... we went macaron hunting.
one of the best (and expensive) macaron-makers in Paris: Pierre Herme!
So this is how pâtisserie students spend their day away from class...
We burn off our calories roaming about the streets of Paris in search of calorie replacements that come in little dainty forms of French pâtisserie. Here we try (keyword: TRY) to study the presentation, the texture and finish of each and every dessert that we've crossed paths with... then we compare each and every one of them...
I think it's quite interesting how the French really take their pâtisseries to whole new dimension of art. You won't find something like this in Brunei...
We burn off our calories roaming about the streets of Paris in search of calorie replacements that come in little dainty forms of French pâtisserie. Here we try (keyword: TRY) to study the presentation, the texture and finish of each and every dessert that we've crossed paths with... then we compare each and every one of them...
I think it's quite interesting how the French really take their pâtisseries to whole new dimension of art. You won't find something like this in Brunei...
Before that, a quick stop over for lunch to celebrate a birthday :)
Korean food... IS... GOOD!
Happy Birthday Sonia :)
A nice hot lunch to fill us up against the cold chilly winter days... After which, we walked off our lunch and replaced it with a STUNNING visual pâtisserie imagery from the assorted bakeries that lined the 2nd floor of Gallerie Lafayette Gourmet (note: if you are EVER in town and would like to see what French pâtisserie is all about, this would be a good starting point to visit!!! A MUST!)
Here we saw little booths of top French pâtisserie showing off their talents, notible names like Pierre Herme and Dallayou (a pâtissier boutique MOST of our chefs have trained at!! It's considered to be one of France's highly regarded pâtisserie boutiques). Among the lot in Gallerie Lafayette was this...
I know what most of you are thinking: A japanese pâtissier? In France? Really?
Yup... but as you can tell, ALL her stuff looks amazing!!
DEFINITELY will not find this in Brunei!!
DEFINITELY will not find this in Brunei!!
Assorted Chocolates in various colours and flavours
Sadaharu Aoki Assorted Cakes
Salted Caramel Tart
So who is this Sadaharu Aoki?
Well Sadaharu Aoki is a pâtisserie chef, born and trained in Japan before she brought in her talent across the globe to France. She has trained in many places from France to Switzerland and thus has gained some impressive experience. This talent can be seen through the craftmanship of her pâtisseries. From macarons to millefeulle and chocolates... each one is really a work of art!
A varied selection of macarons
Interesting fact about Sadaharu Aoki and her pâtisseries:
- Sadaharu Aoki pâtisseries are catering the dessert line of all NIPPON AIRWAYS first and business class flights from Paris.
- Chef Sadaharu Aoki was appointed an honorable HEAD of Paris' Federation of Japanese Pastry Chefs.
- Sadaharu Aoki pâtisseries are catered to some of Paris' big fashion houses: Kenzo, Chanel and Christian Dior.
yes, you read right: WASABI macaron
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