Spring Fever!

Today the thermometer jumped into the 70's on a Saturday and I was thrilled to throw open the windows, throw off my shoes, and get moving! After a few months of depressing economy news, unemployment (my part time job expired in December), and cold weather keeping the dogs, baby, husband and I cooped up, today was a rebirth. Tomorrow is supposed to be just as warm; it's great for getting the creative juices flowing, especially with the extra hour of sunlight we'll gain tomorrow! Zouga has been hibernating a bit, with me getting our books in order and Kether picking up some extra shifts at Laurey's, her other "job". We're thinking of growing bigger still but have some business deals to iron down in order to do so. The website is next......I hope.

February ...

It's been pretty quiet for us the past month. After the rush of the Christmas season we've taken some time to reflect on which direction to take our business. We've been puttering along, working on the never-ending red tape of running a business, getting our taxes done, developing a business card and sample package; as well as how to package and sell our delicious product. The economy is nutso right now, with many many people losing jobs, restaurants closing left and right, and no end in sight to the "global financial meltdown". All more the reason for people to indulge in something sweet and chewy, to cheer them up and warm their discontented spirits. Buy Zouga!

Back into the kitchen!

We hadn't planned to produce any more nougat before Christmas but thanks to our standing orders and very sucessful day at the City Market yesterday we're headed back to Blue Ridge Food Ventures to make more salty peanut and cherry almond Zouga nougat! !

First Press Release!

"We're selling the nougat at Laurey's in Asheville and she announced our arrival in her nKether, our recent sous chef (remember, she left because she had twins?) is off and running with a new venture: handmade nougat candy. She and a friend, another new mother, have a new candy-making company. The candy is made in our local "value added" facility (not in their home kitchen).I tried their nougat at a party and REALLY liked it! These little square puffs melt away like soft a wisp of a cloud. Take a bite. Drift. Float. Dream. You COULD go to France to try the candy made in Provence. Or, if you don't feel like traveling right now, just come here. Zouga Nougat. Cool.

Thank you Laurey!

searching for really good nougat?

Maybe your online search for nougat led you here?
Maybe you've had an irresistible craving for nougat like you ate in France, sampled in Italy, or remember Grandma serving every year at Christmas? Whatever led you to us, we here at Zouga believe we are the next best thing. We just have to complete the dream and get the nougat to you.

The first four batches have been made: salty peanut, cherry almond, walnut raisin, and cranberry pumpkin seed. We just have to cut the product, package it, and label it. This first batch will mostly stay local, being placed in stores in Asheville, and sold to wonderful supportive friends and family. The proceeds from this batch will help us develop our online store and purchase high quality ingredients, locally, whenever possible. We're developing this blog to chronicle our journey. Look for us very soon in Asheville, NC, at Creme, Laurey's Catering, Chef Cargo, and Kress Emporium.