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If today’s tendency is to let the season influence one’s choice of dessert and/or flavor from the menu, consumers still go for their all- time favorites most of the time. This is especially true for frozen desserts such as ice cream or gelato. While stores are now offering an overwhelming combination of adventurous tastes, there… Read more »
QSRs Are Mixing Up New Ideas In 2016 For a long time, beverages have been considered the ‘side-kick’ of a meal. However, that all seems to be changing as more quick service restaurants are refreshing (pun intended) their beverage offerings. From industry magazines to the National Restaurant Association, the experts all agree, beverage options are… Read more »
According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, the definition of negativity is expressing dislike or disapproval, not hopeful or optimistic, disagreeable. We all have encountered this type of person at some point and in those instances, we want to know how to deal with them. They seem to always expect the worst and it is challenging… Read more »
IT’S TIME FOR A SUPER INGREDIENT – INSECTS As humans, we are always trying to evolve and create – in the kitchen especially. The inspiration to take a dessert to the next level is always a challenge, though satisfying when the results are successful! Besides going for the usual ingredients, why not try something a… Read more »
In his first PreGel 5-Star Pastry Series® Seminar at PreGel AMERICA, Chef Francisco Migoya, Head Chef at Modernist Cuisine wowed attendees with unique avor combinations and stunning plated desserts resulting in a plethora of new and innovative techniques for the modern pastry chef. Step by step, Chef Migoya explained and demonstrated the techniques needed to… Read more »
In his fifth PreGel 5-Star Pastry Series® Seminar at PreGel AMERICA, Chef Frederic Hawecker, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Chocolatier, impressed attendees with new glazing techniques, colorful and masterful chocolate décor, and creative flavor combinations resulting in a stunning buffet made up of many petit gateaux and entremets to satisfy the inner artist. Chef Hawecker demonstrated… Read more »
This isn’t an orange? Nope, it’s a tangerine. Don’t worry though, you are not alone in your confusion. Most people don’t really understand the difference between the tangerine and its cousin the orange. According to www.britannica.com, oranges and tangerines belong to the same Citrus species and family of Rutaceae, along with lemons, limes, grapefruit, and… Read more »
Utilizing Lighter Ingredients for Appetizing Dessert Options By now, many people have thought about what they would like their New Year’s resolutions to be, a lot of which likely have to do with eating healthier and changing their habits. But making the full dietary transition can be difficult, seeing as eating healthy can be more… Read more »
“Knowing the customers’ preferences, we decided to start a business and the success was immediate.” – Fabiana Roik, Paleteria Original MEXICAN PALETAS: THE RISE OF A TROPICAL TREAT The original Mexican paleta is a simple frozen treat made with water, fruit, and sugar, and it is popularly sold in the streets of Mexico. This concept… Read more »
A Breakdown of Neutro (Ice Cream Stabilizer – Hot/Cold Process) Have you ever wondered why ice cream has such a smooth texture and how that texture remains so consistent for weeks? Of course the main observation of smoothness that everyone associates with its texture is actually due to the balance of ingredients in the recipe…. Read more »
Our Latest Tasty Obsession Have you been searching for the next great flavor your customers are sure to love? Well, look no further! PreGel’s Crema Whiskey Traditional Paste is sure to please! With the unique flavor profile of this creamy, gluten-free paste, the dessert possibilities are endless. Whether served as a pan of gelato in… Read more »
We have entered the balmy time of year when the summer solstice creates a climate change that produces increased temperatures across the country. By all accounts, change is a normal part of life, leaving these unanticipated events to act as daily reminders that modi cations in general are going to happen despite our desire–or lack… Read more »
Zachary Harris The challenge of any artist is to take an original idea and transform it into an artistic reality. Dressing an empty plate, enlightening a plain piece of paper, molding a lump of clay, or composing music from the soul, there are many avenues toward the expression of creativity. But the opus that drives… Read more »