If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you that summer is the busiest time of the year as everyone is out soaking up the sun wherever they...

During a recent family trip to Reno, Nevada, I had the blessing of meeting Phyllis Robinson from Tandem Chocolates @tandemchocolates....

Not only is chocolate a beloved food item that so many people enjoy but it can also be used to help others. Check out my interview with...

Did you know that the month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? The first season of my life was spent working as a...

Your mother is a truly special woman, and Mother’s Day is a time to show her just how much she means to you. What better way to do that...

Easter is quickly approaching folks! Are you ready? Whenever I go to the grocery store I see Easter treats like Lindt chocolate eggs,...

The month of March is marching on by. But, before we wrap up the month, we can’t forget the notable days of the month to celebrate. Break...

To say that life changes when you become a parent is the biggest understatement! There are incredible sacrifices that are made on your...

What have you found to bring people together? I have found chocolate to be an amazing way to get people engaged. In fact, I have been...

How have you enjoyed the summer? Our family has been relishing all the season's simple pleasures like playing in the backyard and having...

Don’t you love surprises that arrive at your doorstep? I know I certainly do! I received a FedEx box today from Honoka’a Chocolate filled...

In my humble opinion, chocolate is the most versatile food out there. When the family wanted BBQ, we picked some up from @MyRibJoint and...

Disruptions … They are often unexpected, so they can be challenging when they arise. Our family has recently faced a number of them in a...

Although I have been off the grid for quite some time, chocolate has been ever so present in my life. In fact, during this time of...

Everyone has been impacted in one way or another by COVID. What I’ve seen in my local community of Vancouver, Washington is no different...

In 2021 the National Confectioners Association reported the following statistic: “An overwhelming 86% of Americans report that they’ll...

What traditions do you look forward to during the Christmas season? It is always a delight for me to learn how people from different...

Can you believe that we are wrapping up another year? 2021 has been an incredible year. Admittedly, I have experienced some setbacks that...

Does it ever seem like life is so busy that you can’t get everything on your list done? Sometimes it is hard to simply sit and savor each...

While Hawaii may be where I grew up, it is now a far and distant land from where I am at this season in life. I am grateful to have...