Country Velador is as witty as she is talented at making sweets. You might have tried her homemade ice cream creations at Cowboy Ciao — like her chocolate pretzel, pistachio marshmallow and cherry cake batter Semifreddo, or Warm Apple Cobbler — on Quack, made with with brie cheese crema and duck fat ice cream. She’s also co-owner of Super Chunk Sweets & Treats, where she’s perfected the art of caramel popcorn with flavors like chocolate bacon caramel corn. Hungry yet?
Name: Country Velador
Age: 40
Title: Executive Pastry Chef at Cowboy Ciao and Kazimierz World Wine Bar. Co-owner of Super Chunk Sweets & Treats
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 2 Dogs and a husband
Live: Arcadia Lite
I was born…
To a couple of hippies in the early 70s.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
My neighborhood, Hotel Congress, and flip-flops.
I’m listening to…
The soundtrack of my youth.
My family…
Has my back.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Bill Murray.
One thing I cannot live without…
My husband.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
Boy George.
I’m inspired by…
Possibilities.
The one person who motivates me is…
Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
Cancer.
The perfect day would be…
Waking up in Italy with a cappuccino, having lunch at a street fair in Thailand, and going on an early evening stroll down the streets of Savannah, Georgia with a bucket of fried chicken.
My first job was…
The biscuit maker at KFC.
My favorite escape…
Hanging out with the dogs and watching TV.
My life…
Is pretty amazing and I wouldn’t change a thing!
I’m currently working on…
Building a kitchen and retail shop for Super Chunk.
Always…
Improve.
Never…
Settle.
Favorite Quote…
“This day is bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S! This day is bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!” – Kelly Kapoor, The Office.
Biggest Dream…
Winning the lottery — of course.
My Pet Peeve…
People who blow their nose in the middle of a dining room while other people are trying to enjoy a nice dinner.
