Macaron lovers in Paris and elsewhere will want to mark their calendars: Sunday, March 20 is “Jour du Macaron” (Macaron Day) in France – an annual celebration of the delicate meringue-based confections that come in a rainbow of colours and fillings. Pierre Hermé, who launched this event in 2005, will be offering free macarons in … Continue reading Jour du Macaron 2011
As part of its “Paris Romantique” Saint Valentine’s Day-themed campaign, the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau is giving away free gift or discount cards valid at Pierre Hermé chocolate and pastry shops and Pierre Marcolini chocolate shops in Paris. Pick up your cards at the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau office on rue des Pyramides … Continue reading Romantic Paris chocolate freebies and discounts
Most chocolate lovers will agree that eating chocolate feels good. But did you know that quality dark chocolate is also good for you? An upcoming exhibit at Paris’s Choco-Story, Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat entitled Chocolat et Santé (Chocolate and Health) will explore the health benefits of dark chocolate. From boxes of medicinal chocolate and … Continue reading Exhibit: Chocolate and Health
The gallery Espace La Vallée, located in Serris (Seine-et-Marne department) is presenting an exhibit on the history of chocolate. Through displays, panels and videos, the show covers the history of the “food of the gods” from the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) through to the production of fine chocolates. Themes include life on the plantation, cacao … Continue reading Tales of Chocolate in La Vallée Village
Fine chocolate could soon be even healthier and tastier, thanks to the work of a team of international scientists who have cracked the DNA sequence of one of the finest varieties of cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). A team of scientists led by Claire Lanaud of France’s CIRAD (agricultural research centre), and Mark Guiltinan, of Penn … Continue reading World’s finest chocolate could soon get even better
The very successful Breton chocolatier and pastry chef Georges Larnicol has opened his first shop in Paris. This Meilleur Ouvrier de France already has two dozen shops in France and reportedly plans to open stores in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo later this year. Known for his playful chocolate sculptures and figurines — among … Continue reading Chocolatier Georges Larnicol drops anchor in Paris
Swiss Giant Nestlé has increased its stake in artisan chocolatier Pierre Marcolini from seven per cent to 29 per cent. Pierre Marcolini made the announcement earlier this month, according to Swiss newspaper Le Matin. Nestlé had acquired its seven per cent stake in 2007, with an option to convert part of a debenture loan into … Continue reading Nestlé takes bigger bite of Pierre Marcolini
