Tag: The Modest Mallow

Taste tested: This entrepreneur’s proven pairing puts KC red wine chocolate on the map

By Tommy Felts / June 25, 2024

Wine and chocolate: a classic pairing that compelled chemist-turned-entrepreneur Shawn Hall to concoct what he believes is the perfect combination of two beloved tastes. Cocoavino — his velvety blend of Belgian dark chocolate and a complex red wine reduction that first debuted on the market in 2021 — recently skied to the national stage at…

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Bill Wald, The Modest Mallow

Modest to momentum: KC’s mellow marshmallow maker is hopeful for a 2021 comeback

By Tommy Felts / March 30, 2021

When crisp fall air kept Bill Wald cooped up inside, all he could think about was pouring himself the perfect cup of hot chocolate — topped with a sweet, sticky, marshmallow.  But while Wald’s mug was full, his cupboards were bare; with not a single marshmallow in sight.  “It was too cold to leave the house.…

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