Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Native American-made gifts

Gift with a bow being tied on a white tablecloth and a rose lying next to the gift

This Valentine’s Day, give your loved ones something truly special by celebrating Native American craftsmanship and supporting Indigenous communities. SweetGrass Trading Company offers a unique selection of handcrafted food, wellness, and gift items from Native American artisans and producers. Whether you’re shopping for a romantic partner, a friend, or a family member, we have something […]

Five must-try hot sauce hacks

Tomatillo salsa verde. Bowl of spicy green sauce on gray table, mexican cuisine.

Hot sauce is one of America’s most popular condiments, and according to a recent survey by grocery delivery service Instacart, 74 percent of people eat hot sauce with their food. With different flavors, heat levels and styles, it’s no surprise this versatile ingredient is so popular.   Some of the most popular ways to use hot […]

Sakari Botanicals

Spring Alaska Olson looking at plants

Sakari Botanicals was founded in 2014 by Spring Alaska Olson, under the Department of Agriculture’s USDA Inter-Tribal Agricultural Council. The word “Sakari” means “sweet” in the traditional Inupiaq language  Olson uses traditional practices she learned from her Inuit family to grow local plants, flowers and herbs and create oils, salves, teas, and more.  Olson grew […]