The Alternative

Why Alternative? Why not. My passion for crafting sweets is almost as old as me. But my passions are many and one of it is continuously researching for the best ingredients, the most unusual but not just plain weird, good and whole that is. I also love nature and our planet, even as a small child I was always very concerned about my surroundings. I am trying to bring together all of my passions and differences, to achieve in the end, Harmony. If there is such thing, I hope to find it. My confections are alternative because I use different ingredients to recreate classic and sometimes new, sweet creations. They might be "alternative, but they are as good if not better, then the traditional ones. Try to believe :-)

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Our Confections

I have been asked several time about the ingredients in my vegan confections, so I figure I'll answer here for everyone to see. There is concern about corn and gluten. I never thought about corn been a problem, but apparently it is especially among children. I want to reassure everyone that I don't use any corn product. I have stopped using corn syrup or glucose syrup long time ago, after I discovered that organic agave nectar is just as efficient. I am not talking about the low glycemic index and all, because it seem there are controversial debate regard it. I am just saying that it is the best ingredient to do the job, no allergenic and organic. I am happy with it. I hope you will too :-)  

"Our confections DON'T contain Corn Syrup, glucose syrup, preservatives, artificial colors or flavorings. Only the best we can find; organic unrefined sugar, organic agave nectar, organic coconut milk, organic coconut oil, organic extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed (it's an Italian thing :-)), high quality dark chocolate (some of the chocolate we use might not have a fair trade label, but for some farmers obtaining the certification it is simply too expensive. I prefer south American chocolate, like Venezuelan, Colombian, Ecuadorian etc.) The Nougat and marshmallows do contain soy, at this moment there is no other alternative to substitute animal products, but I am still looking, trust me I am a stubborn one. It is after all a Labor of Love <3"

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Nougatissimo® Our original Vegan Nougat, made with almonds, pistachios and hazelnuts.

Our Original Sea salt Caramels. Made with organic coconut milk and organic cocoa butter.

Our Signature Gourmellows®. Half Marshmallow, Half Truffle. Whole Deliciousness.

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Holidays

Holidays, love them or hate them, this is the busiest time of the year in candy world :-)
Now this is when I get myself in trouble, ideas, ideas and more ideas, just what I need right!?
I am going to keep it simple this year, with all the changes that just happened, I am lucky if I can keep up with my online orders. But one thing I really want to do is to create few new Gourmellow flavors.
I am thinking of bite size Gourmellows, little soft cubes of deliciousness.
The experimentation begins this weekend, after I have dedicate some time to my family and house and maybe myself :-P

New Chapter

Glacier Ice Cream & Gelato shop in Longmont has closed the doors. Lots of changes, finding a new kitchen and rethinking what I really want to do now. The online stores keeps me pretty busy already and I have enough wholesale accounts to keep this going. But where do I want to go from here?
My idea was to finally detach myself from the chocolate line and dedicate my full attention to my vegan line, now that in a way I am free from keeping a full case at the store, I could slowly move toward the direction I want to go. I still have wholesale for the chocolates and those business are counting on me to provide what their customers want, so I would definately make sure that stays the way it was.
Part of me really wants to take a break. My hands are not doing so well and lately they are hurting to the point they wake me up in the middle of the night, that bad. The Holiday season is here, this is the ouchy time for me :-P
In two weeks we are leaving for a well deserved family vacation to visit family, this means I have to make a ridiculous amount of chocolates and confections before that! Starting to feel overwhelmed and little desperate for help. My sistuation work wise has not changed, so I am still struggling for time and few hours here and there between work, family and everything else, aren't quite enough.
I wish I could feel little more positive about this, after all this is my creature, my dream, part of who I am, what I do and how I feel. My only wish is to be able to decide what to do and feel good about it, when it comes to that point, no regret and no looking back.

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Nougatissimo, Caramella Orginal Vegan Confections.

 "Nougatissimo" The original Vegan European style Nougat, loaded with almonds, pistachios and hazelnuts, no honey or eggs here, fresh organic vanilla and organic agave nectar give the nougat an amazing fragrant flavor.

"Caramella" Original vegan salted caramels. made with organic coconut milk, organic cocoa butter, sprinkled with Himalayan Sea Salt.

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