Colorado.com Staff Writer

<p>March is Women’s History Month, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the most scrumptious goodies that are female crafted in the state.</p>


Shop Local: Stock Up on These Women-Made Products for Spring

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<p dir="ltr">From sinful cookies to juicy IPAs and everything in between — we’re talking some killer samosas and Armenian yogurt dips — get out and buy something local. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Colorado Cookie Company</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/lakewood">Lakewood</a><br />
Picture this: bite-sized M&amp;M’s cookies served with a side of confetti frosting. That’s the kind of gastronomic genius that <a href="https://thecoloradocookiecompany.com/">Colorado Cookie Company</a> has to offer. Order the Diparoos and a giant, cookie-dough-stuffed monstrosity — your stomach will thank you. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Mawa’s GrainFreeNola</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/aspen">Aspen</a><br /><a href="https://grainfreenola.com/">Mawa's</a> gluten-free, vegan and protein-rich granola, in flavors like Tropical Paradise and Berry Me, will add some serious joy to your breakfast bowl.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Wickedly Good Treats</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/sterling">Sterling</a><br />
Elevated riffs on classic pies, pastries, breads, chocolates, cookies, macarons — the list goes on — are just waiting for you in Sterling at <a href="https://www.wickedly-good-treats.com/">Wickedly Good Treats</a>. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Atrevida Beer Company</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/colorado-springs">Colorado Springs</a><br />
Feel like you’re at a local strawberry festival with <a href="https://www.atrevidabeerco.com/">Atrevida</a>’s Fresas Con Crema cream ale on nitro. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Cocoa Tree Chocolates</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/carbondale">Carbondale</a><br />
With domed-candies that look like they should be in an art museum, <a href="https://www.cocoatreechocolates.com/">Cocoa Tree</a>’s five-piece box is a kaleidoscope of fun for friends or family. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Colorado Coffee Company</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/loveland">Loveland</a><br />
One of the best cinnamon rolls in the state — you heard it here first — and freshly roasted dark beans can be found at <a href="https://coloradocoffeecompany.com/home">Colorado Coffee Company</a>. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Susan’s Samosas</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/boulder">Boulder</a><br /><a href="https://www.susansamosas.com/">Susan's</a> triangles of crunchy glory — filled with your choice of beef, chicken, fruit or chocolate — should be ordered immediately. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Animas Chocolate Company</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/durango">Durango</a><br />
Get ready for summer with a s’mores kit from <a href="/durango/animas-chocolate-company">this chocolatier</a> in downtown Durango. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Little Bird Bakeshop</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/fort-collins">Fort Collins</a><br />
The bostock (brioche soaked in orange syrup, slathered with almond cream), canelé (chewy caramel outside, vanilla bean inside) and financier (teacake with ground nuts) are just three of the many delicacies <a href="/fort-collins/little-bird-bakeshop">Little Bird</a> bakes up to perfection. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Lotus Root Kitchen + Market</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="/cities-and-towns/aurora">Aurora</a><br />
Put <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/lotus-asian-market-aurora-2">Lotus Root Kitchen</a>’s kimchi, pico de gallo and cilantro-walnut pesto on your shopping list. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Chicago Colorado</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="/cities-and-towns/lakewood">Lakewood</a><br />
Looking for a taste of the Windy City? Look no further than this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoStyleBeef/">small, red-and-blue brick building</a> that sells massive hot dogs, Fannie May chocolates, Salerno cookies and more. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Climax Jerky</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/breckenridge">Breckenridge</a><br />
Try peppered-elk and smoked-teriyaki-buffalo jerky as protein on your upcoming snowshoe excursion from <a href="https://www.climaxjerky.com/">Climax Jerky</a>.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Hopscotch Bakery</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/pueblo">Pueblo</a><br />
The burnt-orange, cracked gingersnaps coated in fine, white sugar will have you killing it at hopscotch at <a href="/pueblo/hopscotch-bakery">this local’s favorite</a> in Pueblo.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Acli-Mate</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/gunnison">Gunnison</a><br /><a href="/gunnison/acli-mate">Acli-Mate</a> sports drinks were made for those of us getting out on the mountain for the first time and adjusting to altitude sickness. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Gold Mine Cupcakes</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/golden">Golden</a><br />
The cookies-and-cream cupcakes reign supreme at <a href="https://www.goldminecupcakes.com/">Gold Mine</a> just off Washington Avenue in downtown Golden.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Reds Wine Boutique</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Sterling<br />
The perfect gift doesn’t exist, you say? Well, you haven’t purchased a custom bottle of strawberry rhubarb from Reds <a href="https://www.colorado.com/wine-wineries/reds-wine-boutique-0">small-batch winery</a> then!  </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">SweetCakes</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/ridgway">Ridgway</a><br />
Custom cakes — think tiny skiers on a black diamond, posed atop a frosty, white cake — are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweetCakes-191962087503269">SweetCakes</a> owner Megan McCabe’s specialty.  </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Lady Justice Brewing Company</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="/cities-and-towns/englewood">Englewood</a><br />
Unleash your inner feminist at <a href="https://www.ladyjusticebrewing.com/">Lady Justice</a> with beers like Sandra Day IPA, Merkle’s Thursday Hefeweizen and Barrel-Aged I Dissent spiced seasonal dark ale.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Knead the Bakery</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/arvada">Arvada</a><br />
Your sweet tooth will be in heaven at <a href="https://kneadthebakery.wixsite.com/webdite">Knead the Bakery</a>, with pecan cinnamon rolls, elephant ears and cinnamon bark slices. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Copper Door Coffee Roasters</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/denver">Denver</a><br /><a href="https://copperdoorcoffee.com/">Cooper Door</a> purchases a majority of their coffee from women producers, so you can feel good about buying 12 bags of Four Sisters Espresso or the Shady Lady Blend.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Crafty Canary Brewery</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/walsenburg">Walsenburg</a><br />
Grab a growler of the snappy Ideal Citrus Ale 2.0 or the smoky Fly the Bird Milk Stout at <a href="/walsenburg/crafty-canary-brewery">Crafty Canary</a>. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Sasquatch Cookies</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Colorado Springs<br />
Freak your friends out by having their freshly baked cookies delivered by someone in a sasquatch costume from <a href="https://www.sasquatchcookies.com/feeding-project">Sasquatch Cookies</a>. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Bricks</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Longmont<br />
Cinnamon raw honey, bourbon-vanilla granola and Palisade-peach hot sauce dot the shelves at <a href="https://bricksretail.com/">Bricks</a>, an emporium of Colorado-made delights. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Holidaily Brewing Company</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Golden<br />
Not one gluten-containing ingredient enters the doors of <a href="https://holidailybrewing.com/">Holidaily</a> — sip Beulah Red Ale and Favorite Blonde Ale with no worries about gut issues later. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Sosi’s Healthy Pleasures</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Aurora<br />
Dip it, spread it, garnish it and top it (whatever “it” is is up to your discretion) with one of <a href="https://www.sosishealthypleasures.com/">Sosi’s</a> Armenian yogurts. The garden mint and artichoke dill are our favorites. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">The Bindery</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Denver<br />
Snatch up flawlessly flaky butter, chocolate, almond and strawberry croissants for your next breakfast picnic at <a href="https://thebinderydenver.com/">The Bindery</a>. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Savory Spice Shop</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Fort Collins<br />
Did you know there are many different kinds of paprika? Well, you can purchase five of ’em from this <a href="/denver/savory-spice-shop">Fort Collins spice seller</a> and let us know which is your favorite. </p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Backpacker’s Pantry</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Boulder<br />
Freeze-dried pad thai and fettuccine Alfredo have never tasted as good as these packs from <a href="https://backpackerspantry.com/">Backpacker's Pantry</a> — just add boiling water! </p>
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