The American who makes the best carrot cake in Madrid (for 5 years)

Dana Knowles

came to Spain for love.

This American from Arkansas met her Spanish husband while studying for a master's degree in Communication in Chicago.

Time has passed, they have four children and

for the United States with the

stores first and, later, with

Interior of a The Cookie Lab premises.

«I love the closeness of the people who come to enjoy our proposals.

For 28 years, we have offered an opportunity to try products from the US that we import from there," explains Dana at

in Serrano, 149 where everything was born. "Throughout this time we have seen many people get excited reliving that trip they once made to North America or after trying something they had seen in series or movies

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Analyzing her wide clientele, Dana Knowles admits that she has conquered many Spaniards, as well as citizens of her country.

And, among them, celebrities like

After founding Taste of America in 1995, Dana's most recent success is called The Cookie Lab. There, up to 16 varieties of cookies reign supreme, some of them limited editions (such as cappuccino), but also brownies, bagels or cakes that are in high demand. such as apple or carrot.

All of them are delights that,

(where it has more than 21,000 followers, mostly young people) with products consumed or sent from the currently available stores, 6 of them in Madrid and another two in Las Rozas and Alcobendas.

Varieties of cookies.

"My idea is 'if you want to have something sweet, make it worth it'."

That's how blunt this businesswoman is when she explains what goal she pursues with

.

"In the case of cookies, our flagship product, they are made with natural ingredients and what I want with them is that you don't regret having enjoyed them."

Another product with great demand is the carrot cake.

"It's very special, made from my grandmother's recipe," he says.

"We also bring shredded coconut to make it, the same way you can find chocolate from San Francisco in our stores, brown sugar for cookies, and peanuts and pecans from Texas that are perfect for baking."

"Our customers first come to buy something in our stores and then become friends. And I'll tell you, in many cases, we even share recipes with them."

In this way, the founder of

explains how her relationship is with those who go to

where it is possible to buy sauces, stuffed turkeys, candies, drinks and an endless number of things.

Inside Taste of America.

Among the festivities that have taken root in Spain from the United States,

"We like people to celebrate Thanksgiving as one more excuse to throw a lunch or dinner with family and friends, whether it's stuffed turkey or pastries."

"I love stew in Spanish cuisine, just like ham, vegetables, fruit or wine," this entrepreneur confesses bluntly, indicating that at home they watch the series in Spanish and English depending on who has the I send.

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