Haikus and Pastry: One Sweet Facebook Contest

Haikus and Pastry: One Sweet Facebook Contest

What does a Haiku (you know, the 3 line 5/7/5 syllable poem) and a pastry dessert have in common? They both are the basis for “One Sweet Facebook Contest” presented by Dessert Professional. What is the assignment? Pose a picture of something that you’ve “made, baked, cooked, …read more

Bakery for Sale: Brooklyn, NY

Bakery for Sale: Brooklyn, NY

This listing is from ReAction International: Bakery for Sale in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY 900 square feet on first floor and a basement, at $244.44/sq. ft. $220,000 asking price Turn-key Retail bakery only (no baking on premises)

Baking Expo: All Things Baking

Baking Expo: All Things Baking

If you’re looking for a big pastry and baking trade show to attend this year, the All Things Baking one will be held in Chicago on October 2-4, 2011. For Attendees: 3 days of networking with professionals in your industry. A look at the latest …read more

Retro Candy! Old Time & Not So Old Candy Not Found Anymore

Retro Candy! Old Time & Not So Old Candy Not Found Anymore

Assorted Candy – Morguefile.com I recently viewed a candy slideshow from Delish.com showing many different brands and kinds of candy that can no longer be found. Some were very familiar (Marathon bars!) and some I’d like to try now. That got me to thinking about …read more

New in the Commercial Bakery World – Pepperidge Farms Goldfish Bread

New in the Commercial Bakery World – Pepperidge Farms Goldfish Bread

New Pepperidge Farms Goldfish Bread.Image courtesy Pepperidge Farm. When school starts this year in the fall, a new type of bread from Pepperidge Farms will be available for kids’ sandwiches, and they will be in the shape of their favorite crackers – goldfish. The bread will …read more

Divine World of Chocolate – Upcoming Fall Expo

Divine World of Chocolate – Upcoming Fall Expo

The Divine World of Chocolate will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks on October 28-30th. It will be for the whole family, and the group holding it expect crowds of between 5 to 7,000 people. They are currently looking for exhibitors. …read more

What is Monk Fruit – And Why Could It Be Important To Baking?

What is Monk Fruit – And Why Could It Be Important To Baking?

 Luo Han Guo – Monk fruitSource: Wikimedia Commons through a creative commons license.  Monk fruit, or ‘luo han guo’ is up to 100 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. It is well known and used in China, and has been used as a sugar substitute there …read more

New Barry Callebaut Product: Stevia-Based Chocolate for Food Manufacturers

New Barry Callebaut Product: Stevia-Based Chocolate for Food Manufacturers

Source: Barry Callebaut Barry Callebaut is helping food manufacturers with the demand for healthier products, which includes confectionery and chocolate items. Callebaut’s new dark chocolate is made with Stevia, which has replaced the sugar entirely. The new chocolate product contains zero calories/serving, but with the …read more

Bakery For Sale – South Africa Location

Bakery For Sale – South Africa Location

For those residing in South Africa: “Bakery on KZN South Coast for Sale. Consist of retail outlet and bread delivery.”Visit the bakery real estate listing for more information, and contact numbers. 

New Flavors for Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream

New Flavors for Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream

Sweet Chai Latte Limited EditionSource: Haagen-Dazs Looking for something sweet and cold this summer? Try new flavors from Haagen-Dazs introduced in 2011. Some may not be available where you are, so search with their product or shop locator to find a retailer or Haagen-Dazs shop nearest you …read more