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Page A-26 Shelton-Mason Journal — Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 ABOVEzgermzy Sweets coéowner Brissa Ruiz pours a blended base into. a c_up as she makes a chamoyadas, similar to a fruit smoothie, but with a variety of fruits, gummies and a choice of chili powder. RIGHT; A finished chamoyadas is dislplayed in a. window. _ Journal photos Lloyd Mullen- Sweets: Chamoyadas among shop’s most popular continued from page “Since he’s from a different country than me, he’d never seen these snacks before,” Ruiz said. “When he saw the flourishes I added, he said I needed to show the world what I can do.” Ruiz has been saving her money and teaching herself the basics of a food service business, and even now, more than three months after she be- gan preparing to open Crazy Sweets, she admitted that her waking hours still revolve around the fledgling business to which she and co-owner Angela Rivas are giving their lives. “I spend all my time here,” Ruiz said. “I have no life outside. But I want to make something that no one else has in their stores, especially here in Shelton. I want them to have food that looks attractive and has so many different ingredients that it’s crazy.” I So far, one of Crazy.Sweets’ most popular sweets has been the Chamoy- adas, which Ruiz described as similar to a fruit smoothie, only with a broad variety of fruits to choose from, plus gummies and even your choice of chili powder. “I know Americans aren’t too hot on spicy foods,” Ruiz said. “That’s why the chili powder I offer comes in spicy, nonspicy, sweet and nonsweet. And if you don’t want any chili powder, you Serving Shelton since 1932! Family Owned and Operated for 32 years! Alex LeCault. Owner Besides prescriptions, vitamins. diabetic supplies, and borne healthcare, we are also known for our gift shop! Monday through Friday 9 - 6 I Saturday 10am — 2pm I Closed Sunday 5’22 ‘W. Fronkiin Si. in Sheiion 360-426-3327 can have it just sweet.” Ruiz’s favorite menu item from her own shop isn’t even sweet at all. The Chicharron con Cueritos, which con- sists of pork and pig skins, cabbage, avocados and tomatoes. “We also have crazy cups, with cu- cumbers, mangos, peanuts, tamarind gummies, chili powder and pork skin,” Ruiz said. “It’s a balanceof sweet and savory, made to fit people’s tastes.” Ruiz looks forward to continually adding to her menus, but she doesn’t plan to renounce her advocacy for the distinctive blend of sweet and heat af- forded by her birth culture’s cuisine. “That mix of flavors is so delicious,” Ruiz said. “‘The way the salt and tart to excelle Dedicated to yo." and more just all melts together'in your mount is amazing.” . Ruiz also touted the health ben- efits of her snacks, which lean heavily on fresh fruits and other ingredients that are rarely held over for a second day, actual candy notwithstanding. “It’s a challenge to open during COVID, when so many people are so scared to go out to eat,” Ruiz said. “But we’re here in support of our families, which is the most important thing. I barely knew English before 'I came to Washington, so it’s been hard learning to communicate, but I love being able to say, ‘Thank you,’ ‘Please’ and ‘Welcome.’ It’s such a beautiful experience.” ' ' ew fiatiehtls'eEial-f 5 FREE. , Exam & X-Ray with paid cleaning Exam 8: X-Ray Valued at $223 See office fin details _ (‘nnmn k nmblnni WUII any all!” "flan. Must pmnn mum at me a! inning. Elvin-s 10/31/1020.