Certifications, Awards, and Videos
Beyond Decadence has been recognized for excellence over the years. Explore our certifications, awards, and videos below to discover what makes us exceptional!
CERTIFICATIONS
Are you a corporation looking for a diverse supplier to help achieve your diversity spend goals? Contact us today! We are certified by established local and national organizations.
AWARDS, KEY INFORMATION, AND RECOGNITION
| 2021 CVMSDC Class I Supplier of the Year award | Carolina-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC) |
| 2021 Rising Star award | Video 3:02 - City of Charlotte - Crowns of Enterprise award - May 2021 |
| Amtrak Story | Commuting to the French Pastry School |
| BeyGOOD | Invite-only Black Parade Route Small Business Impact Luncheon invitee. (BeyGOOD Foundation is Beyonce's non-profit.) |
| Capability Statement | Past performance, core competencies, differentiators, etc. |
| Family Support | Video 0:52 |
| Meet Chef Maria | Video 2:10 |
| Professional Bio | Updated September 2023 |
| The Intentional Pastry Chef | CVMSDC 44th Annual BOC |
VIDEOS
Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel for "How to Make it with Chef Maria" or check out our playlists!
PRO-TIPS
Learn 31 days of tips and tricks from Chef Maria! Click the link to access the tips on our Facebook page.
| Pro-Tip #31 | 07/18/21 | Immersion blender |
| Pro-Tip #30 | 07/17/21 | Cake lifter |
| Pro-Tip #29 | 07/16/21 | Clean egg whites |
| Pro-Tip #28 | 07/15/21 | Toasting coconut - no oven required |
| Pro-Tip #27 | 07/14/21 | Skin on |
| Pro-Tip #26 | 07/13/21 | Deciphering (cookie) scooper sizes |
| Pro-Tip #25 | 07/12/21 | Wire rack in the refrigerator |
| Pro-Tip #24 | 07/11/21 | Produce bag and mat |
| Pro-Tip #23 | 07/10/21 | Making Oreo crumbs (crusts) |
| Pro-Tip #22 | 07/09/21 | Making Graham cracker crumbs (crusts) |
| Pro-Tip #21 | 07/08/21 | Frost-free freezer fail |
| Pro-Tip #20 | 07/07/21 | Yoga sticky mats |
| Pro-Tip #19 | 07/06/21 | Whipped cream in half the time |
| Pro-Tip #18 | 07/05/21 | You don't need a piping bag coupler |
| Pro-Tip #17 | 07/04/21 | Homemade buttermilk |
| Pro-Tip #16 | 07/03/21 | Juicing trick |
| Pro-Tip #15 | 07/02/21 | Exploding butter |
| Pro-Tip #14 | 07/01/21 | Fresh zest |
| Pro-Tip #13 | 06/30/21 | Egg sizes |
| Pro-Tip #12 | 06/29/21 | Vanilla extract |
| Pro-Tip #11 | 06/28/21 | Salted vs. unsalted butter |
| Pro-Tip #10 | 06/27/21 | Butter, nuts, nut flours, flour |
| Pro-Tip #9 | 06/26/21 | Microplaner |
| Pro-Tip #8 | 06/25/21 | Zested fruit |
| Pro-Tip #7 | 06/24/21 | Egg cartons |
| Pro-Tip #6 | 06/23/21 | Sink garbage |
| Pro-Tip #5 | 06/22/21 | Tart tamper |
| Pro-Tip #4 | 06/21/21 | Creative cutters |
| Pro-Tip #3 | 06/20/21 | Droopy berries |
| Pro-Tip #2 | 06/19/21 | Butter wrappers |
| Pro-Tip #1 | 06/18/21 | Bringing to room temperature |