What dreams are made of
>> Saturday, August 7, 2010
I have a dream.......
....that someday, I'll be creating beautiful works of art such as these
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and exhibiting the precious edible gems in a jewellery boutique-like setting
where dessert lovers can come in, sit back, relax, enjoy their favorite pastries with a cuppa......
in a tranquil environment (I'm not too sure about the stark white decor and contrasting accents but love the bright natural light)
...where people can come and spend their leisure time appreciating extraordinary creativity, recognizing and understanding the true value of skillful artisanship - yes, those discerning customers who won't be the first in line for $0.99-a-macaron deal (we've had quite a few of these popping up back home recently) nor stuff their bags (after their mouths) with mountains of single-entrance-fee-all-you-can-eat dessert
It's not about the price really. Understanding what went into the entire process of creating this helps in appreciating its value
....visually stunning pieces of edible art
with twists and new takes on classics
square Gateau St Honore with pastry cream-filled choux.
this one was my favorite that day: classic tarte tatin done in a not-so-traditional way
eclairs with chocolate shell instead of the usual chocolate ganache coating
and everyone's favorite made à la minute
les millefeuilles
and always with elements of surprises......
Paris Brest with un petit surpris: praline paste filling in the center
and despite the modern, cutting-edge themes, a pâtisserie that delivers that important thing we all look for in desserts - a sweet escape.
Sunday afternoon tea at Pâtisserie des Réves (patisserie of dreams) on the day before the store closes for vacation.
Rue de Longchamp
75016 Paris
+33 01 47 04 00 24
6 comments:
Very cool! But maybe a little intimidating?
What beautiful artisanship! I would almost rather admire some of the above than eat them..I said almost! Good luck on your upcoming exam. I look forward to seeing pictures of your final product.
@Jill: I agree, it's quite dramatic but then again, it's Paris!
@M: Thanks. I'm gonna have to practice like crazy this next 10 days to prep for the exam. You know what, mean Chef will be en vacances and will not be around! Is that good or bad??!
those millefeuilles are to die for.
I am so craving dessert now, after looking at your photos. And I also agree - everything here is far too beautiful and intimidating for me want to attempt eating!
I think it's good. Some of my classmates disliked him at first then came to like him later because they appreciated his honest appraisal of their work. I never came around to feeling warm and fuzzy about him. I just did not like his whole approach to teaching. Jen, judging from pictures of your work, you're going to ace the exam.
@M: I agree. He oversaw our practical session yesterday - it was a mess; scolded every single one of us for not following the sequence he showed during demo when in fact, he had forgotten his own instructions! He can be funny and so charming when he's nice though. Did you know he's a Dj as well? :-)
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