The Confectioner's Journal

Fat is a seductress. A shapeshifter. A goddamn miracle worker that transforms the ordinary into the sublime. And in the world of chocolate – my world – it's the difference between mediocrity and transcendence.

Born Mary Frances Thompson on December 3, 1895, in Emet, Oklahoma, Te Ata Fisher would become one of the most influential Native American cultural ambassadors of the 20th century. Her name, "Te Ata," meaning "Bearer of the Morning," would prove...

For many of us, honeysuckle brings back sun-dappled memories: tiny fingers carefully pulling delicate stems, that first drop of nectar on the tongue, and the simple joy of discovering nature's candy growing wild along fence lines. These moments, seemingly small, planted seeds of peace that would bloom throughout our lives.

When we speak of curation in fine chocolate, we're talking about a delicate dance between tradition and innovation, between honoring our Indigenous roots and embracing contemporary artisanal practices. At Yonder Chocolate Company, this responsibility weighs heavily on our shoulders - and we wouldn't have it any other way.

There's something poetically fitting about how the magnolia's protective nature mirrors its therapeutic benefits. Just as those pristine petals stand guard over their precious cargo, the flower's medicinal properties create a protective barrier against the storms of anxiety and stress in our minds.

In the cracks of civilization, between carefully manicured lawns and pristine sidewalks, they persist. Dandelions - those golden-headed rebels that refuse to conform to our idea of what belongs in a "proper" garden. Like determined revolutionaries, they push through concrete, transform landscapes, and remind us of a profound truth: what we often dismiss as unwanted holds incredible power and purpose.