Happy New Year, besties 💖 We’re kicking off the year with an episode that’s equal parts sweet, inspiring, and very RVA.

This week we sit down with Fabrizio & Ximena, the new owners of PACHA Spoonables, a Richmond-based Peruvian dessert brand serving up spoonable treats rooted in culture, family, and flavor. Think cozy desserts, rich traditions, and desserts so good they’ll make you rethink everything you know about chocolate cake 🍫✨

🍰 In This Episode:

• How PACHA Spoonables was born from family recipes and Peruvian pride
• What makes “spoonable” desserts the perfect intro to a new food culture
• Peruvian dessert favorites
• Building a business as a family (yes, mom is the chef 👑)
• Why Richmond is the perfect place for global flavors to thrive
• Future plans: seasonal flavors, events, coffee dreams, and more

🇵🇪 Plus… Peruvian Trivia!

We test everyone’s knowledge with fun facts about:

• Peru as a global culinary capital
• 3,000+ varieties of potatoes 🥔
• Pisco sours, Machu Picchu, and iconic Latin desserts

🗓️ RVA Events & Community:

• Lima Fest (Jan 18 & 19) – Richmond’s Peruvian cultural festival with food, music, dancing, and local vendors (yes, Pacha Spoonables will be there!)
• Show of the Week: 🎼 Let’s Groove Tonight with the Richmond Symphony
  • 📍 Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center
  • 📅 Friday, Feb 20 @ 7 PM
  • Motown classics + full orchestra = classy with a funky twist

✨ New Year, New You (But Make It Realistic):

We also dive into:

• Wild New Year’s resolution stats (spoiler: most people quit 👀)
• How to actually stick to your goals
• Trending 2026 resolutions like:
  • Micro-joy journaling
  • Digital detoxes (in small doses, don’t panic)
  • Functional fitness over burnout workouts

From fitness goals and boundaries to weddings, martial arts, and learning to say no — this episode is full of laughs, honesty, and feel-good motivation.

💕 Support PACHA Spoonables:

Facebook | Instagram | Ordering

Orders close Tuesdays | Deliveries Fridays 📍 Catch them at Lima Fest & upcoming RVA events

As always — thanks for listening, supporting local, and starting the year with us 💖