Days of Transformation
Days of Transformation These are weird times, we all trying to stay sane and we are all going through this together. We here at COCORAU are sitting in meetings and deciding are we participating in fairs this summer, and how do we support our customers during this difficult times? Some rely on our knowledge to design products that help them …
Change is so inspiring
Change is so inspiring Now you guys have a little bit an idea why I created COCORAU and what have been my thoughts behind it. I really live and believe that “Food is Medicine” we all need to consider. I think everything we put inside our body or use topical will affect the way our body reacts to outside …
Our First CBD Bites Production
Our Sexy CBD Bites Well by now you know how I like to be the first with everything. I also love sharing what I know, discover and create. Here is my story of how I included CBD in my Raw Power Bites. The successful relationship of The Alchemist Kitchen (TAK) is indeed a true alchemy of our work together. …
Creating Petite Size Bites
And now that I created a line, the newest challenge is to market my products! Being someone who loves to learn and becomes easily bored with routine, I welcomed this new education and was instantly intrigued. As I would work my hair and make up jobs by day I found myself with both energy and enthusiasm towards creating Petite Size …
Creating Superlative Beauty
All About Shrooms & Beauty So after a couple of months of having launched the first of Immortal Elixir Line, Holy Body Powder, my contribution to the world of adaptogenic herbs – did the Alchemist Kitchen begin incorporating the powder into its drinking menu. Holy Body Powder is now served at the bar. Mixed with beverages of one’s choice to …
I truly believe in the power of Adaptogens
I truly believe in the power of Adaptogens I first was introduced to them on the West Coast, then was excited to find products containing them being sold at The Alchemists Kitchen in NYC. It makes me happy I had the fortunate opportunity to meet with these various vendors in this pace. Later these vendors joined me in my interest …
This is my journey to launching my Raw Cacao Power Bites
I was sampling every weekend from the Hamptons to Sag Harbor to Brooklyn and back to the NYC. Every chance I had to travel for a make-up job, either Los Angeles, Miami or Saratoga and so on… , I was checking out for stores to carry my product. Of course, sometimes I ended up in stores where they have no …
The good and the bad times
A business goes on when people believe in you
Our first shared shop in New York My team and I have been so lucky to have a storefront on Avenue C within East village in the New York City. The LES Girlsclub provided us with a shared kitchen space for some time. This allowed us to organize our own party and several other events. Meanwhile we were also providing …
How COCORAU Came to Be
COCORAU Raw Food Company My first meeting with the manager of a large health-driven supermarket was more than I could ever expect. He was so pleased with the product and immediately began talking about branding my product and introducing me to more of his management team. I was in awe at everything going on and how fast things were moving. …
It Begins With a Bite
Baking and making sweets was my childhood and teenage hobby. That was how I started experimenting in my East Village kitchen and created my first lavender bite. My goal was to discover what difference it would make if I avoided sugar and used raw cacao instead. I wanted to see how other people would react to my new chocolate creation. …
Fashion, Health, & Chocolate: Who Is Konstanze Zeller?
Who Is Konstanze Zeller? I worked in the fashion industry for years. I’m originally from Austria and I started my career in my family business: hair styling. After working a couple of years in my parent’s salon, I decided to move to Berlin. Berlin is where I found my mentor Christian Hoppe. He taught me everything about putting together …
The Story of COCORAU
The Beginning of the Story of COCORAU Let me introduce myself to you, I am Konstanze Zeller, the founder and creator of COCORAU. As a native of Austria, I love sweets and have a passion for cooking. I also love clowns and I am a Make-up artist in the fashion world. I want to share my story with you …