Q/A With Cinful Sweets Owner, Certified Chocolatier Cinthya Romriell

...to quality, innovation, and authenticity. We believe in crafting not just flavors but memories that linger, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary celebrations. Our mission is rooted in our passion for desserts, a dedication to sustainability, and a responsibility to our community. As we continue our journey, we pledge to prioritize artisanal craftsmanship, source ethically, and touch lives with every treat. Because at Cinful Sweets, we don’t just bake; we build connections, one delightful bite at a time”

Q. How did you get started in creating Cinful Sweets?

A. Having left my hometown of Houston Texas, I came to Austin with an academic scholarship to the University of Texas, to pursue Secondary Education. During my first semester of teaching, I brought a huge container of animal crackers as snacks for my students. After they quickly emptied the container, I decided to take it up a notch and bake them some homemade cookies. The joy that I saw in my students’ faces while eating my creation encouraged me to keep baking. Cookies led to cakes and other desserts over the next several months. Even though I had just earned my bachelor’s degree, I felt inspired to follow my newfound passion for baking and attend culinary school to become a pastry chef. I felt an even bigger connection with chocolate after learning the history behind it, and its ties to my parent’s birth country, Honduras. The Mayans believed that the cacao bean had magical, or even divine properties, suitable for use in the most sacred rituals including birth and marriage. So, let’s do as the ancient Mayans did. Let’s celebrate those special moments with chocolate (and other delicious desserts.)

Q. Where do you get your inspiration for the amazing designs you come up with?

A. My inspiration for my designs comes from everyday life. I love to create chocolate designs that inspires myself and others around me. My clients also give me an incredible amount of inspiration with their ideas.

Q. What is your favorite type of sweets you work with? Cakes, Candy, etc?

A. My passion is Chocolate, it is my happy obsession! I believe chocolate to be a form of art: it’s science, it’s a moment in time, it’s a passion and a pleasure. There is so much you can do with chocolate, the artistry of it is endless.

Q. What is your busiest time of the year?

A. The holidays are a lot of fun, and it is an extremely busy time for us. Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and Mother’s Day are amazing. We love to create new treats for every different season and showcase those to our clients.

Q. You are often involved with big corporate orders for special events. What do you make for these galas and parties?

A. That is up to our client, they bring us their ideas and what they are looking for, and we make them happen. Some want chocolate centerpieces, other clients like our bonbons. We have created bonbons using client’s products, for example our Texas Whiskey. We use Garrison Brothers Bourbon Whiskey, which is a fantastic Texas made product, and the results were amazing. We can infuse almost anything with our chocolate, and we are always looking for the next amazing product to showcase using our chocolate.

Q. Did you always want to bake when you were growing up?

A. I grew up in a non-baking family, so baking was not on my radar until I started teaching. My kids really were the ones that inspired me to keep leveling up. I found that I enjoyed it so much, and I enjoyed their reactions even more, that my career went in another direction.

Q. Have you received any special training?

A. As the Certified Chocolatier and owner of Cinful Sweets, I have studied under world renowned Chocolatier Amaury Guichon, award winning Chocolatier Vincent Vallee, Master Sugar Artist Chef Peter Gyorgyicsek, Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour, Chocolatier and Pastry Chef Norman Love, Pastry Chef Susan Notter, and the US Pastry Team.

Q. Do you have a chef that you are inspired by?

A. Many Chefs have inspired me, and I just took a class with Chef Amaury Guichon. I learned a lot from him about technique, and just watching him create is an amazing inspiration.

Q. What are the future plans for Cinful sweets?

A. My mission is to be the premier spot for all types of desserts and chocolate. I really want to be a positive part of our clients’ celebrated events. I want to give my customers an authentic feel and take their taste buds on an existing path. I am driven to always provide the best service, and the most visually stunning, and delectable product possible.

Q. What advice would you give to someone who loves to create sweets and is just starting out?

A. Don’t take no for an answer, and never give up on your dreams. I have gotten so many ‘no’s in my career, that the more ‘no’s I got, made me more determined to figure out whats to get a ‘yes.’ I just don’t give up.

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