As my sons begin the annual rite of course review, trying to remember and apply skills, facts and formulae they learned months ago, I am in complete sympathy.  I realize, with a sigh, that I too, need some review in basic chocolatier skills.

I go to “the chocolate cupboard”, where I keep all of my Ecole Chocolat supplies, separate from those of the rest of the kitchen, and gaze at the blocks of fine chocolate and tools I am privileged to have. [Read more…]