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Maison Dalloyau: Spotlight on Christmas

At Maison Dalloyau the spotlight is on the 2015 holiday dessert collection, beautifully photographed by Studio Harcourt in Paris. Founded in 1934 by Cosette Harcourt and brothers Jacques and Jean Lacroix, the legendary Paris photography studio is known for its glamorous black and white portraits of celebrities and high society figures. And now a renowned … Continue reading Maison Dalloyau: Spotlight on Christmas

Dalloyau: A chocolate cuckoo clock

This striking chocolate cuckoo clock from Maison Dalloyau in Paris is made of 72 per cent Madagascar dark chocolate (roof/perch/base) and 43 per cent Madagascar milk chocolate (egg). “Pâques au balcon,” as the piece is called, comes in two sizes, 18.5 cm and 70 cm, and is filled with Easter fritures, or small chocolate fishes. The bigger version is available in … Continue reading Dalloyau: A chocolate cuckoo clock

Dalloyau: “Œufs de Pack”

Maison Dalloyau‘s “Œufs de Pack” features half-a-dozen of the freshest looking chocolate eggs. Not only that, the “egg carton” is entirely edible too! These luxury chocolate eggs combine a delicate maple syrup mousse and a creamy milk chocolate centre. Each egg is decorated with a touch of edible gold leaf. The egg carton is made with crunchy Piedmont hazelnuts and tender sponge … Continue reading Dalloyau: “Œufs de Pack”

Jour du Macaron 2015

Friday, March 20 is Jour du Macaron, a sweet day on which macaron lovers are invited to indulge in the tasty confection while supporting an important cause.  As in previous years, participating pâtisseries will be accepting donations for Vaincre la mucoviscidose, a non-profit association that helps those afflicted with cystic fibrosis. In return, visitors are offered a free macaron! … Continue reading Jour du Macaron 2015

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

A Golden Egg from Maison Dalloyau

A glittering gold-leaf-covered chocolate egg is the highlight of this year’s Easter chocolate collection at Maison Dalloyau, the Paris luxury pâtisserie and gourmet caterer whose origins date back to the 17th century. “Œuf ORsérie” is available in either dark chocolate (70 per cent cacao from Venezuela) or milk chocolate (40 per cent cacao from Côte d’Ivoire). It comes … Continue reading A Golden Egg from Maison Dalloyau

Jour du Macaron 2013

With spring just around the corner, so is Jour du Macaron! On Wednesday, March 20 macaron lovers in Paris and throughout France are invited to indulge in the tasty treat while supporting a worthy cause. Here’s how it works: participating pâtisseries are offering visitors free macarons on March 20. In turn, the stores will be accepting … Continue reading Jour du Macaron 2013