Did you know that the 26th of December has been designated as National Candy Cane Day? A simple peppermint bark is a great way to use up all of the various bits and pieces left …
Pastry School Diary – Superior Pâtisserie, Weeks 3-4
Week three of Superior Pâtisserie kicked off with everyone’s favorite night…cheese night! The cheese lecture, given by Tom Badcock of Harvey & Brockless, is always a highlight of the term. For the Superior lecture, we …
Sparkling Rosé Dark Chocolate Truffles
Original post published February 14th, 2019. Post last updated on December 8th, 2023. Happy Valentine’s Day! Anyone else craving chocolate…and wine? These super simple (but fancy-looking!) truffles are perfect for gifting, or for bringing to …
Dark Chocolate Candied Grapefruit Peels
Original post published December 7th, 2017. Last updated on December 15th, 2023. A few weeks ago, I was tasked with making an assortment of chocolate bars for a family anniversary party (more on that adventure …
Exploring the Art of Chocolatemaking
I’ve always loved chocolatemaking. In August, I enrolled in the Professional Chocolatier Program offered by Ecole Chocolat. This intensive three-month certificate course is designed for aspiring chocolatiers, and is ideal for anyone with an interest …