Every morning in New York City around 6:00a.m., a two-hour line forms outside Dominique Ansel’s Bakery with eager tourists and residents waiting to get their hands on the croissant-doughnut mashup that has exploded in popularity since May. The Cronut™ has become the most virally talked-about dessert item in history, and as a self-admitted sucker for… Read more »
Let It Rest Letting a frozen dessert mixture rest after you’ve combined the ingredients (i.e. base, flavors, liquid, etc.) will help achieve optimal flavor. The ideal timeframe is 24 hours if possible. After you’ve let it rest, blend it for a few minutes to ensure nothing separated and then feed into the frozen dessert machine… Read more »
Technology is in a constant state of evolution. The length of time between generations of technology can be as little as a year; compared to human generations, which are spread out over decades. Not to mention, between each generation of technology are software updates (something we’re all guilty of putting off a little too often)…. Read more »
Can you keep a secret? You can try but let’s face it, sooner or later most secrets get leaked. This is precisely the point of the latest craze that has swept over the food industry – hidden offerings. This trend has been adopted by many operators across the country, bringing an array of benefits and… Read more »
10. Don’t let the dessert be the low point of a dining experience. So many restaurants fail to recognize that a bad dessert can kill the experience, that’s why having a pastry chef or securing top-notch desserts to serve is so critical. 9. In pastry competitions, mise en place and cleanliness are just as important… Read more »
A FOUR-PART SERIES Last time, we looked at how integrating your business within the community better facilitated bonds between your business and your customers by allowing your business to become a source of local support. The next step in the process of reevaluating your business is getting your customers more involved. When people feel as… Read more »
Have you joined our Facebook pages yet? There’s a lot of exciting things happening on Facebook, YouTube and more, and we would love to have you as a friend. Here’s a sneak peek at what our pages offer and why you should join. PreGel AMERICA Fan Page (www.facebook.com/PreGelAMERICA) • Find the Professional Training Center’s up-to-date… Read more »
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 »
