We're a woman-owned culinary company bringing hope and inspiration to people through sweet treats (that's Candied Optimism) and hands-on cooking classes coming this Fall (that's Cooking With Optimism).  We're all about proving that kindness, hope, and optimism can be as delicious as they are powerful. Every recipe we make or teach carries a message of courage, connection, and joy — a reminder that the world is still worth fighting for, and that building community is critical to changing the tide.

 

All our confections are made by hand, in small batches. We use high-quality chocolate from Ghirardelli, and source the best-quality ingredients from other vendors, including organic maple sugar from Mount Mansfield Maple Products in Vermont.

We hope you'll share a box of our optimism with someone or we'll see you in the kitchen for one of our classes soon!