Category Archives: Tour of Belgium 2010
Day three at the Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Belgium
So on Day three at the Callebaut academy we worked on show pieces in the morning and then Chef Philippe worked with us on advance decorative tricks in the afternoon. Above are a couple of shots of the Halloween show … Continue reading
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Second Day at the Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Belgium
So on the first day we prepared 10 different ganaches for praline work on day 2. On the left is picture of the milk chocolate-sesame base discs we used as part of a wonderful chocolate. Recipe creation with new flavor … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgium, Callebaut, callebaut academy, chocolate
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First Day at the Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Belgium
I had the honor of getting to spend this week training under Chef Philippe Vancayseele, an outstanding chef, master chocolatier and Callebaut chocolate ambassador. Chef Philippe was very patient, very informative and very funny…but he pulls no punches. On the … Continue reading
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First report from Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Belgium
Ok, so this has been an amazing week and I am going to try and start to catch up on blogs. I have hundreds of pictures that I need to sort through and share, some here and some up in … Continue reading
A quick look at a few Chocolate Shops in Brussels
Before I head up to the Chocolate Academy in Wieze on Monday, I thought I would share a few photos and thoughts on a few chocolate shops in Brussels. I literally have over 100 pictures in almost two days so … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgium, Brussels, chocolate, chocopolis, la art du chocolate, valrhona
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Headed to Belgium and the Callebaut Chocolate Academy!
For the next two weeks, Darcie will be running the kitchen (and the house) by herself as I am headed to Europe. I will spend a few days in Copenhagen but I am really excited about attending the Callebaut Chocolate … Continue reading
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Tagged Brussels, Callebaut, Chocolate Academy, Europe
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