Meet Warren Bobrow
Chief Flavorist for Iconic Tonics & Co/Founder: Klaus The Gnome, Inc. Gold @ LA Spirits Awards, SXSW, 3x Clio Cannabis Awards, Bartender/Cannabis Alchemist/Cook/canna-Journalist/6x Author/Master Mixologist
Bio – Claire Howe
Founder – The Raven Corps & Vegans Against Fascism
Claire is a long-time activist, humane educator, and animal rights attorney who grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and recently relocated from Portland, Oregon to Tucson. In 2016, she founded The Raven Corps, a nonprofit for total liberation youth activists.
She’s also the founder of Vegans Against Fascism and co-created Cool Kids Snack Cakes alongside her chef husband, Jesse. As “geriatric millennials” and mega-fans of all things 80’s and early 90’s, Jesse and Claire take immense joy in bringing “Counter Crispies”, nostalgic, mission-based crispy marshmallow bars, to the people of Tucson and beyond!
Email address: Claire@snackcool.com
“Cool Kids Snack Cakes are IRRESISTIBLE,” according to Jennifer English, a James Beard Award Winner and the host of Irresistible Tucson. In this episode, Jennifer celebrates Cool Kids Snack Cakes, a company co-founded by civil-rights attorney Claire Howe and her chef husband, Jesse. Their venture is a testament to the power of blending passion with purpose. More than just a business, this company is a direct expression of the couple’s values and their shared love for all things ’80s and ’90s. As self-proclaimed “geriatric millennials,” they’ve taken a beloved nostalgic treat and reimagined it with a conscious mission.
At the heart of their product line is the “Counter Crispie,” a deliciously simple, vegan crispy marshmallow bar. But its purpose is anything but simple. Cool Kids Snack Cakes was created to be a force for good, with every purchase directly supporting The Raven Corps—the youth activist nonprofit Claire founded in 2016.
This unique business model proves that a snack can be both fun and impactful. Cool Kids Snack Cakes offers a sweet taste of nostalgia while directly contributing to the next generation of activists. It’s a brand that’s truly irresistible for those who believe in conscious consumerism and the power of a good cause.
ABOUT THE HOST: Jennifer English
Jennifer is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, writer, Hospitality Industry consultant and culinarian who is the founder and host of the Food & Wine Radio Network, and host of Friends in The Business.
Her in-depth interviews and intellectual musings on the craft, history and culture of all areas of food and drink have earned Jennifer the prestigious Gracie Allen Award from The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television and The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Radio Show. Jennifer served on the Board of the New Orleans Culinary & Cultural Preservation Society, and was proud to participate on the very first Seminar Panel at Tales of the Cocktail.
Jennifer is a co-founder of the World Margarita Championships, and is a Founding Editor of Tea Journey Magazine.
Jennifer developed and launched the Let’s Make A Meal cooking segments for NBC affiliate KVOA TV-4 and the Around the Table, “Bottoms Up Radio Hour”, and R.S.V.P. Radio Shows.
Jennifer is delighted to welcome friends, old and new, to her table to cultivate conviviality.
