Dulce de Leche, with its rich, creamy allure, is a jewel in the crown of Latin American desserts. This beloved treat, with roots claimed by both Argentina and Uruguay, has found a new home with us here in Melbourne: we craft it into indulgent creations that delight and surprise, inviting all to savour its luxurious charm. The Enigmatic History of Dulce de Leche The origins of Dulce de Leche are steeped in the culinary traditions of Latin America, with Argentina and Uruguay both staking claim to its creation. This sweet confection has woven its way through the continent, endearing itself to eac ..read more

In the delightful world of chocolates, there's more than meets the eye. We're exploring the secrets behind high-quality chocolate, debunking the myth of inherent bitterness, and shining a light on the exquisite craftsmanship of our Amor Alfajores. Cacao Bean Variety: The Heart of Chocolate Quality Not all cacao beans are equal. The quality of chocolate begins at its source - the cacao bean. High-yield, commercial varieties often result in a more bitter flavour, lacking the depth and complexity of finer beans. Often, they're either under-roasted or, in many instances, used while still green, le ..read more

South America is a varied continent, every of its 12 countries has its own gastronomy. In fact, the food scene in South America is highly regional, so you’ll find different types of food within the same country.  The bountiful Amazon rainforest blesses some South American countries. Others enjoy the Andes mountain range. Some countries have spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and others of the Atlantic or the Caribbean up north!  There’s no one South American cuisine but many. But what they all have in common is a rich sweet repertoire of desserts, baking treats and sweets. Let’s ..read more

When BBC Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet invited our founder to bring her alfajores along, she knew she'd be facing a panel of food obsessives with a massive interest in all things food and drinks. If you’ve got a question on what to do with obscure things lurking in your cupboards, then this panel is probably going to have an idea on what to cook or bake with it. With food and drink luminaries such as Jay Rayner and Andi Oliver, alongside Jordan Burke, Sophie Wright and Dr. Annie Gray, we think it’s reasonable to say that they’re almost as obsessed with good f ..read more

  Dear retailer,   Over the last year, I managed to get to know you much better, understand your pain points, learn the key qualities that make you tick as well as the endless challenges you face sourcing profitable products that satisfy your ever-changing customers’ tastes and expectations.   I’m beyond humbled you have shown a keen interest in our Alfajores!   You love the fact they’re different and taste great, an artisan product with a strong South-American heritage, yet handcrafted in the UK and free from nasty preservatives or artificial colours/flavours. You eve ..read more

The Pan de Jamón (ham bread) is primarily a Christmas delicacy, exclusive to Venezuela. However, now with so many Venezuelans living abroad, it is eaten in many places around the world. Sustainable Pan de Jamón Being true to our intention to share indulgent, South-American flavours with people in Surrey and beyond, we’ll be bringing this delicacy to Ripley and Kew farmer's markets as well as our online store during November and December, yet with a different and sustainable twist.  Every ham bread comes wrapped in a reusable beeswax wrap, handmade in the UK using organ ..read more

When BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet invited our founder, Jen Munson-Montañez, to bring our Alfajores along, she knew she’d be facing a panel of food obsessives with a massive interest in all kinds of food and drink. If you’ve got a question on what to do with obscure things lurking in your cupboards, then this panel is probably going to have an idea on what to cook or bake with it. With food and drink luminaries such as Jay Rayner and Andi Oliver, alongside Jordan Burke, Sophie Wright and Dr. Annie Gray, we think it’s reasonable to say that they’re almost as obsessed with good food as we ar ..read more

If you’re travelling through South America, then you’ll probably come across Alfajores everywhere. Unlike the choices from Margot & Montañez though, you’ll tend to find the same flavours, most commonly dulce de leche and chocolate, sometimes guava. All utterly delicious flavours, wrapped up in those melt in the mouth sandwich biscuits. Nothing wrong with those at all, that’s why they continue to be also our favourites!     REDEFINING FLAVOURS We love tradition and well-loved flavours, especially those inherited from la abuela Margot. Yet, when we started Margot & Montañez, we ..read more

Some of you may know that we’ve changed our name, and how we look recently, although we’re still making the same delicious, indulgent sweet treats every day. Why the change? Pull up a chair, grab a tea or coffee and perhaps an Alfajor or two, and we’ll tell you. Ready?   Once upon a time… No, not really, as this isn’t a fairy tale. But like many people, our founder Jen started her business as a sideline. A way to share her love of baking, and the favourites from back in Venezuela that she’d been missing. When you do that sort of thing, you don’t necessarily think much about the name. When ..read more

How do you stand out in a crowd? Especially when that crowd is a gathering of some of the most exciting artisan food and drink products in the UK. This is the crowd our Alfajores found themselves in during the Fine Food Show North in 2020. This was our last show under our previous name, Just Because Treats. Run by the Guild of Fine Food, this trade show is a showcase of the finest artisan food and drink products from around the UK. You’ll find buyers from many of the UK’s best-loved independent food stores and farm shops visiting to find new treats to tempt customers like you with.   An ..read more