Families supporting children with special needs, including demand avoidance profiles, often carry more stress than others realize. These Savor & Settle Cookies were created as a comforting gut-brain chocolate recipe designed to support nourishment, sensory regulation, and connection through cacao and simple ingredients like chickpeas, nut butter, banana, and dark chocolate. A gentle, flourless recipe that explores how chocolate can become part of a calming sensory experience.

Roses are more than a Valentine’s Day symbol. In craft chocolate, rose becomes an experience—inviting you to slow down, savor, and notice. Discover how rose-infused chocolate transforms Valentine’s Day from a visual gesture into a moment of connection and presence.

Professional chocolate taster Kate Gallo, known as The Chocolate Ambassador, discusses her Italian upbringing, fine-flavor cacao, bean-to-bar chocolate, tasting methods, and the future of chocolate education in this interview with Kalei Ross.

Dorothy from NearyNógs Stoneground Chocolate shares about their Irish roots and their unique flavors

Jessica and Christian from Orinoco Chocolate Co, share how the Orinoco River inspired the start of something truly flavorful

Ao Cacao brings Pacific cacao origins to the world through their bean-to-bar chocolate

Charlotte from Hapa Chocolat shares how she brings out unique flavors in single-origin chocolate

Sabrina from Ara Chocolat shares how her chocolate highlights her Venezuelan roots.

World-renowned chocolatier Melissa Coppel reflected on her journey through the chocolate industry—from her early beginnings to becoming one of the most respected figures in the industry.

Fabiola filled us in on Metiche’s newest creations—flavors that not only highlight Mexico’s rich culinary heritage but also support local communities.

Liang from Kessho Chocolate shared exciting updates on Kessho Chocolate’s newest creations, inspired by Asian flavors she grew up with.

Meet Kelly from Spinnaker Chocolate

Yesterday I joined the ever-gracious Hannah Olsen on KATU’s Afternoon Live Show to unveil some of my favorite sensory wellness secrets...

Illustrating that while care may seem skin-deep, their effects are far-reaching—much like the meaningful team building

There's nothing like chocolate and pairing it with tea to bring people together.

Kalei Ross shares chocolate gift giving ideas on KATU

Interview with Janett and Erika Liriano, founders of Inaru, mission-driven chocolate business in the Dominican Republic

Interview with Nadine Burie, founder of Likkle More Chocolate in Jamaica

In this interview with Rennae from Pure Chocolate Jamaica @purechocolatejamaica, we dive into Jamaica's unique tree-to-bar...

In this interview, we chat with the creators of Chocollor Chocolate @chocollorchocolate, the Jamaican chocolate company bringing island...