What is an Infusion?
What is an infusion? Is it better to use a hot or cold method? Should we infuse all ingredients the same way? The key to making a fantastic ganache, a panna cotta, or even a simple flavored whipped cream comes down to making an excellent infusion. That is why we wanted to give you a […]
Create Sophisticated Chocolate Flowers
Decorate anything with Frank Haasnoot’s detailed chocolate flowers, and it will undoubtedly stand out. The technique behind his flowers is so perfect, it’s hard to distinguish these chocolate flowers from real, fresh ones. In this class, Chef Haasnoot will help you master all the steps to create stunning chocolate roses and chrysanthemums. These are […]
Chocolate Decoration Techniques with Frank Haasnoot
The wonders of chocolate go beyond making delicious ganaches or enrobing a bonbon to perfection. With a unique eye for detail, Frank Haasnoot makes the most of chocolate’s versatility to create simple and elegant pieces you can use to decorate your creations. In this class, you will learn how to make 5 different decorations – […]
Chocolate Figurines Masterclass with Raúl Bernal
There are no limits to creativity when chocolate is on the table. Playful and detail-oriented, Raúl Bernal’s work creates a world of chocolate that’s truly unmatched in color and ingenuity. Learn how to combine careful attention to detail and technique while creating otherworldly (but simple and cost-effective) figures inspired by animals in chocolate. In this […]
The Perfect Chocolate Wafer Decoration
If you’ve ever seen one of Frank Haasnoot’s creations, you’ll agree that you can’t help but feel like you’re looking at a work of art. His attention to detail, intricate decorations, and keen eye for shapes that frame and enhance his desserts are sensational. In this on-demand video, we show you one of his many […]
Chocolate Creativity Class: Master Innovation with Melissa Coppel
Have you ever wondered what it takes to come up with fun, creative, and daring recipes? What it takes to ground your vision and step back when necessary to create something that’s a little edgy, but never forgets that flavor and texture always come first? Then this class is for you! Here, Chef Melissa will […]
Vanilla Recipes E-book
It’s time to rediscover vanilla for what it truly is: one of the most luxurious and fascinating flavor profiles nature has gifted us. In this brand new Ebook -the second in this ingredient driven series- Chef Melissa tries to show you the ripples the seeds from this precious Mesoamerican orchid can create in any recipe. […]
Chocolate Tempering Class
Welcome to the origin of all perfect chocolate creations! Good chocolate is the result of good tempering, but we get it: this technique is hard! We owe chocolate’s shine, snap, and richness to this crucial step. In fact, you also need to pre-crystallize fat-based fillings (giandujas and pralinés) and other preparations such as spreads, making […]
Pistachio Recipes E-book
Some ingredients… we just can’t resist coming back to. Chef Melissa wanted to celebrate the flavors that have inspired and defined her creations by releasing a series of handbooks made to come along with you in your own creative journey. On this first handbook, Chef Melissa shares the many possibilities behind the “green gold” of […]
Almond Paste Recipe by Chef Melissa Coppel
Learn our tried-and-true almond paste recipe, perfect for ganaches, pralinés, and all kinds of fat-based fillings, with this free video! With a simple and comprehensive approach, Chef Melissa will give you all the information you need to make this recipe your own. Covering topics such as roasting times and how they affect the flavor profile, […]