Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
The History of Sweets by Paul Chrystal is a fun and detailed look at the history of candy and sweets with colorful old advertisements sprinkled all throughout the book. Chrystal did a great job researching not only the history of sweets, but detailing the UK …
Here is a helpful video – simply how to make isomalt jewels. Begin with heating isomalt dry, without any water. If you’ve been tempted to try it and haven’t done it yet, this video does a great job taking you through the basics. It is …
Cadbury Eggs, those egg-shaped creme-filled Easter-time chocolate treats, have changed things up a bit for 2015. The Hershey Company is licensed to manufacture the Cadbury Creme Egg (and other Cadbury chocolate products). Changes to look for in 2015 involving the Cadbury egg: product count reduced …
CDC recommends that U.S. consumers do not eat any commercially produced, prepackaged caramel apples. From the CDC: CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections (listeriosis) …
KitKat Decorated Train Covered in Cherry BlossomsImage Courtesy Neslte Using a KitKat candy bar as transit fare? Nestle came up with the idea after finding out that the bars were being traded in the spirit of encouragement. Beginning this month, riders in Northern Japan can …
Which country consumed the most chocolate last year? Find out with Confectionery News’ interactive map with data from Leatherhead Food Research. And the number one is not the U.S., despite its popularity. This data is important for a variety of reasons, namely marketing to emerging …
Interesting read in ConfectioneryNews.com today about the use of botanical or herbal ingredients inside candy. Some are used to provide energy (ginseng and guarana) and others for their antioxidant properties (green tea, acerola, and super fruits). Using these ingredients will enable some manufacturers in the EU …
I’m in the mood for chocolate truffles now. Coated in chopped pistachios would be nice, thanks. Sash and Satin – DIY Chocolate Truffles from Sash and Satin on Vimeo.
Looking for an excuse to eat chocolate on a daily basis? Look to Callebaut for the answer. Their ‘Acticoa’ chocolate is processed to retain 80% of flavanols – which according to an article from Confectionery News is typically destroyed in the chocolate making process. Even …
ISM Chocolate Master It’s that time of year again – the ISM-Cologne Confectionery Trade Fair. The group calls itself ‘The World’s Leading Trade Fair for the Confectionery Industry.’ There was 35,000 visitors for the 2012 event with over 1,400 different exhibitors. This event targets the food trade, …
I’m a candy fan. I’ll admit it. There is something decadent about spending time in the kitchen sans flour and yeast and just create something un-wholesome, just for the comfort and love of candy. Unless you argue that chocolate is a power food, then, well, …
This isn’t a baking book per se, but it does have something related to the pastry kitchen: candy. As a mom, I know how much fun my kids enjoy experimenting and working on home science projects. Their science kits complete with microscopes, tweezers, petri dishes, and …
I’m a dulce de leche nut. The first time I had tried it was when a bride requested it as a filling for a her wedding cake many years ago. It was before there were dulce de leche Girl Scout cookies were invented and dulce de leche ice …
Celebrate National Gum Drop Day (February 15) with this recipe from Pastry Sampler: JewelsThese cookies are topped with small gumdrops before being baked. 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup molasses 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 …
There’s still time to register for the ISM – The Future of Sweets event. It is labeled as the world’s leading trade fair for the confectionery industry. ISM 2012 will be held in Cologne at the Cologne Exhibition Center, which will be a central location …
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 …