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War of the Roses

Another Opening, another show … and another excuse to play about with “theme” chocolate.

Although technically, they will have opened by the time I see it, I am thrilled to be going, this weekend, to see a whole bunch of friends perform at the wonderful summer Shakespeare festival, here in Vancouver, Bard on the Beach.

The show I will be attending involves all three parts of Henry VI, contracted down and collectively known as The Wars of the Roses, directed by Christopher Weddell. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Other Foods, Technique, Tempering Tagged With: Bard on the Beach, chocolate bowls, Joseph Schmidt

Balloon Bowls and Tulips

I feel kind of like I am playing with mud pies or clay, this week.

And it is great fun.

There is still so much material I have to explore in the Ecole Chocolat curriculum, it is a bit like returning to my favourite section of the big downtown library, where the scripts are kept.

A mug of coffee, a quiet corner, some peace and quiet, and my fingers get itchy as I suddenly find another technique I need to try.

This week, with spring showers keeping the weather cool, it seems like the perfect opportunity to try out some chocolate sculptures.

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Filed Under: Technique, Tempering Tagged With: balloon mold, Joseph Schmidt

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