Pistachio Desserts For Everyone!
Are you nuts about pistachio desserts? Careful how you pack them cause they’re prone to spontaneous combustion! Learn more in our new Pistachio Day post...
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A Classic Banana Bread Cake
Are you afraid your banana bread might be explosive? See how this town called in the bomb squad to deal with the dilemma in our latest dessert blog post...
5 Refreshing Facts About Mint
Is chocolate mint your favourite flavour? Read our latest dessert blog post to learn 5 refreshing facts including the origins of the frozen treat...
Candy Has a Shelf Life, Too
Believe it or not, candies do expire. There are expiry dates for your favourite candies. It's worth checking the shelf life of these sugar loaded sweets...
Valentine’s Day History and Desserts
Who was Saint Valentine and why do we exchange chocolates and candy on Valentine's Day? Our new blog post's essential reading for all the chocolate lovers...
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Ransacked Bakery Leads to ‘Pastry War’ Between France and Mexico
Would you believe it if we told you there was once a Pastry War between Mexico and France and a general lost his leg? Read more in this pastries blog post…
The Nutella Holiday Snowballed
Nutella Day is a real international holiday that's filled with songs, poems, and of course Nutella! Learn about its origins in our new Nutella blog post...
Healthy Carrot Cake: Following Its Footsteps
The healthy carrot cake is number one for kids’ birthday parties. Guess in which country? Find out more about the history of this cake in our blog post...
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Flaky Butter Croissants
Making flaky and butter croissants can be hard, but we know a sneaky life hack that's going to save you hours. Find out how in our new pastry blog post...
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Chocolate Cake: Find Your Type!
Think hard and tell us, does the name Bruce Bogtrotter ring any chocolate cake bells? Check out our new blog post and remember why kids love him so much...
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Best Breads in Montreal – Dessert Advisor
Find the best breads in Montreal! From Mediterranean loaves to a bakery named after a Georges Brassens song, we list the top crusts this city has to offer...
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad: Food of the Gods
What does the ambrosia fruit salad dessert have to do with doves and special powers? You might want to read this...
We Didn’t Know These Fritters Existed
If you’re craving deep-fried desserts then this blog post is for you. After a quick read, you might consider swapping the donut for a fruit fritter instead...
Marzipan Candy and Perished Enemies of the Republic
Marzipan candy is a lot more than white wedding cakes and Yule log leaves. Any Swiss kid who's ever smashed a chocolate cauldron knows what we're talking about…
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Spare a Thought For the Poor Knights Next Time You Have French Toast
Why did the Poor Knights dream of maple syrup on their French Toast?
Stout Desserts For Beer Lovers
Everyone loves chocolate cake, but what about stout desserts? Do we need to be worried about chocolate stout desserts making our kids tipsy? Learn more...
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Vasilopita for New Years’ Good Luck
Slightly superstitious? Let's increase your chances of good luck with a slice of the delicious Vasilopita! Learn more about the Greek New Years' cake now...
Kwanzaa Holiday: What’s for Dessert?
The Kwanzaa holiday has a special cultural origin, but it's also a great opportunity to discover Afro-American desserts! Join us and find out the best ones!
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The Sticky Cousin to Caramel
Do you know which Canadian town holds the record for the biggest slab of chocolate fudge? Learn the answer now in our post dedicated entirely to...
Top 5 Alcoholic Liqueur Desserts!
Explore alcoholic liqueur desserts. Come take a look at five versatile liqueurs that do more than just act as digestifs.
A Concha for Dia de la Concepcion
Another December 8th has passed by, but these latin girls are almost there! To learn more about their delicious concha campaign, you will have to read our latest blog post...
Chocolate Covering on Everything
Is it bad to attend a party and be more interested in the chocolate fountain than the other guests? This is for all the guilty chocolate lovers out there...
Are You Having a Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) Cake for the Coming Holidays?
Can a holiday dessert like Yule Log really stop you from putting on weight? Join us as we explore the possibilities of the French Dessert Bûche de Noël...
Hanukkah Desserts For the Festival of Lights
For Hanukkah desserts we look at the popular sufganiyot, latkes, or the babka...
Bundt Cake Origins
Today, Bundt cakes are drizzled with syrup and dusted with powder, but you’ll never guess what early versions of this cake used to be decorated with during medieval times...
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Think You Know Your Christmas Shortbread Cookies? Think Again…
Learn more about the classic shortbread cookie and treat your taste buds with these international versions of the buttery biscuit that are spicy and exotic…
Lithuanian Spit Cake
A cake that's taller than a human being? You better believe it. Our latest blog post takes us to Lithuania where tall tree-like cakes are run-of-the-mill...
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Fudgy Brownie or Goblin That Cleans While You Sleep?
What's the link between a little goblin that likes to clean and a fudgy chocolate brownie? We're here to investigate! Learn more in our newest blog post...
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We’re Thankful for Cranberries
Are you familiar with the cranberry harvest? Our latest blog post takes a closer look, starting with the red berry pools...
Baklava Dessert: The Most Famous Middle Eastern Dessert
If baklava dessert makes you weak at the knees, this is for you. Dedicated to all the baklava lovers out there, get ready to meet your new favourite holiday place…
M&M’s History: Ask an Astronaut “What Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hand?”
Here’s a little M&M’s history for all the chocolate fans out there. To celebrate the Madonna (or Lady Gaga) of all chocolates, we’ll begin by exploring why they were invented in the first place...
Butter Tarts Forever
Bet you can’t guess the province/territory with the biggest penchant for butter tarts. Spoiler: it’s not who you think! Read our latest post and find out...
Have You Started Working on Your Christmas Fruit Cake Yet?
Whether you call it Christmas fruit cake, plum pudding, Christmas cake, or figgy pudding, if you've left it too late to start preparing your own, let us help you...
Cheese Desserts for Mickey Mouse’s Birthday
It's Mickey Mouse's birthday and we're thinking of cheese desserts. Let's dive head first into some cheesy options to celebrate the Disney hero's big day...
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The Special Impact of Poppy Seeds
How did the poppy flower come to be an important WWI icon? Join us as we uncover some not-so-hidden symbolism behind the key ingredient in poppy seed cake...
Ice Cream Sandwiches Variations from all Around the World!
At the mention of ice cream sandwiches, we generally think about cookies or wafers; but today, we want to encourage you to think a little more literally...
Spooky Halloween Desserts Special
The end of October means Halloween desserts. But you really have to work for them. Do you have ...
Halloween Spooky and Scary Candies
Brace yourself as we dive headfirst into the latest and greatest scary candies...
Ten Allergen-Free Halloween Candy Alternatives
Well another Halloween is approaching fast and while everybody around you loves this spooky and fun holiday, you are always left out...
Top Healthy Halloween Candy Options
It's the spooky season, but you needn't be fearful of these ...
Will Eating These Apple Desserts Everyday Keep the Doctor Away?
Foodies, what’s the most unusual apple species you’ve eaten in an apple dessert? In our latest blog, we name the...
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The Correlation Between Cupcakes and Chemistry
What does an old Austrian chemistry teacher have to do with chocolate cupcakes? Allow our latest blog post to...
Top Desserts by Canadian Provinces/Territories
The results are in! We reveal the top desserts in each Canadian province/territory. Most were expected, but you'll never guess what's happening up in ...
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Top Desserts in Canada
Today we’re exploring the top desserts in Canada and the significant role they played during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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The Kanelbulle: Swedish for the Delicious Cinnamon Roll
Brew the coffee and get the plates ready. We know what we're having for breakfast... But wait until you see how big the...
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The Cookie Monster’s Favourite Holiday
What are the best cookies? Want chewy macaroons or melty vegan s'mores? Maybe matcha green tea or zesty citrus? We consider cookies that make you say...
White Chocolate Bars and White Chocolate Desserts for Sweet Tooths
Craving white chocolate bars or white chocolate desserts? Let us be your metaphoric...
Ice Cream Cones and Ice Cream Fish, What’s the Difference?
Ice cream cones with a special ingredient designed to catch the drip? Japan has known about...
Crème de Menthe and Mint Ice Cream or Dessert for Your Digestion
Crème de menthe is said to be a creation of the French pharmacist, Emile Giffard, who, at the time, was studying the...
Rosh Hashana Desserts!
If you’ve never had one of the Rosh Hashanah desserts, it’s time to familiarise yourself with...
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Coffee Desserts Fit for Sophia Loren
Coffee and coffee desserts are quintessentially Italian, so naturally they make a sensible choice to follow an...
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Get Your Jam Ready for this Peanut Butter Desserts Special
When we think of peanut butter desserts, we think of creamy peanut butter bars, crunchy peanut brittle, and a myriad of...
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A Gluten-Free Diet Special on this Celiac Disease Awareness Day
Today, we’re thrilled to discuss approaches to the best gluten-free diet. As it’s National Celiac Disease Awareness Day, we will begin by considering what it means to have...
Have You Ever Heard or Tasted a Chocolate Milkshake Freakshake?
For National Chocolate Milkshake Day tomorrow, we thought we’d do something a little unconventional...
Ants on a Log and Other Fun Kid Snacks for Your Small Anteaters
We mustn’t forget the joy we endured eating kid snacks like Ants on a Log. Fun kid snacks that made our hearts...
Don’t Forget Barbecue Desserts at your Labour Day Party!
The Labour Day long weekend marks the end of long and lazy barbecues with punchy summer fruit desserts. It’s your last proper chance for...
The Sweet Macadamia Nut Link Between Australia and Hawaii
This week we’re celebrating National Macadamia Nut Day, which falls on September 5. Although native to Australia, you’d be forgiven for thinking they...
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Can You Guess What Popsicle Flavor Is the Most Popular?
The popsicles need very little introduction. Everyone knows and loves the frozen dessert that comes on a stick. But before we look at where you live and what you call it, did you know the popsicle was invented by...
Dangerous Facets: Coconut Desserts
There was a story in circulation a few years ago that coconuts were more dangerous than...
Dessert Advisor’s Top 10 Lemon Desserts
The fresh and citrusy flavour of the lemon brings a splash of sunshine to any dessert it touches. We’ve decided to put the spotlight on...
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