Funkin Pro – Fruit Purees

Funkin Pro – Fruit Purees

Although not exactly new, this company produces many different fruit purees. Originally designed for the mixologist, they are great for the pastry chef as well. http://www.funkin.us/ Flavors available: Pear, Mango, Banana, Kiwi, Raspberry, Passion Friut, Black currant, Strawberry, White peach, Lemon, Morello Cherry, Green Apple, …read more

November & December Events

November & December Events

Hey there, With a new baby and then the wildfires, it’s been crazy here lately. Here some of the events going on pastry-wise in the industry for November and December: Nov. 3-4 Salon Passion Chocolat (Passion for Chocolate Show)Nov. 3-7 Christmas Craft Festival Gingerbread House …read more

Events for September

Events for September

Sweets China 2007SNIEC, Shanghai New International Exhibition Center, China, Sept. 3-8, 2007.International exhibition for the sweet and confectionery, bakery, snack food and ice cream industries. First International Symposium on Gluten-Free Cereal Products & BeveragesKingsley Hotel, Cork, Ireland, Sept. 12-14, 2007.This International Symposium aims to bring …read more

Events for August

Events for August

13th Australian Barley Technical SymposiumThe 13th ABTS will bring together the barley production, research, marketing, feed and malting industries and provides the opportunity, particularly for Southern Hemisphere members to meet, discuss and collaborate on a range of emerging issues for the industry. Aug. 26-30, 2007. …read more

Cakes From Every State!!

Cakes From Every State!!

A pictorial gallery of wedding cakes from every state, from People’s Weddings Issue. People’s Weddings Issue

On the Market: New Products, Etc.

On the Market: New Products, Etc.

Here are several new products, trends and items of interest that can be found on the market. Perhaps you’ve already seen them in stores or through your vendor representatives. Click on a link for more information. Equipment: Mecelli Chocolate Mold Co. They had a booth …read more

Pastry Trivia

Pastry Trivia

Mindless Pastry Trivia:How many flowers on an Oreo cookie? 24 (12 on each side). Source: an ad for Oreo cookies from Kraft Food Service in the March 1, 2007 issue of Restaurants & Institutions industry magazine.