When most of America thinks of pudding, we image the little bins of powder that line the cabinets of the baking aisle on the grocery retailer. We’ve grow to be a society of comfort, and the concept of constructing pudding from scratch isn’t actually one that happens to us. However for Reka Walton, scratch made pudding is her jam—a lot in order that she created a enterprise round it.
Launched in March of 2020 as a direct-to-consumer product via Instagram and Fb gross sales, The Pudding Junkie was created to fill a void available in the market, providing one thing that nobody else was. “The idea was to supply a singular dessert that clients can’t discover wherever else,” Walton explains, “and we obtain that by taking a well-known dessert—banana pudding—and attempting totally different elements to see what works properly with our pudding base.”
Her inspiration really got here from her brother, proprietor of Cell’s Pudding in Miami, who took a pan of pudding to work for a operate and was advised that he ought to begin promoting it as a result of it was so scrumptious. After he started promoting bowls in February 2020, the overwhelming response that he acquired satisfied him that his sister ought to do the identical in Tallahassee. “I lastly was capable of begin making and promoting puddings when my job despatched us residence to work through the pandemic. It has confirmed to be top-of-the-line selections of my life,” Walton explains.
With 14 taste creations, The Pudding Junkie is certainly doing one thing distinctive in a world stuffed with banana pudding. “We’ve stepped outdoors of the field and have taken pudding to a brand new stage, making one thing sudden and memorable,” says Walton. Finest sellers embody Strawberry Shortcake Pudding, Unique Banana Pudding, and Crimson Velvet Cake Pudding, although the menu makes selecting only one favourite tough. “Folks love the truth that we provide so many flavors. Additionally they like the concept of having the ability to have it delivered to their door. We’ve been advised that our puddings are very addictive, and for this reason I named the corporate The Pudding Junkie.”
Naturally, the concepts for the recipes should come from someplace; and Walton is open to strategies. “A number of of our flavors happened on account of buyer requests,” she says. “Others are concepts that my brother and I created collectively. As soon as we provide you with an concept, we’ve got to determine the easiest way to execute it. From there, household and pals style take a look at it to see if it passes or fails.”
Whereas it could be her first foray into the meals trade, The Pudding Junkie has confirmed profitable—even within the midst of a pandemic. “I personally delivered to clients and met them at impartial areas to get their pudding repair through the peak of COVID,” Walton remembers. “I consider the truth that they might get nice dessert delivered to them throughout a time of uncertainty helped present a way of consolation, and this saved clients coming again for extra.”
Over the previous 16 months, Pudding Junkie’s gross sales have made a brick-and-mortar location mandatory, and Walton secured a spot inside G&G Restaurant at 745 Apalachee Parkway to promote her addictive puddings.
Evaluations At The Tallahassee Foodies Fb Group Are In:
Michael Haire – “Glided by in the present day. Purchased two of every little thing they’d. Tried ‘em all. They have been great. My favourite was the bananas foster pudding. Simply the ticket for these sizzling days and nights. Eat some for dessert. Then avoid wasting for the porch later. It’ll be good.”
Whitney GiAna – “My Mother had the pleasure of procuring at The Pudding Junkie & buying the Crimson Velvet Pudding! In her phrases, ‘Oh my God. It’s scrumptious’ 🤤 We will certainly be supporting once more quickly!”
Denise Lynne Dennis – “Guys. On Saturdays thepuddingjunkie has gluten free choices. Bananas foster is my favourite dessert on this planet and this pudding chef’s kiss! Finest dessert I ever ate for breakfast. Now that I obtained mine, you’ll be able to go get the remainder! So many scrumptious gluten free and common choices. She’s positioned within the Caribbean restaurant subsequent to Chili’s on the parkway. Inform her I despatched you!”
Discover The Pudding Junkie at – Web site, Instagram, Fb
Inside G&G Caribbean Restaurant, 745 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
