News
Brazilian Cheese Bread debuts at the San Francisco Street Food Festival
August 26th, 2011
Table Hopper, Marcia Gagliardi sampled our new Brazilian Cheese Bread at the San Francisco Street Food Festival on August 20, 2011. Her words: “just insane”.
See it for yourself in her photo blog.
San Francisco Street Food Festival: Famous Tamales, Jello Shots, Moth Tacos
August 15th, 2011
From Huffington Post:
“Cristina Arantes of Kika’s Treats will be serving soft, fluffy Brazilian cheese bread at the bars. Made with yucca flour, these warm little pieces of heaven are gluten-free. She will also make gourmet s’mores with her famous chocolate covered caramelized graham crackers. (kikastreats.com)”
Jello Shots, Po’ Boys, and Jambalaya Croquettes, Oh My! What To Look Forward To at This Year’s SF Street Food Festival
August 1st, 2011
7X7 thinks Kika’s Brazilian Cheese Bread is one of the must taste bites this year at the 2011 San Francisco Street Food Festival. Read on…
San Francisco Nonprofit La Cocina Aids Female Food Entrepreneurs
July 14th, 2011
From Huff Post’s Good News:
“Cristina Arantes of Kika’s Treats decided to start her company after a fateful visit to La Cocina in 2005. Her decadent Brazilian honey cakes and chocolate-covered caramelized graham crackers are some of the most sinful sweets ever. Arantes just launched a new collection of coconut palm sugar caramels. “La Cocina is still very much a part of my business, as Kika’s Treats donates 5 percent of its net profits back to where it all started,” Arantes said.
Kika’s Treats, kikastreats.com”
Sticky Notes: Habit-forming caramels and cookies are only a click away.
June 20th, 2011
From Tasting Table: If you live in San Francisco and you don’t already know about Kika’s Treats–well, shame on you.
But if you live farther afield, consider this your invitation to join the club. Brazilian-born owner Cristina Arantes makes her treats–coconut, espresso and cacao-nib chocolate shortbread, caramelized graham crackers and Brazilian honey cakes, all enrobed in either milk or dark chocolate–with care. Be forewarned: They’re habit-forming.
Best Caramels: 2011 San Francisco International Chocolate Salon
April 26th, 2011
Kika’s Treats were just voted the Best Caramel at the 2011 San Francisco Chocolate Salon in April. Available in three delicious flavors, inspired by our line of shortbreads: Classic Crunchy, Espresso, and Cocoa Nib Chocolate. These decadent caramel treats are covered in rich, bittersweet chocolate and sprinkled with delicate flakes of sea salt. In addition, they are made with organic coconut palm sugar, which has a natural caramel flavor with tasty butterscotch notes. This unrefined sugar comes from the sap of the coconut palm tree, which is a sustainable harvest and is good for the environment. It is also very low on the glycemic index, making it a much healthier alternative to white refined sugar and most other sweeteners.
Sugar Rush: Honey Cakes from Kika’s Treats
April 7th, 2011
From Serious Eats:
These Honey Cakes from San Francisco-based Kika’s Treats remind me a lot of Honey Cakes by Bee Desserts in the West Village. They both find roots in pão de mel, a Brazillian honey bread, but differ in the sense that those from Kika’s, while slightly more dry, are significantly more flavorful with plenty of spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and even ground coffee beans. Read on…
Mission Community Market Fundraiser Event
June 11th, 2010Kika’s Treats will be torching up s’mores at this Saturday’s Mission Community Market Fundraiser event, with all profits being donated to help start a weekly night market in the heart of the Mission District, Kika’s very own neighborhood. Great food, raffle, live music, performances and an overall amazing event! Don’t.miss.it!
June 19th 11-3pm.
Heart 4 Haiti event at La Cocina
February 6th, 2010Heart 4 Haiti is a Valentine’s Food themed fundraiser to benefit Haiti. Several big and small businesses are coming together to donate their products and services for sale and auction. All proceeds go to Partners in Health – Stand with Haiti www.standwithhaiti.org
Donors include: {cocoa absolute}, Bi-Rite Market, Cakespy, Clairesquares, Clarine’s Florentines, Delfina, Flowie, In the Kitchen with Lisa, Kerrygold, Kika’s Treats, Maris Naturals, Mission Minis, Mission Pie, Neo Cocoa, Ritual Coffee Roasters, Sabores del Sur, Sweet Revolution, TCHO, Tyler Florence Group, Whole Foods, W Hotels, 18 Reasons, 4505 Meats.
Friday, Feb 12, 6 – 9 pm 2948 Folsom Street, SF/CA
Calling all chocoholics!
October 30th, 2009Kika’s Treats will be participating at the First Holiday Chocolate Show in San Francisco, along with other 30 chocolatiers from the Bay Area. Saturday, November 14, at the Herbst Pavillion in Fort Mason, from 12 – 5 pm. Come sample our delicious treats and get your gifts for the Holiday season! For tickets and more info, please visit: www.aggregateproductions.com.
Also, the SF Firefighters will be on hand to collect new unwrapped toys for their annual Toy Program. Please help them brighten the day of deserving children this holiday season.
