What exactly is a Brigadeiro? This delicious bite-size Brazilian treat looks familiar but, it’s not a bonbon and it’s not a truffle. They are completely different in their preparing methods, taste, consistency and textures.
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The BEST of MIAbites 2019
July 7th was World Chocolate Day and the best way to celebrate the decadent holiday is to indulge in various types of chocolate. In recent years, Miami has been lucky enough to jump on the artisan chocolate wagon with the opening of a few of its own local chocolate shops. Here are three Miami chocolate shops ready to celebrate World Chocolate Day or any day.
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Thank you to our friend, Cari Garcia, who shares her amazing recipe for a delicious blending of Cuban and American cultures for Thanksgivng. Follow her at http://www.fatgirlhedonist.com/ and also on IG and Facebook.
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The sweetest day of the year is here! Did you know October 14th is National Dessert Day? The world dessert is came from France. The origin comes from the French word “desservir”.
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Summer in Miami! This week’s Saturday Sweets is a sweet and refreshing recipe for No-Bake Lemon Mousse from Miami River hot spot, Seaspice. This treat is bound to satisfy your sweet tooth in no time, as this easy to make dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy notes. This is just the kind of dessert you’ll crave on a hot summer day.
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The second location of the cult-favorite artisanal donut shop, The Salty Donut, has finally announced its opening date in South Miami. On Friday, May 24th The Salty Donut SoMi will officially open its doors. This larger store means more offerings and experiences, and more donut flavors specific for this location.
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Moms have a tough job and should be a little spoiled every once in a while. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to sweeten things up and take mom out for the dessert she deserves.
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Everyone knows the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, but did you know they are the only hotel in the U.S. to have its own customized chocolate made for its kitchen and retail? FONTAINEBLEAU SAPPHIRE NOIR™ is made exclusively for the hotel. And to celebrate World Chocolate Day we thought we would highlight what makes this chocolate so very special.
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With the change in season, comes the change of many favorite menus around Miami. This week’s Saturday Sweets is all about spring inspired desserts. Think fresh fruits and notes of floral — from mini pies to plates desserts, here’s what you should be ordering.
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Spring is almost here and with the change of season comes the change of one of our guilty pleasures — Food Network baking shows. On Monday, March 18th at pm the Spring Baking Championship makes its debut.
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Remember that time I literally stalked the opening of Antonio Bachour’s last project? Well, get ready for that to happen again the second quarter of 2018. Pastry chef Antonio Bachour has just announced he will be opening a bakery, restaurant, and pastry academy bearing his name in the heart of Downtown Coral Gables.
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For the last eight years Miami has embraced Sunset Drive’s Sweetness Bakeshop. The family-owned bakeshop opened during the cupcake craze of 2010 and became a haven for desserts in Kendall. Through the years, the Diaz family has kept on top of trendy desserts, but recently Sweetness Bakeshop, has undergone an evolution.
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New year, same dessert lover. The first Saturday Sweets of the year is here and we’re chatting with some of the sweetest people in Miami (the ones who make our sugar filled dreams come true) about what they think will be the biggest dessert trends of 2019. Here’s what you should be on the lookout for according to Miami’s pastry chefs.
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It’s the last Saturday Sweets of the year. There’s been 52 delicious dessert filled weeks with more sweets than the average person can handle. The sweet scene in Miami has grown a ton this year with more dessert options and sugar filled outposts than ever before.
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The sweetest day of the year is here! Did you know October 14th is National Dessert Day? The world dessert is came from France. The origin comes from the French word “desservir”.
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It’s that magical time of year where it’s okay to be pumpkin obsessed. Forgot a basic PSL, we’re all about homemade pumpkin desserts. These blondies are perfectly flavored for fall — pumpkin chocolate chip bars. There’s a bit of pumpkin and chocolate in every bite, making them a dessert lovers dream.
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It’s National Coffee Day and we’re celebrating the sweetest way we know how — with coffee filled desserts. So get ready for a sugar filled caffeine buzz. Here are a few spots you’ll find us today.
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It’s World Chocolate Day and here at MIAbites, we’re big fans of chocolate. It seemed fitting to dedicate this week’s Saturday Sweets to all things chocolate. If you’re looking to celebrate we’ve got some ideas on where to go and what to eat on this decadent international holiday.
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