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Pavlova. New Name – Same Timeless Dessert
Asking yourself “What is Schaum Torte?” Well, my Aunt Vi, who was the best cook in our family, called it Schaum Torte. You may know it as “Pavlova” or simply “meringue shells”. At any rate, whatever you call it, it became a family tradition to serve Schaum Torte on Easter and Mother’s Day. For years I’ve tried to make Vi’s recipe with little success. Then I discovered the key. Patience!!!
Creamy cheese fondue – not just for Cinco de Mayo!
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, I decided it was time to take our Sephra Select Fondue Fountain for a little cheese fondue test run. People have been using cheese fondue in our fountains for years, but, I personally, had never had the opportunity to try it. I checked out #cheesefondue on Instagram. There were thousands of results, but not much with a cheese fondue fountain. Pinterest has quite a few nice photos – happy to say most of the good ones are with Sephra fountains.
Fresh Strawberry Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Found a new twist to my usual muffin recipes! I was really in the mood to bake muffins today and went to my cupboard looking for the usual muffin ingredients. Found nothin’! No blueberries or apples. Not even a can of pumpkin – which makes sense. It is March. I did find some fresh strawberries, though. Having never made muffins with fresh strawberries I was a little hesitant, but these turned out great.
Graduation Party Ideas with Chocolate Fountains
What better way to celebrate one of life’s major milestones than with family, friends and a delicious chocolate fountain!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
Looking for a little bit of old fashioned comfort food in a dessert recipe? This Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cake is like what grandma would make on chilly afternoon. The one pan style cake is full of rich, hearty goodness to the last bite.
3 Steps to a Green Chocolate Fountain
With St. Patty’s Day right around the corner, here is an outrageous idea for a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day party! Let’s do something fun and different, and of course, GREEN for St. Patrick’s Day!
Sounds like a chocolate fountain flowing with green chocolate fondue would be just the thing! Set up is easy and your family and friends will remember this as the best St. Patrick’s Day Party ever!
7 Best Home Chocolate Fountains 2016
We’re pleased to share this VIDEO from wiki.ezvid.com highlighting the “7 Best Home Chocolate Fountains”.
Sephra takes 1st & 3rd in their Home Chocolate Fountain Comparison!
Yay for us – and great for you, the consumer! See and compare your options before you purchase a home chocolate fountain! Unfortunately, there are home fondue fountains out there which are just cheap knock offs, don’t work well and make a lot of noise – not something you want coming from your chocolate fountain at your party or event.
Sephra has been hard at work for Sephra for 13 years, making sure all our home and commercial chocolate fountain units are top of the line. We are proud of the reputation we have earned as “the Worlds Most Trusted Name in Chocolate Fountains”.
Up Your Catering Business
As with all occupations today things are unbelievably competitive. Is it just because there are more people in the world or has everyone followed you into your line of work? Do you ever feel that way? Always scrambling to constantly to keep your head above water, coming up with new ideas to be more innovative than your competitors. It’s not just about the quality and deliciousness of your food. A lot of what caterers need to provide is in the presentation. You’ve long since discovered there are only so many ways you can creatively serve cheese trays, fruit kebabs and cupcakes. It is tough to keep coming up with different presentations, especially when, as chefs and caterers your main concern is the taste and quality of the dishes you are serving
Chocolate Covered Bacon – Strangest Foods Dipped into Chocolate
Chefs and chocolate lovers are constantly experimenting with chocolate. After all, you never know what might taste great covered in chocolate until someone is brave or creative enough to try it. Although these bizarre chocolate dipped treats might not make it onto traditional dessert menus, they are finding their ways into willing mouths everywhere