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Modern Design Her persistence prevailed. Spurred in part by her cupcakes’ iconic “modern dot” flourish, a circular decoration that adorned the tops of all her treats, Sprinkles stood out from the competition.
dispensing ATM, a contactless system serving scrumptious cupcakes, cupcake mix, and merchandise. Best of all, it was open and stocked 24/7 with fresh goods. Author and Entrepreneur Not satisfied with Sprinkles’ success, Nelson is
To her credit, she anticipated her small touch would be significant and trademarked her design to prevent copycat competition. Cupcake Convenience Her foresight has proved fruitful: Starting in a single 600-square-foot location, Sprinkles now has over 40 locations and has sold more than 200 million cupcakes nationwide! But her innovations did not stop there. In 2012, Nelson banked on a new idea. Sprinkles introduced a unique cupcake-
dead-set on revolutionizing how Americans eat pizza. In 2017, she co-founded a Neapolitan- style pizzeria called Pizzana. Also, Nelson is far more than just a baker; she is also a TV personality. In 2021, she co- created the competition show “Best in Dough,” streaming now on Hulu. Nelson believes anyone can make it in life if they have the right recipe . Her book, “Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion Into Profit,” is a guide to help anyone establish an expectation-defying brand. Nelson’s success is an example of how dreams can come true with just a sprinkle of innovation and perseverance.
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Why are placemats adorned with forks, spoons, and knives commonplace today? To find out, we have to get our hands dirty — because the history of cutlery, much like the history of civilization, is complex, nuanced, and full of gossip. From Fingers to Forks The Evolution of Dining Etiquette
Spoons are the oldest examples of cutlery that have been consistently used for millennia. Likewise, people have always used knives to cut up meat and prepare meals, but only the advent of individualized meals brought along the advent of dinner knives. Forks are altogether newer. Around 1,000 years ago, the Byzantine noblewoman Theodora Doukaina brought a golden fork to her wedding feast in Venice. Despite the initial controversy surrounding this “new” utensil, forks gradually caught on as royals began intermarrying. By the 1800s, cutlery, as we know it now, had become widespread. While most sit-down meals will always be the domain of the cutlery-wielding elite, we can still count on finger food sticking around, too.
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