Month: February 2012

Bakery & Restaurant Auctions

Bakery & Restaurant Auctions

Here are auctions related to the bakery business, or with equipment that can be used in the bakery business: Detroit, MI: BBQ and Dunkin Donuts Shop, Deb’s Ice Cream Shop March 5th, 2012 From Detroit Metro Auctions. Of the many items up for bid, here is 

The True History of Chocolate by Sophie D. Coe and Michael D. Coe

The True History of Chocolate by Sophie D. Coe and Michael D. Coe

All true chocolate lovers know how chocolate is made. The basic flow begins with cacao beans which are cleaned and roasted. After winnowing, the cacao shells are separated from the nibs which are ground into the liquor. From this, either cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or 

Standard Closed Tip Pack Giveaway

Standard Closed Tip Pack Giveaway

Standard Sized Closed Star Tip Set Pastry Tip Giveaway 2! I’m offering up for free these items in the next giveaway. Items retail value over $25.00. Who doesn’t like free pastry swag? 1 Closed Star Pastry Tip Set – 17 tips (Tips 23, 24, 25, 26, 

Meet the Finalists for Cacao Barry’s L’Art du Chocolatier Challenge

Meet the Finalists for Cacao Barry’s L’Art du Chocolatier Challenge

It’s coming up soon, and the finalists are preparing for it. Cacao Barry’s annual L’Art du Chocolatier Challenge is a competition that requires skill, creativity, and design expertise using the French chocolate. While call-for-entries had 37 submissions nationwide, there are only seven pastry chefs chosen 

National Weddings Month

National Weddings Month

February is National Weddings Month. Here are some resources for you: Association of Bridal Consutants Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants Association of Wedding Professionals International Association of Wedding Professionals of Greater Washington, D.C. American Wedding Association Bridal Association of America International Association of Wedding 

National Gum Drop Day – Recipes Using Gum Drops

National Gum Drop Day – Recipes Using Gum Drops

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 

JEM Petal Recipe – Sugar Craft Paste

JEM Petal Recipe – Sugar Craft Paste

JEM – of JEM Cutters and jemcutters.com – is a South African based company that produces pastry cutters specifically designed for sugar paste art. According to their website, the name JEM comes from the owner’s name: Jill Elaine Maytham. JEM’s petal paste recipe is included