What do December, January, February and July have in common? Aside from hosting major American holidays – Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day and Independence Day respectively – according to Careerbuilder.com these popular winter and summer months are also when employees call in sick. As an employer or hiring manager, you’ve probably heard one or several… Read more »
Whether you taste it as a revitalizing toothpaste and mouthwash upon waking or as refreshing gum or candy after a midday lunch, mint, botanically known as Menthe, is an alluring perennial herb that grows in temperate parts of the world. And, according to Greek legend, this tempting characteristic of allure is how the mint herb… Read more »
It’s officially summertime – the warmest of the four seasons and synonymous with celebrations, vacations, frozen desserts and trips to the beach. With a location directly on the Indian River only one mile away from the Atlantic Ocean, Uncle Carlo’s Gelato is intent on continuously providing its coastal patrons with sweet waves of irresistible gelato… Read more »
Summer is here, bringing with it the busy season for frozen dessert professionals. Now may be the time to consider expanding your workforce to cover the pending demands summertime temperatures bring. Sure, it may sound cliché, but the saying is true: the key to a successful business is an exceptional team – and that includes… Read more »
With so many uses for every part of the coconut, there’s no wonder why the coconut palm tree is known as “the tree of life.”1 A widely used fruit, the coconut is a staple food that has sustained many generations around the world.2 The coconut’s meat, milk, water and oil contribute naturally toward health and… Read more »
America has become known as a “salad bowl” of cultural diversity, since the majority of American citizens have ethnic roots that hail from countries outside of the U.S. Within multicultural America, many have observed and respected each other’s cultural practices, fashion and foods, but tasteless under tones of social negativity are still apparent in some… Read more »
Although American palates have long been enjoying the exotic flavors and appeal of Mexican cuisine, 2013 has been appropriately dubbed the year of the “Latin flavor invasion,” with Mexican fare leading the charge of tastes. However, a mutual respect for authentic Italian culture and cuisine is increasingly represented in many Mexican communities due to gelaterias… Read more »
Gelato’s undeniable popularity is international. It’s Europe’s crowned artisanal frozen delicacy, and North America is becoming more and more saturated in the sweet waves of authentic gelato and delightful swirls of soft serve. The magnitude of the dessert’s notoriety has gained a solid presence inside the borders of our northern neighbor, Canada, thanks to flourishing… Read more »
A quick inhale of the distinct citrus aroma of pink grapefruit and within seconds it invigorates the senses. Wafts of clean, refreshing sweetness with just the right amount of tangy tartness create an alluring scent that is only matched by the delicate blushed flesh the tropical fruit brings to the table time and time again…. Read more »
To Provide exceptional Resources that Encourage unique and inspirinG experiences, Enriching the Lives of our customers and their communities. This is the mission statement of PreGel AMERICA, the U.S. branch of PreGel’s specialty dessert ingredients global empire headquartered in Reggio Emilia, Italy. In 1967, Dr. Luciano Rabboni was moved by the struggles of gelato makers… Read more »
It’s cold, the skies are gray and spirits are as blue as the invigorating summer skies of months passed. The chipper energy, wide smiles and productive focus of your team appear to have faded with the vibrant green hue of August grass, and even the most dedicated, hard-working employees seem to be suffering from an… Read more »
The North American subsidiary of PreGel s.p.a. began with one man and is now a 100+ person operation made up of individuals who labor in tandem for the purpose of unparalleled customer satisfaction—an earnest goal that has promoted the company’s growth to include the addition of three unique departments into its infrastructure, as well as… Read more »
There’s a FROG epidemic invading America! Since 2009, the Southeastern region of the United States has been experiencing an explosion in the population of FROGS. That is, location upon location of SweetFrog, a frozen yogurt chain that is growing by leaps and bounds every day. In this Q&A segment of Views from the Tree, Victor… Read more »
Try as it might, the thin beige shell of a ripe pistachio nut is utterly plain compared to the goodness it surrounds. In fact, the pistachio itself at first glance could be considered modest; the nut’s crunch is unaggressive, the flavor is subtle and the texture is creamy; even its pale green color is a… Read more »
If anyone ever said gelato couldn’t help cure the ills of the world, then they never met Matthew Holguin, founder of Working to Give, LLC. With a business that is driven by positive purpose rather than making money, Matt utilizes his company’s three DBA’s (Doing Business As) – Colossal Gelato, Legendairy Gelato and Popular –… Read more »
Pushing peas around the dinner plate and sneaking Brussels sprouts to the family pet have both been despairing and time-consuming activities at numerous American dinner tables throughout the years. Such traditional behavior could be due to the average American consumer not associating vegetables as a “mouthwatering treat,” but a “boring obligation” to be endured for… Read more »
In 2002, an acorn began to grow in the land of opportunity, when PreGel established its North American headquarters within the southeastern state of North Carolina, USA. Shortly after, PreGel AMERICA’s Professional Training Center (TC), which epitomizes its credo “Your Passion. Our Education.,” began churning out thousands of highly informed budding entrepreneurs and established business… Read more »
Porcupine and produce may not seem like an appetizing blend to food lovers, but consider the exotic taste of sweet cubes from a “porcupine-style” cut mango which makes the odd combination an instant taste celebration. The amazing uniqueness of the mango offers an array of reasons why the produce is so beloved among fruit lovers… Read more »
Peanuts are the preferred nut of Americans and they are everywhere! Americans consume over 600 million pounds of peanuts annually, according to The National Peanut Board, but how much do they really know about them? Peanuts can be described in a plethora of ways. Legume is the most technical option, given that the pod usually… Read more »
First, imagine a dream as the seed of an acorn; and to make that dream sprout it would need to be nurtured with the water and oxygen of resolute ambition combined with unrelenting will. Now visualize a young, thirty-two-year-old Italian man armed with a wealth of knowledge and passion about the Italian delicacy that shaped… Read more »
Mohegan Sun Casino Chef Lynn Mansel (LM) Executive Pastry Chef, Food & Beverage 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Uncasville, CT 06382 www.mohegansun.com JM: Which three words or phrase would best describe your desserts/pastry menu? LM: There’s an art to constructing the perfect dessert. JM: What kind of decadent treats are on your desserts/pastry menu? LM: The… Read more »
It’s not hard to figure out why an introverted flower, which is commonly referred to as a fruit, has been revered by mankind since the beginning of civilized existence. Although July through September is the fresh market season for this succulent crop, there’s never a bad time to discuss the addictive fig. Figure These Facts… Read more »
Imagine welcoming smiles and diverse menu options that display mouthwatering pictures of epicurean delights alongside sumptuous meal descriptions. Add to that the irresistible visuals of adorable children enjoying a cone of gelato, or an inspiring view of pride-filled owners living their dream realized—these are the images that one sees through a virtual visit to European-style… Read more »
Once upon a time, during an era not too long ago known as the twentieth century, the blackberry was more synonymous with the delicious, edible fruit than the technological device used for the purpose of electronic communication. Today, the good news for zealous connoisseurs and cooks alike is that the blackberry fruit is still an… Read more »
The East Has Eats! From the swanky eateries of New York City to the wholesome richness of southern fare, the East Coast of the United States is synonymous with fine cuisine. Incorporate the artisanal elegance offered by gelaterias like Tommy 2 Scoops of New Jersey and Sugarland of North Carolina to complete the equation of… Read more »
This subtropical treat is a hot fruit these days, inspiring all walks of the culinary world including everything from tropical cake fillings to sorbets and even savory dishes. Vibrant colors and assorted textures from all kinds of domestic and exotic fruit are popping up more and more every time you scour the produce section of… Read more »
The guiding principle for consistently dishing out addictively delicious gelato not only depends on the quality of ingredients used, but also how and when the gelato is made. Producing fresh gelato, batch by batch, on a daily basis is what continuously draws customers back, sometimes twice in one day, to enjoy the final result of… Read more »
Normally, the thought of a raw bean brings the image of a hard, small seed that is flavorless to the palate and essentially unappealing to the eye. But in the case of the vanilla bean, the dark, wrinkled skin of the long, thin pod is the exact opposite in appearance and taste. While an exciting… Read more »
Gelato has been a frozen dessert delighting many for thousands of years, and is the original muse for modern treats such as American ice cream, custards and today’s froyo. With the zeal of American gelaterias like Ciao Gelato and Cold Spoons Gelato, as well as passion-driven ice cream retailers like OwowCow Creamery, it is no… Read more »
Known as the “food of the gods” with a noted history of being fit only for royal consumption, the cacao bean is perhaps the most revered and treasured bean of all. The cacao bean’s early history includes serving as a common currency as well as a restorative, mood-enhancing cure-all by the ancient Mesoamerican Mayan civilization,… Read more »
America has proven to be a melting pot of different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds, resulting in an assortment of diverse flavors, spices and exotic taste experiences across the nation. Some of the most delightful and pleasing food experiences herald from the family of European specialty desserts made up of gelato, sorbetto, fine chocolates and sophisticated… Read more »
To many people, lavender represents the delicate color of light purple, and its scent can evoke thoughts of a warm summer evening breeze and colorful fields of wildflowers. Whatever the thought may be, the sweet-scented flowering plant of the mint family has much more to offer than warm thoughts and pretty visuals. The Lavandula plant… Read more »
Discover the Secrets of Dessert Fare Served Across the U.S. from Three Unique Dessert Providers Americans have a weakness for a wide variety of sweet treats. In our search for heavenly palate-pleasers, top-quality service, impeccable taste and overall satisfaction, we’ve come across a few providers who make the dessert experience even more worthwhile. The overall… Read more »
Highly sought-after by chefs and connoisseurs of all kinds, the amarena cherry is the pinnacle of fruit luxury, lending itself to a wide array of desirable culinary dishes. Not to be confused with your typical cherry or the popular maraschino cherry, the amarena cherry is molecular gastronomy at its finest, resulting in the transformation of… Read more »
We all have a favorite “hang out spot” or eatery that successfully draws us back again and again. It could be for the superior service, the excellent fare, the welcoming atmosphere or all of the above. In the case of these three dedicated gelateria owners and loyal PreGel customers, ensuring that their clientele enjoys a… Read more »
Eureka is not only a well-known term proclaiming the triumph of discovery, it’s also a type of supermarket lemon used to create the famously delicious Italian liqueur, limoncello. The extraordinary spirit of lemon oil, water, sugar and vodka was invented about 100 years ago in Southern Italy, along the Amalfi coast. It is said to… Read more »
The Current Trends in the Pastry World Less is more. A little bit goes a long way. Big things come in small packages. These phrases are a bit cliché, when it comes to mono-portion desserts, they are nothing but the truth. A mono-portion, or mini dessert, is an individual-sized treat that is usually no bigger… Read more »
The word mutation could possibly beget thoughts of deformity or bizarre appearances, but in the case of the blood orange, mutation resulted in a new, flavorful member of the citrus family. The blood orange is a unique citrus fruit that has a multitude of health benefits and can be utilized in a variety of culinary… Read more »
Peanut butter and jelly. Pancakes and syrup. Alcohol and gelato? Absolutely! In recent years, gelato has greatly increased in popularity among the American public. Gelato’s palate appeal and wide spectrum of flavors have already proven to be vastly impressive to consumers, and the evolution of gelato enjoyment continues to dazzle with the infusion of alcohol…. Read more »
Most health experts recommend eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. For most, common fruits such as apples, oranges and bananas come to mind. While these fruits certainly contain nutrients that are beneficial to overall health, tropical “superfruits,” like guava, can be an exotic taste alternative. Guavas are packed… Read more »
