Penticton91裸聊视频檚 newest chocolatiers are bringing a twist with their craft 91裸聊视频� 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 couldn91裸聊视频檛 find what they were looking for.

91裸聊视频淗ere the chocolates are sweeter. In France, we are more focused on the bitterness of the cocoa,91裸聊视频� said Nativel. 91裸聊视频淪o it91裸聊视频檚 very intense flavours. We91裸聊视频檝e had people taste our chocolates who have visited France and they say 91裸聊视频業t91裸聊视频檚 just like being back in France.91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频�

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.

91裸聊视频淲e didn91裸聊视频檛 have an air conditioner, and working with chocolate in 32 degrees Celsius with a lot of moisture around, it was not possible,91裸聊视频� said Nativel. 91裸聊视频淎nd we still wanted to have our chocolate. So when we arrived here it was easier, even to experiment with it at home.91裸聊视频�

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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91裸聊视频淲hy vegan? Because a few years ago, we realized a lot of things and decided to change our diet,91裸聊视频� said Nativel. 91裸聊视频淪o of course when we were looking, other chocolates contained milk and different kind of dairies like butter or eggs. So there was not a lot of possibilities for vegans to have good chocolate.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淲e always try to reduce the sugar as much as we can to have first the flavour of the element. For example, we use organic fruits, and we want to find a good balance between all the ingredients,91裸聊视频� said Nativel. 91裸聊视频淥r if we use jam or jelly we91裸聊视频檒l reduce the sugar. Usually, when you add a lot of sugar it91裸聊视频檚 about preservation.91裸聊视频�

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 can91裸聊视频檛 digest.

91裸聊视频淭hey know it91裸聊视频檚 a vegan product and they91裸聊视频檒l go 91裸聊视频業91裸聊视频檓 not vegan91裸聊视频� but we say to just try it anyway and it91裸聊视频檚 always just 91裸聊视频楳mmmmm91裸聊视频� every time it91裸聊视频檚 the same thing,91裸聊视频� Mullner said with a laugh. 91裸聊视频淚 love hearing that.91裸聊视频�

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91裸聊视频淲e had a woman come in to ask questions and get information not to buy anything, then at the end, we gave her a sample and she ended up leaving with three boxes of chocolates,91裸聊视频� said Nativel.

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.

91裸聊视频淚 have so many ideas, always 91裸聊视频業 have to do that, I have to try that91裸聊视频� 91裸聊视频� so it91裸聊视频檚 always creative,91裸聊视频� said Nativel with a chuckle. 91裸聊视频淲e worked separately before, but I91裸聊视频檓 not fed up with (Mullner), I91裸聊视频檒l keep him.91裸聊视频�

Since they91裸聊视频檝e opened, Mullner and Nativel have developed nearly 30 unique recipes, saying that while they did attend some classes, they didn91裸聊视频檛 receive much help as the instructors weren91裸聊视频檛 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 dad91裸聊视频檚 footsteps, they get to see what goes on behind the scenes firsthand.

91裸聊视频淭hey are happy for sure, they always ask how they can help like 91裸聊视频榃hat can we do?91裸聊视频�,91裸聊视频� said Mullner.

91裸聊视频淢y son was asked if he91裸聊视频檇 be a chocolatier and he said no, but then maybe,91裸聊视频� laughed Nativel. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 not in his school program, but he can be whatever he wants to be. We did it because we wanted a change.91裸聊视频�

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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Jordyn Thomson | Reporter
 
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