Zoe, Simon and I had a fun filled day. We made wonderful dark chocolate hearts filled with a white chocolate strawberry ganache. Later we also made some yummy dark chocolate peppermint truffles. Zoe and Simon got involved painting the chocolate moulds and rolling the chocolate truffles. It was a heart felt birthday surprise for Zoe with a sweet end to the day.  Happy Birthday Zoe !

“The chocolates were beautiful, Zoe really loved them and so do I.  Delicious Om nom nom  The peppermint is so nice. yum ! ” - Quote from Simon

Zoe & Simon with the sweet chocolate hearts

Zoe and I

Zoe and I rolling truffles

woooo chocolate hands

Simon giving it a roll

ROAR !

The lovely chocolates !

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffle

16.3.13
Love was in the air in todays chocolate class, this belated valentines gift was worth the wait.
Today Chloe, Ryan & I made decadent dark chocolate hearts filled with a white chocolate strawberry ganache. we tried two different decorating techniques by painting with cocoa butter and pipping with white chocolate. It was a fun filled morning with a sweet reward at the end.

Me Tempering

Chloe Painting the mould to make them look pretty !

Myself and Chloe making pipping bags.

Chocolate Rain

Chloe and I showing off our mad pipping work !

Chloe with the chocolates

Chloe and I

Ryan with the chocolates

The Lovely Love Heart Chocolates !

On February 2nd 2013 I had the pleasure to teach David & Geraldine the mysteries behind the Macaron! We made a decadent dark chocolate macaron and a sublime salted caramel. It was a very enjoyable day with lots of fun and laughs along the way. After lots of fun and hard work, we ended up with a great result. The texture and flavour combining to create the perfect macaron!

da dar !

The Macarons

Hi all here are some more photos from my Epic Chocolate Adventure i have left the best till last these photos are my favourites I hope you enjoy them to.

Choccywoccydoodah !! London

Till death do us part

Just Beautiful

Paul A Young !!!

Love this one ! its the best !

Yum ! what a great display !

found a nice place named ” Sketch “

more from sketch

So now come the photos from my meeting with Willie Harcort Cooze ! I felt so privileged to visit his factory it is something I have been wanting to see for a long time Willie Harcort Cooze, has been an inspiration to me and to have this opportunity, to visit the factory was something I will never forget. Thank you Willie

chocolate conching machine

Me in the factory !

cocoa bean roasting machine

The Bible

The end of my adventure.. Me and Willie Harcourt-Cooze

You said you wanted to see more photos of chocolate I found on my adventure, so here are some from France, Bruges & Brussels

Look at these beauties

Wonderful chocolate box from Jeff de Bruges

YES this is the original Wonka Bar used on the set in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

mmmm what one do you like the clam, mussel or shrimp ?

Hi all, I am back in Oz and what a trip I have had, going to all the chocolate hot spots.
I went on a 3 hour chocolate and pastry walk in Paris, Browsed all the chocolate shops in Bruges
and went to visit Willie Harcourt-Cooze below are some photos from my adventure.

First stop on the chocolate tour La Maison Du Chocolat

The great Pierre Herme

Our tour guide, some of my new found chocolate buddys and myself doing our best ” french chocolate snob pose ”

Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier

So excited !!! absolutely love Patrick Roger

I have had a dream for a long time visit Patrick Roger’s shop in Paris. The photo’s do not do justice compared to being there walking into the cool chocolate air and being surrounded by his beautiful creations

I just spent the last 3 days with Jerome Landrieu director of the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in chicago, he was in Australia for the first time. I participated in his chocolate and pralines class, I learnt a wide range of new techniques, flavour combinations and textures. An excellent teacher and a excellent class, it was a privilege to be a part of it.

It is happening people !!! In a weeks time I will be globe trotting off to explore the world, and along the way sample some of the worlds best chocolate

My journey will take me to Paris where I will enjoy a three hour chocolate and patisserie walk around the city streets.
I will journey to Bruges and Brussels to visit their chocolate boutiques and will be travelling to Edinburgh. As my journey comes to a close I will be going to London where I will once more meet Mr Willie Harcourt-Cooze. I will be sure to take heaps of photo’s and will post them on my return

bye for now
Laura

Well hello my little chocolate lovers, sorry it has been so long since I last wrote.
I have been below ground and found these little bunny’s hopping around ! they told me of a time to come. A time filled with chocolate eggs and lots of fun. so we better hurry and not miss out. Stay tuned for more chocolatey goodness without a doubt !

Little Dark Bunny's

Little Dark Bunny's , Eggs & Dark Bunny Lolly Pop's

Dark Bunny Lolly Pop

Little Bunny with Egg

My Little Dark Bunny’s now have some Little Milk Bunny friends !

Little Milk Bunny's & Milk Bunny Lolly Pop's

Little Milk Bunny

Milk Bunny Lolly Pop

Hello chocolate lovers!! I thought you might like to have a look at some of my art work.

My art work in chocolate !

Abstract Chocolate Showpiece.

This abstract sculpture Is made completely of chocolate it took 2 days to make, it is hand crafted showing a range of different techniques and finishes. For example, the metallic ball and the granite block. Both of which are made of solid chocolate.The cocoa pod, baubles & flower are the only hollow components. The flower is created petal by petal, made from white chocolate. The total weight of the showpiece is 6,340kg it stood approximately 1 metre high it has no structural supports inside and is completely free standing. Hand crafted by artisan chocolatier Laura Marion

Mocambo the Dragon.

This dragon is made completely of chocolate dark & white, the dragon took 8 hours to make, and is sculpted by hand her name is derived from a rare species of cocoa plant Native to Central and South America. Hand crafted by artisan chocolatier Laura Marion