Expect a Sponge Cake For High Tea with Queen Victoria
Afternoon high tea dessert is the best thing between lunch and dinner. An excuse to put the kettle on, possibly kick the shoes off, and certainly dig into a slice of...
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The Various Types of Chips: A Universe of Crisps and Crunches
Chips are a household staple when it comes to snack food. Did you know that there are other varieties of chips that are not made from potatoes? Curious? Keep reading!
Matured Cheddar Cheese: Everything About This Old Favorite
How much do you really know about matured cheddar cheese? Its origins, different types and pairing options? Read our blog and you'll enjoy it so much more!
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Nothin’ Like a Chocolate Chip Cookie
There’s nothing in the world quite like a warm chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven. How are they made to be so delicious? And who created them in the first place? Find out these answers and more!
Quebec’s Sweet Tooth: Maple Syrup Desserts
If maple syrup is your kryptonite, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is sure to bring you to your knees with...
Choose Your Easter Movie Based on Your Favourite Easter Dessert
Watching an Easter movie this holiday? Don’t know what to cosy up with? Let Dessert Advisor help you choose it based on your favourite Easter dessert!
Chocolate Eggs and Easter Bunnies – Where Do They Come From?
The origins of chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies come from an entanglement of Paganism and Christianity.
Iranian Desserts for a Sweet Persian New Year
Craving Iranian desserts during Persian New Year, Nowruz? Check out the top sweet treats to enjoy during this holiday. Don’t miss out! Read to taste more.
St. Patrick’s Day and Traditional Irish Desserts
Our new blog revisits the Irish pirate kidnapping of St Patrick and also shows you where to find all the Guinness flavoured Irish Desserts this holiday...
New Lunar Year, Fortune Cookies, and Worldwide Superstitions
When we think of good luck, good fortune, and togetherness, one of the first things we think of is the Fortune Cookie. Curious? Keep reading!
Pear Desserts: From Cakes to Tarts, Crumbles and Pastries
As fall approaches, fresh pears are around the corner, as well as a wide array of pear desserts! Read Dessert Advisor's blog to find out more.
Italian Cannoli Dessert for Everyone
The Italian Cannoli is a divine dessert, but do you know its origins? And you might even learn a thing or two about high fertility. Read now!
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Pecan Pies: Get a Piece of Freedom!
Pecan Pies. It's love at first sight! Let’s discover more on its history, its alternatives, affiliated desserts and its relationship with Martin Luther King Jr.
Discover King Cakes from Around The Globe
King Cakes has a rich and deep history. Which version of the King Cake do you know? Celebrate Epiphany with this delicious dessert. Read now!
Baked Alaska and Other Flambé Desserts
Baked Alaska is an impressive dessert. Learn how it works, how flambé desserts are prepared, and how desserts unite us in a divided world. Read more!
Gingerbread House is Where the Heart Is
Gingerbread house culture - explore how its place in society evolved over the years and why Christmas is a good time to think about those without homes.
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...
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Enjoy these International Desserts for Christmas!
Curious about desserts for Christmas around the world? Dessert Advisor will take you on a journey! Read more about these holiday staples
Hanukkah Desserts For the Festival of Lights
For Hanukkah desserts we look at the popular sufganiyot, latkes, or the babka...
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Bread Pudding, Fancy Types With a Humble Origin
Discover the evolution of bread pudding and indulge in its current forms, elevating this classic dish to new culinary heights. Read on Dessert Advisor.
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Christmas Chocolates for this Holiday Season
Looking for Christmas chocolates to enjoy during the holidays? Check out our picks for the festive season and learn more about these desserts. Read now!
Christmas Fruit Cake: Have You Started Working On It Yet?
Christmas fruit cake, are you ready? The holidays are coming in fast, so make sure you’re equipped. And see other ways to preserve your leftover foods. Read now!
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…
Panettone – The Italian Christmas Bread
Ever wonder what’s inside those dome-like boxes that are seen in some grocery stores around Christmas? Read more to discover the delights of Panettone!
Halloween Candies and Spooky Treats You Don’t Want to Miss
Find creepy Halloween candies near you that will give you the jitters. Look for these spooky treats and learn where to find them. Search now!
Popular Candy Types for Halloween Haunting
Candy types can be overwhelming in their variety! We’re breaking them down into bite-sized portions and even finding out why we trick or treat. Read on!
Pumpkin Desserts: Make the Most of the Fall Season
Explore a variety of pumpkin desserts to fully savour the fall season, while discovering the many nutritional benefits of this vegetable and its seeds.
Do Candies Expire? Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Safely
Do candies expire? It is a legitimate question for sweet lovers. Find out the answer and more about candies, their shelf life, and more in this blog post!
Thanksgiving Desserts to Celebrate the Holiday in Canada
Discover a selection of the best Canadian desserts to celebrate Thanksgiving, in recognition of all the blessings life has to offer, and learn about the history of this holiday on Dessert Advisor.
Milk Chocolate: The Story of a Timeless Marriage
Who doesn’t love milk chocolate? Learn all about ancient chocolate, how it got milky, what affects its flavour, and the relationship lessons to learn from it.
