Penticton香蕉视频直播檚 newest chocolatiers are bringing a twist with their craft 香蕉视频直播� their decadent French chocolates are vegan.
Celine Nativel and David Mullner opened Maison Mulnati French Vegan Chocolates, located at 756 Eckhardt Ave West, in mid-September. The pair sampled chocolates across Canada before settling in the Okanagan and agreed that they couldn香蕉视频直播檛 find what they were looking for.
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The couple and their two children lived on Reunion Island, a region of France that has a tropical climate, before moving to Canada. Nativel explained that humidity greatly affects the process of making chocolate, which is why they wanted to pursue their craft here.
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Their family made the switch to a healthier lifestyle, which is why they chose to pursue vegan recipes for their chocolates. Although they use different ingredients than traditional chocolatiers, they believe the quality of their chocolates is not affected.
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Although they have come across customers hesitant to try their chocolates, Mullner said once they try a sample, they always receive the same response. The two take great pride in their craft, even taking the time to soak the seeds and nuts they use in their chocolates overnight, then drying them at a low temperature so as to break down the enzyme in them that humans can香蕉视频直播檛 digest.
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Nativel was previously a psychologist and Mullner was a physiotherapist before they took up the craft of chocolatiers. They agree they enjoy working together and Nativel appreciates the opportunity to be creative with her work.
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Since they香蕉视频直播檝e opened, Mullner and Nativel have developed nearly 30 unique recipes, saying that while they did attend some classes, they didn香蕉视频直播檛 receive much help as the instructors weren香蕉视频直播檛 familiar with vegan alternatives they could use in place of dairy ingredients.
Their kids are appreciative of the family business, especially as taste testers for new recipes. While they have some time before they need to decide if they want to follow in mom and dad香蕉视频直播檚 footsteps, they get to see what goes on behind the scenes firsthand.
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To learn more about Maison Mulnati French Vegan Chocolates, visit their or . Those looking to place orders for the holidays are advised to do so before Dec. 15.
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