June 1, 2010
Articles
What is natural?
This month is Modern Baking's biennial Supermarket Bakery Research issue. It is meant to be a barometer of how the industry is faring, and may provide...
Woodward named IDDBA Cake Decorating Challenge champion
At the recent Dairy-Deli-Bake expo in Houston, sponsored by the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association, Rebecca Woodward was named champion of the 15th annual Cake Decorating Challenge...
Green initiatives expand to IBIE exhibitors
As part of a commitment to positive transformation, the International Baking Industry Exhibition (IBIE) has identified sustainability as one of the industry’s top priorities...
Donut Day celebrated veterans
BakeMark, Los Angeles, sponsored National Donut Day events in Los Angeles and Cincinnati on June 4, which celebrates the national treat as well as veterans...
French Pastry School honors alumni, Blackhawks
At a reception held in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association expo last month, The French Pastry School (FPS), Chicago, honored its alumni, many of whom have gone on to open their own businesses after graduating...
Brownie sales remain flat
Brownies and dessert bars exhibited flat dollar sales during the last 12 months compared to the previous year, despite a 4.1 percent increase in the total...
Workbench
Q: I have seen professional bakers using a white cloth when infusing syrups, etc., to contain herbs and spices. What are they using?C.R., Kenosha, Wis....
Formula of the Month: Honey nut raisin bread
INGREDIENTS LBS. OZS. METRIC METHOD STARTER Bread flour 13.25 375 g Mix for 3 minutes. Final dough temperature should be 75F. Water 13.25 375 g Starter...
Muddy Paws Cheesecake marries artisan technique with elegance
The mention of wedding cake conjures a specific image a tiered cake, usually white and covered in fondant. But Tami Cabrera has been winning converts...
Party cakes made simple
Cupcake pull-apart cakes are still going strong, and with their easy serving and portioning, they likely will remain a top choice for parties and other...
In-stores Play Through the Rough
Many in-store bakery officials would probably like a mulligan or do-over of the past two years. While the recession may be technically over, customer...
Groupon redefines small business marketing
Legendary ad man David Ogilvy once said, “I do not regard advertising as entertainment or an art form, but as a medium of information.”...
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