As you can tell by the warm weather and beautiful blooming trees, spring is finally here! This means that now is the perfect time to indulge in some sweet fruit and chocolate pairings. Fruit and chocolate have been combined for… Read More
Archive for the ‘Sweet Treats’ Category
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Caramel Facts
Caramel is a delicious treat that is enjoyed by people all around the world. There are tons of people who love the taste of caramel, but there are several facts many people don’t know about it. Caramel is a delicious,… Read More
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Why Sweet and Salty Is Such a Good Pair
We are all aware of the five tastes: sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter. All of us can point to some of our favorite foods that belong in these categories. What you may not know, however, is why foods that… Read More
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Why Do Sweet Flavors Pair with Salty Ones So Well?
From salted caramels all the way to maple-bacon milkshakes, there is nothing quite like the combination of sweet and salty. If you love a sugar-sweet taste, but also crave a savory aftertaste that leaves you wanting more, salty and sweet… Read More
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Choosing Sweets and Treats for Your Wedding Dessert Bar
Planning a wedding is so exciting – you get to choose everything to make your special day absolutely perfect! In recent years, the traditional multi-layered wedding cakes have been giving way to smaller cakes that couples can slice together, surrounded… Read More
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The Science Behind Your “Sweet Tooth”
A Philadelphia research group may have just figured out why some people crave sweets more than others. Those with a “sweet tooth” are constantly craving sweet, sugary goodness, while others tend to judge them. Society generally frowns upon those who… Read More
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What Makes Sweet and Salty the Ultimate Flavor Combination?
The five basic flavors that humans can experience are sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and savory. For a very long time, we have believed that the tongue was divided into different sections that would pick up on the different flavors. Now,… Read More
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All about Marshmallows!
Marshmallows are a classic treat. They come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. Marshmallows are also incredibly versatile. You can roast them over a campfire or drop a couple into a mug of hot cocoa. However you choose to… Read More
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How to Make the Perfect S’more
National S’mores Day is August 10th. What could be better than the union of chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallow? It’s unknown who the true creator of the s’more was, but the first recipes for this treat appeared in 1927, where… Read More