Trends to Expect this Year

Hello 2014! With the New Year upon us the emergence of many new things will soon be in sight. 

Rest assure, food trends that are predicted to take flight will not be anything too radical, but rather it will be many things which we are already familiar with that will be used in a different fashion.  These trends  incorporate some of 2013 major trendsetters like gluten free and the birth of unique flavours. Below are 5 trends that are predicted to be popular in 2014:

1. Local ingredients
Have the ingredients in baked goods source of origin be  from the same province, or within 50 km if from another province.

2. Designer grains

Replace traditional grains like wheat with more ancient varieties such as kamut, spelt, rye. Take advantage of the gluten free market by incorporating non-gluten "grains" like quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat which are also great sources of protein.

3. Tea flavour infused desserts
Add a taste of tea, the world's most consumed beverage second to water to desserts to tantalize the taste buds. Add a hint of jasmine to mousse for cakes, cupcakes and mini pastries.
 

4. Savoury chocolate

Turn chocolate a traditional sweet dessert into a food fit for every meal with the addition of salt and spices such as chili and basil.
 

5. Textured wedding cakes

Create breathtaking wedding cakes by adding classic lace details, as well as modern textures such as ruffles. 

Classes

Warm up with some Baking!

Indulge yourself in the ooo so sweeeet world of cake decorating & baking. Advance your skill set to a whole new level by taking some professional courses and even receive a certificate of completion! And learn new techniques by trying some of our workshops.

Truffles

  Learn how to make exotic flavour truffles like Chili, Manhattan, and Salted Caramel. Take a dozen home! More info.

Orchid Gum Paste Flowers

Learn how to make Orchids like Phalaenopsis, and Dendrobium. More info.

Bread

  Learn how to  make dough, brioche, onion cheese and herb bread, French and braided breads. More info.

Edible Image for Cakes

Decorate cookies, cupcakes and cakes with edible images. These images are great to personalize baked goods. Add personal photos and images! We print on regular size copy paper, as well as sheets with
pre-cut cupcake circles and business card rectangles.

Also available are edible inks and various paper types.

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In This Issue

• 2014 Trends
• January New Products
• Week 1 January Special
• NEW Classes
• Edible Images

January New  Products

Full Square Cake Pedestal Separator

Item #: 19008

These cake foam dummies are great to use for displaying cakes. Available in other sizes and shapes. More info.

Half Sphere Cake Dummy

Item #: 19020

Use this cake dummy to display cake or as a base for a tennis ball cake topper. Available in other sizes and shapes. More info.

Valentine Heart Caddy Box

Item #: 19002

Perfect for displaying Valentine's Day baked goods. Available in other sizes.

More info.

Hearts Collection Valentine Box Base

Item #: 19003

Use this box to package Valentine's Day baked goods.

More info.

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January  Specials

Week 1

Brown Box

Item #: 2483

Perfect for assembling homemade gifts. More info.

Tulip Cups

Item #: 15416

Great for adding a fancy touch to cupcakes and muffins. Available  in other colours. More info.

Merckens Cocoa Dark

Item #: 6502

Perfect for melting! Use this chocolate to create lollies and cover cake pops. More info.

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