1.A Nice Cuppa anicecuppa.net Get your buzz on here – all things coffee and tea 2.Baking Bites bakingbites.com A site for those who love cooking and baking – named one of the best 50 food blogs by the London Times 3.The Ice Cream Bloke theicecreambloke.com Blog author Steve Christensen offers advice from his 20 years… Read more »
What’s Blooming: Because Small Is Huge
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 »
What’s Blooming: Blood Oranges: Not Your Typical Citrus Fruit
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 »
Branching Out: Savory Appetizers: PreGel Products Go Beyond Desserts
Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Add PreGel Peanut Traditional Paste, combine thoroughly. Taste and adjust flavorings to achieve a sweet/hot peanut flavor. Directions: Preheat oven to 175°C/350°F. Prepare a lightly greased baking sheet. Use a fork to mix the egg and water in a small bowl. Lay the puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet…. Read more »
Understanding the World of Social Media
Social media – it’s hot right now, but how much do we really know about it? Some soar into social media in traditional cannonball style, while others are hesitant to get in the water. Since it is summer, let’s take a look at the swimming pool of social media and start by just getting our… Read more »
Berry Healthy: The Sweeter Side of Summer
Swimming pools and sunshine are just two of the things that summer brings, as fresh fruit starts to appear at farmer’s markets and on seasonal menus across the country. As you enjoy some cool strawberry gelato, relax with warm cherry pie or bite into a juicy watermelon, it’s hard not to think about the health… Read more »
Basics 101: Emulsifiers and Stabilizers
Many of the foods we know and love today are combinations of natural components that may otherwise not naturally get along with one another. For example, oil and vinegar make our favorite salad dressings; however, these two liquids want nothing to do with one another and will separate at the first given chance. In order… Read more »
Back to Our Roots: The Genius Behind the Legacy of PreGel
A Q&A with Dr. Luciano Rabboni, president and founder of PreGel Q. What’s the background behind the beginning of PreGel? A. After completing my college studies at the University of Parma and having the experience of assisting a food science professor there, I had an intense urge to find a job that would allow me… Read more »
Growing Your Business – A Look at Expansion Options
You have a unique product, offer a great service and consider yourself successful – but you want to grow. You want to increase profits. Perhaps adding new products to your line or services to your repertoire are things you’ve considered. But what about taking your growth to the next level? Opening a second location and… Read more »
Turning Your Passion into a Reality
Part 4 – Setting Up Shop A six-part series on the necessities of starting a business. You’ve checked the first three components of starting a business off your list – a business plan, a location and product line development. Next in line are the items needed to set up shop. Setting up shop includes three… Read more »
Tree Talk: Happy Gelato® Party Craze Comes to America
Happy Gelato® parties are the latest craze sweeping gelaterias around the world – straight from Italy where they began, America is now joining in on the fun. Presented in the U.S. by PreGel AMERICA, the parties feature a trained performance artist who excels at the art of entertainment and gelato – combining both to offer… Read more »
Tree Talk: Pink Grapefruit Super Sprint
Named Outstanding Dessert or Dessert Topping of 2009 sofi™ Gold Winners announced by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Winners were announced June 29, 2009, for the 37th sofi™ Awards for the outstanding foods and beverages of the year. PreGel AMERICA’s Pink Grapefruit Super Sprint took top honors in the Dessert or Dessert… Read more »
HR Corner: Safety in the Kitchen and on the Job
Safety in the Kitchen and on the Job When accidents happen in the kitchen, a first-aid kit can really save the day. As a business owner, operator or manager, it is important to know the contents of a first-aid kit and the procedures that accompany what’s inside. Having an understanding of safety and basic first… Read more »
Tree Talk: PreGel America Launches Marketing-In-A-Box Promotion
PreGel AMERICA is proud to announce, after much anticipation, its Marketing-in-a-Box (MIB) promotion. PreGel AMERICA’s MIB promotion is a part of the ongoing initiative to provide customers with one-of-a-kind service. PreGel AMERICA is a company that believes in helping its customers grow from the ground up, always striving to offer unique and creative solutions to… Read more »
Tree Talk: PreGel America Introduces Its Class of 2009 Novelties
PreGel AMERICA is ready to roll out its new 2009 novelties. This year’s novelty class offers new Italian-inspired gelato Super Sprints, one outstanding Traditional Paste and innovative, exceptional pastry products. Boosting the Super Sprint Line are three new authentic Italian flavors: Gianduiotto Super Sprint, a unique flavor of hazelnuts from the Piedmont region combined with… Read more »
From the Top of the Tree
It is my (and I’m sure your) dream that one day novelties such as gelato and sorbetto become a standard in Americans’ diet just as coffee, pizza and sushi have. We have come a long way over the last few years, but we all know the road that still lies ahead. A core part of… Read more »
Tree Talk: World-Class Pastry Chefs Team With PreGel America For 5-Star Chef Series
Champion Instructors Share Insights into Evolving Industry and Cutting-Edge Techniques PreGel AMERICA, announced the launch of its 5-Star Chef Series, a series of exclusive three-day educational seminars The program, which begins in September, will feature internationally acclaimed, champion pastry chefs dedicated to providing a superior level of instruction on pastry and dessert applications. “These seminars… Read more »
Recipes: Peach Bellini Sorbetto
Directions: Mix the sugar and PreGel Fruttosa® (Water & Milk Base) together. Add water, peaches (puree) and champagne. Add PreGel Peach Fortefrutto®, PreGel Fibraplus (Fiber Base Texturizer) and PreGel Vellutina® (Sorbitol Paste). Mix with an immersion blender. Put into the batch freezer. For a great presentation serve in creative cocktail glasses and top with fresh… Read more »
Recipes: Rocky Road Gelato
Directions: Mix the sugar and PreGel Diamant 50 (Milk Base) together. Add whole milk. Add PreGel Cacaopat Traditional Paste (Chocolate – Unsweet). Mix with an immersion blender. Put into the pasteurizer. Pasteurize at 85°C/185°F. Pour mix into the batch freezer. Fold in and top with mini marshmallows, chopped walnuts and PreGel Amarena Topping ( Sour… Read more »