Parker D. Barbee's love for banana pudding led him to create Parfé Diem, a whipped pudding shop that has become a local favorite. After losing his job, Barbee took a leap of faith and pursued his passion, turning a childhood dream into a successful business. Parfé Diem's award-winning OG banana pudding is a crowd-pleaser, but they also offer a variety of other creative and rotating flavors. Barbee's dedication and hard work have earned him recognition, including a $25,000 grant from Shark Tank's Daymond John and the NAACP. He continues to strive for growth, hoping to expand catering services and reach new customers.
For many, banana pudding is just a yummy treat. But for Parker D. Barbee, it's a lifelong love story. Barbee's grandma was allergic to bananas, so growing up, banana pudding was never a family dessert, but he always found a way to get a taste of his favorite treat.'Banana pudding has just always been my go-to dessert ever since I was a little boy,' he explained.
Despite his love for the dessert, owning a pudding shop wasn't exactly Barbee's dream, but after he was laid off from his job a few years ago, that all changed.'This concept has always been in the back of my mind,' Barbee explained. 'It wasn't until that happened that I kind of just took and ran with it and, I guess, seized the day. 'That's how the whole name, Parfé Diem, just kind of speaks to my story.'Parfé Diem started selling whipped puddings out of a ghost kitchen in South Salt Lake until they opened a Sugar House store a year and a half ago. Their OG banana pudding is award-winning, but they also feature other core and rotating flavors.'The fact that people are loving it, and bringing their friends and family, celebrating their birthday, is an incredible feeling, and those reactions never get old,' Barbee said.Just last year, Parfé Diem was one of four businesses in the country to be awarded a $25,000 grant by Shark Tank Investor Daymond John and the NAACP.'I put in so much time, late nights, a lot of sweat equity into this, and to just be recognized by somebody at that level, it was a very humbling moment for me,' Barbee said.Even with all the accolades, Barbee admits there's still more work to be done as he'd like to do more catering and reach new customers.'If you are a little more adventurous and want to try something new,' he explained, 'I don't think you would lose if you bet on Parfé Diem.
PARFÉ DIEM BANANA PUDDING FOOD BUSINESS DAYMOND JOHN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
10 Biggest Ways Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Is Already Different From The MCUTom Holland Peter Parker and Peter Parker from the animated show, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Read more »
Tom Parker's Widow Kelsey Expecting Baby with New BoyfriendKelsey Parker, the widow of late singer Tom Parker, is pregnant with her third child. She will welcome the baby with her boyfriend Will Lindsay in the home she shared with Tom before his death from a brain tumor in 2022. Kelsey expressed both excitement and bittersweet emotions about the pregnancy, acknowledging the joys while reflecting on the life they could have had.
Read more »
Kelsey Parker Is Expecting First Baby with Will Lindsay and Might Name Baby After Late Husband Tom Parker ‘If It’s a Boy’Kelsey Parker has a baby on the way! The widow of The Wanted’s Tom Parker, who died of brain cancer in 2022, is expecting a baby with partner Will Lindsay. The mom of two said her daughter wants them to name the baby ‘Parker’ in honor of her dad.
Read more »
Commanders Fans Troll Philadelphia Mayor After Major Eagles Spelling FlubWashington Commanders fans have not forgotten about Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker's spelling bobble last week
Read more »
Saint Francis (PA) plays Wagner following Parker's 29-point showingSaint Francis (PA) hosts the Wagner Seahawks after Riley Parker scored 29 points in Saint Francis (PA)'s 74-64 victory over the Long Island Sharks. Sunday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Seahawks won the previous matchup 70-68.
Read more »
Country Star Parker McCollum Cancels PA Concert Due to IllnessCountry music star Parker McCollum abruptly canceled his concert in State College, Pennsylvania, due to feeling unwell. Mid-performance, McCollum apologized to the audience and informed them he was calling the show off, promising full refunds. He expressed regret for the situation and pledged to reschedule the concert soon.
Read more »