The Persistence of Camembert Cheese
Camembert cheese: it’s soft, it’s gooey, it’s maybe a bit stinky, but it’s legendary. Its melting capabilities literally changed art history!
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7 Snow Cones and Other Types of Shaved Ice
There’s something extra refreshing about snow cones. But, did you know that there is a whole world of shaved ice desserts?
Babka Glow Up! Inside the Twists and Swirls of This Instagram-Famous Chocolate Bread
The story of babka has as many twists as the cake/bread itself. There’s a ton to learn about this beautiful and delicious pastry!
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Controversy Alert! 7 Moments When Vegan Cheeses Shook the World
Learn about vegan cheeses through exciting moments in their past, present, and future! What are they? How are they made? Why are they illegal? Find out!
Ice Cream Near Me
You’ll never have to search “ice cream near me” again! Find that perfect ice cream and see how Dessert Advisor helps you when you’re ready to explore.
What Does Quality Type of Chocolate Mean?
Whatever type of chocolate, white, milk, dark, or ruby, let us walk you through the land of chocolate and find out what to look for in good chocolate.
Exploring Land With Canadian Desserts
Canadian desserts come in all shapes and sizes! Join us on a road trip through Canada to explore the various treats, and how they came to be! Read more…
10 Metaphors of Summer Desserts in Music and the Watermelon Sugar High Meaning
Interpret 10 Summer Desserts as metaphors in pop songs and find out the mysterious watermelon sugar high meaning. Read our melodiously refreshing blog!
Celebrating Filipino Desserts and Snacks for Filipino Heritage Month
Filipino desserts are perfect for the summer. Explore desserts wrapped in banana leaves with sweet rice, coconut, and mango. Find new favourite snacks!
Exploring the Brownie vs Blondie Iceberg
The Brownie vs Blondie exploration of an iceberg. Which fudgy treat came first? And how are they linked to nocturnal house trolls? Read to find out more!
Best Croissant in Montreal: Celebrating the Fête du Croissant in Quebec
Where do you find the best croissant in Montreal? In honouring the Fête du Croissant, we took the challenge and hunt across the city. Check out the results!
6 Times “The Best Friend” Gave Coconut Macaroon Energy
Give the coconut macaroon its special day! Learn about the macaroon’s close history with macarons, and which iconic characters give macaroon energy.
Many Types of Tea: Which One for You?
Dive into the types of tea, and explore which dessert pairings are a match! You might even find out what your favourite tea says about you! Read now!
Everything About Baking Stories and Bakers
Delve into baking stories. Discover inspiring tales about bakers around the world; crazy, funny and sweet. Read it now and entertain yourself!
Mother’s Day Desserts Celebrated by 12 Women in History
Looking for Mother’s Day desserts? We follow 12 iconic women in history and what their favourite dessert meant to them. Read now to get ideas.
How Do Tongue Maps Affect The Taste of Desserts? Myth Busted!
Tongue maps, myth busted! Is it true that tongue maps are an accurate representation of taste? Join us as we explore the sense of taste. Read more!
Earth Day 2022: Go Green with Eco Treats and Sweets
Be the change this Earth Day 2022! Find out more about what ingredients, guidelines, and eco treats you can indulge in for a positive environmental impact.
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!
Weed Edibles, Brownies and Other Ganja Good Time Treats
Weed edibles have many interesting stories behind them. Let Dessert Advisor guide you through the origins of 420 and weed brownies. Read to taste more!
Find Out Which Type of Tofu Desserts Matches You!
Tofu desserts: there are so many kinds! Are you more of a pudding or brownie type? Find out which sweet is suited for you. Keep on reading to learn more!
Open Your Heart for Egg Tarts!
Egg tarts or flan? Can you even tell the difference? The art of these tarts evolved throughout the years. Ready to bite into the soft custard? Read now!
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Nougat Candy: An All-Time Favourite
Nougat candy? A timeless dessert that everyone will absolutely enjoy! Explore its delicious history and the different types of nougat. Click to taste more!
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A Curious Exploration of Gluten Free Flours
Gluten free flours? Don’t let this fool you! Explore the delicious gluten free baked goods to satisfy all of your sweet cravings. Read now to taste more!
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.
Ukrainian and Other Slavic Desserts: Taste the difference!
Ukrainian desserts are compared to other Slavic treats due to their similarities. Dessert Advisor will help you distinguish them. Read now!
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African desserts: Do you know the various types?
African desserts come in various flavours and shapes. Dessert Advisor takes you on a culinary journey across this amazing continent. Click to taste more!
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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...
Chocolate Hearts: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift!
Looking for a Valentine's day gift? Chocolate hearts are the way to go. Let us walk you through the different chocolate options. Click to read more.
Lunar New Year Desserts to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Looking to celebrate the lunar new year? Explore the various new year desserts from Asian countries and enjoy the year of the tiger. Keep on reading!
Keto Desserts: A Healthy Way to Go!
Giving up on sugary products is not easy. Keto desserts might be a tasty alternative. Curious to know which types of desserts made our list? Read on!
Discover the Types of Cheese for National Cheese Lover’s Day!
Do you know the different types of cheese? For National Cheese Lover’s Day, we’ll explore the varieties to properly celebrate this cheesy day! Read now!
Flavours of Popcorn for National Popcorn Day!
Which flavours of popcorn should you enjoy during this coming National Popcorn Day? What are the origins of popcorn? Click and keep on reading to find out!
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!
Profiteroles? Or Cream Puffs?
Profiterole? Cream Puff? Is there even a difference? Learn more about the origins of profiterole and the different types of filling!
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!
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
The Funky World of Blue Cheese
Blue cheese, can you handle the taste? Learn how it was accidentally discovered and how it is made. Find out which foods pair perfectly with blue cheese!
The World of Different Cake Types
Have you ever wondered how many cake types there are? Do you know when the first cake appeared in history? Read here for everything you need to know about cakes!
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St. Catherine’s Day Sweets
She refused to marry the emperor, but happily visited with Joan of Arc. To find out who St. Catherine was and which sweets are associated with her, read on...
Poppy Seed Cakes: Explore Your Sweet Options Today
Curious about poppy seed cakes? Dessert Advisor will walk you through the different desserts made out of poppy seeds. Learn more while remembering and honouring our veterans!
Diwali Sweets to Eat during India’s Biggest Holiday of the Year
Looking for a list of Diwali sweets? Celebrate India’s biggest holiday of the year and indulge in these fragrant desserts. Learn about Diwali Desserts!
What Different candy types you can expect in your trick-or-treat basket this Halloween
What are trick-or-treaters' favourite candy types? Why do we give out candy on Halloween? Find out everything in Dessert Advisor's spooky Halloween blog!
Choose a Dessert with Pumpkin for the Fall Season
Get a dessert with pumpkin to satisfy your cravings this fall. Curious about the different possibilities? Well, you will be surprised what Dessert Advisor found for you.
Look to the Heavens for Small Desserts, Balloons and Feathered Serpents
Tomorrow we enjoy all the small desserts like tiny cakes, truffles, and candies... But why are we talking about balloons + feathered serpents with cacao beans?
Canadian Thanksgiving Desserts
Thanksgiving desserts from Canada sure to please the crowd this October! We've narrowed it down to our top three. Can you guess which desserts made the cut?
Filo Pastry: Irresistible, Thin and Crispy
Have you heard of filo pastry? Does it differ from puff pastry, how can it be used in desserts? Dessert Advisor tells you all about this Mediterranean specialty
Healthy Pancakes: More than a Breakfast Staple
Healthy pancakes are the new craze in town. Learn more about what makes them healthy, their benefits, history and where to get some. Check it out now!
Sourdough Bread: Out of a Rich History Comes a Rich Taste
Curious about sourdough bread? What are its health benefits, how can it be used in desserts? Dessert Advisor will tell you all about it!
Bubble Tea Flavours: Milky and Pearly Goodness
Curious about the different bubble tea flavours? Learn more about bubble tea or boba options, how to order one and its origins. Check it out now!
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Lokma: The Intriguing and Delicious Story
Curious about Lokma? Learn about this puffy honey-dripping decadent Mediterranean dessert history, flavours and where to find it. Check it now!
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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!
Olive Oil Cakes? For Real?
Olive oil cakes, is it really tasty? Can you feel the difference? What makes it special and where to find these new trendy cakes. Check out our blog now!
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Semolina Cakes: Overlook Counterpart to Flour, Delicious Ingredient
What is semolina? How can it be used to make wonderful, aromatic desserts? Dessert Advisor's blog will tell you all about it! Click here to find out more.
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Coffee Frappes Story Straight from Greece – Dessert Advisor
Coffee frappes are perfect for a hot day. We’re lucky to access them at every coffee shop, but what’s the latest coffee trend coming out of Greece right now?
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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.
Soft-Serve Ice Cream: From Curious Beginnings to Worldwide Acclaim
Who invented the now-ubiquitous soft-serve ice cream? What kinds of varieties now exist? Check out Dessert Advisor's blog post to find out!
Royal Wedding Cakes: A Trip Around the World
Did you know that royal wedding cakes can fetch huge sums of money in auctions? See some designs here of some of the monarchies' most famous cakes around the globe.
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Desserts with Raspberry and How the Berry Turned from One Colour to Another Overnight!
Desserts with raspberry have a distinctive red colour... but did you know the berry is said to have changed colours after an unusual event? Find out how...
What are Açai Bowls, the Healthy Frozen Treats even Royals Go Crazy for?
The love for açai bowls can't stop growing... Discover the frozen treats charged with nutrients and topped with all sorts of healthy ingredients!
Apricot Cakes and Sweets: Healthy or Not?
Apricot cakes and other pastries are moist and bursting with fruity flavour! Discover facts about the apricot and how it can boost your health...
Italian Desserts for a Mediterranean Escapade from Home!
An Italian dessert special to take you to the Amalfi coast from the comfort of your home! Put on your sun hat and discover these Mediterranean desserts...
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Desserts with Mango: Tropical Flavours for a Hot Summer!
Desserts with mango are so varied despite the distinctive taste of the fruit... Discover a selection of the freshest tropical desserts in our new blog!
3D Cakes: Wacky Edible Sculptures Full of Fun!
3-D cakes... they might not look edible, but sure taste yummy! Is it a handbag, or a shoe? Taking a look at the wacky cakes that look like modern objects!
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Peach Pies for a Peachy Season!
Peach pies are a delicious way to celebrate the summer! Discover some peach health benefits and favourite pies, of course...
Gulab Jamun: The Indian Street Dessert with a Travel Passport!
What is gulab jamun, the star Indian fried sweet? Learn about the milky street dessert with a rose flavour that has traveled more than most of us...
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Jello Cakes: Fun and Fresh Treats for National Eat Your Jello Day!
Ever heard of jello cakes? With their fresh taste and creative designs, these special cakes are sure to be a fun treat for National Eat Your Jello Day…
Gluten-Free Chocolate: a Special Treat for a Special Day
Gluten-free chocolates are a treat you can't miss on World Chocolate Day! Learn more about the tasty Canadian artisan chocolate in our new blog…
The Mille-Feuille’s Controversial History and Special Varieties
The mille-feuille is an iconic dessert for more reasons than one... and more than you may know! Read on to learn about the tasty pastry's contentious story...
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Blueberry Tartlets: Juicy and Buttery Shells of Goodness
Delicious blueberry tartlets - did you know that they were even baked in medieval times? Today, we bring you a selection featuring some of the tastiest tarts...
The Geode Cake: When Art Imitates Nature
A geode cake mimics volcanic rocks and crystals found in nature. Heads up, you just might want to incorporate minerals into your diet after reading this...
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Brigadeiros: Historical Brazilian Confections
Brigadeiros, anyone? Find out why the chocolatey treat was named after a Brazilian Air Force brigadier general... and where to get your hands on them...
No Bake Desserts: Sustainable Sweet Tooth Satisfaction
No bake desserts are a great way to enjoy sweets while reducing your food carbon footprint. Our new blog brings you some of the best raw desserts near you...
Bubble Waffles: An Original Dessert on the Go
Bubble waffles are a popular Asian street food whose custardy yumminess has reached North America... and we get why! Will you have matcha, berry, or ube...
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Flans and Their Sweet Varieties Around the World
Flans are full of creamy deliciousness, and today we bring you a selection of some of our flan-vorites! Read our new blog post to discover the varieties...
Mirror Glaze Cakes: Mirrors You Can Eat!
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of the... mirror glaze cakes? Read on to discover a growing pastry trend that is as artful as it is tasty...
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Cognac and Brandy Desserts: Duel of the Flavours for Adults!
What’s the difference between cognac and brandy, and what brandy desserts are the tastiest? Or are you more into cognac desserts? Read on to learn about both...
Popular Sundaes from 1909 to Today
Time travel with us and learn about the fancy ice cream sundae ingredients used over 100 years ago. Would you believe they really used candied violets…
Strawberry Desserts: Sweet and Sour Treats in Season
Strawberry desserts are prime summer treats.This coming season, will you have strawberry pie, strawberry gelato, or a strawberry charlotte...
Honey Cakes and Desserts: Naturally Sweet
Imagine making a new honey cake after throwing a beehive at your enemy. That's exactly what some German bakers did. Read more in our honey desserts post...
Canadian Cheeses: Everything You Always Wanted to Know
How much do you know about Canadian cheeses and the dairy breeds? Test your knowledge with our cheesy new blog post and make more informed cheese choices...
Peanut Butter Cups: Celebrate the “I Love Reese’s Day”
Fans of Reese's peanut butter cups and candies, it's that time of year again! To celebrate I Love Reese's Day. We invite you to read our newest blog post...
Late Night Snacking and Cravings, Do You Indulge?
Late night snacking? Midnight cravings? Spain shows the world a different angle when it comes to late night desserts. Read our new blog post for more...
Making Beautiful Cakes – An Art in Itself
Check out our blog post on beautiful cakes that please both mouth and eye. Learn about three pastry chefs making cakes that are almost too beautiful to eat...
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What’s a Hockey Player Diet Like During Playoffs Time?
Can you guess what Wayne Gretzky’s favourite pre-game dessert used to be? Inspired by the playoffs, our new blog post looks at hockey-inspired desserts...
Traditional Mexican Desserts, Anyone? ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo desserts mean traditional Mexican desserts like churros and rice pudding. Read more about the margarita dessert options in our new blog post...
Yummy Desserts With Caramel and Dulce de Leche
Fans of caramel desserts and dulce de leche will enjoy our new caramel post. Be warned: after reading you may have trouble deciding on tonight’s dessert...
What’s Chocolate’s History in Canada?
Chocolate’s history in Canada shows us two new ways to enjoy hot chocolate! The French way and the English way. Which way do you like yours? Read more...
Ube (Purple Yam) and Purple Desserts
Yet to try Purple Yam (ube) in a vibrant purple dessert? Let our new blog post guide you with some Filipino dessert suggestions for purple cakes, cookies, and ice cream...
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Religieuse – A Royal Dessert
The religieuse dessert is a type of éclair choux pastry filled with plenty of crème pâtissière and looks like a nun! Or is it a Pope's hat? Help us decide...
Dessert Crunchiness, ASMR and Misophonia
Crunchy dessert noises from sweets like honeycomb, cannoli, and chocolate chips can drive some folks nuts. We ask what does the sound of texture do for you...
Edible Flowers and Yummy Desserts
Take a look at all the edible flowers you could be enjoying in desserts eg. lemon lavender cake - Learn how fragrant flowers are more than a decoration...
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Licorice Candy: Love or Hate?
Licorice comes in many shapes and forms. We know about allsorts but do you know about Dutch salmiak? Read our latest Licorice Day blog post to learn more...
Matcha Desserts: Asian-Influenced Sweets
Matcha green tea has a fascinating history linked to the Tang Dynasty and there are more matcha desserts than we ever imagined! Learn more in our new blog...
10 Yummy Easter Desserts for 2021
Last minute chocolate egg or easter bunny shopping? Check out our top 10 easter desserts list! You might be surprised by some of the sweet options we found...
Fermented Food and Cultured Desserts
Research says fermented foods like yogurt have great health benefits. For a list of sweet and tangy cultured desserts, do check out our new blog post...
Cotton Candy: Is a Dentist Responsible For This Dessert Invention?
Whether you call it cotton candy, fairy floss, or candy floss, you can read about the carnival treat's unlikely link to dentistry here in our newest blog...
Do Germans Really Eat Desserts First?
Are desserts healthy and is eating dessert first better for you? Do Germans really eat dessert first? Our new blog post considers some scientific evidence...
Lent, What is it?
Looking for chocolate-free desserts motivation for this Lent? Our new blog post explores ways to keep going and maintain your self-discipline until Easter...
Pi Day and All Your Favourite Pies
National Pi Day is a great excuse to eat apple pie and pecan pie! Learn more about the Pi shrine full of delicious desserts in our new Pi Day blog post...
The Famous York Peppermint Patty
People have been snap testing Peppermint Patties for over 80 years, when was the last time you did the snap test? More on the dark chocolate treat here…
It’s Time for Sugar Shack
Did you know there’s a maple syrup flavour wheel? Read our latest Sugar Shack blog post to see it and learn more about our First Nations syrup production...
Oreo Desserts for National Oreo Day
This Oreo desserts blog post looks at our favourite limited edition Oreos over time plus the fun new OREOiD platform that lets us customize our own Oreos...
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...
Explosive 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...
Do Candies Expire? They Do Have 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...
Discover 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...
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…
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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...
The 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...
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...
Chocolate Cake Types: Find Yours!
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...
Our selection of the Best Breads in Montreal
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...
Deep-fried Desserts and Fritters We Didn’t Know 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…
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?
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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...
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!
