beckyI first learned how to make an entremet (a fancy, layered cake built inside a metal ring, and containing contrasting components and flavors) during my studies at Le Cordon Bleu London. At Le Cordon Bleu …
Welcoming summer with a fondant cake!
Earlier this week, I made a beach-themed fondant cake to welcome the summer season. This cake was specially requested by (and designed for) my nephews to mark the end of their less-than-traditional school year. I …
Pastry School Diary – Basic Pâtisserie, Week 9
Week 9: Petit fours, chestnut cake, ice cream, and macarons! After a long bank holiday weekend, week nine of Basic Pâtisserie began with an 8 am practical, where we made the chocolate chestnut cake we’d …
Pastry School Diary – Basic Pâtisserie, Week 6
We’ve arrived at week six: Gâteau St. Honoré, madelines, gâteau marbré, and the classic genoise sponge. It’s incredibly hard to believe that a month from now we’ll be heading into final exams for our basic …