Pumpkin pie is standard fare at most Thanksgiving feasts. Many of us look forward to eating it for dessert once a year. However, if you are tired of that thick, sweet piece of pie at the end of this already-filling meal, consider these interesting alternatives. read full article…

The best way to obtain a smooth, evenly textured ice cream is to whisk the mixture carefully and freeze quickly. read full article…

No meal is complete without desserts. A dessert is a type of food that gives the finishing touch to at the end of the meal to make it perfect. The origin of the term is really interesting. The term “desserts” has been derived from Old French term “desservir” which means cleaning the table. read full article…

A gourmet dessert is truly “gourmet” when it is made from the highest quality ingredients: the freshest dairy products, farm fresh eggs, fresh fruits and nuts. You can complete a special meal with an equally unique gourmet desserts prepared for less than $1.00. read full article…

Watermelon Shaped Ice Cream Desert

Summer is here and everyone likes the idea of ice cream. If you are throwing a dinner party or just having some friends over for dinner, you will amaze them when you bring out this ice cream dessert. It looks like a watermelon, even when you slice it. It even has the ’seeds’. It is easy to make and so impressive. read full article…

Are you as tired as I am of those little white heart-shaped candies with messages like ‘I like You’ printed on them? Be a little creative this year and come up with some new Valentine’s Day treats to take to school and work. Here are a few ideas to get you started. read full article…

Jelly beans have some pretty interesting facts buried in their history. These are a favorite confection that have been around for quite some time, just over a hundreds years or so. While info about the exact time and place that jelly beans first came on the market is not available we do know that they began to emerge in the early 20th century. They were sold at stores as a penny candy and they became quite popular. read full article…

Jelly beans are a favorite Easter treat among children and adults both. Who does not like their sweet candy coating and their chewy insides? You would have to be crazy not to! Jelly beans make a great addition to your candy bowl and your Easter basket. In fact, jelly beans are the good old standby that parents all around the world depend upon when they need to add just one more thing to their son or daughters Easter candy list. read full article…

One of the questions that I hear all of the time as a candy manufacturer is “how are jelly beans made?” This is a very important question and one that has a solid place in history. read full article…

Open an old Italian cookbook, browse through the index and� surprise! No Tiramisu’ cake recipe. My first encounter with Tiramisu’ was in 1985. I was in Italy at that time: A friend of mine told me about this new cake recipe she got. She was so enthusiastic about it that I felt compelled to try it immediately. The taste was unbelievably good, as never I had tasted before. Since then I fell in love with this dessert. read full article…

When I was growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, jelly beans showed up once a year. I was always certain of finding jelly beans in my Easter basket. And as far as I knew, there were only two kinds of jelly beans � ones made by Brach’s that were always in my Easter basket, and some off-brand that my Aunt had at her house and that I hated. read full article…

If you are like me, you remember how much you loved visiting grandma’s house as a kid. You loved it because you got spoiled there. She let you play any game you wanted, you got to be silly and goofy, and you could even have candy before dinner. Grandma let you do all of the things that your mom said no to. But there is another reason kids love going to grandma’s house to visit: her chocolate chip cookies. read full article…

Anybody who takes the time to make cookies from scratch obviously wants the cookies to come out perfectly and taste delicious. Mixing ingredients is almost unheard of these days with just about everything being available in pre-mixed or pre-made packages. Most people simply buy a roll of cookie dough, slice it, and stick it in the oven for 15-18 minutes. read full article…

Note: Makes 4 servings, Total Carbohydrates: 8

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. water
2 1/2 tsp. gelatin read full article…