You know there’s going to be DIYing, photo booths and shopping maker goodies galore at Re:Make SF, coming up on September 13th. But we have another reason you need to get excited: artisanal treats. Mmm, that’s right, the Saturday festival is the ideal opportunity to stock up your pantry with crazy cool treats and condiments, all crafted by our favorite makers. Here are 10 noms we can’t wait to try!
1. The Filthy Pig Brittle ($7): This treat is a local legend! How can you say no to brittle made with bourbon, pecans, and bacon?!
2. Glittered Cake Pops (6 for $36): Sweet + sparkly = instant party treat. Wouldn’t these make a fun dessert for the birthday girl? You can buy these fancy pops at Re:Make or in the Brit + Co Shop — or you can make your own version at home.
3. Owl’s Brew Coco-Lada Mixer ($16): Meet your bar’s newest staple. This handcrafted black tea-based mixer is made with chai, coconut and pineapple. And it’s surprisingly versatile: It pairs well with champagne, vodka, rum and even stout beer! (Also available in the Brit + Co Shop btw!)
4. Candy Corn Cake Pops (6 for $36): We’ll definitely be stocking up the Brit HQ kitchen with dozens of these for our favorite holiday… Halloween!
5. Salted Crunchy Caramels ($5): What’s better than caramel? Oh, that’s right — caramel that’s drenched in chocolate and topped with sea salt. Don’t want to take our word for it? These babies were voted best caramels at the 2011 SF Chocolate Salon.
6. Sweet Treaty Dark Chocolate-Covered Rice Cakes ($6): More perfection in sweet snack-form. AND they’re gluten-free and vegan! *Slow clap*
7. Lemonbird Kumquat and Pistachio Jam ($12): Dress up them drab crackers with this unusual and tasty condiment. (Good to have on hand for unexpected company, too!)
8. Cardamom Blood Orange Macarons ($2 each): Another unconventional and super tasty flavor combo. Two thumbs up!
9. Dark Amber Maple Syrup ($16): Mead & Mead calls this the “Goldilocks” of their syrup selection: The just-right balance of sweet and strong maple-y goodness is your morning waffle’s new BFF.
10. The Two Night Stand ($7): This is Sugar Knife’s take on a mint chocolate chip marshmallow — but with creme de menthe, creme de cacao and dark chocolate shavings. Because everyone should try a boozy marshmallow at some point in their life.
Which noms will you be sure to grab? Tell us in the comments below!
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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