Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
I came across this listing today: Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop. 1,115 square feet space for $65,000. Gross rent: $3,253.60. Listing says it is currently vacant, includes a 60-gallon Hobart mixer, dough roller, oven, and walk in freezer / refrigerator, among other things (see below). Turn-key commercial …read more
Interesting read from Confectionery News on gender inequality and the cocoa growing and farming front. It seems while women can be trained with all the technical knowledge on cocoa farming in certain parts of the world, they may not be able to own actual land. …read more
Ebola has worried many, including chocolatiers. The Ivory Coast of Africa, Côte D’Ivoire, leads the world in cocoa production. While the Ebola virus has not yet traveled there, the Ivory Coast borders Liberia and Guinea, two countries ravaged by the virus. Some are worried that chocolate …read more
I found this listing. It’s for a custom confectionery plant in the WI region. Overview: The experienced staff allows the new owners to come in with a self-sufficient staff. Detailed recipes to manufacture all products. 30%+ in annual growth in revenues the last four years. …read more
So, if you were a sweet (such as a cookie, dessert, etc), where would you live? L.V. Anderson from Slate.com FOOD answers that question with United Sweets of America: If every state had an official dessert, what would it be? (Montana gets S’mores.). Courtesy Slate.com …read more
What is 10x (or 6x for that matter)? It is a particular grind for powdered sugar, which typically is mixed with an anti-caking agent, such as a starch. Powdered sugar is also called confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar, and is used for quick mixing buttercream …read more
Is there a perfect way to cut a cake? I explore. Image courtesy jeremyfoo, Flickr via CC license. We all know how to cut a cake, right? Even Wilton gives diagrams on how to cut a cake in every conceivable shape there is, including the …read more
The latest comb through on commercial bakery commercial real estate for sale – Fred’s Bakery and Deli. 2500 square feet. $105,000. – at $42/sq ft Robertson Ave., off the 10 freeway in Los Angeles. From the LoopNet real estate site: This Bakery has been in …read more
Inside Arnaud Larher’s Kitchen – Image via YouTube. Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a French pastry shop? This video shows what a typical day is inside the kitchens of Arnaud Larher, a French pastry chef. I wish I could taste one …read more
Italian Ice – Equipment up for auction.Photo via Auction757.com. Upcoming auction via Auction 757: Rita’s Italian Ice. Listed is equipment from an Italian ice shop including machine for making Italian ice, refrigerators, ware racks, sinks, freezers, and other equipment. Probably a good start for opening …read more