Month: June 2011

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 

Pastry Nail Set

Pastry Nail Set

Looking for a set of pastry nails? Available on the website, and currently on etsy as well. The entire set is listed at $12.50.

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 

Changes to Ruffle Border Set

Changes to Ruffle Border Set

The ruffle border tip set now only includes the two tips: 401 and 403. The middle sized came from a separate supplier and that size has unfortunately been discontinued. The set of two is now 2.05 each set. Visit it here for purchase and 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. 

Etsy Cake Decorating Tips – Family Packs

Etsy Cake Decorating Tips – Family Packs

If you’re on etsy, you can now find my pastry tip packs. I’m listing different families up there for sale, such as multi hole and basketweave (shown above) and rose, plain, open, closed or fine stars, drop flower, and more. Vist my etsy store for 

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