David Lebovitz, Paris-based pastry chef and author of The Great Book of Chocolate, The Sweet Life in Paris and other titles, will be signing copies of his latest book, Ready for Dessert (Ten Speed Press, 2010) at the WHSmith bookstore in Paris on Wednesday May 19. From the publisher: “With his unique brand of humor—and a fondness … Continue reading David Lebovitz book signing at WHSmith
Paris-made iChocolates have made a sensational Internet debut following a listing on Etsy. The 20-piece collection of hand-crafted gourmet chocolates comes in a sleek iPhone-like box. Each morsel resembles an iPhone app icon, decorated, according to the listing, thanks to “Chocographics technology developed in France.” iChocolates are made with organic, extra-dark, 100 percent cocoa butter … Continue reading Paris-made iChocolates edible apps
On Thursday June 3, 2010 La Maison du Chocolat will be holding its first ever “Nuit du Gâteau” (Cake Night), an evening devoted to sampling chocolate pastries in the company’s Paris stores. Samples of luxury chocolate tarts, pastries, macarons and more will be offered to visitors free of charge. La Maison du Chocolat Head Pastry … Continue reading “Nuit du Gâteau” at La Maison du Chocolat
From Friday, April 2 to Sunday, May 16, 2010, ten tables splendidly decorated by 20 of France’s top chocolatiers will be on display at the Château de Breteuil, located in the Yvelines department, just outside of Paris. Traditional symbols of Easter such as chocolate eggs, rabbits, bells and hens will be featured alongside some more … Continue reading Chocolatiers’ talents on display at Château de Breteuil
Anyone seriously craving chocolate can head over to Cacao et Chocolat, where the winner of the company’s golden Easter egg hunt will take home his or her weight in chocolate! To take home the prize, one has to be the lucky finder of a golden egg, hidden among hundreds of plastic “eggs” being given away from now … Continue reading Win your weight in chocolate at Cacao et Chocolat
The prestigious French gourmet retailer Fauchon has acquired one-third of Troyes-based chocolatier Pascal Caffet, the company announced on March 19. The move will see Pascal Caffet, one of France’s top chocolatiers and a world champion pastry chef, join forces with Fauchon to create products for the luxury chain, with the new goodies due out on … Continue reading Fauchon takes bite of Pascal Caffet chocolate
An afternoon devoted to chocolate making and tasting will held at the Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe hotel on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Master chocolatier Michel Richart will lead two 2-hour sessions at the event, which is suitable for adults and children alike. All proceeds will go to the charity SOS Villages d’Enfants. Space is … Continue reading An afternoon with chocolatier Michel Richart
