Desserts - Archives

• Cariad Cakes approved by The Vegetarian Society
  Cariad Cakes are unique, handmade, loaf-cakes that meet the strict criteria of The Vegetarian Society approval scheme, entitling them to carry the trusted ‘Seedling Symbol’.
  Author: James Sparks - Date: March 4, 2004



• Easy-to-use 3D CAD software cuts design time and reduces production errors
  To produce tens of thousands of its famous Little Debbie cakes in 75 different varieties per day, McKee Foods Corporation engineers machines and systems that aid in the process of mixing, baking, decorating and packaging the cakes to exact specifications.
  Author: Martin Collins - Date: March 4, 2004



• World's Finest Chocolate, Inc. , A true Chicago original
  It's said that the only constant is change and with so much change in Chicago, isn't it nice to know that some things stay the same? Sixty-five years old and still going strong, World's Finest Chocolate is as dedicated as ever to producing the highest quality chocolate products right here in Chicago.
  Author: Martin Collins - Date: March 4, 2004



• Cocoa powder and chocolate drizzle are key to the winning Big Fat Lumpy Life Cake
  Sandi Klingler of Auburn, Alabama turned her everyday life experiences into $5,000 and a new Whirlpool range when her Big Fat Bumpy Life Cake won first-place at the second annual Whirlpool Home Appliances Accubake System Unique Cake contest. Mrs. Klingler - with husband Bill and daughters McLaurine, 11, and Mary Ashton, 8, by her side - edged nine other finalists that competed for the grand prize last week at Whirlpool Corporation's new Insperience Studio in Atlanta.
  Author: James Sparks - Date: March 2, 2004



• Dessert Gallery's Sara Brook is thankful for the rewards of her sweet tooth
  Painted prominently on the interior walls of the DESSERT GALLERY in a font reminiscent of the pastel scribble found on schmaltzy picture frames cooing about friendship, sisters, and love are the words, "Friendship is a delicate combination of admiration, trust, empathy, two forks and one dessert." That's exactly how I would describe the atmosphere at the Dessert Gallery, a café specializing in, drum roll please ... desserts.
  Author: James Sparks - Date: March 2, 2004



• Non-traditional cheese desserts take the cake
  America’s pastry chefs are thinking “outside the cheesecake box” by bringing bolder cheese flavors to the dessert course in innovative recipes such as roasted pears sprinkled with Blue cheese and Petite Crème citrus bread pudding.
  Author: James Sparks - Date: March 2, 2004



• The first and only low carb cafe in the country
  In the last year, 50 million Americans have at least tried low carb diets such as Atkins and now it may be a lot easier to stay on those diets. Pure Foods Co-Executive Chefs Stephanie Goldfarb, who has worked for Halle Berry and Marcus Allen and Co-Executive Chef Marissa Mitchell who has worked for Quentin Tarantino and Cameron Crowe will open Pure Foods Low Carb Cafe in mid January at 350 North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills.
  Author: James Sparks - Date: March 2, 2004



• Valentine's couples discover romance at Atlanta's 'Grand Dame' of Peachtree Street
  Discover the splendor and history of old Atlanta this Valentine's Day with The Georgian Terrace Hotel's "Romance Package." The package includes accommodations, a chilled bottle of champagne accompanied by mouth watering chocolate covered strawberries, one complimentary "in-room movie," and a full American breakfast for two to be enjoyed in the comfort of your room or in the exquisite Savoy Bar & Grill. Rates for the "Romance Package" are $199 per night. For reservations call 1-800-651-2316.
  Author: Martin Collins - Date: March 2, 2004



• Black pepper truffles & red wine
  Lillie Belle Farms, lilliebellefarms.com, is pleased to offer specialty chocolates and truffles for the discerning wine lover. Several of the flavors are meant to complement fine wines.
  Author: James Sparks - Date: March 2, 2004



• Celebrity chefs reveal secret french love affair
  Their customers may have long suspected it, but these chefs' secret is finally out. They're in love. Their love affair is not with each other however, it is with a much more seductive paramour: chocolate. French chocolate, to be exact. The chefs involved, including highly-ranked award-winning culinary artisans from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans, Australia, Switzerland and France, have been rumored to be obsessed with using the finest chocolate ingredients in their dishes, but the truth was finally confirmed when each chef contributed a favorite recipe to the new book, "Chocolate French: Recipes, Language and Directions to Frangais au Chocolat."
  Author: James Sparks - Date: February 27, 2004