Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a Pacific-Northwest-born Southern-California-Living Girl from the South. While Red Band Flour may not be recognizable to most, more than a few will be disappointed that another product identifiable from the South will be discontinued. I was as dissapointed when I …read more
A bullish market is predicted with high prices overall. West African crops are reported down and consumers could end up paying more as a result. Also, child labor exploitation is still a huge problem for the cocoa producing regions which could also bring up prices, …read more
Scientist are working on uncovering genome secrets of chocolate so that farmers may benefit from chocolate varieties that have higher yields and are more resistant to pests and poor weather. Joint project from USDA and IBM Corp. More from news from MSNBC.
According to the Jan-08 issue of Baking Management magazine, an industry magazine for the processors and producers of, and suppliers or brokers to, the professional baking industry, bakers may be looking into what makes consumers happy (ie, satisfying flavors, relief of hunger) by developing items …read more