Editors note: As the consumer demand for chocolate grows, so do the pressures of production for the many small producers; working in harsh, tropical conditions and many times struggling to make a living wage. Supporting the sustainable farming of these crops is vital to the global industry and to the livelihood of the farmers and […]
The end of the calendar year traditionally means out with the old and in with the new, right? But when you talk about dessert, some of this year’s biggest trends are sure to keep gaining traction well into 2017. And it’s easy to understand why when you see just how enticing they are. Sweet Street […]
Over the past few years on this blog, we’ve often delved into the many wonderful attributes of chocolate (taking a fork, a spoon and even a straw with us along the way). It’s easy to justify all the attention. Chocolate remains the top dessert flavor1—and just the mere mention of the word takes most people […]
Keeping your dessert menu innovative and fresh sometimes calls for a little outside-the-box thinking. Or maybe a better way to put it is: a little inside-the-glass thinking. Yes, it’s time to consider all the luscious possibilities of drinkable desserts. The most classic of all drinkable desserts is, of course, the milkshake. And while it’s not […]
It’s really no mystery as to why ice cream is so universally appealing. It is, after all, just plain wonderful and delicious. But it is interesting to note other factors that contribute to its widespread popularity—not the least of which is its ability to play so well with other desserts. Who wants birthday cake without […]
The old adage of three square meals a day is in need of a major refresh. Today, snack occasions are almost as prevalent as meal occasions (49% vs. 51%).1 And a whopping 83% of consumers report snacking on a daily basis.2 Many factors have contributed to the growing popularity snacking: on-the-go lifestyles, more people living […]
There’s something uniquely enticing about a dessert made with nuts. It’s as if with every bite, your mouth is unwrapping a bit more of the package until—surprise! You discover a crunchy treat inside. Those little crunchy treats are appealing in more ways than one as well. Nuts contain protein, fiber, “good” fats and other nutrients […]
Sweet Street’s work to bake cleaner, more wholesome desserts began over 10 years ago, when we started noticing hidden preservatives and additives in many of our ingredients. The balance had shifted in our food supply, and the focus was now on supply chain convenience—with ingredient quality and integrity getting squeezed out. Given the path the […]