Red Velvet Makes A Big And Tasty Comeback
A Southern dessert staple that all but fell off the culinary radar screen in the 70s, red velvet desserts are making a comeback in shades of pink, Cupid-heart red and a lusty, reddish brown. …
Month: February 2011
Hi-Do Bakes Their Own Twists On King Cakes For Mardi Gras
Even though the bakery creates thousands of king cakes during the season and other treats — including an old-school shoe sole — the rest of the year, about 60 percent of their business is another iconic item on the New Orleans culinary menu: French bread, which they supply to restaurants (including American Sector) and markets in the region. …
Food Fight: Maine Legislature Takes Up Whoopie Pies
Budget problems aren’t the only issues under debate in state legislatures this season. In Maine, lawmakers are poised to make the “whoopie pie” the official state dessert even though some claim the chocolate cake sandwich filled with white fluffy filling was actually invented in Pennsylvania. …
Tootie Pie Company Sales Up 18% For December
Tootie Pie Company, Inc. announced that sales for December 2010 were up 18%, versus December 2009. Full results for the period will be released by February 15, 2011. …
National Beef Announces Management Appointments
National Beef Packing Company, LLC (National Beef) CEO and President Tim Klein today announced a slate of management appointments, saying, “We have a succession plan in place which includes the continued development of our management staff to fulfill the leadership needs of an ever changing and growing company. These moves help strengthen National Beef’s leadership today and ensure a strong pipeline of capable leaders in the years to come. We are fortunate to have the depth of experience and expertise within our company that makes it possible to plan for succession from within.” …
