I'm waiting for my chuck roast to come to room temperature so I can get started searing it for BBQ sandwhiches. I probably should have started it hours ago and I really don't have any excuse for why I didn't. So I'll probably be eating really, really late today. Ah well.
In the meantime...a candle review. This is a very unique candle scent..which is why I bought it. I love trying different and unique scents.
Bonita Fierce claims:
This is for the ones who are rushing out of the house–bata de casa and miss-matched chanclas on–to make sure they don’t miss el elotero. You know who you are!
This mouthwatering candle is the home fragrance embodiment of the elotesyou love–picoso, sabroso and oh-so-sweet corn. Light this candle to dwell in the delicious aromas of buttery corn and warming red bell pepper–all balanced out with a taste of honey. And, just like the food itself, you’ll get that can’t-stop kick of spicy green chili and chili oil (del que pica) that keeps you wanting more.
Luckily, unlike a cup of elotes, this candle is gonna last longer than five minutes.
Mood: Mexican Street Corn Candle
Notes:
Buttery Bread, Corn, Red Bell Pepper, Honey, Green Chili, Chili Oil
8.5 oz in a 13 oz reusable glass vessel with a 50-60 hour burn time.
Bonita Fierce is a Mexican owned brand. In this economy it is important to support a wide variety of brands and I do especially like to support smaller brands when I can. I bought this candle from Nordstrom on sale. I don't think I would have purchased otherwise...and that's mostly because of the scent.
I like the packaging of the candle, comes in a nice gift-able box. Presentation is just nice overall.
I didn't realize it at the time but the wick is a wood wick. I don't think I've ever bought a wood wick candle- so I was excited to see this. It burns very well, evenly, doesn't smoke. And at times you can hear it crackling. It's not loud but it's there and it can be kinda nice if you like that kinda thing. I think I'm a fan of wool wicks- although I will still mainly stick to traditional because that's how most brands come.
Now as for the scent- Mexican Street Corn. I've actually never had it. So I can't tell you how accurate it is. But I do need to try some. Maybe I'll make some over the summer when corn is in season.
So I'll have to describe the scent without being able to accurately compare. When I first got it and it was unlit I could smell cilantro, veggies...and cinnamon. Craft store cinnamon which is a note I was not expecting and don't like at all. Luckily when it's lit you don't smell cinnamon. But it is a very odd smell for a candle. Which was to be expected. It kinda smells like cheese cornbread? With chili oil and a lotta butter.
Definitely a very unique candle and oddly reminds me of a Bath and Body Works type of scent...without being a scent they would do. That's the vibe I get.
With that being said it's a very specific kind of candle. Like a novelty candle that was fun to experience.
I do think the quality was nice and I would definitely be interested in trying their other scents- Spanish Moss and Marigold sound the most interesting to me . I am glad I branched out and tried such a unique scent though...and if you ever wanted an Elote scented candle- this would be a good one to grab.
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