Dalloyau: A duo of heart-shaped tarts

The pastry chefs at Maison Dalloyau have created a pretty duo of heart-shaped tarts inspired by Japanese Valentine’s Day customs. In Japan, Valentine’s Day is not celebrated like the Western romantic holiday. Instead, it is a day for women to give chocolates to men! The men, in return, give women presents on March 14th (White Day). Dalloyau’s Valentine’s Day tarts—raspberry … Continue reading Dalloyau: A duo of heart-shaped tarts

Jean-Charles Rochoux: Valentine’s Day collection

Romantic little fish and hearts with wings are featured in Jean-Charles Rochoux‘s Valentine’s Day collection. The Paris chocolate artist and chocolatier, known for his intricately crafted chocolate sculptures, has created some cute, wide-eyed fish to mark the occasion. The hand-decorated “poisson Lolita” is made of white chocolate with almond and hazelnut praliné. It is available separately or as part of a … Continue reading Jean-Charles Rochoux: Valentine’s Day collection

La Maison du Chocolat: Caramel sensations

For Valentine’s Day, La Maison du Chocolat‘s Master Chef Nicolas Cloiseau has created a delicately sweet and flavourful chocolate and caramel collection. Chef Cloiseau’s tasty collection features gourmand savoir-faire, revealed through a touch of fruit, the crunch of praliné, or the unexpected hint of sugar. The elegance of rich, smooth caramel is a revelation in these chocolates, with reinvented notes that … Continue reading La Maison du Chocolat: Caramel sensations