Lousiana Bakery Competes In National TV ‘Cake Off’

Mark Atwood has always known the cake decorating talent at his bakery stacks
up against the best in the country, including those featured on such television
programs as Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes” and TLC’s “Cake Boss.”

Mon Dieu! Will Newfound Popularity Spoil The Dainty Macaron?

Like the cupcake before it, the macaron, a French confection that resembles a
pastel-colored sandwich cookie, is ready for its close-up. Instead of celebrating, however, fans of the meringue-like pastry have been whipped into a frenzy.

Whole Foods Promoting High-Carb Diet?

There have been some ruffled feathers in the low-carb community about the
recent launch of a new “healthy eating” program at Whole Foods Markets which has
been dubbed “Health Starts Here”.

ABA Launches Grassroots Action Center

The American Bakers Association (ABA) today launches an exciting new era of
political involvement communications with its newly released members-only
grassroots action center www.risetoaction.org.

Sara Lee Buys Back $500 Million In Shares

March 2, 2010 Brad Dorfman, Reuters

Sara Lee Corp (SLE.N) plans to quickly repurchase $500 million of its shares
using the funds from the pending sale of its household and body-care businesses.