Category Archives: chocolate
THE OPERA COMIQUE
A twist on using sprinkles… The Opera, Bastien’s classic birthday cake. Layers of espresso-soaked joconde, creamy coffee buttercream, rich melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate ganache… all in one bite. Operas are serious and dramatic as in the theatre. The classic finishing touch
THE OPERA COMIQUE
A twist on using sprinkles… The Opera, Bastien’s classic birthday cake. Layers of espresso-soaked joconde, creamy coffee buttercream, rich melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate ganache… all in one bite. Operas are serious and dramatic as in the theatre. The classic finishing touch
BERGAMOT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES ON AIR
One of the modern pastry chef’s greatest secrets is air.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
I recently came home to a chocolate craving, but nibbling on a square of chocolate just didn’t hit the spot.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
I recently came home to a chocolate craving, but nibbling on a square of chocolate just didn’t hit the spot.
CHESTNUT SABLÉS
Spring days whiz by stringing me along. Chive, thyme, and violette flowers are budding…
CHESTNUT SABLÉS
Spring days whiz by stringing me along. Chive, thyme, and violette flowers are budding…
ALMOND HAZELNUT HOLIDAY PIE
A new take on an American classic – Pecan Pie looses to the pecans! And don’t be mislead by that buttery crust – there is no gluten and no dairy!
ALMOND HAZELNUT HOLIDAY PIE
A new take on an American classic – Pecan Pie looses to the pecans! And don’t be mislead by that buttery crust – there is no gluten and no dairy!
LAZY CHOCOLATE CHANTILLY TART
Easy to make chocolate whipped-cream tartlets are quickly gobbled up
HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Think: “clouds of chocolate mousse melting on my tongue…”
DARKEST CHOCOLATE CRÊPE CAKE
Last week I was browsing through some food blogs when I came across the archives of a project gone terribly wrong.
DARKEST CHOCOLATE CRÊPE CAKE
Last week I was browsing through some food blogs when I came across the archives of a project gone terribly wrong.
DECEMBER SWEETS: A PHOTO TOUR
December is a busy month for a pastry chef… working odd hours, long hours, short hours (last night I worked from 10pm to 2am… and I pick up again tonight at 2am).
DECEMBER SWEETS: A PHOTO TOUR
December is a busy month for a pastry chef… working odd hours, long hours, short hours (last night I worked from 10pm to 2am… and I pick up again tonight at 2am).
FLORENTINES
A little magic is in the air today. Outside it’s snowing. Inside I’m cleaning house and preparing mentally for a holiday spent in a French pastry shop.
FLORENTINES
A little magic is in the air today. Outside it’s snowing. Inside I’m cleaning house and preparing mentally for a holiday spent in a French pastry shop.
COCONUT MILK & CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS
Filled with a pastry cream made of rich coconut milk and flavored with a good dose of dark chocolate, these éclairs sport a coat of glossy ganache…
COCONUT MILK & CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS
Filled with a pastry cream made of rich coconut milk and flavored with a good dose of dark chocolate, these éclairs sport a coat of glossy ganache…
CROISSANTS & CHOCOLAT
It just so happens that I’m a person who needs breakfast before venturing out into the world each day. A table garnished with a pot of tea or coffee, an array of my homemade raspberry and plum confitures, or just some salted butter from a nearby farm, and a little basket of fresh bread or pastries and a little plate of fresh fruit or a glass of cold juice.
CROISSANTS & CHOCOLAT
It just so happens that I’m a person who needs breakfast before venturing out into the world each day. A table garnished with a pot of tea or coffee, an array of my homemade raspberry and plum confitures, or just some salted butter from a nearby farm, and a little basket of fresh bread or pastries and a little plate of fresh fruit or a glass of cold juice.
LIME & CHOCOLATE
The apartment is scented with lime caramel this morning.
