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Jean-Charles Rochoux: Valentine’s Day collection

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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 →

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La Maison du Chocolat: Caramel sensations

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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 →

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Jean-Charles Rochoux: “Le cœur sur la main” for Valentine’s Day

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Paris chocolatier Jean-Charles Rochoux‘s shop on rue d’Assas (6th arr.) resembles something of a cabinet of (chocolate) curiosities, with its shelves full of chocolate animals, bas-reliefs, statuettes and other edible figurines. In addition to the amazing array of chocolate sculptures, the shop also sells a full range of delicious ganaches, pralinés and chocolate-dipped fresh fruit pieces. For Valentine’s Day … Continue reading Jean-Charles Rochoux: “Le cœur sur la main” for Valentine’s Day →

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Sébastien Gaudard: A passion for classics

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At Sébastien Gaudard’s Pâtisserie des Martyrs (9th arr.), the focus is always on classic French pâtisserie and traditional recipes. For Chef Gaudard, Valentine’s Day and classic desserts go hand in hand, especially when it comes to chocolate! This year’s Valentine’s Day desserts include three heart-shaped cakes: Rose Noire (pictured), which features a chocolate-almond cake and chocolate mousse covered with a layer … Continue reading Sébastien Gaudard: A passion for classics →

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Delectable Duos for Valentine’s Day

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La Maison du Chocolat master chef Nicolas Cloiseau has created five new ganache and praliné flavour pairings for Valentine’s Day. These exotic fruit and spice flavour “duos” are selected for both contrast and complementarity, reflecting harmony, passion and tenderness, according to the chocolatier. Pictured below are: Peppery vanilla, dark chocolate ganache and almond-hazelnut praliné with … Continue reading Delectable Duos for Valentine’s Day →

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Les Mots d’Amour, by Michel Richart

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For Valentine’s Day 2012, luxury chocolatier Michel Richart drew inspiration from “the ever-changing sides of love,” creating a set of unique textures and flavours called Les Mots d’Amour (Words of Love). The collection includes three bite-sized chocolates and a larger bouchée. Secret features a creamy centre with floral aromas and citrus notes, covered with a … Continue reading Les Mots d’Amour, by Michel Richart →

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Raspberry chocolate hearts from Pierre Marcolini

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Brussels-based chocolatier Pierre Marcolini sees Valentine’s Day as “a moment for cherishing your loved one…a tender, passionate celebration symbolised by a beautiful heart.” The master chocolatier, whose lovely red chocolate hearts are his signature creation, has some scrumptious Valentine’s Day treats in store: a stunning red heart containing ten delicious chocolate hearts, a five-tray assortment … Continue reading Raspberry chocolate hearts from Pierre Marcolini →