· By Mathew Thalakotur
Sweet Meets Heat: Who Says Cookies Can't Have a Kick?
Why It Works (It's Science!)
Here's the deal: when you eat something spicy, your brain releases endorphins – the same happy chemicals you get from sugar. Put them together, and BAM! It's like a party in your mouth where both flavors crash into each other and somehow become best friends. Wild, right?
The OGs of Sweet & Spicy (Or Swicy according to the cool kids)
Let's take a quick world tour of who's been rocking this combo since way back:
Mexico: The Aztecs were the original food hackers, throwing chili peppers into chocolate like absolute legends. They called it xocolatl, and it was nothing like that Swiss Miss packets you grew up with. We're keeping that tradition alive in our Chocolate & Ancho Chile shortbread, minus the human sacrifice parts (you're welcome).
South India: Ever heard of Khara biscuits? These spicy little numbers from Bengaluru's Iyengar bakeries have been making people's mouths happy for generations. Our Cumin & Green Chili shortbread is our high-five to that tradition, with a Pacific Northwest twist.
Sichuan: These folks don't mess around when it comes to flavor. They've got this peppercorn that literally makes your mouth tingle – like Pop Rocks, but make it spicy. Stay tuned for our Sichuan Peanut Butter shortbread that'll make your regular PB cookies look like they're not even trying.
How to Get Spicy
- Morning person? Wake up your face with a spicy cookie and coffee combo
- Afternoon slump? Tea time gets way more interesting with a kick of heat
- Evening chill? These babies play nice with whiskey (trust us on this one)
What Makes Our Cookies Different?
We're taking these time-tested flavor combos and giving them some Pacific Northwest attitude. Think local wheat from farmers who care about the earth, butter from cows living their best lives, and spice blends that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about cookies.
Ready to shake up your snack game? Your taste buds called – they're tired of playing it safe.
Stay spicy friends!
Mat 🌶️