Below, you will find the tasty recipes featured in Issue 23. Click on the images to view them in our recipe database. Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake Soft Serve Create this recipe using: Pumpkin Spice Super Sprint Banana Bread Bourbon Gelato Create this recipe using: Banana Fortefrutto® Peanut Ice Cream Create this recipe using: Peanut… Read more »
Top Ten: Hey Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Hot Beverages
Hot Chocolate It has been said that hot chocolate is like a hug from the inside. On a cold day what could be better than the wrapping your hands around a mug and enjoying a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is typically made with melted chocolate or cocoa powder, heated milk and sugar…. Read more »
Mix It Up: Alcoholic Drinks & Dessert Pairings
When a consumer chooses to dine out, it is important to not only provide a delicious dish, but also to ensure the visit is unique and memorable. This can be achieved in many different ways, but an original and tasty dessert to conclude the meal is imperative to leave a lasting impression. Recent trends point… Read more »
Cheese: A Dessert Must or No-No?
In the culinary world, wine and cheese share a special connection to the palate and the plate. This connection can be attributed to their harmonious varieties from complementary regions or simply the feng shui between taste and texture. But the lines are blurring as cheeses are now appearing in desserts. Choosing cheeses and wines can… Read more »
We All Go Nuts for Peanuts – What’s all the hype about America’s favorite nut?
Convenient, inexpensive, good for you and delicious: they have it all! Peanuts are the most popular and consumed nuts in the United States and can be found nearly everywhere. Perfect for a quick snack to cut a craving before grocery shopping or to boost your energy before a workout, a large selection of peanuts can… Read more »
From Shameful to Shameless … The New Face of Dining Alone
I walk through the restaurant doors and before I even have a chance to say “party of one,” I already feel self-conscious. I try not to make eye contact with patrons as the hostess leads me to my table, and I am certain that everyone is staring at me, wondering why I’m publicly eating alone…. Read more »
The Importance of a Good Foundation
A good base is essential in the production of artisanal gelato. With it comes many advantages, such as an extended shelf-life, a consistent level of quality and a well-balanced mix that guarantees the total hygiene of the product. A base also accentuates any added flavoring and simplifies production in an efficient and systematic way. Most… Read more »
Basics 101: Defining Nuts Can Drive You Nuts
The concept of the nut can be way more broad and complicated than you imagine. We dug deep into the scientific aspect of it not only to find out more about the health benefits they bring to the human body, but also to understand the myths and curiosities about them. Dr. Michael Greger, a leading… Read more »
What we are loving at PreGel right now
Affogato You might say we have an espresso cult following here at PreGel. Perhaps it’s the Italian heritage, but I am not kidding when I tell you we even have a trio that has the same special espresso cups to sip their hot, caffeinated goodness with each day. So it’s no surprise that we also… Read more »
Words of Wisdom: A Look Back at Inspirational Advice from Successful Dessertpreneurs
Pearls of wisdom and uplifting stories have been shared by successful dessertpreneurs over the past six years in the many issues of Views From the Tree. As business owners, obstacles and understanding how to overcome them are the common denominators shared across the board. Whether you are just opening your establishment or have already proven… Read more »
The PreGel Professional Training Center By the Numbers
The PreGel Professional Training Center in Charlotte, NC, is always hopping with classes, demos and photo shoots. There’s never a dull day for the team of highly experienced and dedicated chefs that is led by Corporate Chef Frederic Monti. Here’s a pekk at some of the notable highlights and statistics from the bustling facility where… Read more »
HR Corner: A New Hire Is a Relationship Built on Trust
Many of America’s gainfully employed are familiar with the saying that we spend more time at work than at home. For the majority of the working population, spending time at their place of employment instead of home is more of a reality than a mere saying. With this excess allotment of time colleagues often become… Read more »
PreGel AMERICA Provides Race Opportunity for Employees Representatives of the company to run in annual Thunder Road Half Marathon
PreGel AMERICA announced an employee initiative called “Start Together, Finish Together. ” The voluntary activity brings employees of the company together to train and run the Novant Health Thunder Road Half Marathon on November 15, 2014. “Wellness is one of the core values at PreGel AMERICA. A team-building experience such as Thunder Road allows our… Read more »
From the Top of the Tree: A Letter from the Publisher
I have been a runner all my life and have had the privilege of participating in various marathons around the world. It’s my outlet, my time to be outside and ponder, and contribute to my overall wellness. However, doing an activity like this can become stagnant, especially after how long I have been doing it…. Read more »