The BEST Chili in North Idaho | From Security to Chili | Living Life in CDA

🔴 Discover the rich flavors and community spirit of North Idaho in this episode featuring Aaron Sierra of Sierra Ranch Chili. Learn how a passion for food and flavor turned into a thriving business serving award-winning all-meat chili with six unique peppers. Aaron shares his journey, from his first chili recipe to running a storefront and catering events, all while preserving the heart of the community. Whether you’re a chili lover or curious about North Idaho’s vibrant lifestyle, this episode is for you!

➡️This episode is sponsored by: Acme Acres
GRASS FED MEAT HOTLINE (208) 714-0478(call or text 24/7)

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📌 Topics Covered in This Episode:

– The Secrets to Award-Winning Chili: Learn how Aaron perfected his chili recipe, the role of quality ingredients, and why second-day chili tastes better.

– Challenges and Rewards of a Local Business: Gain insights into running a community-focused business in North Idaho, from sourcing ingredients to maintaining authenticity.

– Unique Culinary Tips: Discover how to use smoked meats and spices for bold flavors and why all-meat chili is a game-changer.

00:00 Introduction
02:54 Is there a storefront?
07:45 How did you get into chili?
11:26 Do small businesses thrive in North Idaho?
15:04 Food Truck Courts
17:07 Cold Plunging—it hurts every time
22:22 Real Estate Sucks
26:29 What chilies does he use?
29:31 Hot Sauce & Firefighters
35:42 5 lbs of Bacon!
41:26 Chili Taste Test!
45:39 Fathers vs. Sons
50:57 Located on 95 across from our brokerage!

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https://sierraranchchili.com/

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Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d’alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d’Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho

***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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