It only makes sense that desserts with fruits are most popular during the summertime. For starters, favorite dessert fruits such as lemons and berries are at their peak of freshness in the favorable warm weather. What’s more, their zest and tanginess add a refreshingly light flavor profile that perfectly complements the season. So what’s the […]
Snacking, the new dessert sales hot spot.
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 […]
Dessert company founder still delights in role as innovator
By MELINDA RIZZO, April 4, 2016 LVB.com What began in 1979 as a cottage business operating in a two-car garage has grown to become a globally recognized brand in desserts. The impressive success story makes Sandy Solmon – founder, president and CEO of Sweet Street Desserts Inc. – one of the most influential business people […]
Ingredient Integrity Manifesto Leads to a New Brand.
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 […]
How milk from Berks County farms travels around the world
Wednesday February 10, 2016 12:01 AM- Reading Eagle By Jamie Klein, Reading, PA Sherrie Krick slowly made her way through the milking barn on a foggy February night, softly prodding some of the 40 Holsteins in front of her, which was enough to encourage them into their milking slots. Once the animals settled, Sherrie, her […]
Desserts with Berries! Bursting with Possibilities!
Just how popular are berries in American households? Well, consider the fact that they’ve now surpassed both apples and bananas in grocery sales as reported by the Global Berry Congress 2015. The growing consumer demand for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and other “soft fruits” creates a huge opportunity for restaurant operators as well. Not surprisingly, desserts […]
Children’s author delights students with stories and songs
Reading, PA. The laughs, cheers, stomps and claps reverberated throughout the gym at Glenside Elementary School. There, Joe Consiglio sang his unique songs and told stories about sharks, dogs and an “evil, sinister and wicked” ice cream truck driver who just wouldn’t stop for kids on Sweet Street. Consiglio, a children’s author, musician and ninth-grade […]
La Dolce Vita
I like to imagine early man’s first discovery of sweetness. Perhaps he saw honey dripping from a comb, or maybe his arrow pierced a tree and out dripped a sticky, delectable sap. He tasted the stuff and – eureka! What a transcendentally delightful experience that must have been. Like primates the world over, we humans […]
American Desserts, American Women
Back in 1979 when I started Sweet Street, women were streaming into the workforce and out of the kitchen. America began eating out, and with a sudden shortage of chefs, the country needed prepared foods. Talk about “being in the right place at the right time.” In reincarnating myself from photojournalist to baker I found surprising acceptance […]
Cakes are made to be celebrated.
What is it about cake that seems to make it synonymous with celebration? The modern tradition of enjoying cake on birthdays is believed to have originated in Germany during the 1,400’s. And brides and grooms have celebrated with cake on their wedding day for at least as long. It makes perfect sense when you think […]
Welcome to Luscious
[Editor’s note– We’ve been posting about our delectable desserts for ages, but it’s time we let you hear directly from our Founder and CEO, Sandy Solmon. Just as our products have long been distinctive in the world of desserts, Sandy is becoming a distinctive voice in the wider and wilder world of food. Stay tuned […]
Sweet Street takes caramel to a whole new level of cravable.
The debate over how to pronounce caramel may rage on forever. Is it CAR-mull? Or CARE-uh-mell? Either way, one thing’s for sure: caramel is a hugely popular treat that mixes perfectly into a host of decadent dessert possibilities. To fully appreciate the magic of caramel, let’s start with a brief chemistry lesson. According to Wikipedia, […]