Confiseur duo Jenny Bazzetta and Sean Price are the confection-creating couple who craft small batch candies and chocolates under le nom Bonbon Bombardier.
High school sweethearts, Sean and Jenny are from St. Louis. After college, they lived and worked in Tokyo and Yokohama for three years.
“My master’s is actually in East Asian studies,” Jenny says. “It was Japanese food that drew me, but I’m inspired by French and Italian confections.”
After returning to the “Mother of the Midwest,” the two spent a decade honing culinary skills–Jenny worked as a confectioner, while Sean helped build St. Louis’ food truck scene. Then, they moved to Colorado Springs, where they debuted Bonbon Bombardier in 2017.
“I'm happy to praise Bonbon Bombardier to everyone,” says Carol Kim Song. “They are a gem. I love putting together gift bags for out-of-town guests, and Bonbon Bombardier’s candies are always the biggest hit.”
“Sean and Jenny’s candies take me back to Paris,” continues Song. “I used to live in Europe, and also New York City, so I've been spoiled with tasty treats. I'm incredibly grateful to have Sean and Jenny here in Colorado Springs.”
Sean and Jenny admit that their independent endeavor has its ups and downs, with demand being almost overwhelming during the holidays and wedding season—but Bonbon Bombardier was only a “side dish” until recently. The two worked other gigs, including intimate culinary experiences on special evenings. With rising demand, Bonbon Bombardier has now partnered with Front Porch Gift Co., which curates bespoke gift baskets that include apple caramels and seasonal pâte de fruits.
“When starting, we knew we wanted to work with small businesses that are making an impact,” says Brooke Waldo, co-founder of Front Porch Gift Co. “From the moment we first sat down with Jenny, we knew Bonbon Bombardier was something special, and we wanted to spread the word about their amazing candy.”
“Jenny and Sean are always championing others,” adds co-owner Lauren Kinder. “While every one of their products is absolutely delicious, it's the heart and soul behind Bonbon Bombardier that make it exceptional. Brooke and I are proud to include their delectable treats in our gift boxes. Our customers tell us time and time again that they love Bonbon's confections.”
What’s the future look like for Bonbon Bombardier?
“Everything is wide open,” says Sean. “We’re still growing, developing and offering more and more."
Website: bonbonbombardier.com/
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Front Porch Gift Co.: frontporchgiftco.com/
Note: Brooke Waldo’s favorite Bonbon Bombardier confection is the salted coconut caramels; Lauren Kinder’s is the almond toffee cracker crunch.