giovedì 4 febbraio 2010

seventh heaven... luxurious indulgence




There is a pastry cafe in Campagnano which is worth to mention here. The work of the pastry chef is really being admired and appreciated by many especially by me. Claudio is extremely meticulous in his work and he really uses the best ingredients for his cakes and pastries. Personally speaking, looking at his works, he is up to the level of Pierre Herme' (Picasso of pastry chef)

Two days ago, I had 2 pieces of each..what are called 'sottile and opera' di tre cioccolato'. Sottile means 'thin' and this piece is actually 2 layers of walnut mousse with apricot compost in between with the last layer topped with halved walnut. Opera' di tre cioccolato consists of 3 layers of white, dark and normal chocolate. The first layer starts with thin almond paste and alternately follows with 3 types of chocolate and covered with thin dark chocolate ganache.

Eating these masterpieces with viennese coffee (double shot coffee with cream and chocolate shavings on top) gives such a luxurious sensation to the palate and eyes too!

6 commenti:

  1. It look delicious and I believe it taste as good. I love well made cakes and cookies and would always go for the best. The cost comes second to me. BTW where did you get this heavenly helping. Take care.

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  2. Wow...this is indeed a mouthwatering...drool inducing pieces...hmmm

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  3. Gosh...I would have 2 pieces of each too or maybe 3 to go with Latte Machiato if they're available here in Hannover and not think of the spare tyres that wld develop in due course. Heavenly... and just the thing to cheer me up in this gloomy wintry weather.

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  4. steph,pak idrus, R and Niza.... the delicate taste of the pastries is absolutely sublime.The walnut on top adds the crunchy taste to the last bites!

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