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Gainesville Sweet Gems

A dessert blog by Moesha Manora featuring tasty dessert locations in Gainesville, Florida.

Southern Charm Kitchen

Southern Charm Kitchen, 1714 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641, is a local eatery that specializes in soul food. The decor and environment mirrors that of the south with wooden tables, lanterns, and drinks served in mason jars. Although Southern... Continue Reading →

The pumpkin cheesecake bar disaster

A spontaneous trip to the pumpkin patch inspired me to cook fall themed treats. I started this week's baking journey full of optimism but I soon learned that sometimes mishaps are bound to occur while cooking. Since Thanksgiving is the... Continue Reading →

Slutty Brownies

For Kiara Monette, third-year linguistics major at the University of Florida,  a slice of home comes in the form of warm fudge brownies. She has been baking homemade brownies since she was a little girl. Monette's favorite flavors include cookies... Continue Reading →

Gigi’s Cupcakes: A small package with tons of flavor

Anyone who as ever met me knows that cupcakes are my favorite. This tiny dessert packs so much delicious flavor! Whether it is for a party or a personal pick me up, you can never go wrong with cupcakes.  I personally... Continue Reading →

Halloween Spectacular

One great thing about working with a supervisor who loves to bake is tasting her creations. Cheri Zdziarski, University of Florida scholarship coordinator in the financial aid office, is known for her delicious office treats. She has made everything from... Continue Reading →

The Hyppo:Gourmet Ice Pops

The most recent stop on my sweet gems adventure was The Hyppo: Gourmet Ice Pops. I heard a lot about The Hyppo from students on campus and many swore it was the best frozen treat they had ever tasted. The Hyppo... Continue Reading →

Slushies with a twist: The woman behind Swamp_Sweets

Swamp Sweets is a custom slushie business started by Sante Fe College student, Roneisha Poitier. Poitier has used her culinary skills to turn the classic slushie into a creative masterpiece. Each drink features bright colors, loads of candy and mouth... Continue Reading →

Welcome to Gainesville Sweet Gems.

Hello! My name is Moesha Manora, and I am a third-year public relations major at the Univeristy of Florida. One of my biggest passions in life is food. I truly believe that food is the key to someone's heart. I... Continue Reading →

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