Bakery

All-natural algae. That’s right, the next generation of diet foods to reach your plate could be made from those single-celled organisms that float on stagnant ponds, courtesy of the South San Francisco biofuel start-up Solazyme. Using the algae-derived flour they are able to make cookies, snack drinks, dipping sauces and more all with less fat and calories and more protein than conventional food. …

Stephanie Lemus is one of 100 finalists in what is known among devotees as the Super Bowl of all contests: the annual Pillsbury Bake-Off. If her taste buds are spot on, her Candied Bacon and Apple canaps that include Pillsbury pie crust, a combination of blue and cream cheeses, and Granny Smith apples, will earn her $1 million and bragging rights at the bake-off held in Orlando, Fla., on April 12. …

Athenas Silverland Desserts is pleased to
announce six of its best selling dessert bars and brownies are now available
through BakeMark in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and certain areas in
Missouri. …

BAB, Inc. announced today that its My Favorite Muffin
brand has been honored with two awards at Milwaukees Iron Cupcake
competition. My Favorite Muffin took on the March ingredient, curry powder, with a creation it dubbed the Spicy Turtle, combining its proprietary chocolate cake formula with a secret blend of aromatic spices including the required curry powder and a specially developed filling, frosting, and nut topping. …

It may not be as ubiquitous as the latte, but the gourmet cupcake has definitely
become commonplace in the Washington D.C. region. …