Journal

Notes fromthe pastry kitchen

Techniques, lessons and the stories behind each creation.

Chocolate tartlet topped with fresh peach slices, peach and basil compote and a basil leaf

Behind the Creations

September 14, 20261 min read

A Dessert Built Around One Ingredient: The Peach Tartlet

Chocolate pâte sucrée, Bourbon vanilla crème pâtissière, peach and basil compote and fresh peach. How I designed a tartlet that keeps one fruit at the centre.

Two-tier white wedding cake decorated with red and white roses and baby’s breath

Behind the Creations

August 28, 20261 min read

Wedding Cake Design: Elegance Is Knowing What to Leave Out

Clean lines, balanced proportions and flowers as the focal point. Why a minimalist wedding cake is often harder to make than an ornate one.