a hearty Thanksgiving meal, excess drink, and too much shopping. We’ve launched a fundraiser for a seedling nursery near Camp Perrin — a small village on a hillside near Les Cayes that suffered extreme loss. We’re $2700 from our goal. Thanks for pushing us over! Hurricane Matthew Update: Thanks to our many friends who have asked how we (staff, farmer partners, … Read More
2019 wholesale Haitian Chocolate Bars
Wholesale Organic Haitian Chocolate Bars We’re getting GREAT feedback on our new Haitian chocolate bar line. Add our wholesale Haitian chocolate to your retail store or fundraising event — and remember to leverage the energy of youth in door-to-door sales. Hey, nobody wants a coupon book or magazine subscription. But 80% of us drink coffee and eat chocolate! 30 bar packs, 78% creamy dark 2.2 ounce bars (47% bigger than the old ones): plain roasted coffee dried cranberries from Wisconsin sea salt & roasted nibs … Read More
Veteran’s Day Reminds Us We’re One Nation
Veterans Day, November 11th As we remember and thank our past and present Americans who have served our country, it puts petty and not so petty differences into perspective. Let’s give pause this day and recognize our collective strength and goals. Let’s give thanks to those among us who gave their lives, families, health, and emotional spirit to fighting for basic American rights, like voting. These brave souls protect our liberty, freedom of religion, and yes, even our right to peacefully assembly and protests. There … Read More
BEST Halloween Costumes EVER – share yours
Looking for a treat this Halloween? It’s the perfect occasion for Haitian chocolate. Adults only. 70% dark, rich and creamy. Halloween is a great time to cut loose, have a little fun. Here are some of our favs — please share yours! Make your 2016 Halloween the best ever: introduce friends and family to #Haitianchocolate. Tell them that directly supporting farmers through Singing Rooster is a pathway to autonomy. Building a #selfsustaining Haiti is our collective goal, and opening up direct market access for farmers is … Read More
Night before Hallow’s Eve Pranks
Since Hurricane Matthew – we (like thousands) have been in crisis mode overtime. Laughter reduces stress. October 30th is a fitting day for a chuckle. In fact, the eve prior to Halloween is our national be naughty night. It’s the one night a year kids big and small are allowed to prank friends and neighbors. Here’s what some around the country call it: New Jersey = mischief night New York = Goosey Night or Hell Night Massachusetts = Cabbage Night Detroit = Devil’s Night North and South Dakota = Mat Night (huh?) Anyone … Read More