Inspired Money: The Indomitable Spirit of a Blind and Deaf Entrepreneur with Aaron Hale

Aaron was recently a guest on the Inspired Money podcast where he spoke about making money at an early age, his changing values and sense of duty while serving in the military, and how he has overcome challenges. We all face daily challenges that can easily distract us from what is important. In losing his […]
7 Refreshing and Healthy Smoothie Pops to Battle that Summertime Heat

Looking for a healthy alternative to those frozen tubes of sugar-water? Try one or all of these Summer treats to cool you off. The kids will love you for it, too! My 8-year-old son knows the difference between foods that are bad for you and good. We have explained it to him time and again. […]
Hot and Cold Infusions

INFUSE YOUR CREAM TO MAKE DELICIOUS FLAVORED ICE CREAM, GANACHE, AND WHIPPED CREAM! Making ice cream with fresh mint, ganache with green tea, or creme brûlée with toasted nuts can be done with a little hot or cold infusion. It is easier than one might think. If you’ve ever made coffee or tea, you’ve made […]
How to Make Ganache Like a Boss!

Crazy, buttery, rich, and decadent! Ganache is that magic candy filling that turns simple chocolate into ecstasy. It’s at the center of your favorite bon bon and nestled within the pillowy layers of wedding cakes. Starting from dark, milk, or white chocolate and just a little creativity, one can forge several flavors into a culinary […]
Chocolate Enrobing

UH… YOUR BON BONS ARE SHOWING. WOULD YOU PLEASE COVER THEM UP? Enrobing is simply another term for covering. Whatever you may be covering; ganache, nougat, caramel, fresh fruit, etc.; enrobing will protect that candy from the air, keep the moisture locked inside, help your bon bon maintain its shape. Enrobing also gives your […]
Chocolate Tempering Methods

The Why and How on Chocolate Tempering Cover your own bon bons and candy bars, make your own chocolate dipped… anything, and never again buy pre-packaged “Dipping Chocolate.” But, what is tempering? Is it necessary? Why do it at all? Tempering is the process by which the cocoa butter in chocolate crystalizes. Much like water […]
What The Chocolate Percentage Really Means

What Does the Chocolate Percentage Really Mean? This straight forward question may seem like a no-brainer, but the answer isn’t quite as simple as one might think. It isn’t all that complicated either. However, this could save you a little confusion at the store and ensuring you find exactly what you’re looking for when it […]
How to Taste Chocolate. I mean REALLY taste it.

LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER, STEP-BY-STEP. Are you ready to truly unlock all the flavors hidden within that luscious piece of heaven we call chocolate? For years I gobbled down any chocolate I came across and the best offering I could give by way as a verdict on taste was “ok,” “good,” or “great.” Chocolate never […]
My First Blog Post

Hello, Friends! McKayla and I are often discussing just how lucky we have been in life, both personally and professionally. It is agreed that we have been fortunate in either entering into a time in our lives where we can now pursue our dreams and goals, or that we weighed the risks vs. rewards in […]